Defender Danny Smith had a scan on the damaged knee that has kept him on the sidelines since he was carried off at Stocksbridge on 28th October and must now wait for the results in three weeks time.

Club skipper Sam Hall has recovered from the injury that caused him to miss the Market Drayton victory last Wednesday and Casswell had another boost in the shape of Jordan Johnson who came on as a late substitute against Market Drayton without any reaction.

Meanwhile, midfielder Niall Maguire has completed a one-match ban for accumulated cautions and he celebrated his return to the squad after his wife gave birth to their first child an 8lb 6oz baby boy – the Board of Directors, players, playing staff, match-day officials and members send their best wishes to the new mum and dad.