Despite that, there was a bumper crowd inside the Eco-Power Stadium with an attendance of 11,618 the highest so far in the 2025-26 campaign.
Our photographer Howard Roe snapped just a few of those in the home ends. Trawl through the gallery below to see if there’s anyone you know.

5. Rovers fans against Cardiff City
Rovers fans witnessed a tough day at the office as they saw their side convincingly beaten by league leaders Cardiff. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

6. Rovers fans against Cardiff City
Rovers fans witnessed a tough day at the office as they saw their side convincingly beaten by league leaders Cardiff. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

7. Rovers fans against Cardiff City
Rovers fans witnessed a tough day at the office as they saw their side convincingly beaten by league leaders Cardiff. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

8. Rovers fans against Cardiff City
Rovers fans witnessed a tough day at the office as they saw their side convincingly beaten by league leaders Cardiff. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

