Doncaster’s relegation to Sky Bet League Two was confirmed following a 1-1 draw with Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.Rovers went into the game needing victory, a 29-goal swing and other results to go their way.Billy Bodin opened the scoring for Oxford in the 23rd minute, chesting the ball over the line from a yard out after goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell could only parry Matt Taylor’s ang...Full Story »

Ollie Shaw cancelled out Aidan Connolly’s opener as Raith Rovers’ slim chances of reaching the play-offs were ended following a 1-1 cinch Championship draw against Kilmarnock at Stark’s Park.The home side took the lead on the half-hour mark when Connolly fired Rovers ahead – via a deflection – for his 10th goal of the season in all competitions.The league champions ...Full Story »

Paul Downing will miss Rochdale’s clash with Bristol Rovers.Manager Robbie Stockdale confirmed the defender has fractured his ankle and will be out for “a significant period of time”.Max Taylor was brought in to start at Exeter in Downing’s place and could do so again against Rovers.James Ball, George Broadbent, Tahvon Campbell, Joel Coleman and Jeriel Dorset are all side...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey had mixed emotions following his side’s 2-0 win over Burton.McSheffrey was pleased on the one hand to see Rovers maintaining their positive late-season performances with the victory, which came courtesy of goals from Joe Dodoo and Josh Martin, plus Jonathan Mitchell’s penalty save from Gassan Ahadme.But he admitted some frustration too that time has run...Full Story »

Forest Green clinched automatic promotion from League Two with a hard-earned goalless draw at Bristol Rovers.Needing a point to guarantee a top-three finish, the visitors turned in a committed display and just about edged a thrilling encounter.For Bristol, the point strengthened their play-off hopes and maintained hopes of grabbing third place.Forest Green had the better of a high-tempo first ha...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton admits he has concerns over the fitness of a couple of players ahead of Saturday’s visit of Forest Green, who could clinch promotion this weekend.Barton did not mention any names, but the issues could be a factor when he comes to name his team for the fixture.Leon Clarke could continue to miss out having been absent for Rovers’ last two matches.The ...Full Story »

Doncaster are likely to be without Tommy Rowe for the visit of Burton on Saturday.The 33-year-old winger has been dealing with a groin injury for several weeks and will see a specialist to find out the extent of the problem.Boss Gary McSheffrey is waiting on the fitness of centre-back Ro-Shaun Williams, who has been carrying a shoulder injury.Defender Cameron John has been out for most of the se...Full Story »

Joey Barton praised his Bristol Rovers players for the character they showed in coming from behind to win 3-1 at promotion rivals Port Vale.The Pirates conceded a second-minute goal, but efforts from Elliot Anderson and James Connolly put them 2-1 up at the break, with Ryan Loft securing a vital win with a third in stoppage time.Barton, whose side stay fifth in League Two but are now only two po...Full Story »

Gary McSheffrey was downbeat after a six-goal thriller against Shrewsbury with Doncaster still set to drop into League Two.Rovers produced a great comeback from three goals down but they are six points off 20th-placed Gillingham with two games to go – with a -17 worse goal difference.On the reality of survival, McSheffrey said: “We need a big difference in goals and we need teams to ...Full Story »

Doncaster produced an incredible comeback to draw 3-3 at Shrewsbury but still look set to be relegated from League One.Daniel Udoh scored his 16th goal of the season after 19 minutes before Ryan Bowman doubled the lead with a 34th-minute header and Shaun Whalley added a third before the interval.Mipo Odubeko pulled one back early in the second half and Reo Griffiths set up a grandstand finish in...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers came from behind to beat promotion rivals Port Vale 3-1 and blow the race for automatic promotion from League Two wide open.Third-placed Vale took an early lead through Jamie Proctor, but goals from Elliot Anderson and James Connolly turned the game around before Ryan Loft added a late third as Vale threw men forward.Vale made the perfect start, with Proctor hitting his 13th goal ...Full Story »

Elliott Bennett is a doubt for Shrewsbury as they prepare to face Doncaster on Monday.The right-sided midfielder was forced off in the 37th minute of Shrews’ 3-2 defeat to Sunderland on Friday and they are waiting to see the extent of his injury.Defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell continues to be a doubt heading into the game as he recovers from a knee issue.Midfielder David Davis remains on the...Full Story »

Matej Poplatnik’s 90th-minute strike helped Raith Rovers secure a 1-0 victory at play-off rivals Partick Thistle.Rovers moved three points behind their fourth-placed opponents with their first win in five Championship games.The home side almost opened the scoring on the half-hour mark when Ciaran McKenna’s deflected effort fell into the grateful grasp of goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald.Ma...Full Story »

Interim Port Vale boss Andy Crosby could be without midfielder David Worrall against Bristol Rovers after he missed the 1-0 win at Hartlepool following an injury suffered in the victory against Oldham.Defender Chris Hussey made his second appearance from the bench against Pools following a back injury and will look to feature on Easter Monday.Jake Taylor made his return from injury as a substitu...Full Story »

The Americans were one of four in the battle for control at Stamford Bridge but faced fan backlash from the outset. Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts pictured in 2020 Credit: Getty That followed after leaked emails from 2009 - released in 2019 -appeared to reveal Joe Ricketts saying "Muslims are my enemy". It led to protests from supporters but SunSport understands that has nothing to do wit...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey insists his side have to remain positive despite their League One survival hopes suffering a major blow with defeat to Bolton.Rovers sit six points from safety with three matches left to play after the 2-1 loss to the Trotters.West Ham loanee Mipo Odubeko cancelled out Amadou Bakayoko’s opener for Bolton only for Kieran Sadlier to put the visitors back in fro...Full Story »

Joey Barton hailed another important moment in Bristol Rovers’ promotion push after edging Sky Bet League Two play-off hopefuls Salford 1-0.The Gas made it five home wins in a row as they saw off Gary Bowyer’s team at the Memorial Stadium, with Elliot Anderson’s 75th-minute effort enough to secure the win.Barton was adamant after the match that it was always likely that there w...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boosted their hopes of promotion from Sky Bet League Two with a 1-0 win against Salford at the Memorial StadiumOn-loan Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson drove in low at the near post on 75 minutes for his fifth league goal of the season after being set up by a fine pass from substitute Luke Thomas.Joey Barton had to rejig his attack when striker Leon Clarke was withdrawn from t...Full Story »

Doncaster edged closer to relegation after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Bolton.It appeared Rovers were on course to take something from the game when Mipo Odubeko cancelled out Amadou Bakayoko’s strike for the visitors, but ex-Doncaster player Kieran Sadlier put Bolton back in front within a minute.The Trotters started the stronger and Bakayoko missed narrowly with a header.But Doncaster had ...Full Story »

Kyle Knoyle is expected to be available for Doncaster when Bolton visit the Eco-Power Stadium.The right-back hobbled off in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Crewe because of cramp but will be fit to play on Good Friday.Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey admitted a couple of unnamed players have sat out training this week and will be assessed, but Jordy Hiwula, Ben Jackson and Charlie Seaman are in con...Full Story »