Bristol Rovers without banned Chris Lines

Bristol Rovers midfielder Chris Lines misses the visit of Southend as he begins a three-match ban.

Lines had an eventful nine minutes after coming off the bench against Portsmouth in midweek, winning and scoring a penalty before being sent off in the 2-1 defeat.

Rovers boss Darrell Clarke will consider making changes after only one league win this season, with Alex Jakubiak and Gavin Reilly offering attacking options.

Sam Matthews faces a fitness test on an ankle injury.

Southend, who have manager Chris Powell serving a one-match touchline ban, could be without Timothee Dieng.

The French midfielder suffered a calf injury in Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Luton and was replaced at half-time by Luke Hyam.

Shawn McCoulsky will be hoping to win a recall in the Shrimpers’ attack as he is currently on loan from Rovers’ neighbours Bristol City.

Midfielder Sam Barratt (knee) and Harry Lennon (broken toe) are likely to miss out again.