Ian Burchnall is still searching for a winning formula and could therefore shuffle his pack once more. But Udoka Godwin-Malife, Harry Boyes and Matt Stevens aren't likely to be available. Exeter are suffering a defensive crisis with Cheick Diabate likely to be out until November, while Sam Stubbs is still recovering from a knee problem.
Forest Green were within seconds of extending their unbeaten League One run to three games, only to concede late on and lose against Morecambe. As a result, it's now just one victory in their last nine matches since winning at Bristol Rovers on the opening day. Exeter aren't performing much better, but they're only three points behind the top six and could close that gap with a first away victory of the season. The Grecians are unbeaten in seven previous trips to Forest Green, although five of those have ended in draws. 1:3
Forest Green have drawn their last 4 matches against Exeter in all competitions. Forest Green have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches against Exeter in all competitions. Exeter have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 away matches against Forest Green in all competitions. Forest Green have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Exeter in all competitions. Forest Green have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Exeter in all competitions. Exeter are undefeated in their last 8 matches against Forest Green in all competitions.