September 4, 2013. Ashton Gate. EFL Trophy.
It’s been ten years since Bristol City and Bristol Rovers played each other in a competitive match, which was an EFL Trophy tie at Ashton Gate.
The Robins claimed the bragging rights as Joe Bryan netted the winner in the 76th minute after Mark McChrystal had cancelled out Jay Emmanuel-Thomas goal in front of the Gasheads. It was the first meeting between the two in nearly seven years, and since then both sides of Bristol have been starved of another derby.
After the match, there was 19 arrests made by Avon & Somerset Police, and Bristol City had to condemn the actions of supporters who had invaded the pitch. A near 18,000 attended the match at the Gate, and the match was broadcast on Sky Sports. Earlier this summer, Joey Barton revealed that there had been an attempt of a ‘friendly’ Bristol Derby which would have helped each side with their preparations for the season, but the fixture did not take place.
Ten years is a long time in football and a lot has changed for the players that featured that day. It comes as no surprise that some are retired, whilst others are still in the game and in fact two are in the Premier League. Interestingly, two players had been opponents on this night, but now call themselves teammates at Mansfield Town.
Flick through this gallery to see where each player ended up. Bristol City made three subs compared to Rovers’ two and so that’s why there are more City players.

9. Bristol City: Nicky Shorey
The 42-year-old retired from playing in 2016, and had a short spell as Gillingham’s head of recruitment. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

10. Bristol Rovers: Lee Brown
At 33-years-old, he’s playing for AFC Wimbledon in League Two. | Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

11. Bristol City: Scott Wagstaff
Known for an iconic beard that he once dyed one half of it blue. He’s playing for Tonbridge Angels in the National League South. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images

12. Bristol Rovers: Tom Lockyer
Captain of Luton Town, who are in the Premier League. | Getty Images Photo: Ashley Allen/Getty Image


