Match Previews

country flag League 2 Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Forest Green Rovers vs. Tranmere Rovers
Mon 13 May 2019 19:45
Referee
E. Ilderton
Weather at KO
weather icon Partly Cloudy  11oC | Precip: 0% (0 mm) | Wind 4.7 m/s
Travel Info
3 hours coach
Distance
267 KM (Distance Matrix)

Forest Green Rovers

Last updated: Mon 13 May 2019 21:38
In Brief

Green Devils need to overcome a first leg deficit against Tranmere Rovers; Reuben Reid doubtful; Gavin Gunning suspended.

Looking Back

Forest Green Rovers were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of their play-off semi-final by Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.

Cooper made seven changes to his starting line-up with loanee Lewis Ward recalled between the sticks.

Farrend Rawson, Joseph Mills, Liam Shepherd, Carl Winchester, Reece Brown and Christian Doidge were all handed recalls.

James Montgomery, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Lee Collins, Paul Digby, Lloyd James and Shawn McCoulsky dropped to the bench.

George Williams made a welcome return to the bench after recovering from an ankle injury.

He replaced Reuben Reid, who missed out through injury.

Looking Ahead

Cooper has no new injury concerns and will check on the fitness of Reuben Reid, who is struggling with a knee injury.

Gavin Gunning's season is now over as he serves the first of a three-match ban.

Points of Interest

Forest Green Rovers have won one, drawn one and lost one in the three previous meetings between the two sides at the New Lawn.

Tranmere Rovers

Last updated: Mon 13 May 2019 21:38
In Brief

Rovers take a slender into their play-off second leg with Forest Green Rovers; Paul Mullin doubtful; trio sidelined.

Looking Back

Tranmere Rovers claimed a 1-0 win over ten-man Forest Green Rovers in the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Prenton Park.

Manager Micky Mellon made seven changes to the starting line-up with Connor Jennings returning to the side.

Jake Caprice, Liam Ridehalgh, Sid Nelson, Jay Harris, Kieron Morris and Ollie Banks were all handed recalls.

Adam Buxton, Steve McNulty, Harvey Gilmour, Jonny Smith and Chris Dagnall dropped to the bench.

Zoumana Bakayogo and Ben Tollitt were both left out of the squad.

Looking Ahead

Mellon has no new injury concerns. Paul Mullin remains doubtful after missing the last two games with an unspecified issue.

A long-term hamstring injury is expected to keep Ishmael Miller out of the play-offs.

Evan Gumbs and Mark Ellis are set to miss the rest of 2019 with long-term knee injuries.

Points of Interest

Tranmere Rovers have won one, drawn one and lost one on their three previous trips to the New Lawn.

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Probable Starting 11
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Transfer out
  • Luke McCullough (r) (Midfielder, Doncaster Rovers, Loan ended)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench

Tranmere Rovers

Last updated: Mon 13 May 2019 21:38
In Brief

Rovers take a slender into their play-off second leg with Forest Green Rovers; Paul Mullin doubtful; trio sidelined.

Looking Back

Tranmere Rovers claimed a 1-0 win over ten-man Forest Green Rovers in the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Prenton Park.

Manager Micky Mellon made seven changes to the starting line-up with Connor Jennings returning to the side.

Jake Caprice, Liam Ridehalgh, Sid Nelson, Jay Harris, Kieron Morris and Ollie Banks were all handed recalls.

Adam Buxton, Steve McNulty, Harvey Gilmour, Jonny Smith and Chris Dagnall dropped to the bench.

Zoumana Bakayogo and Ben Tollitt were both left out of the squad.

Looking Ahead

Mellon has no new injury concerns. Paul Mullin remains doubtful after missing the last two games with an unspecified issue.

A long-term hamstring injury is expected to keep Ishmael Miller out of the play-offs.

Evan Gumbs and Mark Ellis are set to miss the rest of 2019 with long-term knee injuries.

Points of Interest

Tranmere Rovers have won one, drawn one and lost one on their three previous trips to the New Lawn.

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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer out
  • Luke McCullough (r) (Midfielder, Doncaster Rovers, Loan ended)

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Game Score
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