We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Bristol Rovers on Saturday 19th July in a Match for Marcus, a fixture celebrating the career of Yeovil Town and Bristol Rovers legend Marcus Stewart.

Marcus has played a key role for Yeovil Town and Bristol Rovers not only on the pitch but also on the touchline, leaving a lasting impact at every stage of his footballing journey.

Born in Hartcliffe, Bristol, Marcus began his professional career with Bristol Rovers, where he made over 170 appearances for the Gas. During his time there, he scored in the 1995 Second Division Play-Off Final, although the result ultimately ended in defeat. That moment was just the start of a career that would bring accolades, admiration, and memories to fans across the country.

Nearly a decade later, Marcus arrived at Huish Park at a pivotal time in Yeovil Town’s history. His spell with the Glovers saw him play a key role in the club’s remarkable push to the League One Play-Offs in just their second season at that level. It was a campaign marked by unforgettable moments – none more so than the historic night at the City Ground, where Yeovil triumphed over Nottingham Forest to book their place in the club’s first-ever trip to Wembley. Marcus played his part with the same intelligence and quality that had defined his entire career. His time in green and white was both joyful and influential.

As his playing days wound to a close, Marcus’s passion for the game remained unwavering. In July 2012, he returned to The Memorial Stadium as a development coach before stepping up to become Assistant Manager alongside Darrell Clarke. The pair oversaw a hugely successful period for the Gas, guiding the club back into the Football League and establishing them once more in the EFL. After leaving Bristol Rovers in 2019, Marcus followed Clarke to Walsall before the two parted ways the following season.

In the summer of 2022, Marcus once again walked through the gates at Huish Park – this time as Head of Player Development under manager Chris Hargreaves, a former Rovers coach. Across three seasons, he played a behind-the-scenes role in shaping the club’s future – a period that included a promotion, countless hours of player mentoring, and, most remarkably, a courageous personal battle following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease.

Marcus Stewart departs Huish Park a hero. This fixture will be an absolute honour to host.

We invite all those touched by Marcus’s career – whether from Bristol Rovers, Yeovil Town, Ipswich Town, Huddersfield Town, Sunderland, Bristol City, Preston North End or Exeter City – to join us in celebrating a truly fantastic human being and footballing figure.