Summerfield nears return but Allen out with injury

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“We won’t be taking it lightly, we want to win, we want a good cup run, and we’re doing everything possible to make sure we get a good cup run.”

The Shaymen have enjoyed a superb start to the season, winning nine of their first 16 matches in all competitions and keeping nine clean sheets.

Halifax have only scored two goals in their last five games, but Wild is not concerned about the goals potentially drying up.

“No, we’re on one loss in 12, eight out of ten clean sheets, so no,” he said.

“If anything, we should all take it as a compliment that teams are working extra hard to try and beat us.

“I think we’re still creating chance after chance after chance, the one thing we need to do is convert more chances.

“We’ve got 27 points after 14 games, I don’t think there’s a problem.”

Wild said midfielder Luke Summerfield was progressing well in his recovery from a knee injury, and could return to the bench on Saturday.

But Martin Woods’ fitness remains unclear.

“Woodsy’s had a couple of health concerns, he’s in with the specialist again tomorrow (Wednesday) and we’ll see how that goes,” Wild said.

Winger Jamie Allen will miss Saturday’s match with an ankle injury.

“It’s not as bad as first thought, which is good, but it’s probably going to take up to about three weeks to get sorted,” Wild said.

Meanwhile, midfielder Elliot Newby’s loan from Stockport has been extended until January 2.

If Saturday’s game ends in a draw, the replay will take place at Maidenhead on Tuesday, November 9.