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Grimsby v Morecambe preview

Image: Toner: Ruled out

Grimsby hold a 1-0 advanyage going into the second leg of their Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area Final against Morecambe.

Two sides clash for third time in seven days

Ciaran Toner will miss the second leg of Grimsby's Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area Final against Morecambe. The Mariners midfielder has been sidelined for the last two matches due to an ankle injury and is not expected to be back in contention for another fortnight. Manager Alan Buckley, who made five changes for Saturday's convincing 4-0 win at Morecambe, must decide whether to recall those players he rested . Striker Peter Bore will be hoping to retain his place in the side after firing a double on Saturday, while defender Justin Whittle and Gary Jones are in contention after both returning to the side over the weekend. The two sides will clash for the third time in seven days at Blundell Park, with Grimsby holding a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg.

Morecambe news

Adam Yates is putting pressure on defenders Henry McStay and David Artell for a place in Morecambe's starting XI. Goalkeeper Shwan Jalal, who is cup-tied, was left out Saturday's 4-0 league loss to the same opponents and his place will again be taken by Scott Davies.