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06 November 2003

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

Manager John Coleman expects to have a full squad available for his side's FA Cup tie at home to Third Division Huddersfield. Strikers Paul Mullin and Justin Jackson are both available after shaking off flu. Defender Peter Cavanagh and midfielder Andy Gouck are back in the reckoning after serving suspensions.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lutel James 35
Shots on target Paul Mullin 23
Shots off target Lutel James 17
Assists Rory Prendergast 5
Crosses Rory Prendergast 82
Offsides Lutel James 25
Fouls Paul Mullin 34
Free-kicks won Lutel James 34

ALDERSHOT

The Shots will be without midfielders Jon Challinor and Nick Roddis for their FA Cup date at Grays Athletic. The pair are both battling medial knee ligament injuries. Boss Terry Brown is wary of the goalscoring threat of Grays, who have plundered 18 goals in their last five games. He said: "They're a very potent strike-force."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Tim Sills 52
Shots on target Tim Sills 31
Shots off target Tim Sills 21
Assists Tim Sills 5
Crosses Dean Hooper 21
Offsides Tim Sills 17
Fouls Roscoe D'Sane 27
Free-kicks won Tim Sills 35

BARNET

Manager Martin Allen has no new injuries to contend with ahead of Barnet's FA Cup tie against Stalybridge. But Lewis Hogg will be unavailable as he serves out the last leg of his three-match suspension. On his team's chances, Allen said: "There's nothing to choose between the two sides, despite our respective divisions."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Giuliano Grazioli 41
Shots on target Giuliano Grazioli 29
Shots off target Ben Strevens 12
Assists Ian Hendon 4
Crosses Mark Williams 37
Offsides Giuliano Grazioli 30
Fouls Danny Maddix 44
Free-kicks won Mark Williams 37

BURTON ALBION

Brewers boss Nigel Clough will be able to call upon veteran defender Steve Chettle for the FA Cup visit to Torquay. The former Nottingham Forest centre-back returns to the squad after suffering from a bad back in recent weeks. His fellow defender Colin Hoyle will have to sit the match out as he is cup-tied.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Robert Talbot 20
Shots on target Robert Talbot 12
Shots off target Darren Stride 9
Assists Dale Anderson 4
Crosses Aaron Webster 38
Offsides Dale Anderson 15
Fouls Terry Henshaw 21
Free-kicks won Dale Anderson 25

CHESTER CITY

The Blues have Jamie Heard back in contention for the FA Cup first-round clash with Conference strugglers Gravesend & Northfleet. The defender missed City's 2-2 draw against Scarborough as he was serving a one-match suspension. City boss Mark Wright has no new injuries to concern him ahead of the tie at the Deva Stadium.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Darryn Stamp 31
Shots on target Darryn Stamp 17
Shots off target Darryn Stamp 14
Assists Kevin McIntyre 6
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 37
Offsides Darryn Stamp 15
Fouls Kevin McIntyre 32
Free-kicks won Paul Carden 35

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE

Jimmy Jackson will be hoping to continue his recovery from an ankle injury and stake a claim for a place in the Daggers side for Tuesday's clash with Farnborough. Danny Shipp and Lee Goodwin (both ankle) could also return while Chris Piper (groin) made his comeback in the LDV Vans Trophy defeat at Queens Park Rangers.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Bentley 27
Shots on target Mark Bentley 18
Shots off target Mark Bentley 9
Assists Paul Bruce 2
Crosses Tarkan Mustafa 27
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 14
Fouls Mark Bentley 33
Free-kicks won Mark Bentley 21

EXETER

Grecians defender Chris Todd has signed a new contract which will keep him at St James' Park until the summer of 2005. The 22-year-old Welshman has been an ever-present in Eamonn Dolan's side since arriving at City at the end of January. Todd has scored one goal in his 18 apprearances this season.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Sean Devine 34
Shots on target Sean Devine 23
Shots off target Sean Devine 11
Assists Steve Flack 7
Crosses James Coppinger 22
Offsides Steve Flack 33
Fouls Steve Flack 61
Free-kicks won Steve Flack 36

