Bristol Rovers will start the 2022/23 season with a reduced capacity in the Thatcher's Terrace as punishment for the pitch invasions at the Mem towards the end of the last campaign.
Supporters poured onto the pitch after the 0-0 draw with Forest Green Rovers, which has subsequently led to four fans receiving banning orders through the courts, and twice in the 7-0 season-ending victory over Scunthorpe United.
As a result, the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which includes members from the local council, police force, other emergency services and the EFL, have written to Rovers with sanctions to be imposed for the matches against Forest Green on July 30 and Oxford United on August 13 at the Mem. If certain criteria is met, normal capacity will be restored for the following home game against Shrewsbury Town on August 27.
