Bristol Rovers Football Club is a professional football team based in Bristol, England. Established on 1 August 1883
Bristol Rovers FC 2024–25 squad list
| # | Player | Position | Age | Height | Appearances | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Myles Roberts | Goalkeeper | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 0 | Sil Swinkels | Defender | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | Joel Senior | Defender | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 4 | Taylor Moore | Defender | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 5 | James Wilson | Defender | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 6 | Clinton Mola | Defender | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 6 | Lino Sousa | Defender | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 7 | Scott Sinclair | Midfielder | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 8 | Grant Ward | Midfielder | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 9 | Promise Omochere | Forward | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 10 | Ruel Sotiriou | Forward | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 11 | Luke Thomas | Forward | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 14 | Romaine Sawyers | Midfielder | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 17 | Connor Taylor | Defender | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 18 | Chris Martin | Forward | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 19 | Isaac Hutchinson | Midfielder | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 21 | Micah Anthony | Midfielder | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 23 | Kamil Conteh | Defender | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 23 | Luke Mccormick | Midfielder | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 24 | Gatlin O’Donkor | Forward | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 26 | Matt Butcher | Defender | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 28 | Shaqai Forde | Forward | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 29 | Jamie Lindsay | Defender | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 31 | Jed Ward | Goalkeeper | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 32 | Jack Hunt | Defender | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 35 | Matt Hall | Goalkeeper | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 43 | Ollie Dewsbury | Forward | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| 46 | Michael Reindorf | Forward | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
- Seasons
- 2024-25
Bristol Rovers Football Club is a professional football team based in Bristol, England. Established on 1 August 1883, the club currently competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Known as “The Pirates”, the club embraces Bristol’s rich maritime heritage, with a passionate fanbase supporting them through highs and lows.
History & Achievements
- Early Years: Founded as Black Arabs FC, the club later adopted the Bristol Rovers name in 1899. It became a founding member of the Third Division (South) in 1920.
- League Success: Rovers spent much of their history bouncing between the second and third tiers of English football, with their highest-ever league finish coming in the 1955–56 season when they placed 6th in the Second Division (now the Championship).
- Cup Runs: The club has reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on three occasions (1950–51, 1957–58, and 2007–08).
- Recent Years: After relegation to the National League (5th tier) in 2014, Rovers made an immediate return to the EFL, securing back-to-back promotions to League One by 2016.
Home Ground: Memorial Stadium
Bristol Rovers play their home matches at the Memorial Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 12,000. Originally built as a rugby ground, it has served as the club’s home since 1996, with long-term plans for expansion or relocation to a new stadium.
Club Identity & Playing Style
- Nickname: The Pirates
- Playing Philosophy: Rovers are known for a hardworking, attacking style of football, often relying on strong teamwork and fan support.
- Support & Rivalries:
- Bristol City: The Bristol Derby is one of the fiercest rivalries in English football, although the teams rarely meet due to playing in different divisions.
- Swindon Town, Plymouth Argyle, and Cardiff City are other regional rivals.
Notable Players & Legends
- Geoff Bradford: Rovers’ all-time top scorer with 242 goals, and the only player to be capped by England while playing for the club.
- Rickie Lambert: A modern legend, he played a key role before moving on to a successful Premier League career.
- Ian Holloway: A former player and manager who had multiple spells at the club.
Future Aspirations
Bristol Rovers continue to push for promotion to the Championship, with ambitions of returning to the second tier of English football. With passionate support and continued investment, The Pirates aim to sail towards greater success in the coming years.
