Cole Skuse makes his first start of the season in place of Flynn Downes, in an otherwise unchanged Town line-up.

Skuse, a sub at the weekend having been out since pre-season with a knee injury which required surgery, takes up his usual central midfield role alongside Andre Dozzell, Downes having suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 home win against Plymouth on Saturday.

Kayden Jackson again starts with James Norwood, who has been suffering with back spasms and was in court this morning, absent from the 18, while Josh Harrop returns to the bench. Former Blues loanee Callum Connolly skippers Fleetwood.

Fleetwood: Cairns, Andrew, Connolly (c), Burns, Rossiter, Vassell, Finley, Batty, Garner, Holgate, Hill. Subs: Coleman, Duffy, Saunders, Biggins, J Morris, Rydel, S Morris.

Town: Holy, Chambers (c), Nsiala, Wilson, Kenlock, Dozzell, Skuse, Edwards, Parrott, Judge, Jackson. Subs: Cornell, Ward, Bishop, Harrop, Lankester, Bennetts, Drinan. Referee: Gavin Ward (Surrey).

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Len_Brennan added 19:28 - Mar 16 Other results going our way so far (24 minutes in). Real opportunity to cement our place in the playoffs & keep up the chance of making the automatic spots IF we get a win. Psychologically it would be a real boost to overtake Doncaster & close in on Lincoln, who are both losing.
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timkatieadamitfc added 19:29 - Mar 16 Like him or not, I don't think it's right he comes straight into team when he's only played half hour, what's that saying to the likes of Bish
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Razor added 19:37 - Mar 16 Would have gone the other way and started with Bish and then bring Col on to protect our lead.
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heathen66 added 19:37 - Mar 16 timkatieadamitfc I agree with you 100% Those 5 touches on Saturday must have been seen as impressive I hope he plays well, but for a team that creates very little I am unsure this selection improves anything apart from Chambers getting more passes from his mate. As I said I really hope he plays well and influences a good win tonight...and even more so, prove me wrong. I will be a happy Bunny !!! COYB !!!

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whymarkwhynot added 19:42 - Mar 16 #standwithToto
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LWNR2013 added 19:45 - Mar 16 Good.
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TimmyH added 19:46 - Mar 16 Back spasms from Norwood and in court!! what next?
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Skip73 added 19:53 - Mar 16 Bishop and Dozzell together are too lightweight. I agree with the line up.
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Linkboy13 added 19:57 - Mar 16 Cook's only been in the job five minutes and he's getting criticism on here already. Cook works with these players on a daily basis and must think Skuse is fit enough to play. Bishop has hardly set the world alight lately and I'll be surprised if he's in the team next season. It's all about getting the right balance in midfield and Bishop does very little when he hasn't got the ball as does Dozzell.

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Karlosfandangal added 19:59 - Mar 16 Len Brennan You just jinked us 🤣🤣🤣 1-0 down
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Pezzer added 20:41 - Mar 16 We have mustered one shot in the whole first half.
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budgieplucker added 20:44 - Mar 16 Looks like Lee Mack playing for us in the picture above. Why do I somehow feel though that we will not be laughing come 90 minutes!!!
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DifferentGravy added 20:46 - Mar 16 Attacking football?! Got to win the battle first. So many things wrong with that…from an effort and tactical point of view. Only a couple of players can be content with the work they are putting in. Jackson, Judge and Edwards might well as not be playing. But they are not helped by the style of football. Parrot is being played in a 4-4-1-1 but is being caught in no mans land and cant effect the game. We are playing long ball over the top……to one forward! Really wish I didn't pay a tenner for this rubbish….we need a massive change to style, tactics and personnel in second half. One block shot and It took us 25 minutes to get into their box. ABSOLUTE RUBBISH. I can take losing if the effort is there, if we miss chances……but we aren't doing anything……and the manager needs to change it. Either get Jackson off or give him an out and out partner . COYB…….for crying out loud!

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timkatieadamitfc added 20:48 - Mar 16 Absolutely spot on differentgravy
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moggasnotebook added 21:34 - Mar 16 One win in four not great at all.... four points in four.... three points tonight would have made a big difference the way other results have gone. BUT get behind the lads and new manager because still plenty of points to play for chaps. C O Y B
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Norwichbeater added 21:39 - Mar 16 Disgraceful. Absolutely no change to formation, tactics or desire. Another negative pile of shxt
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Norwichbeater added 21:39 - Mar 16 Disgraceful. Absolutely no change to formation, tactics or desire. Another negative pile of shxt
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eddiespearitt03 added 21:42 - Mar 16 Wooo Hoooo. Skusey in the team !!! That,ll set the world on fire. Oh boy.
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