Bristol Rovers v Fleetwood Town
Sky Bet League Two, The Memorial Stadium, Friday 3 April 2026, 3:00pm KO
Bristol Rovers will be looking to start April with another win at The Memorial Stadium to add to their collection as they face off against Fleetwood Town on Friday.
The Gas have had a memorable March, winning five out of a possible six matches, closing the month off with a comfortable 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley at the Memorial Stadium.
Riley Harbottle headed in the opener early for the hosts, as Kofi Balmer provided a long throw-in in the fifth minute. In the second half, Jack Sparkes helped to seal the victory with a curled free-kick into the bottom left corner. It was the Pirates' sixth victory in seven home matches, with the Gasheads at the heart of Rovers' success.
Fleetwood most recently picked up a point after their match against Swindon Town ended in a 1-1 draw. Billy Bodin broke the deadline for Swindon before Mark Helm levelled after the break.
Read everything you need to know about the fixture below...
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for our fixture at home to Fleetwood!
A streamlined pricing structure means a single price band is now operating at Bristol Rovers for the 2025/26 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.
You can purchase your tickets here!
Season Ticket Holders can bring a friend for FREE to Rovers' home game against Fleetwood at The Memorial Stadium on Friday 3 April.
You must claim a free ticket in order for your friend to gain entry to the stadium. To secure their place:
- Go to eticketing.co.uk/bristolrovers
- Ensure you are logged into your ticketing account (this needs to be a Season Ticket Holder account)
- Once logged in, click on the Fleetwood (H) fixture
- A special ticket type will be available called Season Ticket Guest
You will also be able to access the deal at the ticket office!
Opposition...
After rising through the ranks in non-league football, a very successful 2011/12 campaign put the Cod Army in the football pyramid for the first time in their history. After a 29-game unbeaten run, Fleetwood Town finished at the top of the National League table with 102 points.
Fleetwood were only in Sky Bet League Two for two seasons before they were promoted again, finishing fourth in the table and beating Burton Albion in the playoff final. After ten seasons in the third tier, they were relegated back to Sky Bet League Two in the 2023/24 campaign.
Friday’s visitors have had an up-and-down season, having won one in their last five games, but have also only lost one of their last nine in the fourth tier. The Fishermen earned their last victory against Crawley Town, after Ched Evans drilled home the winner on the 60-minute mark after Ethan Ennis and Mark Helm teed up the shot. They are 13th in the table on 55 points, looking to improve on their 14th-place finish last term.
Previous Meetings...
Rovers and Fleetwood first faced off against each other in September 2012. The clash ended goalless after shot-stopper Scott Davies made several fine saves to earn the Cod Army a clean sheet.
The Gas last played Fleetwood Town in August 2025, where an early brace from Will Davies earned the home side a victory, despite Promise Omochere converting a penalty in the 74th minute.
Rovers last won against Fleetwood Town back in April 2023 in their Sky Bet League One fixture. The Gas were able to come from behind after a successful shot from Jayden Stockley. Lewis Gibson and Grant Ward were able to score ten minutes apart from each other on the road.
The Pirates last beat Fleetwood at The Mem in 2018, with James Clarke scoring a stoppage-time winner for the hosts after Gavin Reilly cancelled out Ashley Hunter's opener.
Opening Times...
Club Store: 10am – 3:00pm and full-time - 5:30pm
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: Darren Drysdale
Assistant Referees: Ollie Williams and Harley McKittrick
Fourth Official: Matthew McQuillian
