The League One clashes between Rovers and Swansea City this season have been given 'bubble match' status.

The Swans visit the Memorial Stadium on Saturday 8th December, while the Pirates head to South Wales on Monday 24th March.

'Bubble matches' see away fans ferried into an opposition ground exclusively on official club coaches, with no other travelling supporters permitted entry to the game.

It means that Swansea supporters heading to Bristol next month will not be able to travel to the game independently, and neither will Gasheads planning to make the Easter visit to the Liberty Stadium.

Instead, all away followers must book through their own club's official away travel service where coach tickets and matchday tickets will be supplied as a combined package.

Coaches will then depart from pre-arranged collection points, before convoying direct to the venue.

The decision to make the fixtures between the two sides 'bubble matches' follows discussions between both clubs and consultation with the local police authorities.

Swansea will be allocated the entire Becks South Stand for their visit in December, with no terracing provided whatsoever.

Their supporters will be coached into the stadium before being directed to their seats by Memorial Stadium stewards.

Information on Rovers' visit to Swansea will be announced at a later date.