Bristol Rovers have already signed five players this summer. Richie Smallwood, Kofi Balmer, Ben Purrington, Tommy Leigh, and Tom James have joined the Gas, while Ciaran Kelly and Bobby Kamwa have also agreed moves to BS7.

What's the current squad depth like?

The squad's current depth is being analyzed ahead of the 2026/27 season. With the players returning to pre-season training next week, we've taken a deep dive into the current squad, looking at every position to identify potential gaps that need filling.

What positions need strengthening?

The goalkeepers position may need strengthening, with Brad Young being the clear number one, but Luke Southwood and Jed Ward having uncertain futures. | Position | Players | | --- | --- | | Goalkeepers | Brad Young, Luke Southwood, Jed Ward | | Right-backs | Tom James, Macauley Southam-Hales | | Centre-backs | Riley Harbottle, Alfie Kilgour, Kofi Balmer, Ciaran Kelly | | Left-backs | Jack Sparkes, Ben Purrington |

How does this affect the team's chances?

The team's current league standing is 14th in England League Two, with 62 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWWWW. The last result was a 1-1 draw against Notts County on 2026-05-02.

As of 01 Jul 2026, the team's statistics are: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 14th | | Goals scored | 56 | | Goals conceded | 65 | | Goal difference | -9 | | Points | 62 | | Recent form | DWWWW | The team is 25 points behind leaders Bromley, and Steve Evans will be looking to make strategic signings to close the gap.