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Bristol Rovers most-used starting XI54 MATCHES

Bristol Rovers' most-used starting XI last season, across 54 official matches, was Southwood in goal, a back four of Mola, Kilgour, Senior and Balmer, and Cavegn, Harrison and Forde further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Senior, Conteh and Thomas.
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-1-2 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Bristol Rovers last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers
In· 6
  • Kelly from BradfordFree agentJun '26
  • Kamwa from Newport CountyFree agentJun '26
  • James from Leyton OrientFree agentJun '26
  • Hutchinson from CheltenhamReturn from loanJun '26
  • Aitchison from Exeter CityFree agentJun '26
  • Balmer from MotherwellFree agentJun '26
Out· 6
  • Thomas to St MirrenFree agentJul '26
  • LockyerFree agentJul '26
  • Ward to WalsallTransferJul '26
  • Conteh to BromleyTransferJul '26
  • Senior to TranmereFree agentJun '26
  • Akhamrich to TottenhamReturn from loanJun '26
Formation tendency
3-4-1-2most-used · 10 of last 30
3-4-1-2
33%
4-3-3
23%
4-3-1-2
10%
4-2-3-1
10%

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Bristol Rovers XI

Based on 54 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Stats & Facts

Bristol Rovers

Who started Bristol Rovers' last match?
Bristol Rovers' starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League Two (4-3-1-2): B. Young, J. Senior, K. Balmer, R. Harbottle, C. Mola, R. De Havilland, R. Smallwood, J. Sparkes, S. Forde, E. Harrison, P. Omochere.
What was Bristol Rovers' last result?
Bristol Rovers drew with Notts County 1–1 on 2 May 2026.
When did Bristol Rovers last win?
Bristol Rovers last won on 25 Apr 2026, beating Cheltenham 4–0.
Who takes penalties for Bristol Rovers?
E. Harrison has taken the most penalties for Bristol Rovers in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Bristol Rovers in the 2025-26 season?
J. Sparkes leads with 43 starts for Bristol Rovers across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Bristol Rovers use most often?
Bristol Rovers have used a 4-3-3 in 11 of their 52 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Bristol Rovers goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
L. Southwood has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bristol Rovers in the 2025-26 season, starting 27 matches.
Which Bristol Rovers defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
C. Mola has made the most starts as defender for Bristol Rovers in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
Which Bristol Rovers midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
J. Sparkes has made the most starts as midfielder for Bristol Rovers in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
Which Bristol Rovers forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
F. Cavegn has made the most starts as forward for Bristol Rovers in the 2025-26 season, starting 37 matches.
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