Bristol Rovers v Exeter City
Sky Bet League Two, The Memorial Stadium, Saturday 26 September 2026, 3:00pm KO
Bristol Rovers will be aiming for a club-record 11th straight home league win when they face Exeter City at The Memorial Stadium in Sky Bet League Two this Saturday.
The Pirates have lost their last two league fixtures away to Grimsby Town and Gillingham. However, the Gas will be looking forward to returning to The Mem, where they have not dropped points since the start of February.
Ten straight victories have made Rovers a formidable force at home, with moments such as Tommy Leigh's late brace against Crewe Alexandra, Steve Evans joining the Thatchers End against Cheltenham Town and the 5-3 win over Newport County earlier this term.
Exeter are 20th in Sky Bet League Two and drew 0-0 with Tranmere Rovers in their previous league outing.
Read everything you need to know about the fixture below...
Tickets...
Limited tickets are still available for our fixture at home to Exeter!
A streamlined pricing structure means a single price band is now operating at Bristol Rovers for the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season, with Early Bird pricing available for online purchases up until the start of kick-off!
Tickets purchased in person at our Matchday Ticket Office will include a minor price increase of two pounds across the board, implemented to encourage supporters to purchase tickets in advance and help the Club to forecast required staffing and stewarding appropriately.
Parking...
Please note that parking on any part of Horfield Common is not permitted. Please do not park on the grass, as this is prohibited under local byelaws and causes damage to our much-loved local green spaces.
Opposition...
Exeter ended a three-year stint in Sky Bet League One when they were relegated on the final day of last season, falling to a 2-1 defeat to Bradford City at St James Park after goals from Kayden Jackson and Antoni Sarcevic rendered Josh Magennis' goal in the 93rd minute only a consolation as the Grecians' relegation was confirmed.
Former Rovers manager Matt Taylor took over at the Grecians on March 3 2026, and could not prevent the side's relegation to Sky Bet League Two; however, the seasoned coach has been entrusted with securing the club's future as they look to rebuild in the fourth tier.
After losing star man Jayden Wareham to Wycombe Wanderers in the summer transfer window, after he scored 19 league goals in the previous campaign, Taylor set out to bolster his ranks for the upcoming season; incomings included the permanent signings of Josh Gordan (Walsall), Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury Town), Harry Kite (Truro City) and Danny Rose (Barrow). They also brought in six loan players, including Lakyle Samuel from Manchester City.
Those incomings will also look to fill the space left by Magennis, with the striker moving to Stevenage, whilst there will be a familiar name to Exeter fans in the Rovers ranks, with Jack Aitchison departing for the Gas in the summer.
The Grecians have had a tough start to their campaign; despite being unbeaten at home, Taylor's men have only won one of their first seven games. The win was against Accrington Stanley after first-half goals from Jack Fitzwater and Gwion Edwards.
Previous Meetings...
The Pirates have a torrid record against Exeter and have won one of their previous 11 matches against the Grecians, going back to November 2018. The only triumph came in February 2024, when Brandon Aguilera netted a stunning debut goal to secure all three points for the Pirates away from home.
Rovers' previous triumph over Exeter at The Mem was over a decade ago, with Billy Bodin, Lee Brown and Matty Taylor scoring in a 3-1 victory in April 2016.
Exeter claimed all three points in the last clash at The Mem when Ruel Sotiriou's late goal was not enough after strikes from Caleb Watts and Reece Cole had given the Grecians a two-goal lead.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am – 5:30pm (closed during the match)
Ticket Office: Midday
Thatchers Bar: Midday
BRFC Legends Bar: Midday
Hospitality: Midday
Home Fanzone: Midday
Away Fanzone: Midday
Access for disabled supporters: 1:15pm
Bars after Turnstile: 1:30pm
Home Turnstiles: 1:30pm
Away Turnstiles: 1:30pm
Staying safe at The Mem...
Bristol Rovers wants all attendees to enjoy football in a safe and inclusive environment.
Seated tickets come with an allocated seat and row number, and supporters are kindly reminded to sit only in the seat that comes with the ticket.
Furthermore, Bristol Rovers must ensure we operate in full accordance with EFL ground regulations. A particular issue that has been fed back by some fans is persistent standing. Supporters wishing to stand for matches are kindly advised to locate themselves in one of the available terraces.
Additionally, Bristol Rovers would like to remind all supporters that throwing objects onto the pitch or entering the field of play is strictly prohibited. Both offences are criminal acts under UK law. Anyone involved can face arrest, fines and potential banning orders. We ask all fans to support the team responsibly and help us maintain a safe and respectful matchday environment.
Bristol Rovers is committed to removing and eliminating any direct or indirect discrimination of any form or kind within club structures and will, under no circumstances, condone unlawful discriminatory practices. To discover how to report any incidents of discrimination, click here.
Match Officials...
Referee: Martin Coy
Assistant Referees: Declan O'Shea, Steve Durnall
Fourth Official: Marvyn Amphlett
