Barnsley v Bristol Rovers injury and team news as 9 out and 2 doubts

The Gas face their former manager Darrell Clarke this weekend. Clarke left Cheltenham Town following their relegation and is now in charge of the Tykes.

He has so far overseen two wins, one draw and one defeat in four league games. They ran out 3-0 winners against Crawley Town last time out with Adam Phillips twice on target after Donovan Pines had opened the scoring.

Matt Taylor’s men were also victorious last Saturday, beating Cambridge United 2-0. Club record signing Promise Omochere opened his account with a goal in either half. 

Bristol Rovers don't have the best of records against Barnsley and in their last 10 meetings, they've won just once. Their last success at Oakwell was in the 1991/92 season when they won 1-0 in South Yorkshire, courtesy of an Andy Reece goal. 

Rovers have conducted their pre-match press conference, and so here's the latest team and injury news ahead of the weekend. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. 

Bristol Rovers team news

Kamil Conteh and Michael Forbes aren’t available because they have been called up for international Duty. Forbes is away with Northern Ireland and will play Luxembourg (September 5) and Bulgaria (September 8). Conteh on the other hand is travelling to a different continent as Sierra Leone faces Chad (September 6) and Zambia (September 10). 

Chris Martin and Joel Senior will be unavailable for selection with the pair ruled out for a 'significant period'. Last season's top scorer Chris Martin broke his fibula whilst Senior is dealing with a serious hamstring tendon. The Bristol Post report that no official timeline has been given for their return but they could be out for at least 10 weeks or possibly even longer. 

Barnsley comes too soon for Jamie Lindsay who is injured with a medial ligament injury, but he could face Wigan Athletic in nine days time. Jack Hunt is apparently available for selection again and has been deemed fit after missing the start of the campaign with a hamstring strain, but didn't make the match-day squad last weekend. 

Shaqi Forde could be in line to make his debut after arriving at the 11th hour on the final day of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old signed a three-year deal after leaving Watford. 

Out: Chris Martin, Jamie Lindsay, Joel Senior, Kamil Conteh and Michael Forbes. Doubt: Jack Hunt.

Barnsley team news

Fabio Jalo has a shoulder injury that has him sidelined for a couple of weeks. He's yet to make an appearance this term, but thankfully his injury isn't serious. 

Josh Benson played 45 minutes against Manchester United in the EFL Trophy but wasn't on the bench against Crawley Town. The 24-year-old midfielder could be pushing for a place on the substitute's bench this weekend.

Max Watters came off with a foot problem against Crawley and is doubtful. Sam Cosgrove has missed the last two matches. New signing Stephen Humphrys has not had a proper pre-season, and so he isn't expected to start. 

Vimal Yoganathan is away on international duty with Wales' under-19s. Midfielder Jon Russell has been called up by Jamaica for their Concaf qualifiers against Cuba and Honduras. 

Out: Fabio Jalo, Sam Cosgrove, Vimal Yoganathan, and Jon Russell. Doubt: Max Watters.