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.

21. Bristol Rovers: Matt Harrold
The 39-year-old is now first-team coach at Leyton Orient. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

22. Bristol City: Marlon Harewood
Co-owner of AC13 Premier, which helps footballers with modifications to their cars. | Getty Images Photo: Paul Thomas/Getty Images

23. Bristol Rovers: David Clarkson
Made the switch from the red side of Bristol to the blue side. He is now the head of academy at Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. | Getty Images Photo: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

24. Bristol City: Louis Carey
Assistant manager at League Two outfit Forest Green Rovers. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images


