League Two Weekend Preview

Hartlepool will aim to stay top as they face Hereford, while Stockport host Swindon.

Danny Wilson's side are unbeaten in their last 16 games and have won their last six to sweep past their stuttering rivals to the summit of the table.

They face Hereford at home on Saturday, while in-form Stockport host Swindon at Edgeley Park in another key battle at the top.

Friday's action sees bottom club Torquay travel to Chester, and Shrewsbury tackle Bristol Rovers.

Friday

Chester v Torquay (Home 8/13 Draw 12/5 Away 4/1)

Simon Marples is doubtful for the visit of Torquay due to a hamstring problem, while Ashley Westwood is also struggling with a similar injury.

Lee Thorpe (illness) and Jamal Easter (knee) will both be given late fitness tests as Torquay coach Keith Curle returns to his former club.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-0

Shrewsbury v Bristol Rovers (Home 11/10 Draw 9/4 Away 2/1)

Michael Symes returns from suspension to boost Shrewsbury, but manager Gary Peters must decide whether to break up the partnership Leo Fortune-West has forged with Derek Asamoah in his absence.

Paul Trollope may decide to stick with the side which triumphed over Bristol City in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in midweek, as Byron Anthony (knee) and Ryan Green (ankle) remain sidelined.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Saturday

Barnet v Wrexham (Home 4/5 Draw 9/4 Away 3/1)

Barnet defender Ismail Yakubu has been rated as 50/50 as he struggles to recover from a thigh injury. Adam Birchall (hamstring) and Jason Norville (hamstring) are both definitely out.

Shaun Pejic is likely to return for Wrexham as the Welsh side seek their first win of 2007, but goalkeeper Michael Ingham (knock) remains a doubt.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-0

Darlington v Walsall (Home 6/4 Draw 11/5 Away 6/4)

Gaetano Giallanza is Darlington boss Dave Penney's only concern after missing the 1-0 victory over Torquay last weekend.

Walsall defender Ian Roper has been ruled out after doctors confirmed medial knee ligament damage which could end his season. He is set to be joined on the sidelines by Chris Westwood (hamstring).

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Grimsby v Bury (Home 4/5 Draw 9/4 Away 3/1)

Gary Croft has suffered a groin injury in training and is a major doubt for The Mariners, while Robert Murray is standing by to deputise for goalkeeper Phil Barnes (groin).

Bury manager Chris Casper is likely to be without Chris Brass for the trip to Blundell Park, as the experienced defender has picked up a groin problem.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-2

Hartlepool v Hereford (Home 4/7 Draw 12/5 Away 9/2)

Willie Boland remains sidelined with the hamstring injury which has kept him out of action since the start of the year, while Joel Porter (knee) and Darrell Clarke (shoulder) are also not ready to return.

Hereford boss Graham Turner has a full-strength squad to choose from, and will head to Victoria Park with confidence on the back of a four-game unbeaten run.

Skysports.com prediction: 3-1

Lincoln v Mansfield (Home 8/11 Draw 9/4 Away 10/3)

Lincoln boss John Schofield must decide whether to restore fit-again striker Jamie Forrester to his starting line-up or stick with Spencer Weir-Daley alongside Mark Stallard. Nathan Brown is suspended.

On-loan striker Martin Gritton is ineligible to play against his parent club, but Michael Boulding has returned to training following tonsillitis and should return to the Mansfield side.

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Milton Keynes Dons v Boston (Home 8/15 Draw 12/5 away 5/1)

Skipper Keith Andrews returns from suspension for MK Dons and will slot in for Paul Mitchell, who broke his leg and ankle in the 2-2 draw with Notts County and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Stephen Vaughan will miss out for Boston after damaging ankle ligaments, while Mark Greaves and Francis Green are both doubtful.

Skysports.com prediction: 3-0

Peterborough v Notts County (Home 10/11 Draw 9/4 Away 5/2)

Peterborough will be without forward Aaron McLean (knee) when they host Notts County at London Road, while Guy Branston is also sidelined with a calf injury.

Jason Lee is suspended for Notts County after collecting his 15th yellow card of the season, while Ian Ross and Alan White must also serve one-game bans.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Rochdale v Accrington (Home 4/5 Draw 9/4 Away 3/1)

Loan signing Stephen Turnbull is set to make his debut for Rochdale, but captain Gary Jones has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken bone in his knee.

Accrington manager John Coleman will have Prezemek Kazimierczak available after extending his loan deal, but goalkeeper David Martin has returned to parent club Liverpool after picking up an ankle problem just five minutes into his debut against Lincoln.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1

Stockport v Swindon (Home evens Draw 9/4 Away 9/4)

Jim Gannon has a fully-fit squad to choose from as his Stockport side aim for their ninth consecutive win and a club record.

Swindon boss Paul Sturrock is hoping to add to his squad before the clash against County, but he will be without the suspended Sofiane Zaaboub and the injured Ady Williams (knee).

Skysports.com prediction: 2-1

Wycombe v Macclesfield (Home 8/11 Draw 9/4 Away 10/3)

Ricardo Batista and Tommy Doherty return from suspension to boost Wycombe, but Stefan Oakes is a doubt after picking up a foot injury and Tony McParland is out with a broken metatarsal.

Macclesfield boss Paul Ince will be without Matt McNeil (illness) and Jamie Tolley (back) for his side's trip to Wycombe.

Skysports.com prediction: 1-1