Barnsley vs Doncaster Rovers. Sky Bet League One.
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Friday 23 November 2018 11:55, UK
Adam Davies will return in goal for Barnsley's South Yorkshire derby with Doncaster at Oakwell.
The Wales international was unavailable for last Saturday's trip to Accrington due to international duty and, with number two Jack Walton injured, the Reds were forced to bring in Jordan Smith on a one-week emergency loan.
Zeki Fryers was sent off for two yellow cards at Stanley and serves a one-match ban, while fellow defender Adam Jackson is hoping to shake off illness. Midfielder Kenny Dougall is not expected back until next year following ankle ligament damage.
Tom Anderson is suspended for Doncaster's visit to Oakwell. Anderson was sent off in the 7-0 FA Cup romp over non-league Chorley in midweek and will serve a one-match ban.
Boss Grant McCann, who used to pay for the Reds, said it would be too much of a risk to start Tommy Rowe as his return from a hamstring injury is managed. Mallik Wilks is back in training and is in contention, meaning Joe Wright is the only injury absentee.
Barnsley are unbeaten in five home league games against Doncaster (W2 D3) since losing 0-1 in the Championship in March 2010.
Doncaster won their last league meeting with Barnsley in February 2016, a 1-0 victory under Darren Ferguson.
Barnsley have won three consecutive league games for the first time since September 2016.
Having kept three clean sheets in their first five league games this season, Doncaster have conceded in each of their 13 League One games since (22 goals in total).
Barnsley's Kieffer Moore has had more shots (53) than any other player in League One this season, scoring nine goals - four more than any of his team mates.
Barnsley look like they have really hit their stride now and are starting to properly knock on the door of the top two. They head into the weekend just four points behind Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth.
Doncaster got back to winning ways against AFC Wimbledon last week and are one of several teams currently eyeing up sixth spot. This, however, is a home win for me.
David Prutton predicts: 2-1 (15/2 with Sky Bet)
