Match Report
Plymouth Argyle won 4-3 against Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy, Round of 16. Before the match, Bristol Rovers were 1st in the EFL Trophy table with Plymouth Argyle in 2nd. Head-to-head (2011–2025): 20 matches, 7 wins for Bristol Rovers, 5 for Plymouth Argyle, 8 drawn. Bristol Rovers had scored 6 goals this season (2.0 per game), Plymouth Argyle had 8 (2.7 per game). Bristol Rovers's goals came from Shaqai Forde (21'), Fabrizio Cavegn (39'), Luke Thomas (61'); Plymouth Argyle scored through Caleb Watts (2'), Brendan Galloway (46'), Lorent Tolaj (49'), Aribim Pepple (90'). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 17-17, on target 7-7, corners 3-3. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
Bristol Rovers: Shaqai Forde (21'), Fabrizio Cavegn (39'), Luke Thomas (61') · Plymouth Argyle: Caleb Watts (2'), Brendan Galloway (46'), Lorent Tolaj (49'), Aribim Pepple (90')
Key stats
Possession: Bristol Rovers 58% · Plymouth Argyle 42% · Total shots: 17-17 · On target: 7-7 · Corners: 3-3