Match preview: Bristol Rovers vs Imps

The Imps begin a new month with a visit to Bristol Rovers on Saturday 2 September (3pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the Sky Bet League One encounter can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Around 250 tickets have been sold for the trip to Bristol Rovers.

Pay on the day will be available from the away booth at the Memorial Stadium, with only card payments accepted. Uncollected tickets can also be picked up at the Memorial Stadium.

The renovation works at the Pirates’ home ground mean there is not currently a seated, undercover area for away supporters.

Click HERE for the full ticket details.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

City supporters unable to get to Bristol Rovers will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram pages.

BRISTOL ROVERS

Nickname: The Gas

Founded: 1883

Stadium: Memorial Stadium

Manager: Joey Barton 

Top scorer: Scott Sinclair (two goals)

League position: 17th

LAST TIME OUT

Sheffield United 0-0 Imps (2-3 on penalties)

Carabao Cup second round

Imps: Jensen, Brown (Sorensen 66’), Erhahon ©, Hackett (Hamilton 80’), Smith (Makama 80’), Mandroiu, Burroughs, House (Bishop 46’), Eyoma, Roughan (Jackson 66’), Mitchell. Subs (not used): Wright, Duffy, Gallagher.

Bristol Rovers 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers

Sky Bet League One

Bristol Rovers: Cox, Hunt (Vale 78’), Wilson, Crama, Friend (Grant 64’), Thomas, Ward (Bogarde 65’), Finley (Evans 77’), Sinclair (Marquis 65’), Collins, Brown. Subs (not used): Taylor, Hall.

LEAGUE FORM

Bristol Rovers: DDWLL

Imps: LWDWW

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

KITS

Bristol Rovers: Home

Imps: Away

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Lewis Smith

Assistant referee: Justin Amey

Assistant referee: Paul Stonier

Fourth official: Declan O'Shea

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