The 1880s
In 1884, one year after formation, the club changed its name to Eastville Rovers, after the Eastville area of Bristol, in an effort to draw more players and interest from the local area. The team moved from Purdown for the 1884–85 season and played their home games at a field called Three Acres, the precise location of which is not known today.
The team continued to play friendly matches for the rest of the decade, and in the 1887–88 season took part in the inaugural Gloucestershire Cup, their first taste of competitive action, suffering a 4–1 defeat to Clifton. In 1888–89 Eastville Rovers won their first trophy, beating Warmley 1–0 in the final of the Gloucestershire Cup.
Honours
- Gloucestershire Cup – 1888–89
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