Bristol Rovers secured a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town with Tommy Leigh's 79th-minute strike.

What happened?

The match saw Bristol Rovers face a Shrewsbury Town side that had been on a three-game away winning streak. Gavin Cowan made three changes to the starting lineup, with Taylor Perry suspended. Tom Anderson started despite fitness concerns.

Key moments

Tommy Leigh's goal, which took a deflection on its way into the bottom-left corner, proved the difference between the sides. Shrewsbury Town had chances, with Iwan Morgan's long-range effort sailing just past the post. Bristol Rovers rallied before the break, with Joe Quigley firing over on the volley.

League standing

As of 26 Jun 2026, Bristol Rovers stand 14th in League Two, with 62 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. Their goal difference is -9, with 56 scored and 65 conceded. They are 25 points behind leaders Bromley. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Notts County on 2026-05-02. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 14th | | Points | 62 | | Recent form | DWWWW | | Goal difference | -9 | | Goals scored | 56 | | Goals conceded | 65 |

What's next?

Bristol Rovers will look to build on this win, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches. Their next match will be crucial in determining their position in the league. With their recent form and home advantage, they will be looking to secure more wins and move up the table.