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Ablett: Stockport have slumped

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Stockport and Torquay will have one eye on the third round when they meet in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Both sides will be dreaming of earning a glamour tie against Premier League opposition, and the financial rewards which will accompany such a contest.

The Hatters will be looking to build on their first round success over Tooting & Mitcham, while the Gulls have already seen off Cheltenham.

Stockport team news

Stockport boss Gary Ablett has been given a much-needed boost after striker Nicholas Bignall was passed fit for cup duty.

The on-loan Reading youngster has missed the last two matches because of a hamstring injury but he should line up against the Gulls.

Fellow forward Oli Johnson has also missed the last two games because of a calf problem but he looks almost certain to be given the green light to play.

Ablett, whose side have lost their last six League One matches, has a worry over midfielder David Poole because of illness.

County have not yet received permission to play on-loan Bristol City defender Christian Ribeiro, so he looks set to miss out.

Torquay team news

Torquay have been boosted by the news that Adam Smith can play in the FA Cup clash at Edgeley Park.

Premier League side Tottenham have allowed the on-loan teenage full-back to feature.

Fellow loanee Michael Poke has not been given permission to play by Southampton and his place will go to Scott Bevan.

On-loan Saints winger Jake Thomson can play and he featured in the victory over the Robins in round one.

Central defender Kieran Charnock is suspended but winger Danny Stevens is expected to recover from the virus that caused him to miss Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Port Vale, where fit-again skipper Chris Hargreaves returned to central midfield following a thigh injury.

On-loan Wycombe forward Chris Zebroski is cup-tied having played for Wanderers in the first round against Brighton.