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Match Preview: Crewe Alexandra (H)

Key info ahead of Saturday's clash

September 8th 2023FGR Media

It's the second of three consecutive games at The New Lawn, as Rovers take on Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

It's set to be a beautiful afternoon in Nailsworth, with David Horseman's side looking to make it four games unbeaten across all competitions.

WHAT DAVID SAID:

"We've recently played a lot of physical, well-organised teams, starting with the game against Newport and we got progressively better in those games.

Horseman

"Crewe are different to those teams. They pass it really well, good movement and very mobile. Our pressing will have to be correct and we'll have to be very good playing out because they're good against the ball."

WHAT THEY SAID:

Crewe's assistant, Ryan Dicker, told the club's website: “We’ve watched some of their games this week. In some of them they have liked to build up, while at other times they have been more transitional – allowing opponents to have the ball and then picking their moments to counter.

“They can do a bit of everything and they’ll definitely pick up in terms of form and results."

TEAM NEWS

Fankaty Dabo could make his debut after joining Rovers on Deadline Day. Reece Brown has had another full week of training, while Marcel Lavinier is set to train on Friday morning, but is still a couple of weeks away from a full return.

Reece Brown

Sean Robertson will serve the last game of his suspension, while Callum Jones, Nathan Holland, Jordan Moore-Taylor and Callum Morton remain sidelined.

TICKETS

Tickets are still available to purchase online - but they can be bought on the day of the game from our Ticket Office, which opens at 12pm. Please note, there will be a £1 increase on any tickets purchased on the day.

ConcessionSeatedStanding
Adult£21£17
65+£17£14
U21£13£9
U16 (with an 18+)£7£6
U11 (with an 18+)£1£1

OFFICIALS

REFEREE - THOMAS PARSONS OFFICIALS - STEVEN PLANE, CONOR FARRELL FOURTH OFFICIAL - RAVEL CHEOSIAUA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • With the Tour of Britain passing through Gloucestershire on Saturday, we're advising fans to allow extra time to complete their journey to the stadium. You can find more information, here.

  • The Park & Ride service from Renishaw (GL5 5EY) will be in operation on Saturday. It opens at 12:30pm and costs £3.

  • The Black & White Lounge and Gym Bar will shut at 7pm on Saturday, with fans able to watch England's game against Ukraine (5pm KO) while enjoying a drink!

  • For those booked into the Carol Embrey Suite, Hannah Dingley's Q&A will start at approximately 2:15pm.

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