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.

17. 8th - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers are predicted to finish eighth in League One on 67 points according to the data experts. Photo: Jacques Feeney

18. 7th - Lincoln City
Lincoln City are predicted to finish seventh in League One on 67 points according to the data experts. Photo: Stu Forster

19. 6th - MK Dons - PLAY-OFFS
MK Dons are predicted to finish sixth in League One on 68 points according to the data experts. Photo: Pete Norton

20. 5th - Wycombe Wanderers - PLAY-OFFS
Wycombe Wanderers are predicted to finish fifth in League One on 71 points according to the data experts. Photo: Marc Atkins


