Bristol Rovers have slipped deeper into the League One relegation battle following a 2-1 defeat to Exeter City at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Despite a goal from Ruel Sotiriou, the Gas were unable to mount a comeback and fell to their sixth consecutive loss, putting their League One survival hopes in serious jeopardy.
The loss sees Bristol Rovers drop into the bottom four, sitting alongside Shrewsbury Town, Cambridge United, and Crawley Town. They currently trail 20th-placed Burton Albion on goal difference — and to make matters worse, Burton still have a game in hand.
Bristol Rovers Struggling for Form at Crucial Time
With just four matches remaining in the 2024/25 League One season, Bristol Rovers' poor run of form couldn’t have come at a worse time. Their final fixtures include a challenging trip to promotion-chasing Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground, followed by tough encounters against Stevenage, Reading, and Blackpool.
Manager Inigo Calderon, who took charge after the dismissal of Matt Taylor, has been unable to steady the ship. The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender has won just six of his first 22 games in charge, and consistency has been hard to come by under his leadership.
Calderon Reacts to Latest Setback
Speaking after the home defeat to Exeter City, Calderon expressed his disappointment:
“I’m really frustrated and disappointed. We had a great feeling during the week, even in the dressing room before the match. But conceding so early killed us. We’re not in the best moment mentally — you can see that.”
His comments underline the psychological toll the relegation fight is taking on the squad, as they try to halt a damaging slide.
Bristol Rovers Predicted to Suffer Relegation
According to the latest League One predictions from The Analyst, Bristol Rovers are forecasted to finish 21st with 46 points — two short of safety. That would see them drop into League Two alongside Crawley Town, Cambridge United, and Shrewsbury Town. If this holds true, the Gas’ fate may go right down to the final day.
What’s Next for the Gas?
Here are Bristol Rovers’ remaining League One fixtures:
- Wrexham (A)
- Stevenage (H)
- Reading (A)
- Blackpool (H)
If Calderon’s side are to survive, they’ll need to dig deep and find a way to stop the rot — fast.
