Forest Green’s first-ever game at League One level saw Ian Burchnall’s side claim a historic victory at Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.
Scroll through the pictures from a memorable day.
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Forest Green Rovers forward Jamille Matt (14) holds a match shirt for Big Jeff during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
A wink from Forest Green Rovers forward Josh March (28) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder Regan Hendry (8) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Ben Stevenson could come into contention
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Ian Burchnall
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Todays Puma match ball sits on a Sky Bet league 1 plinth during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) on defensive duties during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Bristol Rovers manager Joseph Barton during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers forward Jamille Matt (14) heads the ball at goal during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Head Coach Ian Burchnall during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper Luke McGee (1) on defensive duties during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder David Davis (26) battles for possession with Bristol Rovers midfielder Jordan Rossiter (14) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Bristol Rovers goalkeeper James Belshaw (1) makes an important save from Forest Green Rovers midfielder Kyle McAllister (17) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder Kyle McAllister (17) Controls the ball under pressure during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Corey O'Keefe missed a penalty for Forest Green
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Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) on defensive duties during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
An animated Forest Green Head Coach Ian Burchnall during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder Reece Brown (29) battles for possession with Bristol Rovers midfielder Zain Westbrook (8)during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder David Davis (26) sprints forward with the ball during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Head Coach Ian Burchnall on media duties
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Forest Green Rovers defender Baily Cargill (6) shown a yellow card, booked during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
The Forest Green Rovers Players during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
The Forest Green Rovers Players salute their travelling support during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
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The scoreboard showing todays match score during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
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Regan Hendry celebrates his goal at Bristol Rovers Pic: Pro Sports Images
GOAL Bristol Rovers forward Aaron Collins (10) scores a goal from open play 1-1 during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
goal Bristol Rovers forward Aaron Collins (10) scores a goal and celebrates by holding a shirt in tribute to Bristol Rovers defender Nick Anderton (16) 1-1 during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers defender Corey O'Keefe (2) reacts after his goal is chalked off during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
``GOAL Forest Green Rovers defender Baily Cargill (6) celebrates Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) goal 0-1 during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers forward Jamille Matt (14) Controls the ball under pressure from Bristol Rovers midfielder Jordan Rossiter (14) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
``GOAL The Forest Green Rovers Players celebrate Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) goal 0-1during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
GOALForest Green Rovers defender Baily Cargill (6) celebrates Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) goal 0-1during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers midfielder David Davis (26) battles for possession with Bristol Rovers defender Trevor Clarke (20) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers forward Jamille Matt (14) hits the post during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers defender Baily Cargill (6) heads the ball at goal during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers defender Baily Cargill (6) heads the ball at goal` saved by Bristol Rovers goalkeeper James Belshaw (1) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Forest Green Rovers defender Jordan Moore-Taylor (15) battles for possession with Bristol Rovers forward John Marquis (9) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Bristol Rovers manager Joseph Barton during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
A Forest Green Rovers fan sits on his dads shoulders during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
The Forest Green Rovers Players warm up during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
Three young Forest Green Rovers fans during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
The Forest Green Rovers Players get a feel for the pitch during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Bristol Rovers and Forest Green Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, England on 30 July 2022.
