Cheltenham Town are hoping to secure their spot in the next round of the Jersey Mikes Trophy in their away visit to Oxford United.
In their remaining game of the group stage Cheltenham need just one point to solidify themselves into the knockouts.
The Robins head into the contest having enjoyed a positive start to their cup campaign, with previous penalty shootout wins against Exeter City and Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s, following both 2-2 draws.
Changes are expected to be made from Saturday’s strong line-up, with numerous players in the squad short of minutes this season:
“We can roll onto the midweek game now and think about that team, there will be lots of changes in that,” said Cotterill.
The players who have struggled for game time this season and featured on the bench on Saturday include; Joe Day, Ryan Broom, George Miller, Jake Bickerstaff, George Nurse, Freddy Willcox and Favour Onukwuli.
Although minutes in a Cheltenham shirt is highly likely for those selected players they might not get to do it in front of the Robins fans, after Cotterill has urged fans to question attending, “I would like to say to our supporters, thanks very much we really appreciate you travelling, but stay at home. Stay at home.
“We don’t want anyone spending their money going down there in this game because there will be lots of changes,” added Cotterill.
The Robins’ injury crisis looks to be heading in the right direction, with Robbie Cundy the latest to return back to the pitch.
Steve Cotterill’s side will arrive in Oxford following a 2-0 win over Halifax Town in the first round of the FA Cup.
Speaking after the tie, Cotterill highlighted, “The first thing for us was to get through this game unscathed and without any injuries, that was important.”
