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Skegness currently sit just one point and one place above Rovers in the table, with two fewer games played. However, Rovers’ chances of a positive result may be impacted by player availability, as three key players are suspended for the trip, and a couple of injury concerns linger.

Captain Alby Lansdowne and striker Jenson Cooper both received red cards in last Saturday’s game against Deeping, meaning they begin three-match suspensions. Jacob Sturgess will also miss out, serving a one-match suspension after accumulating his fifth yellow card of the season. Adding to their challenges, defender Harrison Solomon, who has impressed since joining the club, and Jack Andrews remain sidelined due to injury, while young players Seb Owen and Eli Christie are unavailable.

On a positive note, forward Kane Lee returns to the squad, providing an attacking boost after missing last weekend’s match with a knee issue.

Rising star Stevie Savage, who has shown promise this season with the club’s U18 and reserve teams, earns his first call-up to the first team and will join U18 teammate Phil Kowolski in the squad. Ethan Goodfellow also makes the trip.

Manager Carl Abbott is working on a last-minute signing, with Luke Redfern’s addition subject to timely registration processing. Redfern has received clearance from his parent club, Stamford, and dual-registration club, Grantham.