Steve Evans has committed his future to Bristol Rovers by signing a new contract with the club. The manager expressed confidence that his improved squad will retain its stronger players moving forward.

Rovers secured a 3-1 victory against Crawley Town, with goals from Ellis Harrison, Mees Rijks, and Yusuf Akhamrich proving decisive. Despite playing with ten men after Tom Lockyer was sent off, Rovers maintained their lead. Crawley responded with a goal from Louie Watson but were unable to mount a comeback.

Following the match, Crawley’s Colin Kazim-Richards conceded that his team was caught off guard during key moments, stating they "went to sleep and got punished." The result reflects positively on Bristol Rovers as they look to build momentum under Evans’ leadership.