Shrewsbury are searching for their second home win in a row as last season’s nearly men visit the Greenhous Meadow.
Gillingham looked a certainty for a play-off spot last season, but Justin Edinburgh’s side appeared to buckle under the pressure as the season drew to a close.
Salop were denied passage to the EFL Cup 3rd round in midweek; as a fine strike from Belgian Adnan Januzaj dumped Mellon’s men out of the competition.
In contrast, Gillingham shocked Premier League Watford; as they emerged victorious 2-1 at Vicarage Road. Their prize is a trip to Tottenham.
Attentions turn to tomorrow’s game where Captain Adam El-Abd is one yellow card away from suspension.
The former Brighton defender has accrued four bookings so far this season.
Midfielder Shaun Whalley (calf) is expected to miss his second match in a row.
Andy Mangan and Jim O’Brien are pushing for starts, after being introduced as subs in the defeat to David Moyes’ Sunderland.
Abu Ogogo could make his first league start of the season.
Salop are unbeaten in the last six matches played between these sides. Their last home win over Gillingham came in October 2013.
Gillingham could be without full back Ryan Jackson, who is suffering from a groin problem.
Former Wolves, Tottenham and Fulham midfielder Jamie O’Hara, may make the bench, as he seeks his first appearance for the club.
Scott Wagstaff (calf) and Bradley Garmston (knee) are making progress but are likely to miss tomorrow’s game.
Possible Line Ups:
Shrewsbury Town: (4-1-2-1-2)
1. Leutwiler, 24. El-Abd, 4. McGivern, 5. Lancashire, 2. Riley, 8. Ogogo, 18. Deegan, 12. Brown, 11. O’Brien, 9. Toney, 19. Mangan
Subs: 6. Black, 10. Dodds, 16. Sarcevic, 20. Leitch-Smith, 21. Halstead, 22. Choulay, 27. Waring
Gillingham: (3-5-2)
1. Nelson, 5. Ehmer, 18. Pask, 6. Oshilaja, 16. Osaoabe, 11. Knott, 44. Wright, 33. Byrne, 12. Konchesky, 10. McDonald, 50. Emmanuel-Thomas
Subs: 4. O’Hara, 8. Hessenthaler, 9. Donnelly, 13. Hadler, 20. Oldaker, 21. List, 23. Dack
Other League One Fixtures:
Bradford V Oldham
Charlton V Bolton
Chesterfield V Millwall
Coventry V Northampton
MK Dons V Peterborough
Port Vale V Scunthorpe
Rochdale V AFC Wimbledon
Sheffield United v Oxford
Southend V Fleetwood
Swindon V Bristol Rovers
Walsall V Bury
Preview by: Ryan Hillback