Dave Artell is still without Callum Saunders, Billy Bingham & Tommy Lowery, but all three are close to making a return to action.

Middlesbrough loan man Callum Cooke is expecting to go straight into the squad for the trip, with competition for places in the starting XI up for grabs for the whole squad.

Jordan Bowery & Chris Dagnall are expected to start in a front two again in a line-up with a back three & wing backs after the impressive performance against Cheltenham last weekend.

Dave Artell & his squad are set to travel south today (Friday) & stay overnight locally to prepare for the game.