Can Rovers make it 6 points from Mansfield this season?
Bristol Rovers host Mansfield Town on Saturday 29 March 2025, kick off is at 3pm.
Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town have a competitive history dating back to their first encounter on September 19, 1931, which ended in a 1-1 draw in the Division Three (South).
As of December 29, 2024, their head-to-head record is as follows:
Total Matches Played: 17
Bristol Rovers Wins: 7
Mansfield Town Wins: 5
Draws: 5
Average Goals per Match: 2.24
In their most recent encounter on November 23, 2024, Bristol Rovers secured a 1-0 away victory over Mansfield Town in a League One fixture thanks to the second half winner from Luke McCormick.
Historically, matches between these two teams have been competitive, with both sides achieving victories and several games ending in draws. Their encounters have often been closely contested, reflecting the balanced nature of their rivalry.
History of Bristol Rovers:
Founded in 1883, Bristol Rovers FC have experienced various successes and challenges over the years, from cup runs to ground moves. Rovers enjoyed their most fruitful period in the mid-20th century, including reaching the quarterfinals of the FA Cup in 1950 and securing various promotions.
The most significant of these successes came in 1952 when Rovers won the Third Division (South) title. In subsequent decades, Rovers fluctuated between different tiers of the football pyramid. The club moved to the Memorial Stadium in 1996, which has been its home since.
The club - whose supporters are known as ‘Gas Heads’ - climbed back up the Football League in the 2000s, but were disastrously relegated to non-league in 2014. However, this acted as nothing more than a reset and today the club sit in EFL League One and are managed by Matt Taylor.