Paulton had a difficult task to continue their unbeaten 2018 against in form Evesham United and were indebited to a star goalkeeping performance by Andy Hannah to keep his side in with a chance in a poor game.
Evesham hit the only goal after 10 minutes as Lewis Powell laid the ball back for Matt Liddard to strike home.
Hannah pulled off a great save from a Powell header turning the bal over the bar.
Rovers were better in the second half although Kyle Knott headed off the line and Hannah saved from sub Carl Brown then Aysa Corrick and tip away a shot from Adam Mann.
Liam Monelle brought a save from Kevin Sawyer in the home goal before harshly been shown a second yellow to be dismissed whilst Josh Morgan-Williams and Joe Guest fired over for Paulton.
Star man of the match Andy Hannah (Paulton Rovers)
Entertainment Value 2 out of 5