League Two preview

League Two leaders Swansea could face a celebrity keeper this Saturday.

League Two leaders Swansea go to Southend on Saturday looking to maintain their fine run of form, which has seen them concede only two goals in nine matches.

Second placed Scunthorpe look to keep up the pressure as they go to bottom-of-the-table Kidderminster, while Darlington's new-look strikeforce takes on Bury.

Meanwhile, the league's two top scorers, Phil Jevons and Jonathan Parkin, come face to face as Yeovil and Macclesfield meet at Huish Park.

Boston Utd (11) v Wycombe (6)
Boston manager Steve Evans welcomes Mark Greaves back into his squad after recovering from a groin strain, but midfielder Tom Bennett misses out through
suspension.Wycombe boss Tony Adams has been hit by the suspension of key central defender Stuart Nethercott. Craig Faulconbridge, Matt Bloomfield, Mike Williamson (all knee) and Mark Philo (ankle) are all out, while on-loan striker Adam Birchall will return from international duty with Wales' Under-21s.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Boston Utd D D D W L; Wycombe W L D D L

Top scorers: Jason Lee (Boston Utd) 5; Nathan Tyson (Wycombe) 5

Referee: C Webster (Tyne & Wear).

Darlington (8) v Bury (13)
Darlington manager David Hodgson can call on both Craig Hignett and Craig Liddle after injury. Defender Joe Kendrick came through the 2-1 victory at
Oxford with no reaction to an ankle injury, but Curtis Fleming (knee) and Neil Wainwright (groin) remain sidelined. Bury boss Graham Barrow has no new injury concerns to contend with and striker Graeme Jones is the only absentee as he continues his recovery from a persistent calf injury.

Last season: Bury 1 Darlington 1, Darlington 1 Bury 3

Last five league matches: Darlington D D L W W; Bury D L L W D

Top scorers: Alun Armstrong (Darlington) 3; David Nugent (Bury) 8

Referee: C Boyeson (E Yorkshire).

Grimsby (9) v Bristol Rovers (5)
Grimsby manager Russell Slade will leave it late to make a decision on Michael Reddy and Terrell Forbes as they continue to struggle with a virus. Ashley
Sestanovich could be well enough to return and Rob Jones (knee) is making good progress in his recovery and should be included. Rovers' Stuart Campbell (ankle) is facing a race against time to be fit to face his former club. James Hunt will be available for selection after suspension, while Craig Disley and Liam Burns are both pushing for selection.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Grimsby L W W D W; Bristol Rovers L D L W L

Top scorers: Thomas Pinault (Grimsby) 4; Junior Agogo (Bristol Rovers) 7

Referee: S Mathieson (Cheshire).

Kidderminster (24) v Scunthorpe (2)
Kidderminster defender Abdou Sall is poised for a recall after suspension and he is expected to displace Chris McHale at the heart of the defence. Striker
Iyseden Christie and Frederic Advice-Desruisseaux return to contention, but Micky Mellon remains on the sidelines (Achilles) and defender Reuben Hazell has
also been ruled out (knee). Scunthorpe will still be without the injured Peter Beagrie (knee), while Mark Jackson is unavailable due to facial injuries. Boss Brian Laws is also without on-loan Leeds striker Andy Keogh, so Paul Hayes and Steve Torpey will continue in attack.

Last season: Scunthorpe 0 Kidderminster 2, Kidderminster 0 Scunthorpe 2

Last five league matches: Kidderminster L W L D L; Scunthorpe L W D L W

Top scorers: Ian Foster (Kidderminster) 2; Paul Hayes (Scunthorpe) 5

Referee: J Singh (Middlesex).

Leyton Orient (4) v Shrewsbury (23)
Orient boss Martin Ling could hand midfielder Stuart Wardley his first start while Alan White is available for selection after serving a suspension. The O's
have been boosted by the news that defender John Mackie could be back in action by the beginning of November after making progress on a knee injury.
Shrewsbury manager Jimmy Quinn will be without Trevor Challis (hamstring), and midfielder Ben Smith is sidelined for up to six months with a shoulder problem.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Leyton Orient W L D W D; Shrewsbury D D L D L

Top scorers: Lee Steele (Leyton Orient) 6; Luke Rodgers (Shrewsbury) 4

Referee: R Booth (Nottinghamshire).

