Bristol Rovers v Rotherham United
Sky Bet League Two, The Memorial Stadium, Saturday 5 September 2026, 3:00pm KO
Bristol Rovers will look for their tenth straight home league win at The Memorial Stadium when they welcome Rotherham United on Saturday.
The Pirates are top of the Sky Bet League Two table after recovering from their opening-day defeat to York City to claim three straight wins in the fourth tier, beating Newport County, Crawley Town and Colchester United.
Rovers' last win came on Tuesday night against the U's, with Tom James breaking the deadlock in style with a volley from the edge of the box before Ellis Harrison completed the victory with a close-range finish in the final moments.
The Millers came from behind to draw with Tranmere Rovers in their previous outing, with Tom Bradshaw netting a 96th-minute penalty to level the game at 2-2.
Read everything you need to know about the fixture below...
Tickets...
Tickets are still available for our fixture at home to Rotherham!
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...
Rotherham were in the Sky Bet Championship during the 2022/23 season, but two relegations in three campaigns have seen them drop to the fourth tier.
Last campaign, the Millers finished 22nd in the Sky Bet League One table, 11 points away from safety. Lee Clark was replaced in the dugout by Alex Bruce in the summer, the son of Steve Bruce, who has experience as Manager of Macclesfield as well as holding coaching roles at West Bromwich Albion and Salford City.
He has overseen a massive change in the squad, with 11 senior first-team players departing in the summer at the end of their contracts, as well as five loanees. Sam Nombe was the most notable departure, with the 27-year-old netting 31 goals and registering ten assists in 131 appearances across all competitions.
In terms of incomings, Paul Mullin, Tom Bradshaw, George Sebine and Fábio Tavares joined the striking ranks, with Kieran Ngwenya, Sonny Aljofree and Ewan Otoo coming in to bolster the heart of the defence.
The Millers have had a mixed start to the Sky Bet League Two season, winning one of their four games, a 2-1 triumph over Chesterfield. They lost their first fixture to Cheltenham Town, drawing against York City and Tranmere.
Previous Meetings...
The Pirates have had a tough record against Rotherham in recent years, winning one of their last five outings against the Millers. The Gas last faced their upcoming opponents in the 2024/25 campaign, drawing 0-0 at the New York Stadium before Rotherham came away with a 3-2 victory at The Mem under now Rovers Manager Steve Evans.
Rovers last beat Rotherham at The Mem in September 2019, with Jonson Clarke-Harris scoring the winner in a 1-0 triumph for the Gas. This will be the first time the two teams meet in the fourth tier since the 2012/13 campaign, with both teams winning the away fixture.
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: Darren Drysdale
Assistant Referees: Kevin Howick & Thomas Harty
Fourth Official: Andy Bennett
