2022-23 A season in review

2022-23 A season in review

2022/23 A SEASON IN REVIEW It wasn’t a promotion season, just a first season back in League One; there were bad games and there were good games and, over the course of the campaign, there was inconsistency. Nevertheless performances, if not results, led to optimism...
Bolton Wanderers (Home)

Bolton Wanderers (Home)

The Memorial Stadium Sunday 7th May 2023 Bristol Rovers 2 Hoole (28), Marquis (85) Bolton Wanderers 3 Shoretire (25), N’Lundulu (70), Morley (77) Referee: Will Finnie Attendance: 10,085 Manager Joe Barton made five changes to his starting lineup, recalling James...
Shrewsbury Town (Away)

Shrewsbury Town (Away)

Montgomery Waters Meadow Tuesday 2nd May 2023 Shrewsbury Town 2 Leahy (3), Street (53) Bristol Rovers 1 Coburn (70) Referee: Lee Swabey Attendance: 5,949 The penultimate game of the season, against Shrewsbury Town, saw Joe Barton make just the one change to his...
Peterborough United (Away)

Peterborough United (Away)

Weston Homes Stadium Saturday 29th April 2023 Peterborough United 0 Bristol Rovers 0 Referee: Darren Drysdale Attendance: 9,494 Manager Joe Barton sprung a surprise with his team selection for this game against play off chasing Peterborough United, in that he selected...
Plymouth Argyle (Away)

Plymouth Argyle (Away)

Home Park Tuesday 25th April 2023 Plymouth Argyle 2 Ennis (51), Gillesphey (57) Bristol Rovers 0 Referee: Craig Hicks Attendance: 16,254 Manager Joe Barton made five changes for the visit to Home Park to take on league leaders Plymouth Argyle. James Belshaw returned...
Port Vale (Away)

Port Vale (Away)

Vale Park Saturday 22nd April 2023 Port Vale 2 Harrison (22), Pett (29) Bristol Rovers 0 Referee: Sunny Gill Attendance: 7,669 Vale Park, scene of a remarkable 3-1 win last season as Rovers marched on towards promotion from the second tier promised much again this...