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Johnstone's Paint Trophy: Fleetwood v Barnsley preview

Fleetwood Town's Gareth Evans (centre) is congratulated on scoring his team's opening goal at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, December 2014
Image: Fleetwood host Barnsley in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, live on Sky Sports on Thursday night

Fleetwood manager Steven Pressley could make a couple of changes to his side for the second leg of their Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area Final against Barnsley, live on Sky Sports 5 HD from 7.30pm on Thursday.

The tie is delicately poised following a 1-1 draw at Oakwell last month but Pressley was left disappointed by Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Bradford in Sky Bet League 1.

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Devante Cole, a new signing from Bradford, could return after missing the clash against his former side with a hamstring injury while Bobby Grant and Nick Haughton are pushing for recalls.

Pressley has no new injury concerns, with David Ball still working his way back from a hamstring complaint.

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Highlights of Fleetwood's 2-1 defeat at Bradford on Saturday

Barnsley boss Lee Johnson is expected to name the same side that won 1-0 at Swindon last time out.

Johnson, who has been nominated for the League One manager of the month award after the Tykes went unbeaten throughout January, has no fresh injury worries.

Aidy White (groin) and Adam Hammill (knee) will be assessed but Thursday's clash with the Cod Army could prove too soon.

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Lewin Nyatanga (knee) is back in contention after being sidelined since mid-December but Johnson is likely to stick with his winning formula.

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Highlights of Barnsley's 1-0 win at Swindon at the weekend

Watch Fleetwood Town v Barnsley live on Sky Sports 5 HD from 7.30pm on Thursday.