The sale of Jonson Clarke-Harris lessened the financial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic to Bristol Rovers, with the club's operating loss down by almost £1million year on year.
Bristol Rovers 1883 Ltd's accounts for 2020/21 were released on Companies House on Tuesday, with the club posting an operating loss of £1,570,922 for the financial year, compared to £2.5m in 2019/20.
Before player sales, the club was set to lose more than £3million, but deals for star striker Clarke-Harris to go to Peterborough United and academy prospects Kyrie Pierre and Bradley Burrowes to join Aston Villa raised £1.75million.