PREVIEW: BRISTOL ROVERS (H)
Doncaster Rovers, in a fine vein of form, take on another side who have had a tremendous unbeaten streak in recent weeks on Saturday afternoon.
Rovers (Doncaster, that is) will want to build upon the recent run of results - with wins against Hartlepool United and Millwall in recent weeks lifting the Rovers to second place in League One.
Bristol Rovers have now gone undefeated since Boxing Day last year, accumulating seven wins and four draws in all competitions.
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Rovers celebrate in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final against Bristol Rovers |
The Gas - as Bristol Rovers are nicknamed - sit in 15th place in Coca-Cola League One, with their trip to the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday being their first ever visit to the new home of Doncaster Rovers.
A game that is sure to bring back many memories of that unforgettable Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, where the two sides last met on the pitch, a win for Bristol Rovers would extend their terrific run. A win for Doncaster Rovers cements our brilliant position in the Coca-Cola League One table.
Team News - Doncaster Rovers
Rovers manager Sean O'Driscoll has concerns over the fitness of left-back Gareth Roberts and centre-back Adam Lockwood. Both players have picked up groin strains in training and face late tests.
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Adam Lockwood - faces late test |
James Hayter is definitely out after it was revealed that the striker requires double hernia surgery.
Team News - Bristol Rovers
Joe Jacobson is the only Bristol Rovers player to come into Paul Trollope's side.
The only injury worries for Trollope are centre-half Steve Elliott, who has suffered a medial knee ligament injury, and Ryan Green - who is out with an Achilles injury.
Bristol Rovers Predicted Line-Up
GK: Steve Phillips
RB: Aaron Lescott
CB: Craig Hinton
CB: Danny Coles
LB: Chris Carruthers
RM: David Pipe
CM: Stuart Campbell
CM: Craig Disley
LM: Chris Lines
ST: Andrew Williams
ST: Richard Lambert
One To Watch - Rickie Lambert
Rickie Lambert joined Bristol Rovers in 2006 and has since established himself as a solid goal scorer for the Gas.
Lambert started his career at Bloomfield Road, where the striker failed to make an impact for Blackpool and moved to Macclesfield Town on a free transfer after only making three substitute appearances for the Seasiders.
Lambert scored eight goals in 44 appearances for the Silkmen before moving to Stockport County for a club record fee of £300,000.
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Rickie Lambert - photo courtesy of PA Photos |
Whilst at Stockport County, Lambert made 98 appearances and scored 18 goals before falling out of favour at Edgeley Park and moving to Rochdale on another free transfer.
The striker's spell at Spotland consisted of 64 appearances and 24 goals before he left to join the Memorial Stadium for a fee of £200,000.
Lambert's goals for Bristol Rovers formed a vital part of their promotion from League Two to their current status of League One.
The Liverpool-born forward has scored 14 goals this season - and the Doncaster Rovers defence will have to be on their toes to stop that becoming 15.

















