Steve Cotterill takes his FGR side on the road for the first time as Rovers manager, as we travel to Essex for our League Two clash with Colchester United. 

Rovers landed a comfortable 5-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in October. Here is everything Rovers fans need to know ahead our trip to Essex. 

WHAT WE SAID 

“It will be a challenge for us, but if the boys can take last weekend's performance into Colchester, then that will be great,” Cotterill said. 

“Danny [Cowley] has done a fantastic job there in a short period and you can see their results have picked up.” 

WHAT THEY SAID 

“It’s the biggest game of our season to date. We play a Forest Green team with a new manager themselves,” Cowley said. 

"Steve’s teams are always well organised, so we are looking forward to the challenges that will bring us.” 

TEAM NEWS 

Christian Doidge could make his first appearance for Rovers since 2019 after re-signing from Hibernian on Wednesday. 

Jacob Maddox, Jordan Garrick and Nathan Holland all remain out with hamstring injuries.  

OFFICIALS 

Referee - Neil Hair 

Assistant Referees - Paul Kelly, Stephen Brown 

Fourth Official - Anthony Da Costa 

TICKETS 

Colchester United have been selling tickets on our behalf for this fixture - and you can get yours by following this link. 

Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the match from the JobServe Community Stadium, but please note, only card payments are accepted and only one payment booth will be open in the Club Shop, where tickets will be sold. 

COVERAGE 

For Rovers fans who can’t make the game, full commentary of the match will be available via BBC Radio Gloucestershire on 1413AM. 

International Rovers fan can watch the action via iFollow, with passes costing £10. 

Stay up to date via Twitter by following @FGRFC_Official, which will have all of the team news ahead of kick-off and updates throughout the game. 

There’ll also be key updates and team news on Facebook and Instagram. Head to our website after the game for full reaction. 

GET INVOLVED WITH GFW 

Don't forget, it's Green Football Weekend this weekend - and we're looking to climb the table and topple the likes of Manchester United and Leicester City in the Green Football Cup.  

You can get involved by making a pledge at www.greenfootballweekend.com. Whether it's eating a plant-based meal, using public transport, or using reusable cups, every pledge counts. 

FGR Community have teamed up with the Colchester United Community Foundation to host a food and clothes bank collection at Saturday's game. The collection will take place outside Colchester's South Stand between 1:30pm and 2:45pm. 

All donations will be split between both community trusts and will then be donated to local charities in Nailsworth and Colchester.