GILLINGHAM v COLCHESTER UTD
We bring you all the team news ahead of Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Second Round match between Gillingham and Colchester United at krbs Priestfield Stadium.
RECENT FORM
Mark Stimson's Gills are currently 9th in League Two after Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Exeter. Priestfield is becoming something of a fortress though with the 1-0 win over Port Vale extending their winning home run to three.
Colchester are currently 20th in the League One after continuing their frustrating home form with a 0-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers on Saturday. The U's have enjoyed better form on their travels recording league wins against Swindon and Tranmere as well as August's 1-0 win over the Gills in the Carling Cup
GILLINGHAM
TEAM NEWS
Mark Stimson's injury woes continue as Forwards Dennis Oli (foot), Gary Mulligan (knee) and Adam Miller are all still ruled out of contention.
Striker Luis Cumbers missed the trip to Exeter with a bout of Tonsilitis and is also doubtful for tomorrow's cup tie.
Also absent are Striker Mark McCammon who serves the final game of his three match suspension and Midfielder Andrew Crofts who is on international duty with Wales.
One playing returning to the squad is Nicky Southall whose loan at Dover ended this weekend. The experienced midfielder is likely to be included in the starting line-up
SQUAD FROM
Simon Royce, Alan Julian, Chris Kiely, John Nutter, Barry Fuller, Danny Walder, Tom Wynter, Garry Richards, Simon King, Leigh Mills, Nicky Southall, Stuart Lewis, Mark Bentley, Rory Hill, Tayler Thomas, Simeon Jackson, Luis Cumbers, Andy Pugh, Albert Jarrett, Andy Barcham
KIT
Blue Shirts with White trim
Blue Shorts with White trim
Blue Socks with White trim
COLCHESTER UNITED
TEAM NEWS
Centre-Half Chris Coyne and Winger Medy Elito miss the match due to International call-ups with Australia and England U-19's respectively
Experienced Full-Back Matt Lockwood will also miss the game as he recovers from a bout of tendonitis
Young goalkeeper Mark Cousins played in the first round and will hope to get another chance, while defender Pat Baldwin could get his first run-out of the season after recovering from the shoulder injury which has kept him out since March.
SQUAD FROM
Dean Gerkan, John White, Johnnie Jackson, Paul Reid, Steven Gillespie, Dean Hammond, Clive Platt, Kemal Izzet, Mark Yeates, Pat Baldwin, Akanni Sunday-Wasai, Matt Heath, David Perkins, Phil Ifil, Mark Cousins, Scott Vernon, Anthony Wordsworth, James Hammond, Fabian Quintyn, David Perkins, Gary Borrowdale.
KIT
Yellow Shirts with Blue trim
Yellow Shorts with Blue trim
Yellow Socks with Blue trim
OFFICIALS
Referee: F Graham
Assistant Referees: CJ Berry and GJN Jerden
Fourth Official: D Buck
GILLSBET ODDS
Gillingham - 6/4
Draw -12/5
Colchester - 17/10
FIXTURES
Northern Section
Bury v Stockport
Chester v Morecambe
Darlington v Huddersfield
Rochdale v Carlisle
Scunthorpe v Grimsby
Rotherham v Leeds
Tranmere v Crewe (playing Monday)
Southern Section
Brighton v Leyton Orient
Cheltenham v Walsall
Hereford v Swindon
Luton v Brentford
MK Dons v AFC Bournemouth
Peterborough v Dagenham & Red.
Wycombe v Shrewbury
TICKET NEWS
Tickets are now currently on general sale.
Prices are as follows:
(Please note that Under 12 tickets cannot be booked via our eticketing site)
To purchase tickets online click here. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Ticket Office on 01634 300000 (option 3), or by visiting the ticket office in person..
