The BURKS

A fine Chris Lines effort gave Bristol Rovers victory over Rochdale.

After Anthony Elding hit the post with a header, Jeff Hughes put the Pirates in front from the penalty spot after a foul by Marcus Holness on Jo Kuffour.

Lines then doubled the hosts' advantage with a rasping right-foot shot into the roof of the net.

Rochdale hit the woodwork again through Matt Done before Byron Anthony put Nicky Adams' cross past his own keeper to make for a nervy finish.