Joseph Returns To Side

Joseph has recovered from a knock to his knee that sidelined him in the defeat at Wigan on Tuesday. Justin Whittle deputised for him, but it is unknown whether he will keep his place in the team or Richard Hinds will be demoted to the bench.

Meanwhile, midfielder Dean Keates is struggling with a slight calf injury, while Richie Appleby will miss out again after hurting his foot.

Ryan Williams (virus) and John Anderson (foot) are expected to be out for another month, but Andy Dawson is on the comeback trail and could make his debut in a couple of weeks' time.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Fettis; Thelwell, Hinds, Joseph, Delaney; Price, Green, Ashbee, Elliott; Burgess, Allsopp.
Subs: Musselwhite, Whittle, Holt, Keates, Forrester.