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Team News Monday 24th MarchAltrincham v Stafford Rangers
Altrincham may be able to welcome back midfielder Val Owen after a long absence with a foot injury.
Defender Steve Aspinall and midfielder Jake Sedgemore also hope for recalls, but boss Graham Heathcote may opt to name an unchanged starting line-up.
Stafford have a doubt over Neil Grayson - who limped off during Saturday's defeat by Torquay - so Marco Adaggio, who replaced him, could start.
Striker Dolapo Olaoye is still struggling with an ankle problem.
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Droylsden v Halifax
Halifax forward Jon Shaw is doubtful after suffering an injury on Saturday and could be replaced by Andy Campbell.
Captain Adam Quinn looks likely to resume his place after recovering from injury, but fellow defender Rob Scott is unlikely to feature.
Droylsden have a doubt over midfielder Dale Johnson, who limped off during Thursday's defeat by Grays, and he could be replaced by Kevin Lynch.
Jamie Tandy is out for the season after breaking both feet.
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Ebbsfleet United v Cambridge Utd
Ebbsfleet manager Liam Daish could recall skipper Paul McCarthy who was rested against Stevenage.
New loan signing Charley Hearn may retain his place in midfield.
Cambridge striker Magno Viera is likely to be restored to the Us' starting line-up after being unavailable to face his parent club Crawley.
Teenage midfielder Robbie Willmott, 17, could be handed a first start after impressing Quinn from the bench in the draw against Weymouth.
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Farsley Celtic v Burton Albion
Farsley are still without suspended midfielder Andy Watson, while defender Ryan Crossley (back) and goalkeeper Tom Morgan (collarbone) remain sidelined.
Strikers David McNiven and Simeon Bambrook are in contention to start.
Burton defender Darren Stride is a doubt after being forced off during Saturday's win over Crawley and Mark Greaves stands by to replace him.
Andy Corbett (foot) remains sidelined, as does regular goalkeeper Kevin Poole, who has a hamstring injury.
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Histon v Grays Athletic
Histon defender Matthew Langston is pushing for a starting berth after making his return from a groin injury in Friday's draw with Salisbury.
Right-back Craig Pope remains the Stutes' only injury absentee with a medial ligament problem.
Grays will be without Andy Sambrook, who is out with a groin strain, so Simon Downer continues in his place.
Boss Micky Woodward is waiting to see if fellow defender Cameron Mawer has shaken off a slight ankle knock.
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Kidderminster v Rushden
Rushden will be without Lee Tomlin again because the striker has failed to recover from a thigh injury.
But the club have Jon Challinor available after the midfielder came through Saturday's game unscathed after being out with a stomach bug.
Kidderminster midfielder Andy Ferrell is expected to keep his place in the Harriers' midfield.
Michael McGrath is also pushing hard for a recall after being on the bench in the last two outings.
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Oxford Utd v Stevenage
Oxford striker Matthew Green is set to keep his place in the Oxford attack after starring in the win at Halifax.
Defender James Clarke, who was also only named as a substitute for the Halifax game after returning from suspension, could start.
Stevenage manager Peter Taylor could pick from an unchanged squad for the third successive game.
Taylor's only change could be a recall for striker Alistair John, who has been gaining fitness in the reserves.
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Torquay v Forest Green
Venue: Plainmoor
Date: Mon 24 Mar
Kick-off: 1500 GMT
BBC coverage: Live commentary online at bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire
Torquay's Roscoe D'Sane will hope he has done enough to partner Tom Sills in attack after coming off the bench and scoring against Stafford.
Steve Adams is set to continue in midfield after making a successful comeback from injury.
Forest Green could be without the services of Anthony Tonkin after he limped out of the win against Woking.
Striker Adriano Rigoglioso will start in attack and will hope to add to his tally of five goals in five starts.
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Woking v Salisbury
Woking manager Frank Gray could hand a start to Liam Marum in place of Jason Norville after his display in Friday's defeat against Forest Green.
Defender Adam Green is pushing hard for a recall to Gray's squad, although Tom Hutchison is expected to continue in the middle of the defence.
Salisbury midfielder Mike Fowler is back in contention after a knee injury.
But striker Robbie Matthews has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee problem.
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Accrington v MK Dons
Accrington boss John Coleman will ring the changes as his injury-hit side host leaders MK Dons.
He will be without defender Robbie Williams and club captain Peter Cavanagh who are suffering with knee and Achilles injuries respectively.
MK Dons boss Paul Ince hand Kevin Gallen a start despite missing an easy chance against Peterborough.
Defender Drissa Diallo has also made a full recovery from his hamstring injury and will give Ince a selection dilemma.
