Gillingham v Nottingham Forest

GILLINGHAM are looking to protect their 100 per cent record at Priestfield this season against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Manager Neale Cooper is unlikely to make any drastic changes for the match with Andy Hessenthaler returning to the team to replace Alan Pouton, who has a thigh injury.

Hessenthaler was rested for the midweek Carling Cup win against Oxford United.

New signing Steven Hislop should take a place on the bench, with Steve Claridge leading the forward line with Darren Byfield.

Danny Spiller’s ankle injury continues to keep him out.

The match marks the return of Nicky Southall to Priestfield. The midfielder left Gillingham for the City Ground in the summer.

FOR A FULL PREVIEW OF SATURDAY'S BIG MATCH SEE THE SPORTS SUPPLEMENT IN FRIDAY'S KENT MESSENGER AND MEDWAY MESSENGER