The BIG Preview: Bristol Rovers (Checkatrade Trophy)

All you need to know ahead of today's game vs Bristol Rovers . The Cobblers have a visit from Bristol Rovers in the Checkatrade Trophy Area quarter finals.

Although they've been consistently mid-table throughout this term, Bristol Rovers will be looking to reach the play-offs come the end of the season. They currently sit seven points off the final play-off position currently occupied by Plymouth Argyle, but they do hold a game in hand over the Devon club.

The Pirates are one of Sky Bet League One's in-form teams in 2018 as they've recorded five wins, two draws and just two defeats during their nine games during this calendar year. They required a last-minute equaliser from Ellis Harrison last weekend to claim a point at home to Scunthorpe.

At the helm is Darrell Clarke, a man who was promoted from within to take over management duties from John Ward in 2013. The Gas stuck with Clarke when they were relegated out of the Football League and that proved to be a smart decision. Since then, the 40-year-old has overseen two successive promotions before a 10th-place finish last campaign.

Northampton Town

Forest Green 2-1 Northampton: Theo Archibald scores injury-time winner for Rovers.

BRISTOL ROVERS

Bristol Rovers 0-0 Burton: Brewers made to settle for point

CHARLES BREAKSPEAR

- He has been in charge of 29 games this season giving a total of 98 yellow cards and 10 red cards.

- Mr Johnsons last Cobblers game was on the 27th October 2018 in Sky Bet League two when the Cobblers beat Oldham 2-1 thanks to goals from John-Joe O'Toole (36) and Kevin van Veen (55) . Mr Breakspear also sent off Sam Foley in the 45th minute.

Assistant Referees: Michael Webb and Marc Wilson

Fourth Official : Trevor Kettle

Northampton wins: 38

Biggest Northampton win: 28 Dec 1931 Northampton Town v Bristol Rovers 6-0 Division Three (South)

Draws: 28

Forest Green Rovers wins: 25

The Last time we met Bristol Rovers was on the 10 March 2018. Bristol Rovers goal was from Kyle Bennett on 34 mins. The Cobblers goal form Kevin Luckassen on 62. Matt Crooks got sent off on the 74 min. Heres highlights from the match.