Gillingham striker Rory Donnelly will serve out a two-match suspension as the side head to Bristol Rovers this weekend.

Captain Josh Wright could retain his place in the side along with Australian defensive midfielder Chris Herd (who filled in at right back last weekend) and forward Frank Nouble, who signed a short-term deal to start the home defeat against Oldham Athletic last Saturday.

Midfielder Billy Knott will be assessed after being a late withdrawal from the bench last week and defender Ryan Jackson could be involved again following a hip problem.

Full-back Bradley Garmston (knee), defender Aaron Morris (knee) and midfielder Lee Martin (ankle) all continue their recoveries.

Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has recovered from a groin injury and will challenge Stuart Nelson for the number one shirt.

For manager Justin Edinburgh, the game represents a big chance to climb the League One table and restore some much needed confidence, however a defeat would leave The Gills staring over their shoulders at the relegation zone.

Loan signing Jake Clarke-Salter is fit after helping England Under-20s win a mini-tournament on home soil against Holland, Germany and the United States and could feature for Bristol Rovers.

Jermaine Easter is absent as he serves the second game of a three-match ban but fellow striker Matty Taylor is in contention to start after coming off the bench in the last two games following a hamstring problem.