Bristol Rovers League Two Match Postponed on Police Advice
Bristol Rovers' League Two match against Newport County has been brought forward to a 12:30 BST kick-off on police advice. The Exiles make the short journey to the Memorial Stadium for their first away game of the new league campaign on Saturday, 22 August.
What happened?
The game had originally been due to start at 15:00 BST. However, following police advice, the kick-off time has been amended to 12:30 BST. Newport County said in a statement, "The amendment has been made following police advice."
Why it matters for Bristol Rovers
The Memorial Stadium has been a fortress for Bristol Rovers in recent times, with the team winning 3-2 in Newport and 3-0 at the Memorial Stadium last season. The team will be looking to replicate this form in the upcoming match.
What comes next?
Bristol Rovers are currently 14th in England League Two, with 62 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. They have scored 56 goals and conceded 65 this season, with a goal difference of -9. The team is 25 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Notts County on 2 May 2026. They have been unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with a recent form of 3W-2D-0L (DDWWW, most recent first).
