Fleetwood Town V Barnsley at Highbury Stadium : Match Preview

17 March 2016 15:34
Fleetwood Town V Barnsley - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.


Fleetwood boss Steven Pressley set to shuffle his attack against Barnsley

Fleetwood manager Steven Pressley may continue to rotate his forward line against Barnsley in order to keep his players fresh for their relegation battle.

On-loan Bristol City forward Wes Burns started alongside Ash Hunter and David Ball in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Walsall but Devante Cole and Shola Ameobi both came off the bench

Midfielder Thomas Grant impressed on his debut and may keep his place ahead of Victor Nirennold.

Top scorer Bobby Grant serves the second game of a three-match ban while defenders Nathan Pond (thigh) and midfielder Antoni Sarcevic (groin) are still doubtful.

Barnsley midfielder Lloyd Isgrove is expected to return to contention after missing last week's home defeat to Southend due to illness.

Striker Marley Watkins is hoping to overcome heavy bruising to his calf in time and leading goalscorer Sam Winnall is pushing for a recall to the starting line-up after an ankle injury restricted him to a substitute's role last week.

Defenders James Bree (hamstring) and Aidy White (ankle) are still out but making progress while winger Ryan Williams (groin) remains a long-term absentee.

Midfielder Josh Scowen and defender George Smith are among those pushing for recalls as the Reds chase a third straight league win on the road.


Source: PAR