Forest Green Rovers are expected to face Wealdstone with a reshaped side on Tuesday night, as injuries, suspension and international call-ups affect the options available for the home fixture. The visitors are managed by Gary Waddock, while Forest Green go into the match after a 3-3 draw at Sutton United on Saturday.
The predicted selection is not a confirmed team announcement. It is a forecast based on the players’ recent availability and the circumstances outlined ahead of the game.
Haughton tipped to play behind Márquez
Nick Haughton is expected to be given the No. 10 role, operating behind José Márquez. The article describes this as an opportunity for Haughton to show his ability, while Márquez is in line to lead the attack because Forest Green currently have only one recognised striker available.
That shortage of forward options is one of the main factors shaping the predicted formation. Márquez is a homegrown player and is expected to start as the central striker rather than being used from the bench.
Predicted Forest Green line-up
Ethan Ross is expected to retain his place in goal. He may have been disappointed by one of the goals conceded during the draw at Sutton, but the report highlights his late point-saving stop and overall form as reasons for expecting him to start again.
Kelvin Abrefa is predicted to continue at right-back. The Stoke City loanee has been described as impressive, and the forecast keeps him in the starting defence. Filozofe Mabete is also expected to begin the match at centre-back, although he is due to leave for international duty after the game.
Mabete’s likely partner is Kyle Ajayi, who returned from injury at Sutton. His leadership and effort are identified as reasons why he could keep his place. At left-back, Neil Kengni is the expected choice because Freddie Sass is suspended.
Oli Ewing could come into midfield, provided he recovers from an impact injury suffered at Sutton. He came off the bench in that match and scored Forest Green’s third goal, but was forced off again after picking up a knock while scoring.
Tate Campbell is expected to start after being identified as one of the team’s standout performers. Sean Etaluku is forecast to play on the left, where his pace and running could provide an attacking outlet, while Kyle McAllister is expected on the right.
Probable XI and substitutes
The predicted Forest Green team is: Ross; Abrefa, Mabete, Ajayi, Kengni; Etaluku, Campbell, Ewing, McAllister; Haughton; Márquez.
The named substitutes are McNicholas, Pemberton, Kircough, Fearon, Walsh, Ifenayi and Berry.
The source uses different spellings in its team list, displaying “Mbete” instead of Filozofe Mabete and “Kenjni” instead of Neil Kengni. The match is referred to as taking place on Tuesday night, but no exact kick-off time is supplied. Because the article is a prediction, the final line-up could change, particularly if Ewing is not fit.