Mansfield V Bristol Rovers at One Call Stadium : Match Preview

16 October 2015 08:01
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Mansfield at full strength for Bristol Rovers' visit

Mansfield manager Adam Murray has a full squad to choose from as he chases a fourth straight league win at home to Bristol Rovers.

Chris Clements' return from a groin injury last weekend left the Stags' treatment room empty and he will come into contention for a start in midfield following his substitute appearance against Newport.

The likes of Nathan Thomas, Adi Yussuf and Matty Blair are also options for Murray should he feel the need to make changes to his starting line up.

Victory on Saturday would see Mansfield record four successive league wins for the first time since April 2014.

Rovers are waiting on the fitness of Billy Bodin as they look to build on a run of three successive wins in league and cup.

Bodin has impressed since breaking into the starting line-up last month but the forward has not trained since the Johnstone's Paint Trophy win over Wycombe on October 6 and is one of two injury concerns for Pirates boss Darrell Clarke for this weekend.

The other is winger Jake Gosling, who was injured on international duty with Gibraltar, while goalkeeper Will Puddy remains a long-term injury absentee

However, defender Tom Lockyer and striker Ellis Harrison both returned from playing for Wales Under-21s unscathed and will be expected to play some part against the Stags.


Source: PAR