RECAP: Bristol Rovers 2 Doncaster Rovers 1: Rovers lose more ground on top six after ninth defeat in 14 games

Doncaster Rovers’ horrendous form continued as they lost 2-1 at relegation-threatened Bristol Rovers.
Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium. Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesBristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium. Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images
Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium. Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images

James Coppinger gave Rovers a 13th minute lead with a smart finish.

However, the home side, who came into the game on the back of five straight defeats, fought back to win it with goals either side of half time from Luke McCormick.

Doncaster have lost nine of their last 14 games and are now five points adrift of the play-off positions.

RECAP the game below.

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