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League Two weekend preview

Wycombe Wanderers follow the Carling Cup win over Fulham by hosting Lincoln City.

Leaders Wycombe Wanderers aim to build on their impressive Carling Cup win over Fulham when they host Lincoln City.

Paul Lambert's Chairboys have had a positive start to the campaign and will aim to extend their lead at the summit on the division when The Imps come to Adams Park.

Second place Swindon Town visit another Carling Cup giantkilling side in Notts County after The Magpies saw off Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

Walsall did not have the same fortune against Bolton Wanderers in midweek, but Richard Money's side will aim to bounce back at Bristol Rovers.

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Saturday, September 23

Boston United v Rochdale - (Home 5/6 - Draw 9/4 - Away 11/4)

The Pilgrims look set to be without Lee Canoville (knee), Chris Holland (thigh) and Simon Rusk (knee), but Bradley Maylett (groin) could return to action.

Dale boss Steve Parkin is sweating over the fitness of striker Morike Sako and midfielder Ernie Cooksey, who both have hamstring problems, while Jon Boardman is unavailable after breaking his nose in training.

Skysports.com prediction: 0-0

Bristol Rovers v Walsall - (Home 6/4 - Draw 11/5 - Away 6/4)

Pirates boss Paul Trollope has James Hunt back from suspension, while Sammy Igoe is hoping to recover from a groin injury to face The Saddlers.

Walsall's Anthony Gerrard begins a three-match ban on Saturday, while James Constable (ankle) also misses out, but veteran Mark Kinsella is expected to have overcome a slight hamstring strain.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Bury v Barnet - (Home 6/5 - Draw 11/5 - Away 15/8)

Shakers boss Chris Casper may hand new loan striker Glynn Hurst a start after his temporary move from Shrewsbury Town, but goalkeeper Alan Fettis is out two months after breaking his arm at Sheffield United in the Carling Cup.

Bees boss Paul Fairclough is sure to ring the changes again after making eight changes for their midweek Carling Cup defeat at Leeds United.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-0

Grimsby Town v Stockport County - (Home 8/11 - Draw 9/4 - Away 10/3)

Ciaran Toner (ankle), Gary Harkins (illness) and Peter Beagrie (hamstring) are all available again for The Mariners, while Southend United striker James Lawson has arrived on loan.

Hatters boss Jim Gannon has been ordered to rest defender Michael Raynes for 12 days with exhaustion, while Michael Rose remains sidelined with a broken toe and goalkeeper James Spencer with a hip problem.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-0

Macclesfield Town v Torquay United - (Home 13/8 - Draw 11/5 - Away 11/8)

Silkmen boss Brian Horton is hoping to name an unchanged squad against The Gulls, but player-coach Ian Brightwell is out with a calf injury.

Torquay manager Ian Atkins is boosted by the return of captain Craig Taylor (back), while Stevland Angus (back) is available, but Matt Villis (calf) is sidelined.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Mansfield Town v Accrington Stanley - (Home 10/11 - Draw 9/4 - Away 5/2)

Jon-Olav Hjelde (groin and knee) remains a doubt for The Stags, while Simon Brown is sidelined with a long-term knee problem.

Stanley boss John Coleman has a fully-fit squad available, but Andrew Tretton is still ruled out with a long-term knee problem.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Milton Keynes Dons v Chester City - (Home 4/7 - Draw 12/5 - Away 9/2)

MK Dons boss Martin Allen is without the suspended trio of Izale McLeod, Jon-Paul McGovern and Aaron Wilbraham, while Jamie Smith (hamstring) faces a late fitness test.

Blues manager Mark Wright could have Jon Walters (ankle) and midfielder Dean Bennett (back) available, but Glenn Cronin (foot) and Phil Bolland (shoulder) are still on the sidelines.

Skysports.com prediction: 3-1

Notts County v Swindon Town - (Home 7/4 - Draw 2/1 - Away 11/8)

Magpies boss Steve Thompson has Dan Gleeson, David Pipe, Alan White, Dan Martin, Andy Parkinson and Jason Lee back in contention, but defender Tommy Hannigan (back) remains sidelined.

Swindon should have Jack Smith (knee), Jamie Vincent (Achilles) and Andy Monkhouse (hamstring) available, but veteran Paul Ince (virus) is struggling.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-2

Peterborough United v Hartlepool United - (Home 4/5 - Draw 9/4 - Away 3/1)

Posh boss Keith Alexander will monitor the fitness of Richard Butcher (knee), but Lloyd Opara (hamstring) and Ben Futcher (knee) are sidelined.

Matty Robson (ankle) is Pools manager Danny Wilson's only injury doubt ahead of their trip to London Road.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-0

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

Preston North End goalkeeper Chris Neal will be handed a start after arriving on loan at Gay Meadow for the injured Ryan Esson (cheekbone), while Andy Cooke (groin) faces a fitness test.

The Quakers are without Patrick Collin (thigh), Ville Vaisenen (hamstring), Brian Close, Joey Hutchinson and David Duke (suspension), but Gaetano Giallanza returns from a ban.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-2

Wycombe Wanderers v Lincoln City - (Home 10/11 - Draw 9/4 - Away 5/2)

Sam Stockley is set to return in place of on-loan Vincent Fernandez, while Ricardo Batista will replace Jamie Young. Sergio Torres (knee), Stefan Oakes (ankle) and Ian Stonebridge (hamstring) all remain sidelined.

Lincoln striker Mark Stallard (hip) is hoping to be fit, but Gary Birch (knee) and Nat Brown (wrist) remain sidelined.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Sunday, September 24

Wrexham v Hereford United - (Home evens - Draw 9/4 - Away 9/4)

Dragons captain Neil Roberts (ankle) and on-loan John McAliskey are available, but defender Ryan Valentine (concussion) is a doubt and Lee McEvilly (foot) remains sidelined.

Trent McClenahan misses Sunday's trip to The Racecourse Ground through suspension, but manager Graham Turner should have a full strength side at his disposal.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

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