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10 April 2003

BARNET

Barnet could welcome back Ishmail Yakabu and Toby Oshitola for the home game against relegated Kettering. Both came through a reserve match at Brighton with no reaction following foot and knee problems respectively. Chris Cashman, Lette Baimass, Ryan Lee and Ricky Millard are in contention after also playing at Brighton.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Junior Agogo 118
Shots on target Junior Agogo 62
Shots off target Junior Agogo 56
Assists Mark Gower 16
Crosses Mark Gower 112
Offsides Junior Agogo 63
Fouls Junior Agogo 44
Free-kicks won Junior Agogo 65

BURTON ALBION

Burton Albion could welcome back Christian Moore and Stuart Reddington for the home game with Stevenage Borough. They did not play in the defeat at Hereford last weekend because of a bug and a back strain respectively. Striker Andy Ducros will face a late fitness test after a knee knock.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Christian Moore 71
Shots on target Christian Moore 50
Shots off target Christian Moore 21
Assists Christian Moore 6
Crosses Andy Sinton 59
Offsides Christian Moore 58
Fouls Darren Stride 49
Free-kicks won Christian Moore 91

CHESTER

Chester striker Daryl Clare will be hoping to figure against Woking after a knee problem. Mark Quayle was sent off against Gravesend last weekend but is eligible and City are appealing against his dismissal. Boss Mark Wright is appealing against a charge of improper conduct following an incident against Doncaster.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Ryan Sugden 60
Shots on target Daryl Clare 37
Shots off target Ryan Sugden 25
Assists Kevin McIntyre 8
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 144
Offsides Michael Twiss 38
Fouls Scott Guyett 57
Free-kicks won Ryan Sugden 46

DAG & RED

Dagenham could welcome back striker Junior McDougald for the home clash with Northwich. He suffered a back injury in the weekend defeat at Morecambe and missed the victory over Leigh RMI on Monday. Midfielder Paul Terry will be hoping for more action after figuring as a late substitute against Leigh.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Steve West 63
Shots on target Steve West 37
Shots off target Danny Shipp 27
Assists John McGrath 6
Crosses Mark Janney 42
Offsides Junior McDougald 43
Fouls Ashley Vickers 64
Free-kicks won Junior McDougald 66

DONCASTER

Doncaster sustained no new injuries in the win at Forest Green and have no suspensions either for the big clash with Yeovil. Boss Dave Penney expects to field a similar side, though new signings Greg Blundell and Tyrone Thompson will be hoping to make their debuts after recovering from injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Paul Barnes 86
Shots on target Paul Barnes 52
Shots off target Paul Barnes 34
Assists Paul Barnes 8
Crosses Dean Barrick 60
Offsides Paul Barnes 42
Fouls Paul Barnes 65
Free-kicks won Paul Barnes 84

FARNBOROUGH

Farnborough are likely to be unchanged for the game at home to Morecambe as they continue their fight against relegation. Boss Ian McDonald set his side a target of 50 points to avoid the drop, but with 43 on the board he admits he would settle for just four more now.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Rocky Baptiste 71
Shots on target Rocky Baptiste 42
Shots off target Lenny Piper 30
Assists Lenny Piper 6
Crosses Chris Piper 67
Offsides Rocky Baptiste 39
Fouls Ken Charlery 46
Free-kicks won Dean Green 36

FOREST GREEN

Forest Green will be without defender Darren Jones for the trip to Scarborough as he starts a two-match ban, while Kevin Langan faces a late test after a knock to the knee at Kettering in midweek. Alan McLoughlin could make his first start since November after recovering from a back injury.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Neil Grayson 61
Shots on target Neil Grayson 37
Shots off target Neil Grayson 24
Assists Gary Owers 6
Crosses Martin Foster 73
Offsides Kayode Odejayi 40
Fouls Neil Grayson 57
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 81

GRAVESEND

Gravesend are sweating on the fitness of two players ahead of the trip to Leigh RMI. Liam Hatch is struggling with the knee problem that kept him out of last weekend's defeat by Chester, and Francis Duku's involvement depends on how he responds to training following a bout of bronchitis.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Jimmy Jackson 57
Shots on target Che Stadhart 30
Shots off target Jimmy Jackson 29
Assists Jimmy Jackson 7
Crosses Jimmy Jackson 47
Offsides Che Stadhart 52
Fouls Jimmy Strouts 62
Free-kicks won Jimmy Jackson 51

