Hartlepool midfielder Ritchie Humphreys is in line to make his first start of the season after recovering from knee and Achilles injuries.Midfielder Paul Murray and striking duo James Brown and Adam Boyd are amongst the names expected to be rested.

Northampton striker Tadhg Purcell could miss out after being stretchered off during the 1-1 draw with Wycombe.

Defender John Johnson (groin) and winger Ryan Gilligan (ankle) will both be handed late fitness tests.

Source: BBC Sport