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Swindon Town face injury-hit Bristol Rovers in League Two clash
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Swindon Town travel to Bristol this week looking to build on their recent victory against Barnet as they take on a Bristol Rovers side struggling for form.
Swindon Town head into their upcoming League Two fixture against Bristol Rovers with renewed confidence following their 3-1 midweek victory over Barnet. The Robins, who broke a seven-game winless streak in the league thanks to an Aaron Drinan brace, are currently level on points with their hosts but sit higher in the table due to a superior goal difference.
The encounter at the Memorial Stadium carries extra significance for the travelling Swindon support, who have seen their side secure three consecutive league victories at the ground in previous seasons. The Robins will look to exploit the current struggles of a Bristol Rovers team that has suffered four consecutive defeats in League Two, marking their longest losing run of the current campaign.
Steve Evans, the manager of the home side, faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the match. Striker Ellis Harrison is rated as a major doubt after being described as 50-50 by the manager during his pre-match press conference. Should Harrison be unable to feature, veteran forward Joe Quigley is expected to lead the line alongside Fabrizio Cavegn.
Rovers will also be without Tommy Leigh, who is serving a suspension following his second red card of the season. Evans has been experimenting with his tactical shape, moving between a 3-4-1-2 formation and a diamond midfield. Reports suggest a return to the diamond system could be on the cards for the visit of Swindon, as the home side looks to provide better defensive protection following a difficult run of results.
In goal, Brad Young is expected to retain his place for the Gas despite a challenging run of form. For Swindon, the focus remains on maintaining the momentum gained from Tuesday night's performance. With both sides sitting on identical points, the result could prove vital for either team as they look to climb the table and put their recent inconsistencies behind them.
Source: Bristol Post — Sport · View original