Hull City – Build Up
Rovers are paid a visit by Yorkshire rivals Hull City for Dean Saunders’ second game in charge of the side.
Since being relegated from the Premier League, ‘The Tigers’ have not made much of an impact in the Championship, having finished in 11th spot last season.
2010/11 Season Record - W – 16, D – 17, L – 14.
2011/12 Season Record – W – 4, D – 1, L – 3.
Past Meeting
Hull’s last visit to the Keepmoat came just over a year ago. Rovers took control of the game and scored the opener after a minute through Martin Woods. The visitors were quick to equalize through Nick Barmby after 9 minutes, but Sharp restored the lead from the spot on the stroke of half time.
Rovers then sealed the win through James Coppinger after 69 minutes, sending the relegated side into their second league defeat of the campaign.
Team News
Rovers
Rovers do not appear to have any fresh injury concerns going into Tuesday’s game. James Chambers, Martin Woods, Adam Lockwood and Chris Brown are all still unavailable for selection. Although Tommy Spurr missed out on Saturday due to what is rumoured to be a double hernia injury.
Billy Sharp played for the final 30 minutes of the victory over Crystal Palace and Ryan Mason should also be fit.
Line Up – Our Best Guess
01. Sullivan
02. O’Connor 04. Martis 05. Naylor 03. Friend
08. Stock 16. Oster 18. Gillett
26. Coppinger 19. Parkin 12. Hayter
Hull City
Hull are hoping that Robert Koren will be available after seemingly picking up a hamstring injury against Bristol on Saturday. ‘The Tigers’ are concerned over the fitness of Paul McKenna who is unlikely to feature.
Line Up – Our Best Guess
01. Basso
02. Rosenior 05. Chester 06. Hobbs 19. Dudgeon
17. Brady 14. Cairney 18. Barmby 10. Koren
09. McLean 28. Waghorn
Referee
Steven Rushton will be in charge of Tuesday’s derby with Hull. Rovers have never been refereed by Rushton, although he last took charhe of Hull in a 0-0 draw against Coventry at the KC Stadium last October.
