Plymouth v Bristol Rovers result
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Plymouth 3–2 Bristol Rovers — Plymouth won this League One match.
The result
Plymouth beat Bristol Rovers 3–2 at Home Park in League One on Saturday 17 March. Plymouth have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Plymouth came from behind: Bristol Rovers led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Bristol Rovers: C. Lines (12’) and Ellis Harrison (36’); Plymouth: J. Ness (34’, assisted by G. Carey; 48’) and G. Carey (85’ pen).
What it changes
Plymouth have scored 41 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2017/18 so far). Plymouth have conceded 42 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Bristol Rovers have scored 48 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2017/18 so far). Bristol Rovers have conceded 50 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
With five goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 38, across 12 matches. Plymouth are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.
Next up
Plymouth next host Reading on 31 October 2026.
Bristol Rovers next travel to Fleetwood Town on 31 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Plymouth: Plymouth v Reading, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Bristol Rovers: Fleetwood Town v Bristol Rovers, Saturday 31 October — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Plymouth 3–2 Bristol Rovers · League One
- Venue: Home Park · Plymouth
- Referee: John Brooks, England
- Head-to-head (last 1): Plymouth 0 · draws 0 · Bristol Rovers 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Plymouth 4W 1D 0L · Bristol Rovers 2W 2D 1L
Plymouth 3–2 Bristol Rovers (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 15 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Bristol Rovers?
- In their last 1 meetings, Plymouth won 0, Bristol Rovers won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Plymouth and Bristol Rovers?
- Recent form — Plymouth 4W 1D 0L; Bristol Rovers 2W 2D 1L.
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