Accrington set to be unchanged again

Posted Friday, March 16, 2018 by PA

Sky Bet League Two leaders Accrington are expected to have an unchanged team for a fourth successive game when they host Forest Green on Saturday.

Stanley boss John Coleman, who has had a fully-fit squad, has kept things the same to the extent of not even making a substitution over the last three matches.

Each of those games have ended in victories, the latest being the 2-1 triumph at Luton last Saturday, sealed by Billy Kee’s late goal, which took them above their opponents into top spot.

It was a seventh win for Accrington in their last eight matches.

Forest Green will once again be without top scorer Christian Doidge, who missed the 2-1 home loss to Notts County last time out due to an ankle injury.

Rovers boss Mark Cooper, quoted on the club’s official website on Thursday, said the striker had “no chance of being fit for Saturday” but will be for Tuesday’s away clash with Crewe.

It remains to be seen if Dale Bennett is involved after the defender limped off in the Notts County game with a groin strain.

Keanu Marsh-Brown and Alex Whittle have joined Dover and Southport respectively on loan.