Such is the tightness of the League Two promotion race, Bristol Rovers’ triumph over Harrogate Town pushed them into eighth and level on points with Sutton United in the play-off places. Yet no less than a week later, after a battling win over fellow promotion contenders Northampton Town, the Gas are on the cusp of the automatic promotion places.
Harry Anderson's goal inside 40 seconds after racing onto a slack back-pass from Fraser Horsfall and slotting through the legs of Liam Roberts put the Gas in front and after riding their luck at times with Northampton striking the crossbar either side of half time, Joey Barton’s side held out, notching their fourth consecutive victory.
On a lively and dry pitch, Rovers were prevented from implementing their fluid, front-foot style of play, but they stood up to the challenge against a stubborn and physical Northampton side.
