by Rich Colby

Only five games left of the League One season to go and Rovers make the long journey to the capital to take on Leyton Orient.

A draw against Rochdale at the weekend extended Rovrs not so great form to just one win in the last eight games.  The poor form of Paul Dickov’s men over the last few weeks has put to bed any thoughts of making the play-offs this season.  There is still pride to play for over the final five games and Paul Dickov will expect maximum effort and commitment in a bid for players to earn contracts for next season.

Leyton Orient have had a rotten season.  Last seasons League One play-off finalists are in a battle to stay in the division this season, only outside the relegation spots on goal-difference.  Their form has picked up over the last couple of weeks though and are unbeaten in the last four games.  The O’s will be fighting for their lives as they aim to claw their way away from the relegation zone, so Rovers wont have it easy.  Striker Darius Henderson has netted in the last two games, and Rovers will have to keep him quiet to make it three in a row.

Rovers remain without Paul Keegan, but him aside there are no further injury worries for Paul Dickov.

The sides last met back in October at the Keepmoat Stadium.  A goal in each half from Jay Simpson and Darius Henderson gave Orient all three points.  Last time Rovers traveled to the Matchroom Stadium in September 2012, goals from Iain Hume and David Cotterill gave rovers the points on their way to promotion.

Come on you reds!

Overall record vs Leyton Orient:  P 30/W 10/D 6/L 14