Bristol Rovers v Blackpool
Sky Bet League One, The Memorial Stadium, Tuesday 26 November, 7:45pm
Bristol Rovers will look to make it back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One when they host Blackpool on Tuesday night.
The Gas secured their second away win of the campaign on the weekend, with Luke McCormick netting the only goal four minutes after half-time against playoff contenders Mansfield Town.
The Pirates are now unbeaten in their last four fixtures in all competitions. Matt Taylor's men beat Weston-super-Mare in the Emirates FA Cup before league draws against Lincoln City and Crawley Town.
Blackpool lost 2-1 to Bolton Wanderers in their previous outing. Kyle Joseph gave the Tangerines the lead away from home, but George Thomason levelled before former Rovers forward Aaron Collins struck the winner in the final moments.
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for our match against Blackpool and can be purchased here!
Opposition...
Blackpool are in League One for the second consecutive year after being relegated from the Championship in the 2022-23 season. The Tangerines looked for an immediate return to the second-tier last campaign but finished eighth in the table.
The Pool started the term under Neil Critchley, but he departed after back-to-back defeats. Steve Bruce took over an had an immediate impact, becoming the first manager in their history to lead them to four straight wins in his first four in charge.
However, Blackpool have struggled recently and are winless in eight league outings, losing five. They are in 19th position, four points behind the Gas.
They brought in plenty of attacking options in the summer. Jordan Rhodes scored 15 goals last season on loan from Huddersfield Town and made his move permanent, with Ashley Fletcher also moving on a free transfer from Watford.
Talented forward Dom Ballard also made the temporary move from Southampton. There will also be a familiar face in the Blackpool ranks, with Elkan Baggott moving on loan from Ipswich Town after spending time with Rovers last campaign.
Previous Meetings...
Rovers have lost their last three meetings with Blackpool, last beating the Tangerines in January 2021. Gary Medine had given them the lead at The Memorial Stadium, but Brandon Hanlan and Sam Nicholson scored for the Gas to collect all three points.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am to 7:45pm
Ticket Office: 4pm - 7:45pm
Thatcher's Bar 5pm -10pm
Bristol Bar 5pm
Irenes Kitchen 5pm
Home fan zone 5.30pm
Away fan zone 5.30pm
Bars after Turnstile: 6pm
Home Turnstiles: 6pm
Away Turnstiles: 6pm
Access for disabled supporters from 6:15pm
All hospitality areas doors for 5.30pm not before
Allocated seating…
Seated tickets come with an allocated seat and row number, and supporters are kindly reminded to sit only in the seat that comes with the ticket.
Persistent standing…
Furthermore, Bristol Rovers FC must ensure we operate in full accordance with national rules and regulations. A particular issue that has been fed back by some fans is persistent standing which will impact the Club's ability to achieve 100 per cent occupancy, should standing continue.
Supporters wishing to stand for matches are kindly advised to locate themselves in one of the available terraces.
Officials...
Referee: Thomas Parsons
Assistant Referees: Thomas Harty and Andrew Ellis
Fourth Official: James Durkin
Monthly Magazine...
The match against Crawley will give fans another chance to purchase the fourth issue of the Club's brand-new, monthly magazine - Pirates Monthly!
The 84-page, glossy A4 publication is full of exclusive content. Issue 4 has insightful long-reads with Josh Griffiths and Scott Brown, as well as plenty more!
