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by Rich Colby

The FA Cup will be under the lights again tonight as Rovers travel to Bristol City for their FA Cup 3rd Round Replay.

In a closely contested affair, the original fixture finished 1-1.  A 50th minute hooked shot by centre-back Luke McCullough gave Rovers the lead, but a 70th minute goal from Rovers nemesis Matt Smith forced the game to a replay.  The winners of the replay will face Premier League opposition of West Ham United or Everton at home.

It is doubtful that Paul Dickov will change the side too much that battled back from two goals down to snatch a late late draw at Oldham at the weekend.  Nathan Tysons return from the subs bench to score Rovers first goal could see him earn a place in the starting line up to replace Theo Robinson.

Rovers have received a major blow in the goalkeeping department with the news that Sam Johnstone has been re-called back to Man United amid rumours of a permanent move to Preston.  Paul Dickov will be in for a long day in the office today trying to sign a replacement  Dean Furman remains on international duty and Cedric Evina remains sidelined.

Bristol City will be looking to continue their good form after their impressive 4-0 win over Notts County at the weekend.  The Robins have only lost once in their last ten games in all competitions and will also take heart from the 3-0 beating they gave Paul Dickovs men in the league at Ashton Gate.  The strikeforce of Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Matt Smith will give the Rovers defence plenty of work to do for ninety minutes or maybe even longer.

Paul Dickov’s men are unbeaten in nine games on their travels.  The last defeat coming against Fleetwood back in October.  Heres hoping that goes into double figures tomorrow night and the reward of a Premier League tie in the fourth round.

Come on you reds!

Overall record Vs Bristol City:  P 43/W 11/D 13/L 19
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