Ipswich Town 1-2 Bristol Rovers - Match Report Saturday, 14th Dec 2019 17:26 Bristol Rovers recorded their first victory at Portman Road since Boxing Day 1958 as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by the 10-man Pirates, their third League One defeat of the season. Tyler Smith and Tom Nichols gave the visitors a 2-0 lead before James Norwood pulled one back in the 37th minute and the Blues were unable to find a second even after visitors’ skipper Ollie Clarke was dismissed for a two bookable offences on 77. Town boss Paul Lambert made six changes from the side which exited the FA Cup to Coventry on Tuesday.