Bristol Rovers 0 Accrington Stanley 1 - Archive

Billy Kee took less than two minutes to make an impact and unlock Rovers defence.

Super sub Kee scored with a spectacular six yard overhead kick from Adam Buxton's corner after coming off the bench in the 66th minute.

Accrington boss John Coleman was delighted with his side's first away win and said:

"Any win is a good one. It doesn't matter where it happens.

"Every player I've asked to do a job today has done it. I don't think we'd scored from open play in eight or nine hours and so it's good to get that monkey off our back. It gives the lads a bit of belief."

Kee's debut goal following a summer move from Scunthorpe brought a dismal game to life.

Stanley keeper Jason Mooney needed to be at his best to turn away a 25 yard free kick from midfielder Chris Lines in the 85th minute, but was relieved to see a diving header from central defender Tom Parkes fly wide seconds later.

And opposite number Lee Nicholls did well to save an 88th minute shot from substitute Shay McCartan with his feet before watching midfielder Matt Crooks miss a sitter from eight yards in injury time.

Before Kee's winner neither team posed a serious threat as they both struggled to make a telling pass within sight of the opposing area.

Stanley skipper Terry Gornell did appear to have a good claim for a penalty one minute before the break when he was dragged to the deck by central defender Tom Lockyer, but referee Kevin Johnson waved play on.  

Frustrated Rovers manager Darrell Clarke said:

"I don't want an over-reaction because we've lost three games on the bounce. It's easy to push the panic button - we won't do that. We'll stick together as a group."