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Historical Results:
Rovers have faced Wroxham a total of 7 times previously, with Wroxham running out winners on 4 times, Rovers once and 2 draws. Rovers have scored a total of 10 goals compared to Wroxham's 16.

From these 7 games, 3 have been in the FA Cup, with the first ever fixture between the clubs on the 31st August 1996, a pre-qualifying match where an Neil Ramsay goal and an own goal earned Rovers a 2-2 away. The replay on the 3rd September 1996 was a close affair, with Wroxham sneaking a 1-0 win at Burroughs Park.

In the league, there have been 4 games, with Wroxham winning 2, Rovers 1 and 1 draw. Rovers have scored 8 and Wroxham 11.

If we look at this fixture, Rovers away, there have been 4 games. Rovers have won once, as have Wroxham, with 2 draws. Both sides have scored 7 goals, so on paper, this fixture is promising to be a very close game.

Managers View - Gary Ansell
"Looking at the table, I would expect points but I have learned that expecting points and getting them are difference things. If we show the same desire as Tuesday, we will get something. We were superb and deserved something whereas we were poor last Saturday and got the win.
I will be in Monaco this weekend on business, so Rob Polkinghorn and Steve King will take the game. I will be expecting a result. I will try and stay in contact but I have full trust in Rob and Steve. Me not being there might even take some pressure off the boys!

On defender James Pugsley leaving, Ansell stated
"James Pugsley has been a loyal servant and his attitude and commitment is the best I have known. But Josh Banton and Jack Gardner have limited James's opportunities and they have been outstanding. We have a very strong quad and everyone feels they should play".

Team News
Defender and last season's Supporters Player of the Year, James Pugsley, left the club following Rovers 1-0 home defeat on Tuesday evening. Winger Tony Jacobs is out due to work as is Josh Banton who is unavailable. However, Captain and experienced centre back John Easterford returns following his suspension.