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Papa Johns Trophy match Bristol R vs MK Dons 13.12.2022. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Louie Barry (MK Dons) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Luke McCormick (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Luca Hoole (Bristol Rovers) header from very close range to the top right corner. Bradley Johnson (MK Dons) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. John Marquis (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. John Marquis (Bristol Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Harvey Saunders (Bristol Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Attempt blocked. Mohamed Eisa (MK Dons) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. [ ](#livetext-88) [ ](#livetext-89) [ ](#livetext-90)

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Bristol Rovers vs MK Dons live: Updates from Papa Johns Trophy tie (Bristol Live)

All the action and reaction from the Memorial Stadium as Bristol Rovers play host to fellow League One side MK Dons in the last 16 of the competition.

The Gas are temporarily down to 10 men. The visitors have threatened at times but Jaakkola has had little to do bar a few goal kicks and to watch a couple of corners cleared. Rossiter was increasingly running the game, on both sides of the ball, but the Gas lost their midfield terrier as, after a break in play, the Scouser dropped to haunches and signalled to the bench. Ignore me, Rossiter has now gone down the tunnel having looked ready to return. Rovers created further daylight on the scoreboard early in the second period as Evans broke down the right and delivered a stinging low cross intended for Coburn. Marquis moved forward and took his shot probably a little further out than Cumming was expecting, catching the keeper a little off-balance as it nestled into the corner. Job done at the Mem and it proved pretty comfortable in the end. After Barton made a triple change, Saunders had them four goals to the good when he converted McCormick’s deep cross with a well-taken left-footed strike. Rossiter also followed just before the break but the midfielder’s injury didn’t look as bad and could be seen as more of a precautionary move by Joey Barton to replace him. But it was from an unfamiliar source that the hosts opened the scoring. Rovers corner as half-time approaches. Yellow card for Johnson and Rovers have a free-kick deep in the MK Dons half, just to the left of the penalty area.

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Bristol Rovers vs MK Dons Prediction, Head-To-Head, Live Stream ... (SportsUnfold)

Bristol Rovers vs MK Dons Prediction, Head-To-Head, Live Stream Time, Date, Team News, Lineups Odds, Tips, And Betting Trends, Where To Watch Live English EFL ...

The typical number of objectives per game works out to 1.67. The main name on the scoresheet from MK Dons was Warren O’Hora (52′). Bristol Rovers haven’t had the option to quit scoring objectives, stirring things up around town in all of their last 6 games.

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'Point to prove, bright throughout' - Bristol Rovers player ratings in ... (BristolWorld)

Bristol Rovers reached the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy with many stars on form on Tuesday evening.

After spending a long time on the ground, he was substituted for Josh Coburn. Played a great cross into Saunders for his side’s fourth and was energetic and bright throughout. After a great first half performance was substituted for Paul Coutts on the verge of the half-time whistle after going down off the ball. After more Rovers domination, Marquis had his second of the game with just over 20 to go. The Gas almost opened the scoring early on after a flowing passing move. [John Marquis](/topic/john-marquis) scored a 12-minute brace to run home the Gas advantage.

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Joey Barton gives injury update on Bristol Rovers duo Aaron Collins ... (Bristol Live)

Aaron Collins and Jordan Rossiter both left the field during the first half of Bristol Rovers' 4-1 Papa Johns Trophy victory over MK Dons.

The penalty and sending off made us have to sit back a little more but I thought it was a thoroughly professional performance and we’re deservedly into the next round.” “Jordy we’ll have to assess; this kind of competition, with Couttsy and the boys on the bench, the last thing we want to do is push a player on. The studs start on the underneath of his knee and finish on the top of his ankle. “If theirs is a penalty and a sending off I’m not sure ours is a six-month ban from the game, when you see the tackle back - it’s really late, the defender’s got nothing to lose, he knows the player is in an advantageous position and ready to tap the ball in. We’ll have to assess it but it just looks like bad bruising at the minute. “I think it’s a really bad tackle on Aaron and I’m shocked that the referee didn’t bring it back for penalty,” Barton said.

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How Bristol Rovers striker Aaron Collins is in the form of his life ... (Daily Mail)

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: Joey Barton believes in broadening minds and horizons as well as coaching and his methods have certainly benefitted ...

Hopefully now I can carry on my form and go into next year and try to make the Euro qualifiers in March.' It was the time to prove that I could perform in League One and maybe higher. 'I was never expecting to be called up to the World Cup squad. How Bristol Rovers striker Aaron Collins is in the form of his life in League One 'Then Elliot Anderson scored that seventh goal and all the fans came running onto the pitch. In my head, I was like "we need one more." 'Being on Gloucester Road with the fans was something I'll never forget. 'Last season, when we lost 4-1 away to Exeter at the end of August, he came out and said we will get promoted. Ahead of kick-off, Rovers needed to better Northampton Town's result or win by five goals more than their promotion rivals to snatch third spot. Barton believes in broadening minds and horizons and his holistic approach is paying off at Rovers. It was certainly a campaign Collins, 25, will never forget. If you don't believe, he obviously tries to make you believe.

