Lincoln City 1-2 Bristol Rovers
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Lewis Montsma gave Lincoln the lead after half-time
Lincoln City saw their perfect start to the season ended by Bristol Rovers, who fought back to win at Sincil Bank.
The Imps lost top spot to Ipswich as Rovers were rewarded for an excellent away display.
After a goalless first period, there was a dramatic start to the second half which saw two goals in the space of three minutes.
First, just a minute after the break, Lincoln led when Jorge Grant's free-kick was headed home by Lewis Montsma - his sixth goal of the season - and he then collided with a post and required treatment.
That injury played a part as Rovers hit back straightaway. Montsma was running back on to the pitch as Rovers attacked, and a brilliant right-wing cross from Josh Hare was nodded home by James Daly.
Rovers took the lead from a penalty in the 58th minute following a rash challenge by Adam Jackson on Brandon Hanlan. The referee pointed to the spot and Hanlan slammed home.
City pushed for a leveller but their hopes were hindered when Jackson was sent off with seven minutes left for a second bookable offence.
Match report supplied by PA Media