When did Bristol Rovers become a Football League club?
When did Bristol Rovers become a Football League club?
The club moved to the Birmingham & District League in 1897 and then to the Southern League as Bristol Rovers in 1899. They won the Southern League in 1904–05 and were admitted to the Football League in 1920.
When did Bristol Rovers change their name from Eastville Rovers?
In 1897 Eastville Rovers joined the Birmingham and District League, and for two seasons played in both this league and the Western League. At the beginning of the 1897–98 season, the club turned professional and changed its name to Bristol Eastville Rovers, and on 17 February 1899 the name was officially changed to Bristol Rovers.
When was the last time Bristol Rovers played Plymouth?
Bristol Rovers last played Plymouth in the 2020–21 League One season where Rovers won 3–0 at home and lost 2–0 away and last played Exeter in the group stage of the EFL Trophy in 2018 (Exeter won 2-0). Bristol Rovers are known for their distinctive blue and white quartered shirts, which they have worn for most of their history.
Who is Bristol Rovers’ all-time goalscorer?
Jump to navigation Jump to search Bristol Rovers record scorer, Geoff Bradford, who scored 355 goals for the club, 242 of which were in the Football League. Forward Alfie Biggs made 424 appearances for Rovers in two spells between 1953 and 1961 and again between 1962 and 1968. Ian Holloway, who played 397 league games in three spells with the club.
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Where did Bristol Rovers originally play in three acres?
When Bristol Rovers were known as Black Arabs F.C. in 1883, they played their home games at Purdown, Stapleton. The following year they moved to Three Acres, the precise location of which is not known, but is believed to have been in the Ashley Down area of Bristol, where they remained for seven years.
How many Gloucestershire cups have Bristol Rovers won?
Rovers have won the Gloucestershire Cup 32 times, the Third Division South Cup in 1932, the Watney Cup in 1972, and have been Football League Trophy finalists two times. For a statistical breakdown by season, see Bristol Rovers F.C. seasons.
