The 1940s
| Season | League | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Football League Division 3 (South) | 14th of 22 |
| 1947–48 | Football League Division 3 (South) | 20th of 22 |
| 1948–49 | Football League Division 3 (South) | 5th of 22 |
Official league football resumed after World War II for the 1946–47 season. During the war Rovers had played mainly friendly games, and also took part in the unofficial Division 3 South (South) competition in 1945–46.
The Bristol Rovers Supporters Club was set up in 1947 to provide financial support to the football club. The first chairman was former Gloucestershire cricketer Herbert Alpass.
Honours
- Gloucestershire Cup – 1947–48 and 1948–49
Read more about this topic: History Of Bristol Rovers F.C.