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24/10/2026, The Dripping Pan, Lewes, England
FA Cup, Round 1

Lewes Vs Bristol Rovers

Lewes play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: P McGuire (GK) , R Daly (CB) , J Lockard (CB) , M Hughes (RB) , P Kelley (LB) , F Daly (CDM) , J Davidge (CAM) , J Lynch (RM) , M MacConnell (LM) , L Bate (ST) , E McShane (ST) And the subs are: J McQuirter (CB) , D Firth (CB) , B Hanegan (CM) , A Marvin (CM) , P McCoun (ST)

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

Welcome to The Dripping Pan in Lewes, England where Lewes FC will face Bristol Rovers.  This is round 1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 3000.

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

12' - John Davidge plays the ball to John Lockard.  Henry Ross dispossesses John Lockard and takes the ball.  Henry Ross brings the ball forward, outpacing Edward McShane.  

13' - Henry Ross sees Harvey Akinlade making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Harvey Akinlade is able to control the ball.  Harvey Akinlade attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

22' - Patrick Fitzsimmons sees Ian Bower making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - John Davidge finds Paul McGuire with a short pass.  Paul McGuire spots a run from Edward McShane.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Edward McShane takes the ball.  Edward McShane reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds John Davidge.  John Davidge hits a shot towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Lewes!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

28' - John Gwenn passes to Mark Baird.  Mark Baird slides the ball to Matthew Lloyd.  Matthew Lloyd takes the ball past Edward McShane with a turn of pace.  

29' - John Davidge curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

31' - Mark Baird tackles Edward McShane and takes possession.  John Lynch successfully tackles Mark Baird and gains possession for his team.  Lewes try to launch a counter attack.  John Lynch whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

34' - Patrick Fitzsimmons successfully tackles Leo Bate and the ball goes loose.  Henry Ross plays a long ball to Matthew Lloyd.  Matthew Lloyd runs with the ball, beating John Davidge.  

36' - Harvey Akinlade attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

41' - Eddie Mewies sees a run from Harvey Akinlade.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - Bristol Rovers try to launch a quick counter attack.  John Davidge tackles John Gwenn and the ball goes loose.  John Davidge successfully tackles Matthew Lloyd and takes the ball.  Lewes try to launch a counter attack.  John Davidge looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Michael MacConnell is first to the ball...Michael MacConnell attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

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

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

48' - Eddie Mewies finds Matthew Lloyd with a short pass.  Matthew Lloyd passes the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Eddie Mewies spots a run from Gregor Rainey.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gregor Rainey has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Leo Bate is going to be taken off.  Paul McCoun is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gregor Rainey is going to be taken off.  Rob McCloud is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Lynch will come off.  Arthur Marvin is going to be brought on.  

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

54' - Rob McCloud crosses the ball, but John Lockard intercepts the ball.  

56' - John Lockard plays a long pass to Roy Daly.  Roy Daly finds Paul McCoun with a short pass.  Paul McCoun sees John Davidge making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Roy Daly is going to be taken off.  David Firth joins the game from the bench.  

62' - Harvey Akinlade looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Harvey Akinlade scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Bristol Rovers player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

62' - Lewes kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

69' - Matthew Lloyd successfully tackles Arthur Marvin and gains possession for his team.  Matthew Lloyd passes a long ball to Fred Lewis.  Fred Lewis passes the ball to Rob McCloud.  Rob McCloud looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

74' - Edward Bruce dispossesses Arthur Marvin and gains possession for his team.  Bristol Rovers launch a counter attack.  Edward Bruce tries to beat John Lockard using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee shows John Lockard the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

76' - Edward Bruce plays the ball to Ian Bower.  Ian Bower attempts to use his skills to beat Patrick Kelley and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

77' - Matthew Lloyd dispossesses Michael Hughes and the ball goes loose.  Bristol Rovers try to launch a quick counter attack.  Harvey Akinlade hits the ball from distance...but the shot is saved by Paul McGuire!  

79' - Harvey Akinlade attempts to outskill Felix Daly, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

80' - Rob McCloud stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Paul McGuire manages to catch the ball.  

88' - Matthew Lloyd curls in a cross, finding Edward Bruce.  Edward Bruce looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Edward Bruce for Bristol Rovers!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

88' - Lewes kick the ball off for the restart.  

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



The match has ended Lewes FC 1 - 2 Bristol Rovers.