Stevenage v Bristol Rovers
Sky Bet League One, Lamex Stadium, Sunday 29 December, 3:00pm
Iñigo Calderón will be in charge of Bristol Rovers for the first time when they travel to Stevenage on Sunday.
The Gas will be looking to bounce back from an unlucky 3-1 defeat away to Exeter City in Sky Bet League One on Boxing Day. Promise Omochere’s second-half opener was overturned by goals from Jack Fitzwater, Millenic Alli and Jake Richards.
Calderón was appointed as the Pirates’ head coach on Thursday and will be looking to change Rovers’ fortunes. The Gas are three points above the relegation zone heading into the final match of 2024.
Stevenage lost 3-0 to Wycombe Wanderers in their last outing. Richard Kone netted a first-half brace before Beryly Lubala added a third after the break.
Tickets...
Tickets are purchasable by cash or card on the day of the game at the away ticket office at the Lamex Stadium, which is located on the West Stand next to the Club Shop.
Travel...
To get to the stadium by car, take the M4 motorway eastbound. Merge onto the M25 motorway (junction 15) towards the M1. Continue on the M25 until junction 23, then merge onto the A1(M) towards Stevenage.
Take exit 7 for A602, then follow the signs for Stevenage. After entering the town, follow the signs to the stadium.
By train, travel to Stevenage railway station, which is approximately 1.2 miles away, equaling a 27-minute walk.
Opposition...
Stevenage are playing in League One for the second successive season after finishing second and gaining promotion from League Two at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
The Boro had a strong campaign in their first season in the third tier since 2014, finishing in ninth position last term.
Stevenage’s loss to Wycombe in their previous match was their first in six in League One. They won two and drew three in that time to sit 16th in the table, four points above the Gas.
Alex Revell's men have collected some impressive wins this campaign, beating the likes of Barnsley, Charlton, Wrexham and Stockport County at home.
Previous Meetings...
Rovers have won two of the last three games against Stevenage, earning four points against Boro in the previous campaign. The Gas drew 1-1 at The Memorial Stadium last term before winning 3-2 on the road.
Kane Hemmings and Jake Forster-Caskey gave the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead, but the Gas staged a remarkable comeback, with Luke Thomas, Anthony Evans and Chris Martin all scoring.
Officials:
Referee: Edward Duckworth
Assistant Referee: Ollie Williams and Damith Bandara
Fourth Official: Aaron Farmer
