Stevenage v Gillingham
Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Fixture
The Lamex Stadium
Tuesday November 12
Kick-Off, 7pm
Team News:
Mark Bonner is likely to make changes to his starting XI to allow those without recent game time to get minutes under their belt. Luca Ashby-Hammond could start in goal and the likes of Alex Giles, Harry Waldock and Joshua Bayliss are all available.
However Harry Webster (concussion) is unable to play. Joe Gbode and Marcus Wyllie could start in attack.
Gillingham need to win by two clear goals to advance to the knockout stages of the competition. If this isn't achieved then Stevenage or Crystal Palace U21 will go through.
As for the hosts, Tyreece Simpson is expected to partner Jamie Reid in attack. Daniel Kemp could play behind them in the ten role. Younger squad players are likely to get minutes.
Manager Comments:
Alex Revell – “We’ve got a lot of players that are coming back from injury and haven’t played as much football as we’d like.
“The team will obviously look very different then because of circumstances.”
Mark Bonner – “It's great for us to have something on it. That would be brilliant wouldn't it if we could go and do that? That would be like kamikaze stuff! I'd love that.
“We'll try, but we're obviously going to play against a really good side, they'll make changes I'm sure but they're still strong.”
Odds:
Stevenage win – 4/7
Draw – 11/4
Gills win – 18/5
Special bet: Joe Gbode to score first in a 3-1 win = 260/1
Tickets:
These went off sale at midday on the day of the game, however supporters can pay at the Lamex Stadium from the away ticket office which is located next to the club shop. Please be prepared for card only payments.
Collections are to be made from the same place.
How to watch/listen:
Tuesday's game is available to stream via Sky Sports+. Overseas fans can stream via the club website, however this service is not available to those in the UK - audio passes however are available.
Highlights will be available via YouTube on Wednesday.
Officials:
Referee – Mr Scott Simpson
Assistants – Stuart Butler and Ryan Whitaker
Fourth Official – Kevin Howick
