Rob Jones could return to the Hartlepool squad as Craig Hignett's men look to build upon an encouraging start to the season against Notts County.

The defender missed Tuesday night's 3-3 draw at Crewe - in which his side fought back from 3-1 down to snatch a point - with a head injury, but is expected to be available once again for the Magpies' visit to the Northern Gas and Power Stadium.

Hignett otherwise has no fresh selection concerns with Jake Orrell continuing to work his way back to full fitness after suffering a thigh problem in pre-season.

Pools remain unbeaten in Sky Bet League Two, but have fallen behind in each of their three games to date before battling their way to draws against Colchester and Crewe either side of last weekend's win at Exeter.

Notts County boss John Sheridan has an unchanged squad as he looks to mastermind a first win of the season.

Sheridan made just one change against his former club Plymouth in midweek - handing a start to Louis Laing at the expense of Haydn Hollis, who was left out of the match-day 18.

Few, if any, changes are likely but the likes of Alan Smith, Genaro Snijders, Vadaine Oliver, Adam Campbell and Graham Burke are options.

Curtis Thompson (ankle) is not quite ready to return from injury but has been stepping up his training, while Rob Milsom is doing likewise as he also recovers from an ankle problem.