Financial problems led to the team being forced to leave Eastville, and they found a temporary home at Twerton Park, the home of Bath City. [13] They returned to the league at the end of their first Conference season, with a penalty shootout victory over Grimsby Town in the play-off final. He mentioned the club in parliament on 5 May 1994 when debating with Labour MP and Chelsea fan Tony Banks. In June 2020 it was announced that president Wael al-Qadi had obtained a 90% stake in Dwane Sports Ltd[19][20] after buying the shares of other members of his family it was also announced that the club's debt would be capitalised and a new training facility would begin construction at Hortham Lane, Almondsbury which is close to the M5 motorway. The most recent encounter between the teams was in a Football League Two match on 15 August 2015, which Rovers won 1–0 with Ellis Harrison scoring a late winner. 01:17 Up next. Bristol Rovers F.C. This category is for articles about Bristol Rovers Football Club seasons, and those of teams related to the club, such as Reserves, Colts or Women. [91][92], Bristol Rovers F.C. [66] In July 2016 the two clubs played each other in a pre-season match in Spain. They followed up this success by securing promotion out of League Two at the end of the 2015–16 season. The local nickname of the club is "The Gas", derived from the gasworksnext to their former home… This article lists all the Bristol Rovers Football Club seasons from 1892 to 1893 up to 2019–20. [69], The song which is synonymous with Rovers is "Goodnight, Irene", which was written by Lead Belly. [24], In the FA Cup, Rovers have reached the quarter-final stage on three occasions. [31] The last time Cardiff and Bristol Rovers were in the same league was in the 1999–2000 season. Other rivals are Newport County and mainly teams from the West Country, such as Swindon Town, Cheltenham Town, Yeovil Town and Forest Green Rovers. . [30] Rovers most recent meeting against Cardiff was a League Cup match on 11 August 2016, which Rovers won 1–0 with Chris Lines scoring the winner. [65], The Rovers fans have good relations with Spanish club CE Sabadell FC, which initially began due to several Rovers fans noticing that the club had the same colours. Bristol Rovers' league progress from joining the Football league until the present day Contents In June 2020 the club began construction of a new training facility at a site on Hortham Lane, Almondsbury near the M5 motorway. Some very good players here in both teams. B.^ Eastville Rovers had two league points deducted in 1896–97 for paying a player. [11] The lowest league position achieved by the club is twenty-third out of twenty-four teams in the fourth tier, which has occurred twice. They were placed in the Third Division South the following year and remained there until winning promotion as champions in 1952–53. The team has never played in European competition; the closest Rovers came was when they missed out on reaching the international stage of the Anglo-Italian Cup in the 1992–93 season on a coin toss held over the phone with West Ham United. [36] Rovers continued to wear the quarters for 31 years until they were replaced by blue pinstripes on a white background. They will field two teams in the Gloucestershire County Women's Football League starting from the 2019–20 season. Other clubs in the West country such as Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City have also been considered rivals despite being further away from Bristol (162 km for Plymouth and 104 km for Exeter). [3] This merger came about as Bristol Rovers only had girls teams up to the under 16 age group level, so when girls reached the age of 16 they were forced to leave the club. The only major cup competition won by Bristol Rovers is the 1972 Watney Cup, when they beat Sheffield United in the final. Match Preview – Oxford United (H) Vital Football - Crewe Alexandra 18:03 9-Apr-21. have won the following honours:[93], For a statistical breakdown by season, see, For a list of Bristol Rovers players who have made at least 100 league appearances, see, For a full list of all Bristol Rovers players to be capped at full international level, see, For a list of all Bristol Rovers players with articles on Wikipedia, see, Bristol Rovers F.C. The club's youngest ever player, at 15 years 173 days. Bristol Rovers in actual season average scored 1.18 goals per match. [89] He currently plays for Championship club Preston North End. For the majority of their history, Bristol Rovers have played their home games at the Eastville Stadium, where they remained for a period of 89 years from 1897 to 1986. Other former Academy players currently contracted to teams in the Premier League or English Football League include Ryan Broom (Peterborough United), Ellis Harrison (Portsmouth), Chris Lines (Stevenage), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town), Matt Macey (Hibernian) and Ollie Clarke (Mansfield Town). Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Bristol Rovers content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game; Match highlights to relive all the action; Don't forget, at least 70% of … [33] During the 2008–09 season a special third strip, which is black with a gold sash, and is a reproduction of the original Black Arab shirt, was used for a single match to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the club. Another popular Bristol Rovers song is "Tote End Boys", which was written and sung by Ben Gunstone. Teams Bristol Rovers Swindon played so far 20 matches. D.