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League Two weekend preview

Walsall and Swindon Town look for a fourth straight win to start the new season.

Walsall and Swindon Town look for a fourth straight win to start the new season on the road.

Richard Money's side sit at the summit at this early stage, but a tricky trip to undefeated Lincoln City awaits them.

Dennis Wise's Robins face a similar daunting trip to the North East to face David Hodgson's Darlington, while third-place Peterborough United host winless Macclesfield Town.

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Grimsby Town v Mansfield Town - (Home evens - Draw 9/4 - Away 9/4)

Mariners boss Graham Rodger has Isaiah Rankin (Achilles) and John McDermott (hip) available, while Martin McIntosh arrives on loan from Huddersfield Town.

The Stags are waiting to see if defender Jon-Olav Hjelde (hamstring) can make Friday's trip to Blundell Park, but midfielder Giles Coke (ankle) is out.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Stockport County v Accrington Stanley - (Home 6/5 - Draw 11/5 - Away 15/8)

Hatters boss Jim Gannon is unlikely to have Tesfaye Bramble (hamstring) available, while new signing Adam Proudlock is lacking match fitness and will not start.

Stanley boss John Coleman will have Sean Doherty available for the Friday clash after he overcame an ankle injury, but Andy Proctor (suspension) and Rob Elliot (ankle) are unavailable.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-0

Barnet v Hereford United - (Home 11/8 - Draw 11/5 - Away 13/8)

The Bees will be without defender Ismail Yakubu for the clash with The Bulls, as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Hereford boss Graham Turner has defender Alex Jeannin available for the first time this season, while Tamika Mkandawire is also fit, but goalkeepers Wayne Brown and Glyn Thompson are sidelined.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Darlington v Swindon Town - (Home 5/4 - Draw 9/4 - Away 7/4)

New Quakers signings Julian Joachim and Alun Armstrong should be handed starts against The Robins on Saturday.

Swindon boss Dennis Wise has no fresh injury problems to contend with for their trip to The TFM Arena.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Hartlepool United v Torquay United - (Home 10/11 - Draw 9/4 - Away 5/2)

Pools will have new signing Willie Bolland, captain Micky Barron and Antony Sweeney available to face The Gulls.

Torquay are hoping defenders Steve Reed (ankle), Stevland Angus (groin) and Craig Taylor (back) are available for the trip to Victoria Park.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Lincoln City v Walsall - (Home 5/4 - Draw 9/4 - Away 7/4)

The Imps may have striker Danny Bacon back from injury, but midfielder Nat Brown (wrist) and striker Leon Mettam (suspension) miss out.

The Saddlers are without James Constable (ankle), Michael Dobson (head) and Tony Bedeau (ankle) for the trip to Sincil Bank.

Skysports.com prediction: 0-1

Milton Keynes Dons v Bristol Rovers - (Home 4/6 - Draw 12/5 - Away 7/2)

Sean O'Hanlon is set to make a debut after shaking off a knee injury, while midfielder Ben Harding has overcome a back injury, but captain Jamie Smith (hamstring) and midfielder Nicky Rizzo (thigh) are doubts.

Pirates first team coach Paul Trollope has no new injuries to contend with for the trip to The National Hockey Stadium, with Robbie Ryan (ankle) the only absentee.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Peterborough United v Macclesfield Town - (Home 4/7 - Draw 13/5 - Away 4/1)

The Posh are likely to hand Paul Carden and Peter Gain starts, but Danny Crow (ankle) and Lloyd Opara (suspension) miss out.

The Silkmen are sweating over the fitness of Dave Morley, Matt McNeil and new signing Kyle Jacobs for the trip to London Road.

Skysports.com prediction: 3-0

Rochdale v Notts County - (Home 5/4 - Draw 9/4 - Away 7/4)

Dale boss Steve Parkin has a depleted squad for the clash with The Magpies. He is without Rickie Lambert (ankle), Gary Jones (knee) and Mark Jackson (thigh).

County striker Jason Lee is pushing for a recall after overcoming an Achilles injury, but Tommy Hannigan (back) is certain to miss out.

Skysports.com prediction: 0-2

Shrewsbury Town v Boston United - (Home evens - Draw 9/4 - Away 9/4)

Shrews boss Gary Peters is not expected to make any changes against The Pilgrims, with Stuart Drummond (ankle) and Andy Cooke (toe) still missing.

Boston have two new players on loan in the form of Dany N'Guessan and Bob Davidson for the trip to Gay Meadow.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Wycombe Wanderers v Bury - (Home 4/6 - Draw 12/5 - Away 7/2)

New loan signing Scott Golbourne is in line for a debut with The Chairboys, but Anthony Grant (suspension) and Frank Talia (knee) are missing.

Shakers boss Chris Casper will have Matthew Tipton and Chris Brass available for the trip to Buckinghamshire.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-0

Chester City v Wrexham - (Home 6/5 - Draw 11/5 - Away 15/8)

The Blues will have Kevin Sandwith available for Sunday's local derby clash with The Dragons, but Phil Bolland (shoulder), Glenn Cronin (foot) and Sean Hessey (suspension) all miss out.

Wrexham begin life without defender Dennis Lawrence after his move to Swansea City, but defender Lee Roche is available for the clash at The Saunders Honda Stadium.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

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