Mansfield (7) v Notts County (19)
Mansfield welcome back midfielder Adam Murray for the local derby following suspension - but left-back Adam Eaton has been ruled out after undergoing groin
surgery. Chris Tate has also been ruled out as he prepares for an operation on his ankle. County have been dealt a blow after on-loan goalkeeper Wayne Henderson was recalled by Aston Villa, so Steve Mildenhall or Saul Deeney will be given the nod. Meanwhile, there are doubts over Mike Edwards and Ian Richardson (both knee).

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Mansfield D W D D L; Notts County D L W L W

Top scorers: Colin Larkin (Mansfield) 7; Glynn Hurst (Notts County) 8

Referee: D Gallagher (Oxfordshire).

Oxford Utd (15) v Lincoln City (16)
Oxford boss Graham Rix will be without Jon Ashton (Achilles), Daniel Brown (toe), and Julian Alsop (neck). Lincoln boss Keith Alexander has finalised a deal to keep Hull City defender Nathan Peat until the end of the season and he is in contention. Striker Marcus Richardson returns after serving a three-match suspension for his red card against Chester but he may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Last season: Oxford Utd 0 Lincoln City 0, Lincoln City 0 Oxford Utd 1

Last five league matches: Oxford Utd D L W L L; Lincoln City D D D D W

Top scorers: Tommy Mooney (Oxford Utd) 4; Gary Taylor-Fletcher (Lincoln City) 6

Referee: M Thorpe (Suffolk).

Rochdale (18) v Cheltenham (21)
Rochdale defender Gareth Griffiths has been ruled out with a groin injury while in-form striker Grant Holt sits out a one-match ban after reaching five
bookings. Paul Tait is expected to deputise, while winger Pat McCourt is unavailable due to a groin problem. Cheltenham will be without Michael Taylor and Kayode Odejayi, who is ruled out with a knee injury.

Last season: Rochdale 0 Cheltenham 0, Cheltenham 0 Rochdale 2

Last five league matches: Rochdale D L L D W; Cheltenham D L D D D

Top scorers: Grant Holt (Rochdale) 7; Jamie Victory, Martin Devaney, Damian Spencer, Ashley Vincent (Cheltenham) 2

Referee: C Oliver (Northumberland).

Rushden & D'monds (14) v Chester (22)
Rushden could hand new loan signings Drewe Broughton and Gary Mulligan their debuts after the pair signed earlier this week from Southend and Wolves
respectively. Kevin Braniff has missed two days of training this week due to a chest infection and he will undergo a late fitness test, while Peter Hawkins is
rated as doubtful with a calf injury. Chester striker Daryl Clare could return after being sidelined for two months following hernia surgery. Andy Watson, who has not played this term, could also return following his successful recovery from a knee operation.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Rushden & D'monds D W L D W; Chester W D D D D

Top scorers: Kevin Braniff (Rushden & D'monds) 3; Kevin Ellison (Chester) 3

Referee: P Melin (Surrey).

Southend (12) v Swansea (1)
Southend will make a late decision on whether to play Ryan Clarke or Terry Alderton in goal. Meanwhile, Drewe Broughton has gone on a month's loan to
Rushden, while Mark Bentley is suspended. Swansea manager Kenny Jackett is likely to be without defensive duo Andy Gurney and Izzy Iriekpen for the trip to Roots Hall. However, Jackett does have Garry Monk available, with the defender having recovered from concussion.

Last season: Southend 1 Swansea 1, Swansea 2 Southend 3

Last five league matches: Southend L W W L W; Swansea W W W D W

Top scorers: Adam Barrett (Southend) 5; Lee Trundle (Swansea) 4

Referee: M Russell (Hertfordshire).

Yeovil (3) v Macclesfield (10)
Yeovil are hoping playmaker Gavin Williams will be fit after he missed the 2-1 defeat at Rochdale with an ankle injury. Central defender Scott Guyett has also
returned to training after a knee injury but is not in contention, nor is Adam Lockwood (knee). Macclesfield manager Brian Horton has received a welcome boost with goalkeeper Steve Wilson and defender Michael Welch expected to feature after rejoining the rest of the squad. Tommy Widdrington should be restored to the centre of midfield at the expense of Graham Potter.

Last season: Yeovil 2 Macclesfield 2, Macclesfield 4 Yeovil 1

Last five league matches: Yeovil D W W D L; Macclesfield W L W L L

Top scorers: Phil Jevons (Yeovil) 9; Jonathan Parkin (Macclesfield) 7

Referee: K Hill (Hertfordshire).