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Stevenage v Leyton Orient preview

Image: Byrom (right): Hopes to play

Team news for Monday's League Two clash between Stevenage and Leyton Orient at Broadhall Way.

Stevenage will assess Joel Byrom ahead of the match. After earning the praise of manager Graham Westley for his performance in the 6-1 demolition of Colchester on Boxing Day, Byrom missed the trip to Wycombe on New Year's Eve because of a back strain. The midfielder will continue to be monitored and a late decision will be made on his fitness. Arsenal loan pair Luke Freeman and Chuks Aneke staked their claim for starts against the Os with match-changing displays from the bench to inspire a 1-0 win at Adams Park. Striker Byron Harrison and midfielder Robin Shroot are also options for Westley, whose side finished 2011 with an 11-game unbeaten run in League One. Striker Ben May will complete a three-match suspension. Meanwhile, Adam Chicksen is poised to make his Leyton Orient debut. The 20-year-old has moved to Brisbane Road on a month's loan from MK Dons to replace Tony Craig at left-back after he was recalled by Millwall last week. Goalkeeper David Button has also been recalled from his loan spell a week early by Tottenham and has since joined Championship Doncaster so Lee Butcher continues between the sticks as regular number one Jamie Jones is still recovering from a shoulder injury. Boss Russell Slade has no new injury worries and was able to introduce key midfielder Dean Cox as a late substitute in the surprise 1-0 win over leaders Charlton on Saturday after his recent spell on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury.