A must in against another bottom half of the table team
Bristol Rovers host Barnsley on Sunday 2 February 2025, kick off is at 3pm.
In their most recent encounter on September 21, 2024, Peterborough United secured a 3-2 home victory over Bristol Rovers in a League One fixture.
Historically, Peterborough United has been dominant in this fixture, winning the majority of the matches. Bristol Rovers have managed to secure victories on a few occasions, with several matches ending in draws. The encounters between these two teams have often been high-scoring, averaging over three goals per match.
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.