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Bristol Rovers vs MK Dons - Form, odds and stats (Milton Keynes Citizen)

A look ahead to tonight's game between MK Dons and Bristol Rovers in the Papa John's Trophy.

The draw, forcing penalties, is 23/10. In the last round of the Papa John’s Trophy, they dumped out Colchester courtesy of a last minute Harvey Saunders winner. There, Dons conceded in the last minute to deny them a thrilling victory away at [Bolton Wanderers](/topic/bolton-wanderers), instead drawing 3- at the University of Bolton Stadium.

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Joey Barton gives Aaron Collins injury update after Bristol Rovers ... (BristolWorld)

The Football League's most creative player was forced off after just 15 minutes in Bristol Rovers' EFL Trophy win.

Collins has 11 goals and seven assists in the league, but didn't find the target in the EFL Trophy or the FA Cup. Moments after failing to open the scoring, he was receiving treatment, having been helped off of the pitch. Collins started the EFL Trophy win, but was substituted for Josh Coburn after just 15 minutes

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Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton to undergo chemotherapy for ... (Daily Mail)

Rovers confirmed on Wednesday the results of further analysis to the biopsy taken during the surgery in October had revealed cancerous cells were more ...

It required him to have an operation in October where a part of the bone was successfully removed. Bristol Rovers' Nick Anderton is set for a spell of chemotherapy for a rare form of blood cancer - Nick Anderton is set for a spell of chemotherapy for a rare form of blood cancer

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Nick Anderton: Bristol Rovers player to undergo chemotherapy after ... (The Independent)

The 26-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which required an operation where a part of the bone was removed.

The 26-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which required an operation where a part of the bone was removed. The 26-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which required an operation where a part of the bone was removed

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'An inspiration to us all' - Bristol Rovers share update on Nick ... (Bristol Live)

Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton has started chemotherapy after the rare bone cancer he's being treated for was revealed to be more aggressive than ...

Rovers fans have delivered a minute’s applause showing support for the defender at each of their league encounters this season. “Nick’s response and positivity, despite the adversity he is currently facing, is admirable and he is an inspiration to us all. The 26-year-old, who was a key and much-loved member of Rovers’ promotion-winning squad last season, underwent an operation at the start of October to remove the tumour. “As a club, we are extremely close so, when we hear news like we have received with Nick, it affects everyone,” CEO Tom Gorringe said. I have no doubt that he will tackle his chemotherapy like he has the various hurdles that have been placed in front of him already and we look forward to welcoming him back to The Mem once his course has finished.” [In a statement](https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/december/nick-anderton-update/), Rovers said: “Obviously, this has come as a shock to Nick and his family, and the club would like to reiterate its unwavering support for him.”

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Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton to undergo chemo to treat ... (ITV News)

Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton has confirmed that he will be undergoing chemotherapy after a bone tumour on his leg was found to be more aggressive ...

"I have no doubt that he will tackle his chemotherapy like he has the various hurdles that have been placed in front of him already and we look forward to welcoming him back to The Mem once his course has finished." A further biopsy has since revealed that the tumour is more aggressive than first feared and he will now start 'several months' of chemotherapy treatment. Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton has confirmed that he will be undergoing chemotherapy after a bone tumour on his leg was found to be more aggressive than first thought.

Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton starts chemotherapy to fight ... (Bristol24/7)

A biopsy has revealed that the 26-year-old defender's cancerous cells were more aggressive than previously thought.

It means the world to me.” “I have no doubt that he will tackle his chemotherapy like he has the various hurdles that have been placed in front of him already and we look forward to welcoming him back to the Mem once his course has finished.” “Sadly, the prognosis Nick has received has developed over the past few months, but we are all incredibly thankful that it was uncovered as early as it was and that he has been afforded such great care and support early on.

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Club Statement: Nick Anderton (Bristol Rovers)

Following the recent announcement regarding Nick Anderton and his diagnosis of Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, the club would like to provide an ...

“Nick’s response and positivity, despite the adversity he is currently facing, is admirable and he is an inspiration to us all. Due to this, Nick was informed that he would require chemotherapy treatment. CEO Tom Gorringe said: “As a club, we are extremely close so, when we hear news like we have received with Nick, it affects everyone.

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Bristol Rovers star Nick Anderton to undergo chemotherapy as he ... (The Sun)

BRISTOL ROVERS star Nick Anderton has announced he will undergo chemotherapy after discovering his cancer was more aggressive than initially thought.T.

“Nick's response and positivity, despite the adversity he is currently facing, is admirable and he is an inspiration to us all.” [League One](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/league-one/) [Bristol Rovers](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1887844/bristol-rovers/), added: “Sadly, the prognosis Nick has received has developed over the past few months. “But we are all incredibly thankful that it was uncovered as early as it was and that he has been afforded such great care and support early on. “After the operation, the tumour was sent off for further analysis, and the biopsy revealed that the cancerous cells were more aggressive than previously thought. [Preston](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225908/preston-north-end/), and Carlisle ace to have chemotherapy. [club confirmed that he was suffering from Osteosarcoma](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19438877/joey-barton-bristol-rovers-nick-anderton-cancer/) - a cancer typically affecting long bones, such as legs and arms.

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