Despite only gaining promotion back to League One by the skin of their teeth last season, Bristol Rovers have surprised many with an impressive first half of the campaign. The Gas currently sit 12th in the table - six points off the top six.
During a term full of absolute quality talent in the third tier where they are competing with arguably some of England’s biggest clubs in the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County, Rovers have managed to hold their own and have put on some brilliant performances - both as a team and individually.
With Joey Barton’s side sat 12 points above the relegation zone, it comes as no surprise to see a player named in the League One Team of the Season so far - based on WhoScored’s rankings - and it won’t take fans very long to figure out who has made it into the line-up.
Here we take a look at the XI featuring stars from Bristol Rovers, Ipswich Town, Derby County and more...
1. Michael Cooper (Plymouth Argyle) - 7.1
Appearances: 28. Goals conceded: 29. Clean sheets: 11
2. Shaun Rooney (Fleetwood Town) - 7.2
Appearances: 21. Goals: 4. Assists: 3. Goals conceded: 19. Clean sheets: 6
3. Eiran Cashin (Derby County) - 7.5
Appearances: 24. Goals: 0. Assists: 0. Goals conceded: 17. Clean sheets: 12.
4. Caleb Taylor (Cheltenham Town) - 7.2
Appearances: 26. Goals: 1. Assists: 1. Goals conceded: 34. Clean sheets: 10