(Interstat) — BRISTOL ROVERS 3, HARROGATE TOWN 2

Bristol Rovers opened its League Two season with a 3-2 road victory over Harrogate Town on Monday at The Exercise Stadium. The match defied a Interstat projection of a 1-1 draw.

Ellis Taylor’s brace powered Bristol Rovers, with his second goal in the 55th minute proving decisive. Substitute Ellis Harrison also scored for the visitors, while Shaqai Forde netted for Harrogate. Chanse Headman recorded an assist for Bristol Rovers before receiving a yellow card in the 75th minute.

The result gave Bristol Rovers a winning start to the campaign, while Harrogate Town began with a defeat.