Overview
- Jonathan Tomkinson converted Jordan Thomas's corner with about 20 minutes left to seal Cheltenham's 1-0 derby win and move the Robins out of the bottom two.
- The defeat extends Rovers' league losing run to seven and leaves them 20th, two points above the relegation places.
- Rovers registered 17 shots with only three on target, while Cheltenham scored with their only effort on target.
- Darrell Clarke reiterated he is embarrassed by recent displays and said Shaq Forde and Ruel Sotiriou were not selected for failing to meet his training intensity demands.
- Ellis Harrison's return offered a focal point in attack, yet Rovers' scoring drought continues against a Cheltenham side revitalized under Steve Cotterill.