Bristol Rovers

Joey Barton's side were only 3-0 up after an hour, but late goals from Antony Evans, Aaron Collins, and Newcastle loanee Elliot Anderson secured a return to the ...

Fans invading the pitch with flares led to 18 minutes of injury time, with the referee warning of an abandonment if a further pitch invasion took place. Capitals' Ilya Samsonov to start at goalie Game 3 vs. Capitals' Ilya Samsonov to start at goalie Game 3 vs.

Bristol Rovers snatched the final automatic promotion spot from League Two in barely believable fashion as they thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton ...

Bristol Rovers snatched the final automatic promotion spot from League Two in barely believable fashion as they thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton to third place on goals scored. - Bristol Rovers thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton to promotion Gas win SEVEN-NIL against Scunthorpe to pip Northampton to League Two automatic promotion on final day of the season - as Joey Barton's side finish third on goals scored

Bristol Rovers secured automatic promotion in the most dramatic fashion after overturning a five-goal disadvantage in the hunt for a spot in League On.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. “The stewards are on the pitch, they’re trying to get the fans back and the Bristol Rovers players have gone over to try and get their fans back.

Northampton Town have agonisingly missed out on automatic promotion in League Two despite beating Barrow 3-1, with Bristol Rovers 7-0 win taking them into ...

Anderson's goal triggered a pitch invasion from the jubilant Bristol Rovers fans, and after a 16 minute delay, their side saw out the victory before celebrating their promotion. Then in the 85th minute, Elliot Anderson topped off the scoring to complete a historic win. That left it down to goals scored to decide who took third, and Bristol's 71 pipped Northampton's 60, meaning Jon Brady's side will have to battle through the play-offs.

Bristol Rovers were promoted to League One by the virtue of goals scored thanks to a remarkable 7-0 win against Scunthorpe United on the final day.

"As a direct consequence of that, the fans have turned up and supported them because they knew they give everything for the quarters. "There have been some tough moments, but one thing that can’t ever be questioned is the character of our team and our players. The Cobblers won 3-1 at Barrow, but they lost out by the virtue of goals scored with both teams locked on 80 points and 22 goal difference.

Bristol Rovers owner Wael Al-Qadi was a proud man as his patience and belief in manager Joey Barton paid off handsomely on a truly exhilarating day in north ...

“After we scored the goal, they ran onto the pitch and I was slightly surprised to see the referee (threaten to call it off),” he added. “You can see what it means for the fans, it’s just an incredible feeling, this winning feeling to see everybody happy. It took a bit of time but we got there in the end.

The Gas have clinched an outstanding victory against Scunthorpe that sees them overtake Northampton Town on goal difference to book their place in League ...

Rovers will join Exeter City and Forest Green in the third tier next season, with Rob Edwards' side securing the title on a dramatic final day. The two sides both started the day on 77 points but the Cobblers had a superior goal difference of five. The Gas recorded their biggest win since 1964 to pip Northampton Town to third place.

Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers have returned to League One at the first time of asking after an epic final day in League Two.

Four promotions now in a fine career for the midfielder. Wild celebrations followed, both before and after the final whistle. Stay tuned throughout the day for reaction and analysis of an incredible day in the history of Bristol Rovers Football Club.