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Bristol Rovers’ Fifth Straight Win Secures Safety as Evans Says New Deal Is Close

A half-time switch to a 3-4-1-2 triggered a 3-2 comeback at Harrogate on Sky Sports+.

Overview

  • Bristol Rovers came from behind twice to win 3-2 at Harrogate on Monday, extending their League Two streak to five.
  • Ellis Harrison hit a brace, including a 79th‑minute penalty, after Shaq Forde’s equaliser, with Ellis Taylor scoring both for the hosts.
  • Steve Evans changed shape at half-time from a 4-3-3 to a 3-4-1-2 and introduced Harrison and Tommy Leigh, a switch he said changed the game.
  • The victory moved Rovers up to 15th and confirmed their League Two place for next season, while Harrogate stayed in the relegation zone.
  • Evans said after a 4½-hour meeting with chairman Hussain AlSaeed that he is “as confident as ever” of staying and expects final clarifications within 48 hours.