^ Two league points deducted in 1981–82 for fielding an unregistered player. The club played only friendly games until the 1887–88 season, when it took part in the Gloucestershire Cup for the first time. [70], Opinions differ as to how this came about but it is thought to have become popular in the 1950s when a version of the song was in the British charts—the line "sometimes I have a great notion to jump in the river and drown"—seemed to be particularly apt when Rovers lost as the Bristol Frome flows alongside the old Eastville ground. In 1897 Eastville Rovers joined the Birmingham and District League, and for two seasons played in both this league and the Western League. The 2006–07 season was the 124th year of football played by Bristol Rovers, and their 80th season in The Football League, and covers the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007. Wiltshire Football Nostalgia. The club was formed following a meeting at the Eastville Restaurant in Bristol in September 1883. Final of the Border Counties U16 League played at the County Ground. The club has been relegated six times—in 1961–62, 1980–81, 1992–93, 2000–01, 2010–11 and most recently at the end of the 2013–14 season.[10]. Rovers first used Bukta as an official kit supplier in 1977, and Great Mills as the first kit sponsor followed 1981. [51][52][53] In June 2011, the club announced its intention to relocate the club to a new 21,700 all-seater stadium on the University of the West of England's Frenchay campus. Particularly dangerous was the scene on May 3, 2014 when the Rovers were assured relegation from the Football League for the first time. E.^ The 2019–20 season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [25], They have twice reached the final of the Football League Trophy, in 1989–90 and 2006–07, but finished runners-up on both occasions. [8] The closest they came to the top flight was in 1955–56, when they ended the season just four points below the promotion positions. [60] Other notable fans are local musicians Roni Size[61] and Geoff Barrow of Portishead[62] and writer David Goldblatt. The 2016–17 season was the 134th season in Bristol Rovers' history and their 89th in the English Football League. Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Bristol Rovers content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game; Match highlights to relive all the action; Don't forget, at least 70% of … The team moved to The Mem, as it is known informally, at the beginning of the 1996–97 season, initially as tenants but purchased it two years later.[49]. During the course of the season, they met A.F.C. With the score at The Valley 0-0, Beckford was brought on from the bench as Grayson gambled with a “ridiculous” system which featured six forwards on the pitch at once. Ending with that crucial Dagenham game and dramatic winner! [34], The team began playing in black shirts with a yellow sash from their foundation in 1883 as Black Arabs F.C. A.^ EFL Cup, EFL Trophy and Post-1900 FA Cup results from the Football Club History Database,[1] pre-1900 FA Cup results are from The FA. [26] The second time they reached the quarter final was in 1957–58, when they lost to Fulham,[25] and the most recent appearance at this stage of the competition was during the 2007–08 season, when they faced West Bromwich Albion. They finished second in the Conference under the stewardship of Darrell Clarke and immediately regained their Football League status with victory in the 2015 play-off final. The first time was in 1950–51 when they faced Newcastle United at St James' Park[25] in front of a crowd of 62,787, the record for the highest attendance at any Bristol Rovers match. The following year they moved to Three Acres, the precise location of which is not known, but is believed to have been in the Ashley Down area of Bristol, where they remained for seven years. The manager of the club is Joey Barton who was appointed in February 2021. ↑ Rovers played in the unofficial Division Three South (South) league during the 1945-46 … Bristol Rovers; 2018–19 season; President: Wael al-Qadi: Chairman: Steve Hamer: Manager: Darrell Clarke (until 13 December) Graham Coughlan (from 6 January) Stadium: Memorial Stadium: League One: 15th: FA Cup: First round (Vs. Barnet) EFL Cup: Second round (Vs. Queens Park Rangers) EFL Trophy: Semi-final (Vs. Sunderland) Highest home attendance: 10,009 vs. Sunderland They stayed in Bath for 10 seasons, leading to the chant that there really is only 1 team in Bristol, before returning to Bristol in 1996. In the 2001–02 season,[8] relegation from the Football League was narrowly avoided on two counts; firstly they ended just one league position above the relegation zone, and secondly the rules were changed the following season to increase the number of relegation places to two, meaning that if Rovers had finished in that position one year later they would have been relegated. They remained in this division for over 30 years, before