FARNBOROUGH

Town are again sweating on the fitness of Ali Chaaban ahead of their FA Cup tie against Weston-super-Mare. The striker aggravated a foot injury in training and has been given a 50-50 chance of playing. Dean Green is still out with a knee injury, while Marien Ifura has been recalled by QPR. Matt Pattison and Pat Sappleton return from suspension.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Richard Hodgson 20
Shots on target Richard Hodgson 9
Shots off target Richard Hodgson 11
Assists Richard Hodgson 3
Crosses Sacha Opinel 35
Offsides Dwayne Clarke 7
Fouls Nick Burton 26
Free-kicks won Sacha Opinel 34

FOREST GREEN

Rovers manager Colin Addison ran the rule over trialist Kevin Slack in a friendly against Paulton Rovers on Wednesday evening. The Cinderford Town man got a chance to impress as Rovers secured a 3-1 victory. Damon Searle scored twice in the second half to ensure the hosts came out on top.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Neil Grayson 20
Shots on target Steve Brodie 10
Shots off target Neil Grayson 11
Assists Neil Grayson 4
Crosses Martin Foster 31
Offsides Neil Grayson 13
Fouls Gary Owers 27
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 54

GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET

Fleet manager Andy Ford will have to do without Wes Daly for his side's FA Cup visit to Chester. The midfielder has been recalled from his loan spell by QPR boss Ian Holloway, who has several injury problems. Pat Gradley and James Pinnock should both be ready to return after recovering from illness.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots James Pinnock 23
Shots on target Rob Haworth 11
Shots off target James Pinnock 12
Assists Ben Walshe 4
Crosses Ben Walshe 15
Offsides Rob Haworth 28
Fouls Rob Haworth 35
Free-kicks won Rob Haworth 26

HALIFAX TOWN

Shaymen manager Chris Wilder praised match-winner Craig Midgley following the 1-0 LDV Vans Trophy success at Scarborough. Midgley settled the McCain Stadium encounter from the penalty spot and Wilder said: "I am delighted for Craig. He has worked hard, got his chance and he took it with both hands."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lee Elam 23
Shots on target Lewis Killeen 11
Shots off target Lee Elam 13
Assists Lee Elam 4
Crosses Ryan Mallon 27
Offsides Lewis Killeen 15
Fouls David Cameron 22
Free-kicks won Christian Lee 28

HEREFORD UNITED

Boss Graham Turner has no new injury worries ahead of the mouthwatering FA Cup tie against Second Division Peterborough. Long-term injury victim Andy Tretton (thigh) is the only player unavailable for the game which Turner is relish-ing. He said: "I think it's one we should be looking forward to. It's a challenge but we've got nothing to lose."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Stephen Guinan 48
Shots on target Stephen Guinan 28
Shots off target Ben Smith 23
Assists Paul Parry 4
Crosses Paul Parry 50
Offsides Stephen Guinan 22
Fouls Ben Smith 23
Free-kicks won Ben Smith 26

LEIGH RMI

Leigh RMI have named Phil Starbuck as their new manager after the team showed a significant improvement during his spell as caretaker boss following Mark Patterson's resignation in mid-October. Veteran defender Steve Redmond has been appointed as Starbuck's assistant. Leigh upset leaders Hereford 1- 0 last time out thanks to a late winner from Carl Barrowclough.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots David McNiven 21
Shots on target David McNiven 13
Shots off target Neil Robinson 9
Assists Neil Robinson 4
Crosses Warren Peyton 25
Offsides David McNiven 28
Fouls David McNiven 29
Free-kicks won David McNiven 34

MARGATE

Gate have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with fellow Conference side Dover to continue sharing their ground for the rest of the season. There had been speculation Margate would play their home games at Ashford but a deal has been struck for them to stay at The Crabble. The agreement is sub-ject to ratification by the Nationwide Conference.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Emmanuel Omoyinmi 24
Shots on target Emmanuel Omoyinmi 16
Shots off target Terry McFlynn 9
Assists Adrian Clarke 4
Crosses Adrian Clarke 12
Offsides Che Stadhart 16
Fouls Graham Porter 27
Free-kicks won Sam Sodje 30

MORECAMBE

Shrimps manager Jim Harvey has pledged to make sweeping changes unless his players can cut out defensive errors. He said: "It has been a feature of our play all season. There have been a lot of individual mistakes. We have to eradicate these or I will have to look for better players."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Shots on target Adriano Rigoglioso 19
Shots off target Adriano Rigoglioso 15
Assists Gary Thompson 3
Crosses Adriano Rigoglioso 34
Offsides Danny Carlton 15
Fouls Danny Carlton 19
Free-kicks won David Perkins 32

