Alfreton striker Paul Clayton will miss out against Newport in the FA Cup through suspension.

Clayton was sent off during the Reds' 2-2 National League North draw at home to Chorley last weekend and he begins a three-match ban.

Midfielder Adam Smith and defender Todd Jordan are both nursing knocks and they will undergo fitness tests ahead of the first-round tie.

Alfreton will be playing at this stage of the competition for only the eighth time in their history.

Newport strikers Reece Grego-Cox and Jon Parkin are set to be included in the Exiles' squad after injury.

Midfielder Mark Randall is available after suspension but striker Lenell John-Lewis is still ruled out with a long-term knee problem.

The tie is likely to come too soon for midfielder Joss Labadie and defender Jamie Turley, and Exiles boss Graham Westley might be tempted to keep changes to a minimum after a first win in 14 games at Accrington last weekend.

But full-back Dan Butler and winger Jack Compton could be handed opportunities if Westley does decide to rotate in certain areas.