Bristol Rovers Player Ratings: Gas Suffer Third Consecutive Loss at Oldham

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 18, 2026 8:35 AM ET

Bristol Rovers faced their third consecutive defeat in League Two, losing 2-0 to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on February 17, 2026. The result left the Rovers only two points above the relegation zone.

Bristol Rovers Player Ratings: Gas Suffer Third Consecutive Loss at Oldham

Match Summary

Final Score: Oldham Athletic 2, Bristol Rovers 0
Location: Boundary Park
Date: February 17, 2026
Goals: Kane Drummond (1st minute), Mike Fondop (58th minute)

The match began poorly for the Rovers as Drummond scored for Oldham just one minute in. Fondop then extended the lead with a goal following a rebounded penalty save by goalkeeper Brad Young. Despite creating 20 shots on goal, Rovers failed to score.

Player Ratings

Brad Young – 6: Made several important saves, including stopping Oldham’s attempts to extend their lead.
Kofi Balmer – 5: Had struggles with ball control and lost possession on multiple occasions.
Alfie Kilgour – 5: Showed some potential but made careless errors in defense.
Tom Lockyer – 4: Looked off his game and was fortunate to remain on the pitch after a foul.
Joel Senior – 5: Involved but gave away a penalty and struggled to make impactful plays.
Luke Thomas – 5.5: Played defensively while missing a crucial scoring opportunity.
Richie Smallwood – 6.5: Impressed in midfield with strong tackles, marking his influential debut.
Kane Thompson-Sommers – 6: Made several attempts at goal but lacked precision in his shots.
Tommy Leigh – 6.5: One of the few bright spots, creating opportunities and successful dribbles.
Fabrizio Cavegn – 5: Struggled with fatigue and was unable to leave a significant impact.
Joe Quigley – 6: Lacked finishing but excelled in hold-up play and duels.

Substitutes

Taylor Moore – 6: Provided solid defensive cover upon substitution.
Ellis Harrison – 6: Attempted to create chances but faced challenges with service.
Mees Rijks – 6: Brought energy to the forward line, though service was limited.
Yusuf Akhamrich – 6: Added flair in attack and made a couple of attempts on goal.
Ryan De Havilland – N/A

The Rovers now need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next match against Grimsby Town, seeking to turn their fortunes around in League Two.