Cheltenham boss Keith Downing welcomes back Scott Brown for the visit of West Country rivals Bristol Rovers to Whaddon Road.Brown has sat out the last three games for his 90th-minute red card against Bournemouth but comes back into contention to face the Pirates.

Robins manager Downing may name an unchanged side after his team's excellent midweek victory over Leeds, with Richard Keogh expected to retain his place at the back after making an impressive debut against Gary McAllister's side.

Town have been dealt a blow with the news Michael Townsend has suffered a recurrence of the illness which has kept him sidelined for much of the season. The club are yet to establish how long the defender is expected to be out of action.

Gavin Caines (knee) and John Finnigan (ankle) remain long-term absentees.

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