Captain Gary Deegan is available again for Cambridge when Forest Green visit in Sky Bet League Two.

Deegan missed the loss at Newport due to suspension after accumulating five bookings, but could return after Liam O'Neil deputised in midfield.

Striker Jabo Ibehre returned in South Wales after missing the previous game against Mansfield. But winger Harrison Dunk (knee) is expected to miss out again, having not featured since August's loss to Cheltenham.

Forest Green boss Mark Cooper may refresh his starting line-up after being frustrated by a poor performance against Macclesfield. The 1-1 draw preserved Rovers' unbeaten start - three wins and seven draws from their 10 games - and Dayle Grubb and Theo Archibald could come into start after coming on at half-time.

Rovers had made one change from the previous week's win over Crawley, George Williams starting in place of Tahvon Campbell, but there could be further changes at Cambridge. Midfielder Matt Worthington could also come into the starting XI, while defender Farrend Rawson is available after completing his three-match ban.

2:07 Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two game between Newport and Cambridge United.

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This will be the third-ever meeting between Cambridge United and Forest Green Rovers. The first two occurred in League two last season, with a total of ten goals scored between them and a home win for each side.

The last time Cambridge conceded five goals in all competitions came against Forest Green Rovers the last time the two sides met back in January.

1:19 Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two game between Macclesfield and Forest Green.

Forest Green remain unbeaten in their opening 10 league games of the season (W3 D7). Only one of the last five fourth tier sides to start the season unbeaten after 10 games have been promoted - Wycombe Wanderers in 2008-09 - they gained automatic promotion.

Cambridge United are winless in four home league games. They last failed to win five in a row at home in September 2016.