Matty Taylor's second goal of the season helped Bristol Rovers maintain their unbeaten home record in the Conference
Bristol Rovers stretched their unbeaten run to eight Conference games with a nervy win over struggling Dartford.
Matty Taylor's early shot was tipped over by Jason Brown and Neal Trotman fired over for the hosts, while Harry Crawford missed a good Dartford chance.
Rovers went ahead when Rory McAuley fouled Adam Cunnington and Taylor's penalty squirmed past Jason Brown.
Luke Daley's bullet header struck the bar as Dartford pressed, but Rovers soaked up late pressure to hold on.
Darrell Clarke's men have taken advantage of Torquay and Woking's inactivity to move up to fourth in the table, while Dartford drop to 20th.
Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke told BBC Radio Bristol:
Clarke on Bristol Rovers v Dartford
"I was anxious - very, very anxious. Dartford were asking questions at 1-0 because they were still in the game.
"But I'm delighted with the three points, especially with Barnet losing as well.
"We're now four points off top spot with 15 games played so I'm over the moon. "
- Published7 June 2019
- Published20 June 2016
