LEAGUE TWO LOWDOWN
ACCRINGTON STANLEY v MORECAMBE
STANLEY still have doubts over Seamus Conneely, Jordan Thorniley and Erico Sousa ahead of this Lancashire derby.
Boss John Coleman has warned his squad that he plans to make January signings.
But his side returned to form with a 3-0 win at Grimsby on Saturday.
Morecambe won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 over Yeovil on Friday.
No new injuries have been reported by Jim Bentley’s men.
COVENTRY v CHESTERFIELD
COVENTRY’S 1-0 win at Carlisle came at the cost of injuries to Jordan Willis, Stuart Beavon and Duckens Nazon.
And all three are major doubts for this clash with Chesterfield.
Peter Vincenti is also out while Rod McDonald may be missing due to paternity leave.
Jack Lester saw his Spireites draw 0-0 with Colchester – but veteran defender Ian Evatt will be out for some time with a knee injury, while Brad Barry and Gozie Ugwu are still missing.
LUTON v LINCOLN CITY
LEADERS Luton will look to bounce back after suffering a shock 4-0 defeat at Port Vale on Saturday.
They have defender Jack Stacey available to come into the side after he served a threematch suspension.
Lincoln overcame a sickness bug to beat Forest Green 2-1 on Saturday and retain third spot.
They should now be able to start with Luke Waterfall who is fully fit again.
NOTTS COUNTY v PORT VALE
NOTTS are struggling after a disappointing 1-0 loss at Swindon on Saturday.
Shola Ameobi, Jonathan Forte and Rob Milsom all missed that match and are unlikely to make quick returns.
Vale secured a magnificent 4-0 victory over Luton on Saturday and can now also add James Gibbons to their squad after he served a four-match ban.
But he may not start, with boss Neil Aspin delighted about the victory over the Hatters.
BARNET v SWINDON
BARNET are signing midfielder Fuad Sule from Bohemians in Ireland but paperwork is likely to mean his debut will have to wait.
Mark McGhee’s side need a pick-me-up after a 2-1 defeat at Exeter on Saturday sent them into the bottom two.
Swindon boss David Flitcroft has no new injuries but may make changes after a gruelling 1-0 victory over secondplaced Notts County.
Harry Smith is back at Millwall following the end of his loan spell.
CREWE v GRIMSBY
CREWE boss David Artell has rotated his squad over Christmas and is expected to make changes again in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Cambridge.
George Ray, James Jones and Ryan Wintle all remain long-term absentees though.
Grimsby keeper James McKeown is set to be out for some time so Ben Killip is in goal.
Russell Slade was stung by a 3-0 home defeat by Accrington and plans changes.
MANSFIELD v CARLISLE
MANSFIELD are almost certainly without Zander Diamond and Danny Rose who were both forced off early on in Saturday’s 2-1 victory.
The injury problems are mounting for Steve Evans who is also without midfielder Joel Byrom and defender David Mirfin.
Carlisle boss Keith Curle has called for “clarity” on his future after his side’s 1-0 home loss to Coventry.
Curle has already said he expects to make changes for this fixture.
STEVENAGE v CHELTENHAM
STEVENAGE have doubts over Terence Vancooten and Harry Beautyman after the pair missed Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Crawley following injuries on Boxing Day.
Borough will also assess Ben Kennedy, Alex Samuel and Matt Gooden despite them playing on Saturday.
Cheltenham have no new problems, although Brian Graham, who has had hamstring trouble, was subbed during the 1-1 draw with Newport.
COLCHESTER v CAMBRIDGE UTD
COLCHESTER have kept the same side for the last four games.
But boss John McGreal could make changes following Saturday’s tame 0-0 draw at Chesterfield.
Ryan Inniss and Doug Loft have returned to training but may not be risked.
Jabo Ibehre is suspended for Cambridge after a red card in the 3-1 victory over Crewe. That means David Amoo is set to keep his starting place.
FOREST GREEN v WYCOMBE
FOREST GREEN have reported no new injuries after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Lincoln kept them bottom of League Two – but Dale Bennett is a big doubt.
Wycombe are hopeful that Adam El-Abd can return to their defence while Paris Cowan-Hall is a major doubt after going off at half-time during the 2-1 home defeat by Mansfield.
Scott Kashket is nearing a return to the matchday squad, but Michael Harriman (broken leg) remains out.
NEWPORT COUNTY v EXETER CITY
NEWPORT are able to welcome back their captain Joss Labadie after he served a one-match ban in the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham.
But defender Mark O’Brien is still suspended and Sean Rigg, Marlon Jackson and Calaum JahraldoMartin are expected to miss out due to injury.
Exeter have no new injuries and enjoyed an excellent 2-1 win over Barnet, so boss Paul Tisdale is unlikely to change things.
YEOVIL v CRAWLEY
YEOVIL boss Darren Way could make changes after his side lost 4-3 at Morecambe on Friday having led 3-2 with five minutes to play.
The Glovers have not reported any new injury issues though.
Josh Payne is suspended for Crawley after he was dismissed during the 1-0 win over Stevenage but midfielder Jimmy Smith is available after a three-match ban.
Keeper Glenn Morris showed no signs of his back injury when he returned on Saturday.