winning the league, and promotion in the 1952–53 season. The local nickname of the club is "The Gas", derived from the gasworks next to their former home, Eastville Stadium, which started as a derogatory term used by fans of their main rivals, Bristol City, but was affectionately adopted by the club and its supporters. [18] It marked the first time Rovers had reached the third tier of English Football since relegation in 2011. They have played home matches at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield since 1996. Talented fan favourite who died from lung cancer in 1984, aged just 24. [21] The site is set to include two full size pitches, a goalkeeping area, a gym and a clubhouse building. [3] The women's team play in the Gloucestershire County Women's League. They won the Third Division title in 1989–90, though this time lasted just three seasons in the second tier and were relegated back into the fourth tier by 2001. New season, new journey. The season covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021. This name only lasted for the 1883–84 season, and in a bid to draw more fans from the local area the club was renamed Eastville Rovers in 1884.[4]. The club moved to the Birmingham & District League in 1897 and then to the Southern League as Bristol Rovers in 1899. [35] During the 1996–97 season, Rovers wore an unpopular striped quartered design, prompting fans to refer to it as the Tesco bag shirts[37] because of their similarity to the design used for the company's carrier bags. The retired Conservative MP for Hayes and Harlington Terry Dicks is a Bristol Rovers fan. rivalry, List of Bristol Rovers F.C. To be included in this list a player must have made over 400 league appearances for the club, scored over 100 league goals or hold a club record. The first team currently play in Division One with a development team playing in Division Two. following a merger with Cable-Tel L.F.C.. in 2005 to reflect the increased investment from the Bristol Academy of Sport. The merger with Cable-Tel meant that Bristol Rovers had a senior squad. Former Bristol Rovers player and manager, Ian Holloway, who also managed QPR and Blackpool as well as featuring as a pundit is still a big fan of the club. Season Tickets. Third Kit Announced for 2021/22 Season Bristol Rovers - Official Site 18:07 9-Apr-21. Bristol Rovers won 8 direct matches.Swindon won 8 matches.4 matches ended in a draw.On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.30 goals per Match. New season, new journey. 3 talking about this. Bristol Rovers betting odds are amongst the most popular in League One and in English football. Bristol Rovers last played Plymouth in the 2nd round replay of the FA cup in 2019 (Rovers won the replay 1-0 after the first round was a 1-1 draw) and last played Exeter in the group stage of the EFL Trophy in 2018 (Exeter won 2-0). With the score 5-1 at half time, Rovers went on to score ten goals in the second half, recording a 15-1 victory, a club record for the biggest win in a competitive first … A look at the history of Bristol Rovers, season by season, be they good, bad or simply average. Bristol Rovers manager Ben Garner during pre-season THE LATEST NEWS ON THE GAS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. [2] [46] In 2019 Utilita become the main shirt sponsors of both the home and away kits for the 2019-2020 season,[47] the deal was then extended in July 2020 to cover the 2020-2021 season[48] marking the first time a shirt sponsor had lasted for more than one season since the end of the Cowlin sponsorship in 2009. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Friendly played by a Bristol Rovers XI, rather than the full first team squad. The club had a successful women's team, formed in 1998 as Bristol Rovers W.F.C. Previous club badges have featured a blue and white quartered design, based on the quartered design of the team's jerseys. Bristol Rovers had already suffered a major blow with Sam Nicholson ruled out for this season, and Joey Barton has revealed the Scotsman faces several months of rehab over the summer Relive the key gas moments over the last year! The term "Gasheads" is now universally accepted within the English media and football fraternity as referring to Bristol Rovers supporters. ‎. [54] The planned UWE Stadium was shelved in August 2017 due to disputes between the club and the university, and attention returned to redeveloping the Memorial Stadium. [63] and Declan Hynds. The 2014–15 season was the 132nd season in Bristol Rovers' history and first in the Conference Premier, the fifth tier of English football, following their relegation from Football League Two on the final day of the previous season. Current first-team squad members Cameron Hargreaves, Alfie Kilgour and Michael Kelly all graduated from the Academy to earn professional contracts. Following back-to-back promotions in 2014–15 and 2015–16, Rovers competed in the third tier of English football, League One. The Brazilian struck a crucial late winner en route to promotion in 2011. New season, new journey. Although this was intended to be a joke, a number of fans petitioned the club to get the kit made for real, and also suggested that funds raised through the sale of the pink shirts should be donated to a breast cancer charity. Bristol Rovers live score (and video online live stream*), team roster with season schedule and results. In the past, rivalries also emerged with Severnside rivals Cardiff City known as the Severnside derby. Season Tickets. [3] This rivalry was deemed 8th fiercest rivalry in English football in an in-depth report by the Football Pools in 2008. During the game the following day, Rovers were winning quite comfortably and the few Argyle supporters present began to leave early prompting a chorus of "Goodnight Argyle" from the Rovers supporters—the tune stuck and Irene became the club song.