Bristol Rovers predicted team vs Newport: Brad Young in line for league debut in between sticks

Bristol Rovers predicted team vs Newport: Brad Young in line for league debut in between sticks

Bristol Rovers have had their first clear week of the season and will benefit from a far less hectic fixture schedule during the month of September than they did to start off with in August.

The Gas have already played eight matches this season, all while numerous players have had to build up fitness levels and connections on the pitch have been in their early stages.

After a rocky first four games, the last four have been far more positive on the whole. Three clean sheets in a row in the league ended a three-and-a-half year drought while they returned seven points from a possible nine. In truth, the performance against Oldham Athletic in a goalless draw was good enough for all three.

A 4-4