Bristol Rovers 2-0 Colchester United result, stats and report

Southampton controlled proceedings from first whistle to last at the JobServe Community Stadium, with two late goals sealing a comfortable Carabao Cup first round win that the stats suggest was even more one-sided than the scoreline implies.

Peterborough nicked a 1-0 Carabao Cup win at Bristol Rovers thanks to an early penalty, surviving a proper onslaught from the hosts who had 19 shots and somehow came away empty-handed.

Notts County secured a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Colchester United, a result that adds another chapter to what has been a compelling League Two season. For Colchester, it is a disappointment that will linger.

Bristol Rovers put four past Cheltenham Town without reply in a statement League Two performance, leaving the Robins with plenty to think about heading into the final stretch of the season.

Notts County and Bristol Rovers played out a 1-1 draw at Meadow Lane on the final day of the League Two season, a result that reflected the modest stakes for both sides as they settled comfortably into the middle reaches of the table.

Saturday's Carabao Cup first round tie sees a Bristol Rovers side with genuine early-season momentum host a Peterborough United team that has not won away from home in their last ten attempts. Jay Thompson has the preview, the vibes, and yes, a tip.