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Sean O’Driscoll’s Doncaster Rovers travel to their managers former club Bournemouth hoping to take 3 points away from the troubled strugglers.

AFC Bournemouth Team News:

Bournemouth are set to be without former England international Darren Anderton along with Neil Moss, Steve Foley and Ryan Garry.

Moss and Foley are both out for the remainder of the season whilst Anderton is out due to an injured hamstring.

Cummings is also doubtful.

Player to watch: Sam Vokes

Bournemouth striker Sam Vokes has been attracting the attention of clubs around the country after netting 8 times in total this season including 2 goals against Doncasters promotion rivals Nottingham Forest.

Doncaster Rovers Team News:

Defender Adam Lockwood is available for Tuesdays game after recovering from groin strain which forced him to miss Rovers 2-0 win against Bristol Rovers this past Saturday.

James Hayter and Gordon Greer are the only injury worries for Sean O’Driscoll meaning that striker James Hayter will not get the chance to play against his former club.

New signings Stuart Elliot and Gareth Taylor could be included in the 16 man squad.

Player to watch: Neil Sullivan

The veteran goalkeeper has made some crucial saves throughout this season helping Rovers to there high position in the league.

The former Scotland international will need to be on the top of his game if he is to keep a clean sheet against Bournemouths in form Striker Sam Vokes.

The former Chelsea and Tottenham keeper joined Rovers in July from league one rivals Leeds.

Match Facts & Stats

Match Prediction:

Vital Score Prediiction:
Bournemouth 1 – 2 Doncaster Rovers

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