Rovers embark on our first ever trip to Mill Farm as we take on AFC Fylde in our National League clash.

When we met Fylde back in September, we produced a dominant display with goals from Charlie McCann, Jamie Robson and Harvey Bunker earning us a 3-0 victory.

Ahead of our trip to West Lancashire, here is everything Rovers fans need to know about the Coasters.

THE OPPOSITION - AFC FYLDE

Fylde suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Sutton United on Tuesday night which now sees the Coasters sit second from bottom but are just three points from safety.

They head into this fixture following three consecutive defeats and have picked up just three wins in their last 10 games.

IN THE DUGOUT - DAVID LONGWELL

It’s been an unsettled season in the Fylde dugout seeing two despartures and five different coaches on the touchline.

Chris Beech was relieved of his duties in September, seeing Nathan Delfouneso and Chris Nel take interim charge before former Sunderland attacker, Kevin Phillips took the hot seat.

Phillips lasted just 134 days before leaving the club which saw him muster just five wins in 18 league games leading to assistant manager, David Longwell taking interim charge.

Longwell has overseen seen six games picking up two wins and will re-unite with Steve Cotterill on Saturday. Longwell was the part of his backroom staff at Shrewsbury Town.

PLAYER TO WATCH - NICK HAUGHTON

Nick Haughton can’t be ignored as Fylde’s standout player this season recording an impressive 27 G/A average in 36 National League appearances.

16 goals and 11 assists sees the attacking midfielder sit as the joint-third top goal scorer in the National League but he has failed to record either a goal or assist in his last four games.

COASTERS FORM

18.03.25 – AFC Fylde 1-2 Sutton United

(Mitchell 15’) (Barbrook 86’, Davies 88’ (p))

15.03.25 – Ebbsfleet United 1-0 AFC Fylde

(Domi 48’)

08.03.25 – AFC Fylde 0-2 Braintree Town

(Francis 36’, Lisbie 61’)

04.03.25 – AFC Fylde 2-1 Hartlepool United

(Massey 12’, Jolley 19’) (Ferguson 4’)

01.03.25 – Gateshead 1-1 AFC Fylde

(Booty 25’) (Davis 64’)