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B Rovers v AFC Wimbledon preview

Image: Kelle Roos: Set to make his AFC Wimbledon debut

Bristol Rovers are expected to be unchanged at home to AFC Wimbledon despite coming off the back of a rare defeat.

Rovers lost for only the second time in 11 games at Sky Bet League Two promotion rivals Accrington last weekend when boss Darrell Clarke felt his forwards had an off-day.

Rory Fallon, who made his debut at Accrington, stepped up his fitness in Rovers' development side's fixture against Plymouth in midweek, but Clarke has suggested the veteran New Zealand striker will be used as an impact player for now.

Mark McChrystal, Jake Gosling and Cristian Montano also had game-time in the 1-1 draw against Plymouth and all three could be in the matchday squad.

Goalkeeper Kelle Roos could make his AFC Wimbledon debut after arriving at the club from Derby on transfer deadline day.

The 23-year-old Dutchman, who spent a spell with Rotherham earlier this season, will stay on loan with the Dons until the end of the campaign.

Boss Neal Ardley could also hand a first start to midfielder Connor Smith following his arrival from Watford. Smith was an unused substitute in last weekend's defeat to Yeovil.

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Defender George Francomb is pushing to start having recovered from a dead leg to feature as a substitute against the Glovers.