Gills boss Neil Harris may leave it late to decide if his strike duo are ready for action at the One Call Stadium.
Mansfield Town v Gillingham
One Call Stadium
Sky Bet League Two
Saturday February 11th
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
Tom Nichols and Oli Hawkins are both doubts ahead of the trip to Mansfield. Lewis Walker and Ben Reeves will miss the rest of the season due to injury, while Scott Kashket continues his recovery from a Grade 2 Abductor.
Louis Reed, Anthony Hartigan, Rhys Oates, Callum Johnson and Stephen McLaughlin will all miss the game at Field Mill for the hosts. Hiram Boateng and Christy Pym will be assessed ahead of Saturday, while Danny Johnson could start in attack for The Stags.
Manager Comments:
Nigel Clough - “They are now building up a little head of steam and confidence for the rest of the season.
“I think everyone was surprised they were down there first of all. But that can happen when things go against you and it's how you react. I think in January they have reacted incredibly well.”
Neil Harris - "Mansfield have got good experience at the level. We know it's going to be a real test but we look forward to it.
"What we have at the moment is a team full of confidence and tuned in to what we need them to do."
Previous Meetings:
When the two sides met earlier in the season at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium, The Stags came out on top after a 2-0 win. Goals scored by Lucas Akins and, now Gills midfielder, George Lapslie.
Gillingham’s last visit to Mansfield came in March 1996, where they were victorious in a 1-0 win. John Gayle scored the only goal of the game in the 25th minute as his thumping header beat Ian Bowling in the Mansfield goal.
Ticket Information:
BUY TICKETS | MANSFIELD TOWN V GILLINGHAM
Gills have been allocated 1726 tickets for the fixture at Field Mill, where tickets must be purchased via the Mansfield website. Visiting supporters will be situated in the North Stand.
For more information, including coach departure times, click here.
Odds:
Mansfield Town win - 3/4
Draw - 12/5
Gillingham win - 7/2
Special Bet: Dom Jefferies to score first and Gillingham to win 3-2 - 750/1.
Match Officials:
Referee - Thomas Kirk
Assistants - Samuel Ogles and Anthony Da Costa
Fourth Official - Andrew Hendley