The 2022-23 campaign delivered a year of consolidation for Bristol Rovers as The Pirates secured a safe 17th-place finish in League One in their first season back in the third tier. Leading the charge and providing the main attacking threat was the prolific centre-forward Aaron Collins, whose 16 league goals were crucial to anchoring their mid-table status. Under the guidance of manager Joey Barton, the season, while falling short of promotion aspirations, was defined by the team's determination and the continued emergence of Collins as a star, marking a steady chapter in their effort to re-establish themselves in the division.