Jonathan Tomkinson's first senior goal secured an important 1-0 League Two win for Cheltenham Town and condemned Bristol Rovers to their seventh-successive league defeat.
The former Norwich defender met Jordan Thomas' corner from the right at the far post and slotted the ball low past Luke Southwood with 20 minutes remaining. It was enough to settle a West Country derby low on quality but high on endeavour, as under-pressure Gas boss Darrell Clarke endured an unhappy return to his former club.
Rovers Threaten But Cannot Convert
Clarke's side started strongly, with Ellis Harrison volleying an effort over the crossbar in the 16th minute. Fabrizio Cavegn was then denied by a fine Joe Day save in the 23rd minute after a mistake from Tommy Taylor, as Rovers threatened again.