They got their first point on the board last weekend courtesy of a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.
Defeats to AFC Wimbledon, Accrington Stanley and Sheffield Wednesday followed a problematic pre-season.
Rovers, who face rivals Rotherham United on Saturday, have scored just one goal in six league and cup games this term with injuries to key attacking players stunting the progress of Richie Wellens' new-look side.
So where are Rovers and their League One rivals predicted to finish after the opening four games of the season?
Here, we take a look at what the experts at FiveThirtyEight are saying ahead of another frantic season in the third tier of English football.
FiveThirtyEIght use a complex ratings system to simulate match outcomes and formulate a predicted table which is updated after every match. For more details click HERE.

5. 20th - Cambridge United
Cambridge United are predicted to finish 20th in League One on 52 points according to the data experts. Photo: Pete Norton

6. 19th - Morecambe
Morecambe are predicted to finish 19th in League One on 53 points according to the data experts. Photo: Richard Heathcote

7. 18th - Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle are predicted to finish 18th in League One on 54 points according to the data experts. Photo: Harry Trump

8. 17th - AFC WImbledon
AFC Wimbledon are predicted to finish 17th in League One on 55 points according to the data experts. Photo: Justin Setterfield


