Bristol Rovers v Sunderland on Saturday 27 March 2021
Sunderland travel to The Memorial Stadium to take on Bristol Rovers on Saturday 27 March 2021 kicking off at 3pm.
Sunderland were opposition for The Gas’ first league fixture of the season when the two sides played out a 1-1 draw. Bristol Rovers had a fantastic start with Luke Leahy scoring from the penalty spot in the 3rd minute but succombed to an 82nd minute equaliser from Chris Maguire. The game stats show Sunderland had 25 shots on goal, 72% possession and 11 corners so maybe Rovers were lucky to come away with a point. They need to be on form today!
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About Bristol Rovers
Nicknamed The Pirates and The Gas, Bristol Rovers Football Club were established in 1883 and currently play in the EFL League One, the third tier of English football.
The club plays its home matches at the 12,300 capacity Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of Bristol. Having been bought by billionaire Jordanian Waed al-Qadi and his family in 2016, the club are looking to mount a proper push for the playoffs in the 2020/21 season.
Bristol Rovers have played in the English football league since 1920, with their best-ever finish being in both 1956 and 1959 when they secured sixth place in the second tier of English football, then known as Division Two.
Having suffered relegation to League Two in 2011 and then into the Conference in 2014, they managed to bounce straight back with two consecutive promotions in 2014/15 and 2015/16 to regain their League One status in 2016/17, where they've remained ever since.
The club's honours include the 1990 Football League Third Division title when they finished 2 points ahead of arch-rivals and that seasons Runners-Up, Bristol City.
Find Bristol Rovers' full 2020/21 fixture list here.
