Bristol Rovers v Wrexham A.F.C.
Sky Bet League One, The Memorial Stadium, Saturday 21 December, 12:30pm
Bristol Rovers will play at The Memorial Stadium for the final time in 2024 when they host Wrexham in Sky Bet League One.
The Gas will.be looking to bounce back from three consecutive defeats in the third tier to push up the table, slipping down to 20th position after losing 2-0 to promotion favourites Birmingham City last Saturday.
Rovers, led by interim manager David Horseman, have not played at home since their 2-0 loss to Blackpool on Tuesday 26 November.
Wrexham drew 2-2 with Cambridge United in their last outing in League One, coming from behind to lead the U’s before settling for a point after Dan Nlundulu converted a late penalty.
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for the match and can be purchased here!
Home supporters will be able to buy tickets on the day of the game. However, all purchases will be available online only and be restricted to supporters with a ticket purchase history with Bristol Rovers. There will be no sales on the day at the ticket office.
Opposition...
Wrexham have impressed in the last few years and are pushing for their third successive promotion under Phil Parkinson, winning the National League in the 2022-23 season before going up after a second-place finish in League Two last term.
The Red Dragons have quickly adapted to life in the third tier and are in third position, only one point behind Birmingham City in second place, but have played two more matches than the Blues.
Wrexham have been in strong form and have only lost one of their last 11 games in League One, also keeping a league-high 12 clean sheets this season.
They made many additions in the summer, with George Dobson making the most appearances out of their new signings. The midfielder has made 19 starts and collected the second-most amount of League One minutes in the Wrexham squad since moving from Charlton Athletic.
Previous Meetings...
Rovers are meeting Wrexham for the first time since the 2014/15 campaign, where the two teams met in the Conference. The Gas won 1-0 at The Memorial Stadium after a goal from Andy Monkhouse, with the reverse fixture in Wales ending 0-0.
Rovers and Wrexham are meeting in the Football League for the first time since March 2007, when the visitors left with a 1-0 triumph at The Memorial Stadium thanks to a goal from Jeff Whitley.
In fact, the Red Dragons had won three successive matches against the Gas, with Rovers previously beating their upcoming opponents at home in 2005.
Dennis Lawrence had given Wrexham the lead, but Richard Walker netted a brace in the latter stages to help his side claim all three points.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am - 12:30pm & full-time until 3pm
Ticket Office: 10am - 1pm
Thatcher's Bar: 10am - 5pm
Bristol Bar: 10am - 5pm
Irenes Kitchen: 10.30am until end of half-time
Home fan zone: 10am
Away fan zone: 10am
Bars after Turnstile: 11am
Home Turnstiles: 11am
Away Turnstiles: 11am
All hospitality areas doors for 10am
Matchday Entertainment...
There will be live music in the fanzone from 11am, with 'The 789s' performing.
Jack Scrimshaw is also live in Thatchers' Bar from 3pm.
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: Lee Swabey
Assistant Referee: Darren Wilding and Michael Webb
Fourth Official: Sunny Singh Gill
Monthly Magazine...
The match against Wrexham will give fans another chance to purchase the fifth issue of the Club's monthly magazine - Pirates Monthly!
The 84-page, glossy A4 publication is full of exclusive content. Issue 5 has insightful long-reads with Clinton Mola and Jed Ward, as well as plenty more!
