Crewe Alexandra will be without injured trio, George Ray (back), James Jones (hip) and Ryan Wintle (fractured tibia) for the visit of Stevenage this weekend.
Crewe will be looking to put a poor run of results behind them and David Artell is likely to bring back striker Chris Dagnall after he started on the substitutes’ bench against Oldham Athletic in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night.
Callum Ainley and Eddie Nolan who were also rested for our clash with the Latics are pressing for a return to the starting line-up.
Goalkeeper David Richards is expected to retain his place after impressing in the last two games after replacing usual number one Ben Garratt.