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13 November 2003

ACCRINGTON STANLEY

Boss John Coleman will be without suspended defender Steve Halford for the trip to Stevenage. Halford will serve a one-match ban after being sent off against Gravesend & Northfleet a fortnight ago. But Coleman has a fully-fit squad to choose from as he looks to build on a good run which has seen Stanley beat Huddersfield and Hereford.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lutel James 36
Shots on target Paul Mullin 25
Shots off target Lutel James 17
Assists Rory Prendergast 6
Crosses Rory Prendergast 89
Offsides Lutel James 28
Fouls Paul Mullin 35
Free-kicks won Lutel James 36

ALDERSHOT

Shots boss Terry Brown has a doubt over Jon Challinor for the trip to Scarborough after the midfielder aggravat-ed a knee injury. Frontman Tim Sills is also a concern after suffer-ing mild concussion in Tuesday's clash with Exeter. But Aaron McLean (thigh) should be fit after the striker came on for the last 20 minutes against City.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Tim Sills 55
Shots on target Tim Sills 32
Shots off target Tim Sills 23
Assists Tim Sills 5
Crosses Dean Hooper 25
Offsides Tim Sills 17
Fouls Roscoe D'Sane 27
Free-kicks won Tim Sills 36

BARNET

Bees manager Martin Allen will give late fitness tests to seven of his senior players before the clash with Chester. Striker Ben Strevens returned to first-team action in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Gravesend in midweek after his foot injury. Mark Rooney missed the same game with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to feature.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Giuliano Grazioli 42
Shots on target Giuliano Grazioli 30
Shots off target Ben Strevens 12
Assists Ian Hendon 4
Crosses Mark Williams 39
Offsides Giuliano Grazioli 32
Fouls Danny Maddix 47
Free-kicks won Mark Williams 40

BURTON ALBION

Defender Steve Chettle will miss the game against Halifax after suffering a recurrence of his back injury in last week's FA Cup victory at Torquay. Lee Colkin is also unavailable after sustaining a hamstring injury against the Gulls. Darren Wassall has recovered from flu and Colin Hoyle returns to the squad after he was cup-tied against Torquay.

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

Defender Paul Carden will miss the clash with fel-low high-fliers Barnet through suspension after he was dismissed against Scarborough at the beginning of the month. Boss Mark Wright has reported no fresh injury concerns following Tuesday's win at Morecambe which saw City claim top spot in the Conference. Alex Smith is expected to continue in midfield.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Darryn Stamp 31
Shots on target Ben Davies 17
Shots off target Darryn Stamp 14
Assists Kevin McIntyre 6
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 42
Offsides Darryn Stamp 17
Fouls Darryn Stamp 37
Free-kicks won Paul Carden 37

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE

Boss Garry Hill has no fresh injury problems to contend with ahead of the trip to Woking. New signings Tristram Whitman and Robert Gill are both set to keep their places in the starting line-up after impressing against Farnborough. Danny Shipp returned to action as a late sub in that game and suffered no reaction to his calf injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Bentley 30
Shots on target Mark Bentley 21
Shots off target Mark Bentley 9
Assists Alan Kimble 2
Crosses Tarkan Mustafa 33
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 14
Fouls Mark Bentley 36
Free-kicks won Mark Bentley 22

EXETER

Fifth-placed Exeter can welcome back midfielder Dwane Lee from suspension for the encounter with Morecambe. Fit-again striker Les Afful is back in training after recovering from a stomach strain, but the game may have come too soon for him. Midfielder Martin Thomas (groin) hopes to return to training next week.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Sean Devine 35
Shots on target Sean Devine 23
Shots off target Sean Devine 12
Assists Steve Flack 7
Crosses James Coppinger 26
Offsides Steve Flack 33
Fouls Steve Flack 64
Free-kicks won Steve Flack 39