[71]. More FA Cup appearances than any other player for the club. Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Bristol Rovers content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game; Match highlights to relive all the action; Don't forget, at least 70% of … Promoted in second-place in 1973–74, they spent another seven seasons in the second tier until relegation in 1981. [15] The club is now owned by Dwane Sports Ltd with 92.6% of the shares[16] with Bristol Rovers Supporters Club owning the remaining 7.4%. The nickname given to Bristol Rovers supporters is "Gasheads". It is believed that John Clapham is responsible for the song as he used to work at Eastville stadium for the greyhound racing and the last record he would play at the end of the night was "Goodnight Irene" also having a daughter called Irene, the record would then be left in the player and was played at the football. [59] After the club's relegation to Football League Two in 2001, the club designated the squad number 12 to the Gasheads to signify them as the club's 12th Man in recognition of their loyal support.[58]. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. [50] The project was abandoned after a series of delays. In 1892 the club became a founder member of the Bristol and District League, which three years later was renamed the Western League. They have played home matches at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield since 1996. Rovers won the League Two play-off final in 2007, but relegations in 2011 and 2014 saw the club drop into the Conference Premier. With League One having the reputation of being hard to predict for bettors, with teams fighting relegation one season and challenging for promotion the next, Bristol Rovers relegation odds are just as common as odds on Bristol Rovers to get promoted. Bristol Rovers main rivals are city neighbours Bristol City, with whom they contest the Bristol derby. Rovers play their home games at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield, a ground they formerly shared with Bristol Rugby. Bristol Rovers's home form is poor with the following results : 7 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. Leeds lost 1-0 through a Richard Naylor own-goal, and so it went to the last day of the season against Bristol Rovers. On This Day: Guly breaks down Bristol Rovers. It was announced that ten people would be inducted in the Hall at a rate of one per week in the first half of 2021, with approximately two or three added per year thereafter. Trending pages 2012–13 pre-season This is a list of the other most noted former players at Bristol Rovers Football Club (excluding those listed in the Hall of Fame above) stating the period that each player spent at the club, their nationality and their reason for being listed. [42][43] The club's longest running kit sponsorship was from local company Cowlin Construction who sponsored the club for a total of 11 years before ending the deal in 2009. [23] The club also won the Division Three (South) Cup in 1934–35, as well as winning or sharing the Gloucestershire Cup on 32 occasions. They recorded their highest finishing positions in 1956 and 1959, a sixth-place finish in the Second Division, before suffering relegation in 1962. Bristol Rovers is playing next match on 10 Apr 2021 against Northampton Town in League One. In 2005, Rovers ran an April Fools' joke on their official website, stating that the team's new away strip would be all pink. On the second occasion they did not allow a single goal against them in the competition en route to the final, but conceded the lead less than a minute after the final kicked off.[28]. The season's final standings were decided on points per game with Rovers scoring 1.29ppg. The football club launched its official Hall of Fame in 2021 in partnership with Retro Rovers podcast with the purpose of recognising the players and managers who had the greatest impact on Bristol Rovers Football Club. This performance currently places Bristol Rovers at 21st out of 24 teams in the EFL League One Table, winning 24% of matches. What was a steady season, Rovers played the likes of Coventry and Chelsea for the first time in decades. Played 421 league games and scored 101 goals. Cardiff City and Swindon Town are considered their second and third biggest rivals. These were replaced by black and white striped shirts until 1919.