BURY aim to make up for the disappointment of last week's FA Cup defeat by Rochdale by continuing their climb up the third division table.

However, Andy Preece faces a selection headache for the trip to Bristol Rovers.

Harpal Singh (shoulder), Paul O'Shaughnessy (suspension) plus Terry Dunfield and Justin Thompson (international calls) are definitely missing, while Danny Swailes (foot) and Gareth Seddon (illness) are doubtful.

"The position we're in we can't afford so many players to be missing," says Preece.

Preece would loved to have taken a full strength squad to the Memorial Ground to pile on the pressure for Rovers boss Ray Graydon.

The West Country side haven't scored in their last three games and haven't won in six outings.

"It's still a difficult place to go even though they are on a dodgy run," says Preece. We have got to try and take advantage."

LAST SEASON: Bristol Rovers 2 Bury 1

KEY OPPONENT: Paul Tait - Pirates' top scorer and well known in North West non-league circles.

PREDICTION: Bristol Rovers 1 Bury 1

BETFRED:

Bristol Rov. 10/11 Draw 12/5 Bury 12/5

Correct Score
Bury To Win
1-0 17/2
2-0 18/1
2-1 12/1
3-0 50/1
3-1 28/1
3-2 33/1

1st/Last Goalscorer In Match
Preece 6/1
Seddon 13/2
Nugent 15/2
Porter 15/2
O'Neil 17/2
Duxbury 19/2
Singh 12/1
Clegg 12/1
Connell 20/1
Strong 33/1

Preece & Bury 1-0 50/1
Seddon & Bury 2-0 85/1
Nugent & Bury 3-1 150/1

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