Second String Get Their Chance

Last updated : 18 October 2003 By Andy Beill
None of the eleven who started against Carlisle will play so that they can rest and prepare for Saturday's game at Torquay.

One person who definitely won't play is Stuart Elliott, as he serves a one-match suspension tonight. He will be available again on Saturday.

The fit-again Alan Fettis is likely to pull on his number 1 shirt for only the fourth time this season, and will have an unfamiliar back four in front of him. Shaun Smith and Greg Strong - who have both recently returned from loan spells - are expected to play alongside Steve Burton and Carl Regan.

In midfield, Ryan France will make his first start for the club since signing from Alfreton Town. Ryan Williams is expected to be on the opposite flank, while Dean Keates and Steve Melton will be in the centre of the park.

Up front, Jamie Forrester could make his second start of the season after coming off the bench and scoring in both of City's last two games. Daniel Webb and Clayton Donaldson are also vying to be involved.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Fettis; Regan, Strong, Burton, Smith; France, Melton, Keates, Williams; Forrester, Webb.
Subs: Harvey, Peat, Fry, Russell, Donaldson.