HALIFAX

Defender Kevin Sandwith will sit out the final game of a three-match ban when Halifax take on Hereford. Michael Senior remains sidelined with a back problem but expects to be fit for next week's game at Kettering. Mark Monington and Simon Parke remain on the bench despite struggling with injuries.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Brian Quailey 45
Shots on target Ian Fitzpatrick 23
Shots off target Brian Quailey 23
Assists Craig Midgley 6
Crosses Ian Fitzpatrick 60
Offsides Brian Quailey 26
Fouls Brian Quailey 51
Free-kicks won Ian Fitzpatrick 74

HEREFORD

Hereford defender Tony James is likely to remain sidelined for the trip to Halifax because of an ankle injury, but midfielder Jamie Pitman returns to contention after a two-match ban. Boss Graham Turner said: "There's a big gap between us and the top five now, but it's not over till it's over."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Paul Parry 87
Shots on target Paul Parry 50
Shots off target Paul Parry 37
Assists Paul Parry 12
Crosses Paul Parry 112
Offsides Stephen Guinan 26
Fouls Andrew Tretton 43
Free-kicks won Stephen Guinan 56

KETTERING

Kettering go into the match with Barnet with no new injuries after the defeat by Forest Green which confirmed their relegation. Player-manager Carl Shutt is focused on getting the best possible results in the final four games. He said: "I'm just concerned with getting through to the end of the season."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Gez Murphy 32
Shots on target Gez Murphy 16
Shots off target Gez Murphy 16
Assists Shaun Murray 5
Crosses Shaun Murray 48
Offsides Gez Murphy 41
Fouls Gez Murphy 56
Free-kicks won Scott Goodwin 56

LEIGH

Leigh RMI manager Mark Patterson should have a fully-fit squad at his disposal for the crucial home game against Gravesend. Gerry Harrison, having sat out last weekend's defeat by Dagenham, is expected to overcome a foot injury in time. "It's a massive game - a must-win game," said Patterson.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Dino Maamria 69
Shots on target Dino Maamria 36
Shots off target Dino Maamria 33
Assists Andy Heald 4
Crosses Stuart Whittaker 49
Offsides Dino Maamria 39
Fouls Dino Maamria 59
Free-kicks won Dino Maamria 54

MARGATE

Margate welcome back influential midfielder John Keister for the away game with Southport. The Sierra Leone international missed last weekend's 2-1 win over Halifax through suspension. Leon Braithwaite and Phil Collins, who were absent against the Shaymen with heel and hamstring problems respectively, are again rated "doubtful" by manager Chris Kinnear.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Leon Braithwaite 40
Shots on target Leon Braithwaite 18
Shots off target Leon Braithwaite 22
Assists Adrian Clarke 6
Crosses Paul Lamb 40
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 49
Fouls John Keister 68
Free-kicks won Leon Braithwaite 59

MORECAMBE

Morecambe defender Jim Bentley is hoping to return at Farnborough. Bentley, who has agreed a new contract to stay at the club next season, missed last weekend's win over Dagenham with a neck injury. Fellow defender Lee Colkin remains doubtful, having been sidelined since pulling up in training last week.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Stuart Drummond 83
Shots on target Wayne Curtis 38
Shots off target Stuart Drummond 44
Assists Adriano Rigoglioso 9
Crosses Adriano Rigoglioso 84
Offsides Danny Carlton 33
Fouls Gary Thompson 53
Free-kicks won Stuart Drummond 72

NORTHWICH

Northwich will be without Andy Taylor and Paul Teather for the trip to Dagenham. Both have moved to UniBond First Division side Kidsgrove in loan deals, although they could return to the Vics before the end of the season if required. On-loan Tranmere midfielder Jamie McGuire could make his debut.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Gregg Blundell 69
Shots on target Gregg Blundell 41
Shots off target Gregg Blundell 28
Assists Gregg Blundell 6
Crosses Steve Garvey 52
Offsides Gregg Blundell 50
Fouls Johnathan Allan 48
Free-kicks won Mark Devlin 54