FARNBOROUGH

Striker Andrew Fotiadis will make his Farnborough debut in the clash with Northwich after signing on loan from Peterborough. Caretaker boss Vic Searle will also hand a home debut to Howard Forinton, who has joined the club from Oxford City. Barrington Belgrave serves the final game of a three-match ban, while Dean Green (knee) remains sidelined.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Richard Hodgson 22
Shots on target Richard Hodgson 11
Shots off target Richard Hodgson 11
Assists Richard Hodgson 3
Crosses Sacha Opinel 38
Offsides Dwayne Clarke 7
Fouls Nick Burton 26
Free-kicks won Sacha Opinel 35

FOREST GREEN

Colin Addison will be without Jon Richardson for the visit of Tamworth after the defender damaged a hamstring at Shrewsbury. Kevin Langan tweaked an ankle in the same game and is rated doubtful, while youngsters Danny Allen and Luke Jones are suffering with flu. Gareth Stoker is suspended. Addison has abandoned his bid to land Chester striker Steve Brodie.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Neil Grayson 21
Shots on target Steve Brodie 10
Shots off target Neil Grayson 12
Assists Neil Grayson 4
Crosses Martin Foster 31
Offsides Neil Grayson 14
Fouls Neil Grayson 29
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 55

GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET

Fleet will include new signing Paul Gibbs in the squad to face Shrewsbury after impressing for the reserves on Wednesday following his arrival from Barnsley. But boss Andy Ford has doubts over Justin Skinner and Ben Abbey (both ankle). Defender Robin Trott has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent following a series of injuries.

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 33
Fouls Rob Haworth 38
Free-kicks won Rob Haworth 27

HALIFAX TOWN

Adam Yates is set to make his Halifax debut against Burton after joining the club on loan from Crewe. The defender, who has yet to make a senior appearance for Dario Gradi's side, has joined the Shaymen until the end of the season. Defender Mark Monington returns to the squad after recovering from a hamstring injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lee Elam 23
Shots on target Lewis Killeen 13
Shots off target Lee Elam 13
Assists Lee Elam 4
Crosses Ryan Mallon 28
Offsides Lewis Killeen 15
Fouls Kevin Sandwith 23
Free-kicks won Christian Lee 33

HEREFORD UNITED

The Bulls will be without midfielder Jamie Pitman for the match against Margate, but Ben Smith comes back into contention. Pitman serves a one-match suspension following his dismissal against Leigh RMI, but fellow midfielder Smith (virus) is back in the squad after missing the defeat to Accrington which knocked United off the top of the table.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Stephen Guinan 49
Shots on target Stephen Guinan 29
Shots off target Ben Smith 23
Assists Paul Parry 4
Crosses Paul Parry 52
Offsides Stephen Guinan 24
Fouls Stephen Guinan 26
Free-kicks won Stephen Guinan 29

LEIGH RMI

New Leigh player-manager Phil Starbuck has promised to ring the changes following the 4-1 defeat against Scarborough. The former Huddersfield striker is trying to bring new faces to the club before the game and is considering playing him-self against Telford. Midfielder Carl Barrowclough (hamstring) and defender Steve Redmond (calf) are expected to be available.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots David McNiven 22
Shots on target David McNiven 14
Shots off target Neil Robinson 9
Assists Neil Robinson 4
Crosses Warren Peyton 27
Offsides David McNiven 30
Fouls David McNiven 34
Free-kicks won David McNiven 34

MARGATE

Chris Kinnear could again be without midfielder Adrian Clarke for the trip to high-flying Hereford. Clarke sustained an ankle injury in the FA Cup clash with Grays Athletic last month and will have a fitness test before Kinnear confirms his line-up. Jake Leberl is suspended, while Greg Oates is doubtful having missed Tuesday's defeat to Woking.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Emmanuel Omoyinmi 24
Shots on target Emmanuel Omoyinmi 16
Shots off target Jay Saunders 9
Assists Adrian Clarke 4
Crosses Terry McFlynn 15
Offsides Che Stadhart 16
Fouls Graham Porter 28
Free-kicks won Sam Sodje 31

MORECAMBE

Shrimps chief Jim Harvey will again include Shaun Garnett in his side to face Exeter after the big defender impressed on his debut against Chester. Garnett, who has joined from Halifax on a month's loan with a view to a permanent move, takes his place in a near fully-fit squad. Midfielder Stewart Drummond remains the only long-term absentee.

