Chris Lines struck an injury-time equaliser to earn Bristol Rovers a draw in a pulsating derby with Swindon - before being sent off in stoppage-time.

Rickie Lambert volleyed Rovers ahead with his 17th goal of the season, but Patrick Kanyuka's shot levelled.

Striker Barry Corr beat Steve Phillips from close range after Billy Paynter headed down a 53rd-minute free-kick.

But with Swindon set for victory Lines shot home, picking up a second yellow card for his celebration.

Bristol Rovers: Phillips, Ryan Green, Hinton, Elliott, Lescott, Lines, Disley (Duffy 83), Campbell, Hughes (Rigg 64), Lambert, Kuffour.

Subs Not Used: Mike Green, Jacobson, Hunt.

Sent Off: Lines (90).

Booked: Ryan Green, Lines.

Goals: Lambert 26, Lines 90.

Swindon: Phil Smith, Jack Smith, Morrison, Kanyuka, Timlin, Joyce (McGovern 34), Pook, Nalis, McNamee (Aljofree 80), Paynter, Corr.

Subs Not Used: Brezovan, Ifil, Sturrock.

Booked: Corr, Morrison, Nalis.

Goals: Kanyuka 39, Corr 53.

Att: 8,016

Ref: Keith Stroud (Hampshire).

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