I asked AI to name the exact date Bristol Rovers can be safe from relegation after big midweek win over Bolton Wanderers

Bristol Rovers turned to Inigo Calderon as their manager earlier this season. The Spaniard, who spent a large chunk of his playing days at Brighton and Hove Albion, was picked as their replacement for Matt Taylor.

The Gas won 3-2 at home to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night in their latest League One outing. Striker Chris Martin scored twice against the play-off chasing Trotters, whilst defender Connor Taylor also got himself on the scoresheet.

Calderon’s men are back in action this weekend with an away trip to Lincoln City. They are currently sat in 17th place in the table.

Bristol Rovers’ League One survival fate predicted by AI

We have asked Grok to predict the exact date Bristol Rovers can secure their survival. Using AI, it has replied: “Assuming the safety line is 50 points this season—a reasonable midpoint based on historical data—they need 8 more points from their remaining 33 possible points (11 games x 3 points per win). Their current points-per-game average is 1.31 (42 points from 32 games), which, if maintained, would see them finish with about 56 points, well clear of relegation. However, let’s consider a more conservative scenario where they aim for the minimum needed.

“The earliest likely date for Bristol Rovers to mathematically secure survival—assuming they hit 50 points and the relegation line doesn’t spike unusually high—is April 5, 2025, after their match against Stevenage. This assumes they win 2-3 of their next 4-5 games, which aligns with their recent upturn and the relative weakness of teams below them. However, if the relegation battle tightens or they falter, it could stretch to April 21 (Leyton Orient) or beyond.”

Bristol Rovers have risen nine points above the drop zone after their recent upturn in form. If AI is to be believed, they could stay up officially on 5th April if they beat Stevenage. However, things can be unpredictable and they will be solely focused on keeping their momentum going over the coming weeks.

Bristol Rovers’ Inigo Calderon’s reaction to Bolton Wanderers win

Bristol Rovers had to dig deep to beat promotion hopefuls Bolton. That result was an impressive one and should give them a lot of confidence heading into their upcoming fixtures.

Speaking after their victory over the Trotters, Calderon said: “I couldn't expect that at the beginning of the week. To have the six [points] against Huddersfield and Bolton. They are a great side, and they showed that in the first half. I think the second half was great, the best we played this year. Especially the passion. The boys showed passion, and especially because the opposition is probably the best we played against. So, credit to the boys because I was so proud of them.”

He added: “Even today, if we didn’t win it, I was happy with them because I see the progress in the training ground. Even the point we got against Shrewsbury, it was just a point, but for me, it was really important because I saw the passion from the boys.”