NUNEATON

Barry Williams is Nuneaton's main injury worry ahead of the trip to Telford. Williams missed the last game against Morecambe because of a groin problem and is still doubtful. New recruits Lee Mansell and Stuart Whittaker, who made their debuts against Morecambe, are likely to retain their places in the squad.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Mark Quayle 63
Shots on target Mark Quayle 41
Shots off target Mark Quayle 22
Assists Mark Quayle 5
Crosses Michael Love 44
Offsides Mark Quayle 43
Fouls Richard Lavery 61
Free-kicks won Richard Lavery 44

SCARBOROUGH

Scarborough have fitness worries ahead of the home game against Forest Green. Gary Cohen (knee) is "90% certain" to be unavailable, Paul Shepherd (back) is 50-50, and Anthony Ormerod (Achilles) and Gareth Stoker (ankle) are also doubtful. Tommy Raw is out with an ankle injury and Scott Kerr serves a ban.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Keith Scott 58
Shots on target Keith Scott 37
Shots off target Keith Scott 21
Assists David Pounder 6
Crosses Paul Shepherd 74
Offsides Keith Scott 37
Fouls Keith Scott 88
Free-kicks won Keith Scott 66

SOUTHPORT

Manager Mike Walsh has signed a three-year contract with Southport, who have a host of injury problems for the home clash with Margate. Barry Jones, Lee Ashcroft and Peter Thomson all face fitness tests and Earl Davis is also struggling. Steve Whitehall and Steve Soley are unlikely to feature.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Peter Thomson 49
Shots on target Peter Thomson 29
Shots off target Steve Jones 23
Assists Dean Howell 5
Crosses Dean Howell 106
Offsides Peter Thomson 64
Fouls Barry Jones 54
Free-kicks won Barry Jones 55

STEVENAGE

Stevenage are set to go into the match against Burton Albion without midfielder Sam McMahon, who sustained a knee injury in training and could be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Mickey Warner sat out Monday's win at Telford with a dead leg and will be hoping to return.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Simon Wormull 43
Shots on target Justin Richards 18
Shots off target Simon Wormull 27
Assists Simon Wormull 8
Crosses Simon Travis 64
Offsides Charlie MacDonald 26
Fouls Jason Goodliffe 42
Free-kicks won Jason Goodliffe 39

TELFORD

Telford boss Jake King is facing an injury and suspension crisis for the clash with Nuneaton. He was able to field only two substitutes in Monday's defeat by Stevenage. Telford are without Mark Forlan and David Brown through suspension, while Peter Smith, Ashley Wooliscroft and Steve Palmer are struggling.

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots David Brown 64
Shots on target David Brown 47
Shots off target David Brown 17
Assists David Brown 6
Crosses Gareth Hanmer 57
Offsides Paul Moore 52
Fouls Mark Foran 64
Free-kicks won David Brown 67

WOKING

Woking are likely to field a similar squad from last weekend's draw with Southport for the trip to Chester as as they fight against relegation from the Conference. Boss Glenn Cockerill said: "It's going to be another tough game but we're unbeaten in six and we'll be looking to continue that."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Warren Patmore 54
Shots on target Warren Patmore 30
Shots off target Warren Patmore 24
Assists Raphael Nade 4
Crosses Jon Brady 67
Offsides Warren Patmore 30
Fouls Warren Patmore 58
Free-kicks won Warren Patmore 68

YEOVIL

Yeovil will be at full strength as they seek the one point they need for promotion to the Football League in the top-of-the-table clash at Doncaster. Glovers boss Gary Johnson said: "We came through the Telford game and the midweek Somerset Cup semi-final win over Clevedon unscathed. Everyone is available."

PLAYER WITH THE MOST...

Shots Michael McIndoe 73
Shots on target Kirk Jackson 36
Shots off target Michael McIndoe 39
Assists Michael McIndoe 13
Crosses Michael McIndoe 156
Offsides Michael McIndoe 25
Fouls Adam Lockwood 57
Free-kicks won Michael McIndoe 64

 
       
 

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