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Bradford v Chesterfield
Bradford boss Stuart McCall will be without suspended midfielder Omar Daley after his red card against Rotherham.
But defender Thomas Moncur will return after McCall opted not to risk his hamstring strain against the Millers.
Chesterfield will be without leading goalscorer Jack Lester after he suffered a badly broken nose in Saturday's win against Accrington.
The 26-goal striker got caught in the face in a goalmouth incident and may be out for up to three weeks.
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Bury v Mansfield
Bury have both Darren Randolph and David Buchanan available despite them being pencilled in for international call-ups later this week.
But defenders Dave Challinor and Paul Morgan miss out with knee and ulcer problems respectively.
Mansfield could hand full debuts to Kevin Horlock and Neil Wainwright.
Manager Paul Holland looks likely to keep faith with youngster Jason White in goal after handing Carl Muggleton a spot on the bench for Saturday's loss.
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Darlington v Morecambe
Darlington boss Dave Penney could stick with Pawel Abbott, Julian Joachim and Tommy Wright up front, or bring in Gregg Blundell or Richie Foran.
Tim Ryan and Clark Keltie are both still sidelined by knee injuries.
Morecambe hope to be at full-strength again as they try to pick themselves up after Saturday's defeat by Wycombe.
Neil Sorvel is a minor doubt after being withdrawn at half-time in that game, while Tony Curtis could come in for Matt Blinkhorn up front.
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Grimsby v Brentford
Grimsby look set to name an unchanged side after Saturday's win at Mansfield.
Mariners midfielder Ciaran Toner is back in training after his long-term ankle injury but is short of fitness.
Gary Smith will miss Brentford's trip to Grimsby after a blow to the ribs forced the midfielder to come off early in the Bees' weekend win over Wrexham.
Matt Heywood could return in defence after a swift recovery from a rib injury but striker Ross Montague (back) is out for at least another fortnight
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Lincoln City v Hereford
Lincoln full-back Paul Green is a doubt, while Lee Ridley and returning midfielder Lenny John-Lewis should retain their places in the Imps squad.
Gary Croft (calf) and Ryan Amoo (knee) are both close to full fitness and may be brought back into the line-up.
Hereford striker Steve Guinan could come in for Theo Robinson.
Robbie Threlfall (ankle) and Luke Webb (hamstring) are still likely to be out but Scotsman Ryan Esson is set to be back-up goalkeeper
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Macclesfield v Barnet
Macclesfield striker Martin Gritton came off during Thursday's defeat by Stockport and Michael Symes and Gareth Evans could replace him up front.
Neil Ashton could also be drafted into defence after featuring on the bench against County.
Barnet striker Adam Birchall is almost certain to retain his place after scoring a hat-trick against Lincoln on his return to the starting line-up.
Anthony Thomas should partner him as Cliff Akurang (hamstring) is still out.
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Peterborough v Chester
Scott Rendell or Liam Hatch will start up front for Peterborough because Craig Mackail-Smith has a hamstring injury.
But Claude Gnakpa starts a two-match ban after picking up his 10th booking of the season and defender Kieran Charnock (knee) is out injured.
Chester's Richie Partridge is pushing for a starting berth but striker Chris Holroyd (hamstring) is rated doubtful.
Tony Grant could also figure as he recovers from a calf problem, but Nathan Lowndes (back) remains out.
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Rochdale v Rotherham
Rochdale's goalkeeping shortage means Tommy Lee is in line to make his home debut against Rotherham.
Strikers Chris Dagnall and Kallum Higginbotham are both set to miss out with knee injuries.
Rotherham's Graham Coughlan picked up a knock in the 1-1 draw with Bradford but the Irish defender is cleared to play.
Stephen Brogan is ruled out with a broken leg, so Derek Holmes and Chris O'Grady should form the forward line once again.
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Shrewsbury v Notts County
Shrewsbury's David Hunt is doubtful having missed the match against Dagenham with a shoulder problem.
Doncaster defender Graeme Lee also made his debut in central defence in that game after arriving on loan, with Colin Murdock beset by illness.
Notts County's goalscoring hero Michael Johnson is a doubt having picked up a groin problem.
Mike Edwards (dead leg), Stephen Hunt (groin) and Ali Gibb (knee) are also doubts for County.
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Wycombe v Stockport
Wycombe's Sergio Torres could return to the starting line-up but Tommy Doherty will probably start on the bench.
Leading marksman Scott McGleish could be rested and midfielder Matty Bloomfield has been ruled out for the season with a knee ligament injury.
Stockport have Shaleum Logan and John Ruddy available after the pair extended their loan deals but midfielder Anthony Pilkington is a doubt through injury.
