Colchester will be without suspended midfielder Alex Gibley for the visit of Swindon following his red card at Southend.

Former England full-back Nicky Shorey could be in line for his debut after being on the bench since his free transfer last month, but centre-half Alex Wynter continues to recover from a head injury suffered in the FA Cup tie against Tottenham.

On-loan West Ham forward Elliot Lee has recovered from illness and is another in contention, while midfielder Tom Lapslie has played for the Under-21s following a groin problem, so is expected back in the squad.

Striker Marvin Sordell (ankle) and Sammie Szmodics (foot) will continue their rehabilitation.

Swindon boss Luke Williams could be sweating over a potentially long term injury to midfielder Yaser Kasim, who took a blow to his knee in last weekend's draw against Gillingham.

Williams confirmed after the match that Kasim suffered a knock - he was substituted six minutes from time - though the full extent of the injury is yet to be revealed.

Meanwhile, midfielder Louis Thompson, re-signed on loan from Norwich in early February, could yet have to wait for a run out, though Raphael Rossi could feature after being held back against Gillingham.

Nicky Ajose and Jordan Turnbull had both started against the Gills, after recovering from their respective niggles, and will be expected to do the same.