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Preview: Bromley vs Bristol Rovers

MACHEL HEWITT: In 2019, when these sides locked horns in two pulsating first-round ties, it was seen as one of the FA Cup’s romantic David versus Goliath stories. But times have changed.

01.11.25, 12:50 Updated 01.11.25, 12:50

Machel Hewitt

Machel Hewitt

In 2019, when these sides locked horns in two pulsating first-round ties, it was seen as one of the FA Cup’s romantic David versus Goliath stories. But times have changed, and Bromley go into this tie with some no doubt considering them favourites. Is there a clearer sign of where Bromley are as a football club?

Bristol Rovers arrive at Hayes Lane having lost their last four league games. More critically, they have conceded four goals in each of their last three matches. That two of those teams were Tranmere Rovers and Crawley, sides in the bottom half of the table, speaks volumes. Rovers fans may argue that the more worrying stat is that they have only scored 14 league goals all season, sixth-lowest in the league.

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