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Match Preview: Walsall (H)

Press conference quotes, team news and more!

March 8th 2024FGR Media

Rovers are looking to make it three unbeaten at The New Lawn as welcome Walsall to Nailsworth on Saturday.

Walsall are the division's form side and are set to provide a stern test as Rovers look to return to winning ways after last weekend's defeat at Grimsby Town.

WHAT WE SAID

"Walsall have been really good of late," said Rovers boss Steve Cotterill. "They're on a really good run and momentum is everything.

Cotterill

"Just before this run they had a not so good one, so we've spoken about that. They have momentum behind them. We've got to make sure that we play well, because if we do then that will give us a chance in most games."

Watch the gaffer's full pre-match interview, here.

WHAT THEY SAID

"Steve Cotterill is an incredibly experienced manager who knows exactly what to do," said Walsall Head Coach Mat Sadler.

"He did a fantastic job at Shrewsbury and over the years with the Bristol City teams he's had. It's no surprise that results have taken an upturn since he's gone in.

Sadler

"We know the challenge at hand and we know it's going to be a really tough game."

TEAM NEWS

Ryan Inniss' two-match suspension is over, but he has seen a specialist over the last couple of weeks due to a problem with his groin, so he will be assessed ahead of the weekend.

Darnell Johnson and Nathan Holland could return to the squad after missing out through illness at Blundell Park, but the latter is still feeling under the weather.

Jacob Maddox, who has recovered from a long-term hamstring injury, will be hoping for minutes after making the bench for the first time since November in the defeat at Grimsby. However, the gaffer has emphasised that he will be carefully managed after spending such a long period on the sidelines.

OFFICIALS

Referee - Thomas Kirk

Assistant Referees - Darren Wilding, Hugh Gilroy

Fourth Official - Daniel Flynn

TICKETS

Still thinking about joining us at The New Lawn? Tickets are available to purchase right up until kick off!

Tickets are available to purchase online until 11:59pm on Friday, March 8. They will then go back on sale at 12pm on Saturday, March 9 at the Ticket Office at The New Lawn.

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

Please note, The New Lawn is a cashless stadium and all tickets increase by £1 when purchased on the evening on the match.

SPONSORS

Match sponsors - Culligan

Match ball sponsors - Jigsaw

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