Bristol Rovers Manager Steve Evans Signs New Contract

Signing comes after sixth straight home win for the club.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:18pm

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Steve Evans, the manager of Bristol Rovers, has signed a new contract with the club that will keep him there until the summer of 2028. The announcement comes after Bristol Rovers secured a 3-1 win against Crawley Town, marking their sixth straight home victory.

Why it matters

Evans' contract extension provides stability and continuity for Bristol Rovers, a club that has struggled with managerial turnover in recent years. The team's strong home form under Evans' leadership has helped them climb up the league table and put them in contention for a promotion spot.

The details

Evans said the contract negotiations with the Bristol Rovers board were 'quite challenging', but he is ultimately 'delighted' to have signed the new deal that will keep him at the club for the next six seasons. The 54-year-old manager has overseen a significant turnaround in the team's fortunes since taking over in 2024.

  • Bristol Rovers secured a 3-1 win against Crawley Town on April 11, 2026.
  • Steve Evans signed a new contract with Bristol Rovers that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.

The players

Steve Evans

The 54-year-old manager of Bristol Rovers who has overseen a significant turnaround in the team's fortunes since taking over in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“I've had three or four meetings with the Chairman and a couple of zoom calls with the whole board and it's been quite challenging.”

— Steve Evans, Manager, Bristol Rovers

What’s next

Bristol Rovers will look to continue their strong home form as they push for promotion in the remaining matches of the season.

The takeaway

Steve Evans' contract extension provides much-needed stability for Bristol Rovers, a club that has struggled with managerial turnover in recent years. The team's recent run of six straight home wins under Evans' leadership has them in contention for a promotion spot, and the new deal ensures he will be leading the charge for the foreseeable future.