Bristol Rovers 2026/27 League Two Preview
Bristol Rovers are third with 15 points from eight games, and their season has been all or nothing: five wins, three defeats and no draws. They lost at York City, beat Newport County 5-3, Crawley Town, Colchester United and Rotherham United, lost at Grimsby Town and Gillingham, then beat Exeter City 1-0.
Fabrizio Cavegn has three goals, with Tommy Leigh and Tom James on two. James is the set-piece specialist, taking 40 corners and four direct free-kicks in eight games, and Shaq Forde has created 13 chances. Brad Young has four clean sheets from 15 saves.
Fourteenth and 62 points last season, with 65 conceded, understated a side that won 19 games. Steve Evans has kept the wins coming and added clean sheets, and only goal difference separates Rovers from top spot.

Bristol Rovers’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Tommy Leigh
- Free-Kicks: Tom James, Tommy Leigh
- Corners: Tom James, Jack Sparkes
Tom James has taken 40 of Bristol Rovers’ corners to Jack Sparkes’ 7. Tom James has had four of the direct free-kicks. Tommy Leigh has converted from the spot.
Bristol Rovers FAQs
Where did Bristol Rovers finish in the 2025/26 season?
Bristol Rovers finished 14th in League Two in 2025/26, with 62 points from 46 games (19 wins, 5 draws, 22 defeats).
Who is the Bristol Rovers manager?
Steve Evans is the manager of Bristol Rovers.
Where do Bristol Rovers play their home games?
Bristol Rovers play their home games at Memorial Stadium. The club was founded in 1883.