New signing Guly do Prado is still awaiting international clearance, but the Brazilian could be in line to make his debut at the Memorial stadium.
Dan Seaborne is unlikely to be involved due to a foot injury, and Frazer Richardson continues to recover from a dislocated shoulder.
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Last two results:
Tue 24th Aug - Bolton Wanderers (H) Carling Cup R2 Lost 1-0
Sat 21st Aug - Leyton Orient (H) League One Drew 1-1
Next two fixtures:
Sat 28th Aug - Bristol Rovers (A) League One
Tue 31st Aug - Swindon Town (H) Johnstone's Paint Trophy R1
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Defender Carl Regan and midfielder Dominic Blizzard could be fit for Rovers. Regan missed last weekend's draw at Exeter with Achilles trouble whilst Blizzard has had a hamstring problem.
Byron Anthony picked up a knock at Exeter but boss Paul Trollope is confident that the defender will be available.
Former Watford forward Will Hoskins is likely to lead the attacking line alongside Rickie Lambert's former strike partner, Jo Kuffour.
Last two results:
Sat 21st Aug - Exeter City (A) League One Drew 2-2
Sat 14th Aug - Yeovil Town (H) League One Won 2-1
Next two fixtures:
Sat 28th Aug - Southampton (H) League One
Sat 4th Sep - Oldham Athletic (A) League One
SAINTS vs Boltonm Wanderers. 24/08/2010 Carling Cup R2 (H). Lost 1-0.
Goals: -
Davis, Harding, Fonte, A. Martin, Butterfield (Mills 81), Lallana, Hammond, Schneiderlin (Chamberlain 75), Puncheon, Barnard, Lambert (Connolly 78). Subs (not used): Bialkowski, Jaidi, Dickson, Wotton.
BRISTOL ROVERS vs Exeter City. 21/08/2010 League One (A). Drew 2-2.
Goals: - Kuffour, 44; Hoskins, 53.
Mikkel Andersen, Byron Anthony, Danny Coles, Gary Sawyer, Wayne Brown (Charlie Reece, 73), Stuart Campbell, Chris Lines, Jeff Hughes, Will Hoskins (Darryl Duffy, 70), Jo Kuffour. Subs (not used): Mike Green, Eliot Richards, Charlie Clough, Harry Pell, Ben Swallow.
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Mr. Graham Scott from Oxfordshire takes charge of Saturday's game.
For this game Mr. Scott will be assisted by Mr. M. Scholes and Mr. G. Stretton The Fourth Official is Ms. S. Garratt.
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