Matty McNeil (ligament) and Jim McNulty (ankle) are likely to be out again.
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Wrexham v Dag & Red
Bottom club Wrexham are without Mike Williams for their relegation scrap with Dagenham and Redbridge.
Left-back Williams is on Wales Under-21 duty in Bosnia and will be replaced by either Carl Tremarco or Neil Taylor who are set for a return from injury.
Dagenham striker Jon Nurse is away on international duty with Barbados so Paul Benson is set to replace him and make his first start in three months.
Richard Graham could also return after a hernia operation.
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Bournemouth v Tranmere
Bournemouth are without Brett Pitman, who has a thigh strain but Neil Young could return from an ankle sprain.
Defender Warren Cummings is out after a shin operation but keeper David Forde has extended his emergency loan at the club and will continue.
Tranmere striker Craig Curran is fit again but is unlikely to replace Ian Moore or Chris Greenacre.
Winger Chris Shuker was substituted after just 59 minutes against Vale amidst fears he is not yet fully fit.
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Carlisle v Northampton
Carlisle midfielder Jeff Smith is back in contention after recovering from an ankle strain but is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.
Striker Joe Garner is close to a comeback from his knee injury but Paul Thirlwell (ankle) is three weeks away from a return to action.
Northampton defender Mark Hughes returns from suspension and is set to replace Jason Crowe.
Giles Coke is likely to come into midfield in place of Joe Burnell.
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Cheltenham v Leyton Orient
Cheltenham's Craig Reid is challenging Damien Spencer for the lone striker role after making an impact as a substitute at Luton.
Michael D'Agostino and Andy Lindegaard could come into contention after starting on the bench on Saturday.
Leyton Orient will be without JJ Melligan who is suspended after being sent off in the 3-0 defeat to Carlisle.
Centre-backs Sam Oji and Tamika Mkandawire are also closing in on full fitness, but may not be ready in time.
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Doncaster v Oldham
Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll has no new injury or suspension problems but could be tempted to change things.
James Hayter, Gareth Taylor and Mark McCammon are all vying for starting places with Stuart Elliott and James Coppinger most likely to make way.
Oldham's John Thompson is doubtful after suffering injury on Saturday, so Jason Jarrett may play in midfield with David Livermore at the back.
Ashley Kelly and Paul Black are also pushing for starting places.
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Hartlepool v Yeovil
Hartlepool manager Danny Wilson looks set to recall Jamie McCunnie after the player completed his suspension.
James Brown and David Foley will also battle with Michael Mackay for a striker role alongside Joel Porter.
Yeovil look set to be without skipper Terry Skiverton who hobbled off against Doncaster on Good Friday.
Defender Mark Lynch, with a hamstring injury, looks almost certain to be sidelined along with midfielder Matt Rose, who has tonsilitis.
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Millwall v Luton
Millwall boss Kenny Jackett could hand a start to Justin Cochrane who recently joined as a free agent.
Dave Brammer, Adrian Forbes and Alan Dunne are injured.
Luton manager Mick Harford has an injury concern over Drew Talbot who was stretchered off during the closing stages of the 1-1 draw with Cheltenham.
Striker Paul Furlong has recovered from a knee injury and the 39-year-old former Birmingham striker looks set to replace Talbot in the squad.
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Nott'm Forest v Brighton
Brighton are again without on-loan Matt Richards, who has returned to Ipswich for treatment on his hamstring injury, while Andrew Whing is still suspended.
Kerry Mayo again deputises for Richards at left-back, while Gary Hart continues at right-back in place of Whing.
Forest will be without James Perch who starts a suspension.
Nathan Tyson should be fit to play in attack after playing 81 minutes against Northampton while midfield playmaker Kris Commons is pushing for a start.
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Port Vale v Gillingham
Port Vale manager Lee Sinnott could welcome Adam Eckersley, who has recovered from an ankle problem.
Otherwise Sinnott has no new injury or suspension worries to contend with and may opt for an unchanged team.
Gillingham will again be without injured keeper Simon Royce so Derek Stillie will continue to deputise.
Danny Cullip will be rested and Adam Bygrave will step in, midfielder Kevin Maher is banned but Adam Miller (hernia) will play through the pain.
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Swansea v Bristol Rovers
Owain Tudur-Jones has been cleared to play for Swansea City as the leaders host Bristol Rovers at The Liberty.
The midfielder might win his first Wales cap in Luxembourg on Wednesday but can play for City, who are without injured Garry Monk and Marcos Painter.
Bristol Rovers' David Pipe is set to continue in midfield after returning for Rovers against Huddersfield.
Defender Steve Elliot has recovered from the knee injury that has sidelined him for two months
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