Port Vale are waiting on three players for the clash with Luton, who have selection problems.
Doubts for Vale, problems for Luton
Port Vale are waiting on three players for the bottom-of-the-table clash with Luton Town, who have selection problems.
Jason Talbot, Marc Laird and Colin Miles are all struggling to be available for Lee Sinnott's side on Saturday.
Robin Hulbert and Danny Whitaker could be handed starting roles if any of the trio fail to recover.
Striker Marc Richards is also in contention after being left on the bench against Walsall, while Mark Salmon is expected to play at the expense of Craig Rocastle.
Luton news
The Hatters are without a string of players for the game at Vale Park, including three who were sent off at Bristol Rovers on Boxing Day.
Steve Robinson will miss out with a one-game ban, while fellow midfielder Anthony Grant starts a three-match ban.
Chris Coyne is also suspended after Luton's appeal against his red card was rejected, prompting the FA to add another game on due to the 'frivolous' nature of the appeal.
Richard Jackson is set to come into the side, with Chris Perry moving to centre-half, while Darren Currie, Keith Keane or Don Hutchinson could all return in midfield.
Paul Furlong was only fit enough to be a substitute against Rovers after his recent hamstring troubles, while Richard Langley, Paul Underwood and Sam Parkin will not figure.
The Hatters received more bad news on Friday when veteran striker Paul Peschisolido was ruled out for the season with his ankle injury.
