Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United Highlights - August 08, 2026

Peterborough United beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Memorial Stadium.

Harry Leonard (19') scored for Peterborough United.

Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Bristol Rovers 5 games without defeat.

They had won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Joe Quigley could not find the target for Bristol Rovers (3'). Shortly afterwards, Jack Aitchison sent an effort off target for Bristol Rovers (5').

Joe Quigley shot wide for Bristol Rovers on 8 minutes.

Moments later, the referee cautioned James Dornelly of Peterborough United on 13 minutes.

Harry Leonard scored from the spot for Peterborough United on 19 minutes. Soon after, Shaqai Forde was booked for Bristol Rovers (22').

After the break, Richard Smallwood could not find the target for Bristol Rovers (46').

Brandon Khela sent an effort off target for Peterborough United (54').

Shortly afterwards, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny shot wide for Bristol Rovers on 58 minutes.

Substitutions: Bristol Rovers 5, Peterborough United 5.

Peterborough United controlled 53.9% of possession. Bristol Rovers had 19 shots with 4 on target, while Peterborough United had 9 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Bristol Rovers 2, Peterborough United 4. Corners: Bristol Rovers 2, Peterborough United 5.

Peterborough United completed the most passes, 368 in total at 70.1% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.