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Krishan Davis

'Get some points on the board early' - Bristol Rovers fans buoyed by favourable League One fixture list for 2019/20 campaign

Bristol Rovers fans are looking forward to a summertime date by the seaside after the League One fixture list was announced for the 2019/20 campaign.

The Gas travel to Blackpool on the opening day of the season before their first home game against Wycombe Wanderers the following week.

It is a pretty favourable start for Rovers with two home games against teams who were around them in the table last season in the Chairboys and Oxford United.

Away days at Coventry, Blackpool and Burton - all top 10 sides from last term - are technically tougher fixtures but one of the Gas' strengths last term was their fantastic record outside the Mem.

General view inside Bloomfield Road (Alex James/JMP)

The Gas also close the campaign predominantly on their travels with four of the last six matches beyond the Mem concluding with Gillingham at Priestfield on May 3, the final day of the season.

Following the announcement, many Gasheads are feeling positive, although some are unhappy about a midweek trip to Bolton in January.

Luke Dix: First 5 games 3 of them at home need to take advantage of that get some points on board early.

Wayne Sharpe: First game at the seaside, no doubt it will be lashing it down, by gum its grim up t’north.

Guy Prowse: Bolton away on a Tuesday night again, rubbish.

Bristol Rovers fans trying to shade from the sun (Arron Gent/JMP)

Neil Sparks: Hotel booked for Blackpool UTG.

Chris Williams: Train tickets booked from Scotland - Blackpool for Bristol Rovers.

Robert Dicker:  Just Booked my accommodation in Blackpool.

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