Who's playing?

Forest Green Rovers v Chester FC – Vanarama National League

When and where?

Saturday, October 31 (3pm) at the New Lawn, Nailsworth

Who's saying what about the game?

Chester FC skipper Ian Sharps said: “He said: "I thought we gave them a good game earlier in the season. Forest Green came to us on the crest of a wave and they were playing very well at the time but we weren’t far away.

"We know that we have got to raise our game but if we can bring our quality to the table and make better decisions with the ball then I’m sure we can give them another tough game."

Any team news?

Having been out of action since September 5, midfielder Luke George could be in line for a return to first-team action after recovering from a pulled thigh muscle.

Steve Burr will likely hand a debut to new loan signing Jamie McDonagh after the Northern Ireland under-19 international striker signed on a months loan from Sheffield United.

Another loanee, Oxford United's James Roberts could be fit to fast Rovers after tweaking a hamstring in the win over FC Halifax Town on October 17.

Sheffield United youngster Jamie McDonagh has moved to Chester FC on loan
Sheffield United youngster Jamie McDonagh has moved to Chester FC on loan

Tell me about Forest Green Rovers...

Forest Green have been mainstays of top-tier non-league football since 1998, although they were relegated in 2010 but later reprieved.

Having occupied the lower reaches of the league for much of the past 17 years, the Gloucestershire club have turned into genuine challengers for promotion to the Football League since being bought by green energy tycoon Dale Vince five years ago.

Vince's arrival and injection of capital in the club has transformed them into one of the National League's major players. And although recent form under manager Adrian Pennock has been patchy, Rovers are currently at the summit in the table after a record-breaking start to the season which saw them win their first eight games, with a win over Chester seeing them set a new league record.

Striker Aaron O'Connor leads the way for Rovers in the goalscoring stakes with nine while veteran former Stoke City and Cardiff City striker Jon Parkin remains a formidable force at National League level and has notched five so far this campaign.

What does Forest Green Rovers' league form look like over the past 10 games?

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Action from Chester FC 1 Forest Green Rovers 2: Luke George heads the Blues level
Action from Chester FC 1 Forest Green Rovers 2: Luke George heads the Blues level

What happened the last time the two sides met?

Rovers became the first team in the history of the fifth tier to win their opening eight games with a win at the Swansway Chester Stadium on September 5 where they triumphed 2-1 thanks to goals from Elliot Frear and O'Connor. Luke George netted for Chester, later succumbing to a pulled thigh muscle that has sidelined him ever since.

What are the match odds (Paddy Power)?

Forest Green 4/5, Draw 11/4, Chester 11/4

What is the weather expected to be like?

Dry and mild with variable cloud cover, but also some sunny spells and light winds. Temperatures of around 15°C.