Bradley Garmston is a miss for Gillingham due to hamstring injury

Posted Friday, November 03, 2017 by PA

Gillingham will be without midfielder Bradley Garmston because of a hamstring problem for the FA Cup first-round tie against Leyton Orient.

Connor Ogilvie could come back into contention having dropped to the bench last weekend, while defender Luke O'Neill is available again after recovering from a hamstring problem.

Gills caretaker boss Steve Lovell, though, is not expecting to make major changes as he looks to build on last weekend's 3-1 win at Rotherham.

Defenders Alex Lacey (knee) and Ben Nugent (foot) are stepping up their rehabilitation, but remain a couple of weeks away from a potential return.

Forward Matt Harrold could come back into Orient's starting XI as he returned from the bench in the their 2-2 draw against Wrexham, but fitness coaches are keen to manage his recovery correctly.

"We want players to be involved, but it is tough for them to do their rehab while still being involved with the group," said Ross Embleton in the East London and West Essex Guardian.

Alex Lawless (groin) and Joe Widdowson (hamstring) missed the last game, with manager Steve Davis hopeful they will be fit to return this weekend.

George Elokobi and Orient captain Charlie Lee remain out with long-term injuries.