Bristol Rovers player ratings v Fleetwood: ‘Admirable’ 8/10 stands out in comeback win

Bristol Rovers came from behind as Joey Barton beat his former club Fleetwood Town on his return to Highbury Stadium.

Grant Ward and Lewis Gibson scored in a strong 10-minute spell just before and after an hour of action to cancel out Jayden Stockley’s first-half opener.

The Gas now have three wins-in-a-row on their travels and are now just a point off of Joey Barton’s target of 52 points. Rovers are now 13 points clear of the drop zone and have a game in hand over 21st-placed Accrington Stanley.

Here’s how we rated the Bristol Rovers players in their win over Fleetwood on their Easter Monday victory in Lancashire.

James Belshaw - 6

Not many saves to make but it was a collective issue for Stockley’s opening goal. A comfortable afternoon for the goalkeeper who didn’t need to do much.

Lewis Gordon - 7

Great delivery with his crosses in the first-half. He was unlucky not to have someone get on his crosses.

Lewis Gibson - 7

Lost his marker which allowed Stockley to head home. He picked himself up though and was on hand to score Rovers’ equaliser. It was a resurgent display from him.

James Connolly - 7

Gibson will get the plaudits for his goal but Connolly’s resurgence continues.

Luca Hoole - 7

Another good display from Hoole who went forward to attack numerous times. Composed.

Grant Ward - 8

New contract please! Ward put in a great display for Rovers and will have enjoyed his goal. His quick-thinking and the ability to deliver on it is admirable.

Lamare Bogarde - 7

A good couple of interventions in the centre of the park.

Aaron Collins (subbed off, 81) - 6

Collins had a few chances but Lynch was alert to them. He was involved in Gibson’s goal with his shot fumbled.

Sam Finley - 6

Good thinking for Gibson’s equaliser by laying the ball off to Collins.

Antony Evans (subbed off, 46) - 6

Evans started brightly with two set-piece deliveries but no teammate could get to them. An uneventful display.

John Marquis (subbed off, 46) - 6

Marquis was the hero last Friday but in his one and only chance he didn’t take it.

Josh Coburn (subbed on, 46) - 6

Had a few moments and peeled away from his markers a few times.

Ryan Loft (subbed on, 46) - 6

Came on and did the rough work as a tall striker, drawing fouls and frustrating the opposition.

James Gibbons (subbed on, 81) - N/A

Harry Anderson (subbed on, 89), N/A