[35]. During this first season in the Southern League, Rovers faced a Sheppey United team that featured future Huddersfield Town and Arsenalmanager Herbert Chapman. [5] A report of the Black Arabs' first match. March 16, 2020. [73] The first inductee was the club's all-time record goalscorer Geoff Bradford. The previous promotions were all automatic, … The club's official nickname is "The Pirates", reflecting the maritime history of Bristol. After finishing sixth in Football League Two, Rovers won the playoff final for the first time in their history, and won promotion for only the fourth time since joining The Football League. Rovers returned to Eastville in October 1980. [44] Following the end of the Cowlin deal, sponsors were chosen by raffle, via the 1883 Club. The current home kit consists of a light blue and white quartered shirt and white shorts, while the away kit is black and gold with the same colours as the trim. Over the next ten years, Rovers went on to wear blue and white stripes, all blue, and blue shirts with white shorts before returning to the blue and white quarters in 1973, which have remained the colours ever since. Bristol Rovers F.C. season is the club's 138th season in their history and the fourth consecutive season in EFL League One, Along with League One, the club will also participate in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City Prediction Verdict: After a thorough analysis of stats, recent form and H2H through BetClan's algorithm, as well as, tipsters advice for the match Bristol Rovers vs Lincoln City this is our Prediction: Lincoln City for the Winner of the match, with a probability of 40% New season, new journey. [17] In May 2016 the club recorded a second consecutive promotion in dramatic fashion finishing third in League Two after a 92nd-minute goal secured victory over Dagenham and Redbridge and Accrington Stanley failed to beat Stevenage on the last day of the season. Scored 117 goals in 268 league appearances. Scorer of Rovers' fastest ever league goal, This page was last edited on 16 April 2021, at 19:43. Subscribing to iFollow today means you'll get even more access to Bristol Rovers content, including: Live coverage of all of our fixtures, meaning you'll never miss a game; Match highlights to relive all the action; Don't forget, at least … For the 1899-00 season the newly renamed Bristol Rovers were admitted to the Southern League. Blunt Tom Anderson backs up doubts over desire at Doncaster Rovers in recent weeks Doncaster Free Press 17:44 9-Apr-21. Bristol Rovers scores, results and fixtures on BBC Sport, including live football scores, goals and goal scorers. Rovers' longest running kit supplier is Errea who supplied the club kits for eleven years (2005–16). Many towns and villages in the surrounding area are also home to significant pockets of Rovers supporters.[35]. In 20 (80.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. [4], "League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Bristol_Rovers_F.C._seasons&oldid=1002672250, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 January 2021, at 15:30. The 2020–21 Bristol Rovers F.C. [21] Rovers have owned the site known as 'The Colony' since 2017[22] but no previous work has been carried out and Rovers have trained on a rented site near Cribbs Causeway. is a professional football club in Bristol, England, which competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. The first time Rovers encountered Yeovil was a Football League Trophy match which was played on 31 October 2001, which Rovers won via a penalty shoot-out. Bristol Rovers are known for their distinctive blue and white quartered shirts, which they have worn for most of their history. On 17 November 1900 Rovers faced Weymouth in an FA Cup qualifying match. Bristol Rovers Football Club team news on Sky Sports - See fixtures, live scores, results, stats, video, photos and more.. New season, new journey. They won the Southern League in 1904–05 and were admitted to the Football League in 1920. Perhaps the most successful former member of the academy is Scott Sinclair, who was signed by Chelsea in 2005 for an initial fee of £200,000, with further payments to the club possible, depending on performance. Visit ESPN to view Bristol Rovers match results from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. For the next fourteen years, until 1899, the team wore blue and white hooped shirts. [67], One Bristol Rovers print fanzine is currently active and is entitled Last Saturday Night. C.^ Club was re-elected to the Football League after finishing bottom of Division 3 (South). After a brief playoff push towards the end of the season, Rovers … [35] "Gasheads" was adopted as a name by a splinter group of Rovers supporters in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. [7] In 1899 Bristol Rovers joined the newly formed Southern League, where they remained until 1920, winning the league title along the way in 1905. The Bristol Rovers Academy currently operates at The City Academy Bristol and Sir Bernard Lovell School. [58] "The Gas" was originally coined as a derogatory term by the supporters of Bristol Rovers' rivals Bristol City, and was in reference to the large gas works adjacent to the old Bristol Rovers stadium, in Eastville, Bristol which wafted the sometimes overpowering odour of town gas across the crowd. EFL reveal fixture release dates for Bristol City and Bristol Rovers' 2020/21 seasons; AFC Wimbledon.

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