by The Rovers Review

Rovers look to seek revenge after losing 2-0 away at Plymouth earlier in season, as Rovers host the Pilgrims in front of Sky cameras.

Long-term absentees Luke McCullough and Aaron Taylor-Sinclair have the all-clear to feature in games for the remainder of the season. Ferguson has even said that McCullough is in his thoughts for this game too, so could we see a return for the Northern Irish international?

After featuring off of the bench recently, Gary McSheffrey has also been declared match fit now, so he can play a full 90 minuets of a game if required. Ferguson hinted that he's a good match with Coppinger, so says it will be easy to rotate the two around during matches to keep up the energy in that attacking area of midfield.

Paul Keegan isn't close to featuring this week, but he seems to be the only current injury concern that Ferguson has.

Ferguson was also insistent that he wants to extend the gap between ourselves and Plymouth to nine points this Sunday, which help Rovers go a step closer to winning the title.

He did insist, however, that Rovers were by no means promoted or champions, until it's official, and they're taking every game until the end of the season as a 'cup final'.

Head-to-heads
Rovers are behind the likes of: Stevenage, Accrington and Blackpool in the form table - from the last 8 games - but sit 3 points ahead of their rivals, Plymouth, in that table.

Visitors Plymouth have the best away record in the league, with them picking up 36 points from 18 games on the road. On the other hand, Rovers have the best home record of the season, with them securing 45 points from 19 games at - consequently meaning that they haven't lost a game at home this season, which is something Ferguson thinks is vital for Rovers promotion campaign. One of these very good records must give in for one of the teams eventually, so could this be the match?

Player to watch
Their most pivotal player - but also their top goalscorer - is midfielder, Graham Carey, who's managed to score 12 league goals this season. Carey also leads the way for the Pilgrims with assists, having been involved in 13 goals for Plymouth this season; he didn't make it into team of the year for nothing!

Previous encounters
Earlier on in the season Plymouth were the first team to prevent Rovers from scoring in the league, when they defeated us 2-0 at their ground.

The last time Argyle came to the Keepmoat was back in both of our Championship days - 2010 - where Plymouth narrowly beat Rovers 2-1, with Rovers getting a consolation goal from veteran, James Coppinger.

Overall, Rovers have won 13, drawn 13 and lost 11 against Plymouth - in all competitions - since 1935.

Predicted lineup v Plymouth Argyle
Lawlor; Blair, Baudry, Butler, Alcock, Mason, Grant, Rowe, Coppinger; May and Marquis.