Stockport v MK Dons preview

Stockport are without MK Dons loanees Jabo Ibehre and Jemal Johnson as they welcome Paul Ince's side to Edgeley Park.

Duo missing for Hatters, Stirling back for Dons

Stockport are without MK Dons loanees Jabo Ibehre and Jemal Johnson as they welcome Paul Ince's side to Edgeley Park. Ibehre, who has recently served a two-game ban, and Johnson are unable to face their parent club under conditions of their loan moves. Newly-appointed captain Johnny Mullins again looks set to miss out as he struggles with a knee injury which forced him to miss last weekend's defeat at Southampton. Watford defender Mat Sadler and Plymouth forward George Donnelly joined County on loan last week and played against Saints. They could now make their home debuts as Ablett's men bid to arrest a 15-match winless streak in League One. Defender Paul Huntington could also feature. He rejoined County this week after his contract at Leeds was terminated by mutual consent. MK Dons are able to welcome back Jude Stirling for the trip to cash-strapped Stockport. Stirling missed last weekend's draw with Exeter through suspension but is available again and will be needed as manager Ince has defensive problems. Mat Doumbe missed out last week with his groin problem and will again be out while Darren Powell had to come off at half-time after jarring his knee and is also unlikely to feature. To compound Ince's problems, David McCracken broke his nose last week and is a doubt though he is expected to make himself available. Sean O'Hanlon (knee) has been out all season and completes the list of defenders on the treatment table. The Dons currently lie eighth in League Two, three points from the final play-off place.