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by Rich Colby

Rovers are back at the Keepmoat Stadium this weekend to face old Conference rivals Yeovil Town.

Paul Dickov’s men will be hoping that they haven’t run out of goals after what can only be described as a demolition of Crawley Town on Tuesday night.  Granted, Crawley didn’t play well, but Rovers did everything right for the full 90 minutes.

The starting eleven is very likely to stay the same as Tuesday featuring a five-man midfield of Forrester, Wellens, Keegan, Furman and Bennet.  Nathan Tyson is also likely to keep his place up front on his own but competition is strong for places in all areas.  Abdul Razak is finally available for selection after the Greek carrier-pigeon successfully delivered the forms to FA Headquarters.  Jamie Coppinger, Luke McCullough and Rob Jones are all expected to miss out through injury but Uche Ikpeazu could be in the squad following a hamstring strain.

Yeovil currently sit 22nd in the league and four points from safety.  Interim manager Terry Skiverton will be looking to give The Glovers a boost after just two wins in their last ten league games.  Ex-Rovers striker James Hayter will receive a warm welcome from the Keepmoat faithful, but always likely to score a goal, the Doncaster back line will have to be wary.

A win for Yeovil would keep them in the bottom four, but a win always gives teams a boost going forward.  Victory for Rovers could see them in with a faint chance of moving into the play-off places providing other results really go their way.

The teams last met on the first day of the season at a sunny Huish Park.  Curtis Main struck after just 8 minutes to give Rovers and early lead, then second half goals from Harry Forrester and Theo Robinson gave an excellent start to the season.  Last time out at the Keepmoat Stadium Rovers again took the spoils.  Dean Furman opened the scoring early on, but just before half time former Rovers defender Byron Webster levelled the scores.  A late Mark Duffy free-kick gave Paul Dickov’s side all three points.

Come on you reds!

Overall record Vs Yeovil Town (Football League only):  P 13/W 3/D 2/L 8
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