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Image: Fleetwood: Ineligibile

Exeter's on-loan striker Stuart Fleetwood misses out against Charlton, who have three injury doubts.

Fleetwood ineligible, Addicks wait on trio

Exeter City's on-loan striker Stuart Fleetwood misses out against parent club Charlton Athletic, who have three injury doubts. Fleetwood has scored five goals during his loan spell at St James Park, but is ineligible for the visit of promotion chasing Charlton. Grecians boss Paul Tisdale has other concerns up front after veteran striker Marcus Stewart was forced off at half-time in last week's 3-1 defeat at Tranmere Rovers due to a hamstring injury. Stewart has not trained fully during the week, but Tisdale does also have Barry Corr, Richard Logan, Ryan Taylor and James Norwood to call on. Midfielder James Dunne is suspended after he was dismissed for two bookable offences in the defeat at relegation rivals Tranmere last week. Bertie Cozic or Joe Burnell are vying to come into the team at Dunne's expense, while Steve Tully is expected to be fit after picking up a knock against Tranmere.

Charlton news

Charlton have injury doubts over Nicky Bailey, Kyel Reid, Akpo Sodje and Sam Sodje. Skipper Bailey has been struggling with a shoulder injury of late and succumbed to the problem during last weekend's 1-0 defeat by Norwich. Reid would have been Bailey's likely replacement on the left wing but he is nursing an ankle injury. Striker Akpo Sodje suffered a thigh strain against the Canaries and is unlikely to be fit while his older brother, defender Sam, has a knee problem. But top scorer Deon Burton has recovered from a knee injury and should start. Goalkeeper Rob Elliot is fit after a groin injury but Darren Randolph has played well in his absence and should keep the gloves while Leon McKenzie (thigh) Grant Basey (ankle) and Kelly Youga (knee) are still out.