Rovers make just one change to face Southend United at Roots Hall.
The single switch sees Abu Ogogo handed a debut in the heart of the Rovers midfield, replacing Chris Lines, in the only change from Tuesday's draw at the Mem against Peterborough United.
Rovers' other new recruit, Jonson Clarke-Harris starts the encounter on the bench.
Full team news is listed below...
Rovers XI: Jack Bonham (GK), Joe Partington, Tom Lockyer (c), Tony Craig, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Ollie Clarke, Abu Ogogo, Liam Sercombe, Alex Rodman, Gavin Reilly, Tom Nichols.
Subs: Adam Smith (GK), James Clarke, Gabriel Osho, Ed Upson, Chris Lines, Jonson Clarke-Harris, Alex Jakubiak.
Southend United: Nathan Bishop, Elvis Bwomono, Taylor Moore, Michael Turner, John White, Sam Hart, Dru Yearwood, Sam Mantom (C), Timothee Dieng, Stephen Humprhys, Simon Cox.
Subs: Ted Smith, Michael Knightly, Stephen McLaughlin, Norman Wabo, Charlie Kelman, Issac Hutchinson.