Head to Head and Team News - Bristol Rovers (a)

Newly promoted Rovers started their season away at Port Vale and the 'Gas Heads' managed to come away from Vale Park with a point as they drew 1-1.

Rovers also made progress in the Carling Cup after they won 4 -1 in penalties against Championship side Crystal Palace

Crewe Team News: -

Only Nicky Maynard is ruled out with injury after the Winsofrd born striker broke his fibula in last week's game against Brighton. David Vaughan has not travelled as the Welsh International is preparing to jet off to Spain to discuss a move to Real Sociedad.

Michael O'Connor has trained this week but is at least a week away from fitness while Eugen Bopp will not be risked after he picked up a slight strain.

Ryan Lowe looks set to be on the bench after the player trained after over coming a achillies problem.

New loan signing Chris Dickson will make his debut after he signed on loan from Charlton Athletic. Dickson looks set to replace Tom Pope in attack.

Bristol Rovers Team News: -

Rovers boss Paul Trollope has a difficult decision on whether to bring back Rickie Lambert and Joe Jacobson and the expense of Any Williams and Lewis Haldane.