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Forest Green v Cambridge

Dave Hockaday's Forest Green Rovers play host to Cambridge United at the New Lawn on Saturday with both sides tied on 49 points.

However, the visitors have three games in hand on their opponents and will be aiming to keep their dwindling play-off aspirations alive with a victory this weekend.

Hockaday will be without the services of Jamie Collins, who serves the first game of a three-match suspension.

The Rovers boss will also have to make do without Reece Styche, James Rowe, Al Bangura and Curtis McDonald.

Eddie Oshodi, Jamie Turley and Kieron Forbes are available for selection after coming through Tuesday's England C clash with Italy unscathed.

Forward Matty Taylor returns to contention after missing last weekend's 1-1 draw at Barrow AFC.

Cambridge boss Jez George is expected to hand a debut to new signing Mustafa Tiryaki, who has joined the U's on a month's loan from Tranmere.

Andy Pugh is expected to make his full debut alongside Tiryaki in Cambridge's new-look frontline, while Jordan Patrick will replace the injured Harrison Dunk on the left flank.

Midfielder Tom Shaw is struggling to overcome a bruised kneecap and faces a late fitness test.

Captain Michael Wylde has recovered from a groin operation but will have to be content with a place on the bench.

Ashley Carew faces a lengthy spell on the treatment table after it was confirmed he has suffered a knee ligament injury.