Bristol Rovers v Lincoln City
Sky Bet League One, The Memorial Stadium, Saturday 9 November, 3:00pm
Bristol Rovers will attempt to start November with back-to-back wins at The Memorial Stadium when they host Lincoln City on Saturday.
The Gas opened the month with a 3-1 win over Weston-super-Mare in the FA Cup, with Connor Taylor and Grant Ward scoring in extra time after Jordan Bastin cancelled out Jamie Lindsay’s opener in normal time.
It’s the first time in two weeks that Rovers are in action in the third tier, previously being edged out in a spirited performance against Reading, with Matt Taylor’s men currently sitting in 17th position.
The Imps beat Northampton Town 2-1 in their last match in League One, with Tom Hamer and Erik Ring scoring in a comeback victory.
The game against Lincoln will be our dedicated Remembrance Day fixture.
Tickets...
Tickets are still available and can be purchased here!
Opposition...
Lincoln are playing in League One for the sixth successive season and will attempt to build on their seventh-place finish last term when they finished just two points outside the playoffs.
The visitors have started the new campaign well and are in fifth position, collecting 24 points from 13 games. Michael Skubala's men have won three of their previous five outings in the third tier but lost 3-0 to Crawley Town in their last away fixture.
The Imps made some moves in the transfer window, with Tendayi Darikwa transferring from Apollon Limassol. He has been a key figure for them and has started all 13 games.
George Wickens signed from Fulham and has been their main goalkeeper, with Bailey Cadamarteri netting three goals on loan from Sheffield Wednesday. Tom Bayliss has also been a regular figure and has three assists after switching from Shrewsbury Town.
Previous Meetings...
Lincoln have beaten Rovers in four of the previous five meetings, collecting four points from two games last season. Josh Grant scored a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at The Memorial Stadium before the Imps recorded a 5-0 victory at LNER Stadium.
The Gas previously beat Lincoln 2-1 in October 2020, which was part of a four-game winning run over the Imps.
Rovers' previous home victory in this fixture came in 2007, with Craig Disley and Richard Walker netting in a 2-1 win in the League Two playoff semi-final first leg.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am until kick-off, then full-time until 5:30pm
Ticket Office: 10am until 30 minutes after kick-off
Thatchers’ Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Bristol Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Irenes Kitchen: 11:30am – half-time
Home Fanzone: 12pm
Away Fanzone: 12:30pm
Access for disabled supporters: 1:15pm
Bars after Turnstile: 1:30pm
Home Turnstiles: 1:30pm
Away Turnstiles: 1:30pm
Jay Rosa...
Talented footballer freestyler Jay Rosa will be at The Memorial Stadium as part of his tour around every EFL ground in support of Mental Health UK.
He will be in the fanzone before the game and will perform at half-time!
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.
History Event...
Fans can come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gas' promotion to Division 2 in The Thatchers' Bar at The Memorial Stadium.
Supporters can see a display of Rovers memorabilia with a special focus on 1974. Additionally, you can meet promotion heroes Jim Eadie, Frankie Prince and Tom Stanton.
The event will be between 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
Officials...
Referee: Dale Baines
Assistant Referees: Ravel Cheosiaua and Christopher Husband
Fourth Official: Scott Tallis
