Bristol Rovers v Mansfield Town
Sky Bet League One, The Memorial Stadium, Saturday 29 March, 3:00pm KO
Bristol Rovers will be searching for their third successive win at The Memorial Stadium when they host Mansfield Town in Sky Bet League One.
The Gas have lost back-to-back away fixtures in the third tier, falling to defeats to Lincoln City and Crawley Town, but will be confident returning home. Rovers beat Huddersfield Town 1-0 at The Mem before coming out the right side of a five-goal thriller against Bolton Wanderers, with Connor Taylor heading in a late winner.
With eight games left this season, the Pirates are six points above Burton Albion, who are just inside the relegation zone in 21st position. However, the Brewers have played one fewer match.
The Stags won their last match in League One, with Deji Oshilaja scoring a 90th-minute winner at One Call Stadium after Josh Benson cancelled out Caylan Vickers’ opener.
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for the game against Mansfield and can be purchased here!
Opposition...
Mansfield's victory over Barnsley almost two weeks ago was massive in terms of the context of their season. The Stags gained promotion from League Two last term and were battling for a position in the playoffs halfway through the season.
Nigel Clough’s men were only four points outside the playoffs and had played a game fewer than Reading in sixth position after their 2-1 win away to Stockport County. However, Mansfield then went on a winless run of 13 fixtures before beating the Tykes, pushing them eight points clear of the drop zone.
Despite their downturn in form in the second half of the campaign, Mansfield are in a strong position to avoid relegation this campaign, which will be viewed as a great success after gaining promotion to the third tier for the first time in 21 years.
Previous Meetings...
Rovers have a strong record against Mansfield and have only lost two of the previous 14 meetings with the Stags in all competitions. The Gas will be looking to do the double against their upcoming opponents after beating them away from home this campaign, with Luke McCormick netting a close-range winner in a 1-0 victory.
The Pirates last beat Mansfield at The Mem in 2016, with Matt Taylor scoring the only goal.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am – 3:00pm and full-time - 5:30pm
Ticket Office: 10am – 3:30pm
Thatchers’ Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Bristol Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Irenes Kitchen: 11:30am – 4pm
Happy Hour – Thatcher's and Bristol Bars 11:30am – 1:30pm and 5pm – 6pm
Ollie's Bar: 12pm
Home Fanzone: 12pm
Away Fanzone: 12pm
Access for disabled supporters: 1:15pm
Bars after Turnstile: 1:30pm
Home Turnstiles: 1:30pm
Away Turnstiles: 1:30pm
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: Scott Tallis
Assistant Referees: Harley Hetherington and Ollie Williams
Fourth Official: James Durkin