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 23
Free-kicks won David Perkins 33

NORTHWICH VICTORIA

Striker Peter Wright comes into the Northwich squad for the clash with Farnborough. The 21-year-old has joined from Southport until the end of the season. Midfielder Chris Blackburn is struggling to shake off a leg injury, but Chris Royle is back from suspension. Hugh McAuley has left Wincham Park just a few weeks after rejoining the club.

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

Boss Russ Slade rates Karl Rose as "50-50" to make the Aldershot clash after the striker sustained an ankle injury in Tuesday's win at Leigh. Midfielder Jimmy Kelly is sus-pended, so Jacques Williams is in line for his first start in two months. Wayne Gill and Nick Henry will also contend for a spot in the midfield alongside Scott Kerr.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Quayle 40
Shots on target Mark Quayle 20
Shots off target Mark Quayle 20
Assists Matthew Redmile 2
Crosses Michael Price 17
Offsides Mark Quayle 18
Fouls Matthew Redmile 28
Free-kicks won Mark Hotte 31

SHREWSBURY

Manager Jimmy Quinn will include new signing Duane Darby in attack for the trip to Gravesend after he complet-ed a move from Rushden & Diamonds. However, Quinn may be reluctant to step aside after scoring four goals in his last six appearances. Sam Aiston plays his last game before serving a ban, but on-loan Lee Bell (hamstring) remains sidelined.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Luke Rodgers 53
Shots on target Luke Rodgers 23
Shots off target Luke Rodgers 30
Assists Stephen Jagielka 3
Crosses Stephen Jagielka 37
Offsides Luke Rodgers 41
Fouls Luke Rodgers 34
Free-kicks won Luke Rodgers 29

STEVENAGE BOROUGH

Boss Graham Westley welcomes back Tony Elding from suspension for the clash with Accrington Stanley. The Boro striker missed Tuesday's win over Tamworth, but Danny Carroll is serving the final game of his three-match ban. Simon Wormull (ankle) is doubtful, while midfielder Peter Costello is nearing fitness following a spell on the sidelines.

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 42
Offsides Anthony Elding 27
Fouls Barry Laker 31
Free-kicks won Barry Laker 22

TAMWORTH

Boss Darron Gee will include new boys Marcus Ebdon and Richard Dryden for the trip to Forest Green after the pair impressed in the midweek defeat to Stevenage. Andy Watson came off against Boro with a minor knock, but he is expected to be fit for the Lambs, who have no other injury problems.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Mark Cooper 37
Shots on target Mark Cooper 23
Shots off target Mark Cooper 14
Assists Mark Cooper 1
Crosses Rob Warner 36
Offsides Scott Rickards 26
Fouls Matt Fisher 33
Free-kicks won Richard Follett 26

TELFORD

Captain Scott Green faces a lengthy injury lay-off after his persistent knee injury was diagnosed as ligament damage. Neil Howarth - who made his return from a month-long injury lay-off against Halifax - will step into Green's defensive role. Michael Blackwood (hamstring) and Tony Naylor (virus) should both be available after starting on the bench against the Shaymen.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST…

Shots Lee Mills 43
Shots on target Lee Mills 22
Shots off target Lee Mills 21
Assists Lee Mills 3
Crosses Trevor Challis 31
Offsides Lee Mills 14
Fouls Lee Mills 25
Free-kicks won Lee Mills 25

WOKING

Stevie Ferguson is set to return to the Woking squad for the visit of Dagenham & Redbridge after shaking off an ankle problem. The striker has missed the last two games, but returned to full training this week without any ill-effects and is expected to be declared fit to face the Daggers.

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 37
Offsides Amos Foyewa 22
Fouls Amos Foyewa 31
Free-kicks won Amos Foyewa 26

 
       
 

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