Less than 100 days since securing promotion to League One at Bristol Rovers' Memorial Stadium, the two sides will lock horns again tomorrow.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of a historic day for Forest Green Rovers:

What we said:

"The early games are always harder. Once you're four or five matches into the season you've got more video to look back at and see what teams are doing," explained Burchnall.

"The teams know each other well though and there will be good memories from last season, both have momentum from that too and will be hoping to carry it on."

What they said:

"The champions of the division we played in last year. It’s kind of who you want to play, isn’t it?" said Joey Barton.

"You want to play the sides you competed against last year because you know them a bit better. 

"We’re at home for the first time [on the opening day] in six or eight seasons, but we’re at home, we’ve got a full house and I’m really looking forward to the League One campaign starting."

Team news:

Forest Green are in good shape ahead of the start of the season with Burchnall able to pick from an almost full squad.

Matty Stevens and Harry Boyes remain long-term absentees.

Last night, Bristol Rovers announced that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. Everyone at FGR wishes Nick a full and speedy recovery.

Tickets:

There are a limited number of tickets left for FGR fans, so head to our website and secure yours now.

Tickets are NOT available on the day of the game.

Coverage:

Full commentary of Saturday’s match awill be available via our online streaming service and on BBC Radio Gloucestershire on 1413AM. 

Rovers fans overseas can buy a video match pass on the Match Centre.

Stay up to date on Twitter and Instagram by following @FGRFC_Official, which will have all of the team news before kick-off and updates throughout the game.

There'll also be key updates and team news on Facebook. Round-up the clash by checking out the club website where there will be a full report looking back on the encounter.