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08/12/2026, The Hive, London, England
EFL Trophy, G3

Barnet Vs Bristol Rovers

Barnet play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: K Erskine (GK) , M MacIntyre (CB) , I Neild (CB) , B McClenahan (CB) , M Moriarty (RB) , D Madoc (LB) , M Butler (CDM) , C Donnelly (CAM) , J MacKay (RM) , W Powell (LM) , K Sullivan (ST) And the subs are: S Nesbit (CB) , M Osmond (CB) , W Seward (CM) , J Dredge (CM) , A Crary (ST)

Bristol Rovers play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Berry (GK) , M Baird (CB) , E Mewies (CB) , H Ross (RB) , J Gwenn (LB) , P Fitzsimmons (CDM) , G Rainey (CAM) , M Lloyd (RM) , W Foley (LM) , H Akinlade (ST) , C Madden (ST) And the subs are: F Lewis (CB) , J Ewart (CB) , I Bower (CM) , A Breck (CM) , E Bruce (ST)

Welcome to The Hive in London, England where Barnet will face Bristol Rovers.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 6500.

1' - Barnet kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - John Gwenn attempts to speed past John MacKay, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

9' - Mick Butler tackles Matthew Lloyd and takes possession.  Gregor Rainey dispossesses Mick Butler and takes possession.  Gregor Rainey tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bristol Rovers.  Will Foley places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds Matthew Lloyd.  Matthew Lloyd directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

15' - David Madoc passes a long ball to John MacKay.  John MacKay attempts to beat Mark Baird using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

22' - William Powell plays a long ball to John MacKay.  John MacKay spots a run from Kris Sullivan.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Kris Sullivan takes the ball.  Kris Sullivan tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Kris Sullivan for Barnet!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

22' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - William Powell finds Mark MacIntyre with a long pass.  Mark MacIntyre passes the ball to Kris Sullivan.  Kris Sullivan passes to Chris Donnelly.  Chris Donnelly sees William Powell making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

32' - Eddie Mewies finds John Gwenn with a long ball.  John Gwenn curves the ball into the box and finds Chris Madden.  Chris Madden directs a header towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

35' - Kenzie Erskine plays a long ball to Mick Butler.  Mick Butler spots a run from John MacKay.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and John MacKay is able to control the ball.  John MacKay looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by James Berry!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Barnet.  John MacKay gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

37' - Ian Neild tackles Patrick Fitzsimmons and the ball goes loose.  Gregor Rainey hits a shot from outside the area...but its wide!

41' - Kenzie Erskine plays a long pass to Ian Neild.  John Gwenn successfully tackles Ian Neild and the ball goes loose.  John MacKay successfully tackles Eddie Mewies and the ball goes loose.  Mark Baird plays a long ball to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons sees a run from Harvey Akinlade.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Harvey Akinlade has strayed offside!  

43' - John MacKay hits the ball long to Mick Butler.  Mick Butler spots a run from Chris Donnelly.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - Eddie Mewies passes to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons spots a run from Gregor Rainey.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Gregor Rainey is caught offside!  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Neild is going to be taken off.  Mark Osmond joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark MacIntyre is going to be taken off.  Sam Nesbit is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like William Powell is going to be taken off.  John Dredge joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Matthew Lloyd is going to be taken off.  Aaron Breck joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Baird is going to be taken off.  Fred Lewis is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Mark Osmond plays a short pass to Chris Donnelly.  Chris Donnelly tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Chris Donnelly for Barnet!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

59' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Mick Butler sees a run from Chris Donnelly.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Chris Donnelly is able to control the ball.  Chris Donnelly attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Madden will come off.  Edward Bruce is going to be brought on.  

65' - John MacKay attempts to outskill Aaron Breck, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

66' - John Dredge hits the ball from long range towards goal...and John Dredge scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Barnet player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

67' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - Bob McClenahan finds Mick Butler with a long pass.  Mick Butler sees Kris Sullivan making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Kris Sullivan takes the ball.  Kris Sullivan takes a shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

81' - James Berry hits the ball long to Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey tries to use ball skills to beat Mark Osmond.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Gregor Rainey runs with the ball!  

81' - Gregor Rainey sees Will Foley making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Will Foley is unable to control the ball!  

85' - Gregor Rainey plays a long pass to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons finds Aaron Breck with a short pass.  Aaron Breck fires a shot from distance...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

86' - Kenzie Erskine spots a run from Kris Sullivan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Kris Sullivan is unable to control the ball!  

88' - Chris Donnelly attempts to use his skills to beat Gregor Rainey.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

89' - Chris Donnelly brings the ball forward, outpacing Fred Lewis.  

90' - Chris Donnelly shoots from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Chris Donnelly scores!  That's a fine goal from the Barnet player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

91' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Barnet 4 - 0 Bristol Rovers.