Blue Square Premier preview

by Adam Hipkiss , 10 April 2009

Burton v Histon

Leaders Burton could risk striker Shaun Harrad’s bruised ankle at home to Histon as they look for their first win in four matches.

Fellow frontman Lee Morris is also in contention after a thigh strain and will join makeshift striker Darren Stride in a three-pronged attack.

Histon midfielder Josh Simpson is struggling with an ankle problem so is unlikely to start with Jamie Barker stepping up from the bench.

And Stutes striker Daniel Wright is free to play after having his red card against Oxford rescinded.

Torquay v Crawley

Torquay boss Paul Buckle has a fully fit squad to choose from for the clash with Crawley as they bid to crank up the pressure on Burton.

Striker Roscoe Dsane has recovered from the dead leg that ruled him out of the win at The Brewers and midfielder Michael Brough has returned from his loan spell at Salisbury fit and ready for action.

Crawley are still without midfielder Thomas Pinault for the trip to Plainmoor with the former Colchester midfielder troubled by an ankle injury.

The Red Devils hammered Burton 4-0 last weekend but boss Steve Evans could ring the changes over the hectic Easter weekend to keep his squad fresh.

Cambridge United v Eastbourne

Lee Phillips is set to replace leading-scorer Scott Rendell in the Cambridge frontline after the on-loan Peterborough hitman failed to hit the net in his last four matches.

Josh Coulson will again deputise for hamstring-victim Phil Bolland and on-loan Ipswich midfielder Jai Reason could be given a rest with Daryl McMahon or Jon Challinor coming in.

Eastbourne forward Allan Tait has recovered from the ankle injury that kept him out of the midweek draw with Altrincham but the best he can hope for is the bench.

Tait will be kept on the sidelines because of the form of former U’s loanee Jack Jeffrey after he bagged three goals in two games.

Stevenage v Ebbsfleet

Stevenage will be without suspended duo Mark Roberts and Darren Murphy for the clash with Ebbsfleet at Broadhall Way.

And with Michael Bostwick and David Bridges also out through injury the Boro squad is stretched to the limit.

Ebbsfleet midfielder Danny Slatter won’t make the trip to Broadhall Way after he was carried off in the 1-1 draw with Kidderminster on Thursday.

Giuseppe Sole replaced Slatter against Harriers and will get the nod from the start with Liam Daish’s side edging closer to safety.

Oxford v Wrexham

Oxford defender Luke Foster will be fit to face Wrexham despite picking up an ankle knock at York in midweek.

Striker Craig Farrell could also return after being ineligible for the clash with his parent club on Tuesday.

The Red Dragons are boosted by the return to fitness of rookie striker Abi Onoruo after the 17-year-old recovered from the back injury that forced him to miss the draw with Wrexham.

Former Premiership star Matt Jansen is still missing with a knee problem but John Curtis is fit again after a calf strain.

Rushden v Kettering

Rushden could include defender Curtis Osano for the derby visit of Kettering after his knee injury cleared up quicker than expected.

Former Hull youngster Josh Ford is in line for a debut and striker Lee Tomlin should be fit but defender Michael Corcoran is still suspended.

On-loan Watford defender Dale Bennett has recovered from a side strain and is back in The Poppies' squad.

Veteran midfielder Darren Wrack is still struggling with his hamstring injury and won’t be involved at Nene Park.

Altrincham v Kidderminster

Striker Joe O’Neill is in contention for a recall after impressing from the bench against Eastbourne in midweek.

The former Preston youngster replaced Warren Peyton against Boro and helped Alty claim a point with an impressive cameo.

Kidderminster welcome back Martin Riley from suspension for their fourth game in a week but striker Justin Richards serves the second of a three-game ban.

And boss Mark Yates will also be without defender Lee Baker following his red card in the 1-1 draw with Ebbsfleet on Thursday.

Mansfield v Barrow

Mansfield skipper Adie Moses is a doubt for the visit of Barrow with a slight groin strain but if he proves his fitness The Stags will be unchanged from the side that beat Ebbsfleet 2-0.

Mark Stallard, Scott Gardner and Gary Silk are still not fit enough to take places on the bench.

Barrow will be without key midfielder Mark Boyd at Field Mill as he is suspended so joint-boss Darren Sheridan will remain in the starting line-up.

Forest Green v Woking

Forest Green winger Paul Stonehouse is a doubt for struggling Woking’s arrival at The New Lawn after he lasted just 41 minutes of the Setanta Shield Final against AFC Telford.

If Stonehouse doesn’t make it his place will again go to Curtis McDonald, who replaced him against The Bucks.

Striker Manny Williams has been recalled from his loan spell at Weston-super-Mare and will be included in The Cards squad at The New Lawn.

Grays v Salisbury

Grays midfielder Stuart Elliott will miss the crucial home date with Salisbury as he starts a two-match ban.

But The Blues expect to have defender Kenny Davis available again after he missed the home win over York through injury.

Michael Brough’s return to Torquay means The Whites will be forced into changes but Sam Pearce should return after missing the defeat to Rushden following a car crash.

York v Northwich

Northwich boss Andy Preece looks set to stick with the same side that beat Woking in midweek as The Vics face the prospect of relegation regardless of the result at York.

Jonny Allan and Aaron Burns will continue up-front despite Luke Horrocks’ goal against The Cards while Lee Elam and Joel Byrom start again in midfield.

The Minstermen will have to make do without midfielder Simon Rusk following his dismissal against Grays last weekend but have striker Richard Brodie available following a two-match ban.

Levi Mackin could return in midfield after recovering from a thigh injury but faces stiff competition for a starting place from Christian Smith and Wrexham loanee Simon Brown.

Lewes v Weymouth

Lewes will be without the services of defender Danny Cullip and Stefan Cox for the visit of struggling Weymouth so caretaker boss Steve Ibbitson is forced into making changes.

Cullip and Cox miss out through suspension so Anthony Barness returns to the defence and Brentford loanee Geoff Banks-Smith looks set to make his debut in attack.

Meanwhile Weymouth boss Alan Lewer has named the same squad that went down 3-0 to Eastbourne Borough last Saturday.

That means Barnet loanee Cliff Akurang continues as a lone striker and Cameron Mawer, Kyle Critchell and Cambridge United loanee Jordan Collins shore up the defence.

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Burnley
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Chelsea
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Everton
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Hull
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Man City
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Stoke
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West Ham
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