Bristol Rovers' promotion bid has been given a boost by Steve Evans' experience, according to former England and Manchester City defender Danny Mills.

What gives Bristol Rovers an edge?

The Gas are one of the favourites for promotion after a stunning end to the 2025/26 season, where they picked up 62 points from 46 games, with a recent form of DWWWW, and finished 14th in League Two.

Why is Steve Evans' experience important?

Mills believes that Evans' contact book and record of promotions from League Two will be vital in attracting players, with the manager having been around long enough to have plenty of knowledge and contacts.

How will this impact Bristol Rovers' season?

With top-tier academies fiercely protective of their brightest young talents, Premier League loan managers are notoriously picky about where they send their prospects, but Mills thinks Bristol Rovers hold a distinct trump card with Evans' experience, as seen in the success of Yusuf Akhamrich from Tottenham Hotspur, and the team's unbeaten run in their last 5 games, including a 1-1 draw against Notts County on 2026-05-02. Bristol Rovers are now looking to build on their strong finish to the 2025/26 season, with 56 goals scored and 65 conceded, and a goal difference of -9, as they aim to close the 25-point gap to leaders Bromley