Other rivalries include Cheltenham Town, Exeter City, Forest Green Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United and Yeovil Town. Cardiff City and Swindon Town are considered their second and third biggest rivals. The club's nickname: 'The Gas' originally began as a derogatory term used by fans of their main rivals, Bristol City, but was affectionately adopted by the club and its supporters. Following a sale of the land they spent ten years at Twerton Park in Bath. The club spent 89 years in the heart of North Bristol between 18 at the Eastville Stadium. Since 1996, the club has played home matches at the Memorial Stadium in Horfield.
The local nickname of the club is 'The Gas', derived from the gasworks next to their former home, Eastville Stadium. The club's official nickname is 'The Pirates', reflecting the maritime history of Bristol. They compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Bristol Rovers Football Club are a professional football club in Bristol, England.
