The Gas sit just three points and two places shy of the League Two automatic promotion spots with just six games remaining.
Key clashes against the likes of Forest Green Rovers and Tranmere Rovers will go a long way to decided whether Barton’s side secure a top three place or are forced into the lottery of the play-offs.
But no matter what happens over the next six weeks, Barton faces a busy summer as he looks to freshen up his squad in a bid to challenge in whatever division his side should find themselves in next season.
There has been plenty of speculation over where Barton could strengthen and big decisions will have to be made over the future of several current Rovers stars.
As usual, a whole host of names from across the football pyramid will find themselves out of contract this summer and there are a number of former Rovers players on the lengthy list.
Bristol World picks out ten of them as they await news on their future at their current clubs.
5. Gavin Reilly (Livingston)
Reilly spent a year with Rovers but left to join Carlisle United in August 2020. He moved to Livingston in January 2021 and has spent the current season on loan at Greenock Morton. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
6. Ollie Clarke (Mansfield Town)
The midfielder left Rovers to join Mansfield Town ahead of the 2020/21 season as has made over 60 appearances for the Stags. | Getty Images
7. Hiram Boateng (MK Dons)
Former Rovers loanee Hiram Boateng has endured an inconsistent season with MK Dons and his current contract will expire at the end of the campaign.
8. Timmy Abraham (Fulham)
The Fulham youngster is another former Rovers loanee and he has spent the current season with Newport County - but faces an uncertain future with his Cottagers contract set to expire in June. | Getty Images