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Match Preview – Rovers Vs Chesterfield

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Bristol Rovers face League On e struggalers at The Memorial Stadium tomorrow.

Chesterfield are 23rd in League One and arrive at The Memorial Stadium missing striker Ched Evans through injury. The Spireites are also without Ian Evatt and Liam Graham, but full-back Paul McGinn could make a long-awaited return to the Chesterfield squad.

Ollie Clarke returns for Rovers after serving his two match ban, but Rovers will be with out fellow midfielder Stuart Sinclair who picked up two yellow cards in the 3-0 defeat against Bury. James Clarkes should be fit, whilst Ellis Harrison could well return to the bench.

Previous Meetings

The last time the two side meet at The Memorial Stadium was the 26th October 2013, that day Rovers were held to a 0-0 draw. This seasons fixture saw Rovers lose away 3-2, Peter Hartley and Billy Bodin scored Rovers goals.

Form
*Chesterfield have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 1 of the last 2 stagings of this fixture, being outscored by their opponents by 3 goals to 2.

*Chesterfield have scored in 50% of their last 20 away games.

*Chesterfield have kept a clean sheet in 15% of their last 20 away games.

*Chesterfield have only won once in their last seven games, a 1-0 win over Swindon. They have also picked up three draws.

*Bristol Rovers have scored in 90% of their last 20 home games.

*Bristol Rovers have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their last 20 home games.

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