Bristol Rovers v Stevenage
Sky Bet League One, The Memorial Stadium, Monday 21 April, 3:00pm KO
Bristol Rovers will be looking to continue their momentum from their Good Friday performance against Wrexham when they host Stevenage on Monday.
The Gas ended their six-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw against the promotion hopefuls, with Taylor Moore heading in his first goal for the Pirates before Matty James salvaged a point for the Red Dragons with a finish into the bottom corner.
It was a spirited display from the Gas, who are only inside the relegation zone on goal difference, with Burton Albion in the position above with a game in hand. However, a victory against Boro would give Rovers every chance of ending the day outside the bottom four before their home fixture against Reading at The Mem.
Stevenage lost 3-1 at home to Blackpool in their previous fixture, with Rob Apter scoring a hat-trick in 12 second-half minutes for the Tangerines before Carl Piergianni netted a consolation.
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for the fixture and can be purchased here!
Bristol Rovers is pleased to offer £1 tickets for any under-14s wishing to attend. Additionally, Season Ticket Holders can bring a friend for free!
Both offers are applicable across all stands in the Stadium, subject to availability.
Opposition...
Stevenage are having another solid season in League One after gaining promotion to the third tier from League Two in the 2022-23 campaign. Boro ended their last campaign in ninth but are further down the table this time, with Alex Revell's men in fifteenth position.
Finishing 2024 just one position above where they are now after beating Rovers, not much has changed for Stevenage. However, they will be looking to end the season strongly after losing four of their previous five fixtures. Their only victory in that time came in a home match against Crawley in their second game in April.
Despite losing back-to-back games at The Mem, Rovers will want the positive home form that saw them beat Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers to return against Stevenage. Boro are without a victory on their travels since beating Cambridge United 1-0 in early March.
Previous Meetings...
Iñigo Calderón's first game as Rovers' new head coach came against Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium, but it was not a happy start in the dugout at the Gas, with Boro coming away with a 3-0 victory. Elliott List headed in the opener to give the hosts the lead at half-time. Jordan Roberts then added their second after the break moments after Jamie Lindsay was sent off, with Jamie Reid netting the third goal in the final stages.
It was the Pirates' only defeat against Stevenage in their previous four meetings with their upcoming opponents. Last term, the Gas drew 1-1 with Boro at The Mem, with Chris Martin scoring his first goal for the club with a clever chip from 35 yards to cancel out Reid's opener.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am – 3:00pm and full-time - 5:30pm
Ticket Office: 10am – 3:30pm
Irenes Kitchen: 11:30am – 4pm
Thatchers’ Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Bristol Bar: 11:30am – 7pm
Happy Hour – Thatcher's and Bristol Bars 11:30am – 1:30pm and 5pm – 6pm
Ollie's Bar: 12pm
Home Fanzone: 12:30pm
Away Fanzone: 12:30pm
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: Leigh Doughty
Assistant Referee: Greg Read and Lee Venamore
Fourth Official: Robert Massey-Ellis
