Tonight’s FA Cup third-round replay between Bristol Rovers and Norwich City, a Championship team, takes place at the Mem.
It’s quite large. Today is the day to find out who will be traveling to Liverpool at the end of January. Bristol Rovers are hoping to defeat Norwich City, a team from the higher division, and secure a dream trip to Anfield in addition to making it to the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in sixteen years.
The Gas are determined to complete the task in front of a sold-out Mem crowd after making an outstanding impression in the reverse leg and forcing a rematch with a 1-1
Rovers’ home winning streak this season is a crucial source of confidence for them, but any tiny manner they can get a psychological edge against the Canaries will matter. With their losses to Wycombe Wanderers in League One in August and West Ham United Under-21s in the EFL Trophy in September, the Pirates have only dropped two games this season in BS7. The last time the Gas lost at home was about four months ago, so they won’t want to see that streak break now.
Naturally, there is a lot on the line, but it’s cri
Will Norwich’s lineup have an impact on the match? Indeed. However, Bristol Rovers have no influence over that. To make sure the task is completed, Matt Taylor and company can only field as strong a team as they can and put up a strong performance.
Although the 41-year-old doesn’t like to make changes unless absolutely necessary, it is a truth that tonight’s starting eleven will alter somewhat from the team that began the match against Barnsley on Saturday since James Connolly is cup-tied. The team fielded and the spectators will need to make it “90 minutes of hell” for the Canaries, as stated by the Rovers manager prior to the game.
tical to keep your attention on the difficult task at hand: defeating a championship team. Furthermore, one with a squad
draw at Carrow Road.