NORTHWICH VICTORIA

Victoria boss Alvin McDonald has a few absentees ahead of his side's FA Cup date with Kidderminster. Vics have Phil Brazier on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, while Chris Royle is serving out the remainder of his three-match suspension. New signings Andy Ralph and Hugh McAuley are both cup tied.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Jonny Allan 28
Shots on target Jonny Allan 16
Shots off target Jonny Allan 12
Assists Chris Ward 3
Crosses Steve Garvey 47
Offsides Christopher Thompson 19
Fouls Jonny Allan 33
Free-kicks won Jonny Allan 32

SCARBOROUGH

Seadogs chief Russ Slade is waiting on the fit-ness of Mark Quayle (ankle) and Ashley Sestanovich (hamstring) ahead of the FA Cup clash with Doncaster. Chris Senior and Chris Batchelor are on standby to deputise if the pair fail to make it. Karl Rose (ankle) and Leigh Walker (back) are likely to have recovered from minor injuries.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Quayle 36
Shots on target Mark Quayle 17
Shots off target Mark Quayle 19
Assists Matthew Redmile 2
Crosses Michael Price 17
Offsides Mark Quayle 18
Fouls Matthew Redmile 26
Free-kicks won Mark Hotte 31

SHREWSBURY

Shrews manager Jimmy Quinn have no new injuries to report ahead of his side's FA Cup first-round tie at Scunthorpe. Dave Ridler and Greg Rioch have both been suffering with flu but have trained since and should be available. Colin Cramb is back in contention after overcoming his foot injury to play a full 90 minutes for the reserves.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Luke Rodgers 52
Shots on target Luke Rodgers 23
Shots off target Luke Rodgers 29
Assists Stephen Jagielka 3
Crosses Stephen Jagielka 37
Offsides Luke Rodgers 35
Fouls Luke Rodgers 34
Free-kicks won Luke Rodgers 27

STEVENAGE BOROUGH

Boss Graham Westley will be missing Jason Goodliffe for the FA Cup clash against Stockport with a cruciate ligament injury which will probably rule him out for the rest of the sea-son. Midfielder Danny Carroll is suspended, while goalkeeper Mark Westhead sits out the match with a groin problem. Striker Anthony Elding is doubtful with a similar injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Anthony Elding 34
Shots on target Anthony Elding 19
Shots off target Anthony Elding 15
Assists Simon Wormull 4
Crosses Simon Travis 41
Offsides Anthony Elding 27
Fouls Barry Laker 31
Free-kicks won Barry Laker 22

TAMWORTH

Manager Darron Gee has completed the signing of former Leyton Orient midfielder Marcus Ebdon on a one-month loan deal. Gee also hopes to land veteran defender Richard Dryden from Worksop, with Joe Taylor moving in the opposite direction. Eddie Stanford and Tris Whitman have returned to Coventry and Doncaster respectively, while Armand One has been released.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Cooper 33
Shots on target Mark Cooper 20
Shots off target Mark Cooper 13
Assists Mark Cooper 1
Crosses Rob Warner 36
Offsides Scott Rickards 25
Fouls Matt Fisher 33
Free-kicks won Richard Follett 24

TELFORD

The Bucks are sweating on the fitness of several play-ers ahead of the visit of Crawley in the FA Cup. Tony Naylor is bat-tling against a virus, Scott Green has a knee injury and Lee Mills is struggling with a hamstring problem. Neil Howarth may return from a hamstring injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lee Mills 42
Shots on target Lee Mills 21
Shots off target Lee Mills 21
Assists Lee Mills 3
Crosses Trevor Challis 31
Offsides Lee Mills 14
Fouls Lee Mills 24
Free-kicks won Lee Mills 23

WOKING

Manager boss Glenn Cockerill has no injury or suspension problems to worry about ahead of the visit of Histon in the first round of the FA Cup. Defender Jon Boardman and forward Raphael Nade should be available despite nursing knee and back injuries respectively during the week. Recent signing Michael Johnson is cup-tied.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Jefferson Louis 25
Shots on target Steve Ferguson 16
Shots off target Jefferson Louis 12
Assists Scott Canham 3
Crosses Scott Canham 33
Offsides Amos Foyewa 21
Fouls Amos Foyewa 29
Free-kicks won Amos Foyewa 26

 
       
 

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