A Football Club was formed and called "The Black Arabs" in September 1883.
THE BLACK ARABS
1883/84
The Club changed its name for the 1884/85 Season to "Eastville Rovers".
EASTVILLE ROVERS
1884/85 - 1896/97
During the 1897/98 Season they were known as "Bristol Eastville Rovers".
BRISTOL EASTVILLE ROVERS
1897/98
On 7th February 1899 they officially became "Bristol Rovers".