Bristol Rovers
Tier 4EFL League TwoHorfield, Bristol, South West England, EnglandOn the globe
- Founded
- 1883
- Ground
- Memorial Stadium12,500 seats · opened 1921
- Full name
- Bristol Rovers Football Club
- Website
- bristolrovers.co.uk
Who owns Bristol Rovers
Controlled by Kuwaiti businessman Hussain AlSaeed, who bought 55% of the holding company in August 2023 and agreed in November 2024 to buy the Al-Qadi family's remaining 45% over 18 months; he is registered with 75% or more of Bristol Rovers (1883) Limited.
Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: Kuwait
As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: Bristol Rovers FC, Bristol Rovers FC, Companies House, Companies House
From the pitch to the top
The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.
- Stake not knowncontrolsBristol Rovers (1883) LimitedFigure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
What the source says
Ownership of shares – 75% or more
- Stake not knowncontrolsHussain AlSaeedSince 11 August 2023, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
What the source says
Ownership of shares – 75% or more
Changes of control
- 22 November 2024
Hussain AlSaeed bought a minority stake (45%) from Wael Al-Qadi, announced.
To be completed over 18 months. Wael Al-Qadi ceased to be registered as a 25–50% holder of Bristol Rovers (1883) Limited on 13 October 2025; completion was not confirmed in the sources read.
High confidenceSources: Bristol Rovers FC, Companies House
What the source says
an agreement has been reached for Hussain Al Saeed to acquire all shares (45 per cent) held by Wael and Samer Al Qadi
- 3 August 2023
Hussain AlSaeed took control (55%).
Wael (40.5%) and Samer Al Qadi (4.5%) remained co-owners; debt owed to Dwane Sports was capitalised.
High confidenceSources: Bristol Rovers FC, Companies House
What the source says
the EFL has approved an agreement for Mr. Hussain AlSaeed to purchase a 55% share in Dwane Sports, the holding company for Bristol Rovers Football Club
Sources10
- Club statement: shareholder agreement reached Bristol Rovers FC, Club, 22 November 2024. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Club statement: new ownership structure Bristol Rovers FC, Club, 3 August 2023. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Company 04501223 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- PSC register, company 00051828 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- PSC register, company 04501223 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Company 00051828 Companies House, Company registry. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Wikidata Wikidata, Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- 2026–27 EFL League Two Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 3 October 2026.
- Bristol Rovers F.C. Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia / Wikidata. Checked 4 October 2026.
Also on Wikidata (Q48925).