Should United avoid defeat, they will qualify for the second round of the competition ahead of Lincoln and Wolves U21s. Victory by a certain margin would also see them top the group, with current leaders Mansfield’s goal difference better by two goals at present. The Stags have already qualified for the next round.
TEAM NEWS…
Manager Stuart McCall has said changes will be made from the team that defeated Burton Albion 2-1 in the Emirates FA Cup first round on Saturday, while the hosts are also likely to make changes having only played Charlton Athletic, who they drew with, on Sunday.
Definitely missing for United are Ike Ugbo (cup tied) and George Thomas (international duty with Wales), though the latter came off with an ankle injury on Saturday. Also absent are Josh Morris, who is still recovering from a jaw injury, Matt Gilks (knee) and Rory Watson (arm).
Matthew Lund was also set to be assessed after the game at the weekend after taking a knock, while Jordan Clarke came off with a shoulder injury and McCall said could be out for around six weeks, although he would go for a scan to determine the extent.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson missed Saturday’s match with a hip injury, while Charlie Goode (calf) also sat out at the weekend.
Funso Ojo is set for a return to the team after coming back to full training following a hamstring injury.
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ELSEWHERE IN THE CHECKATRADE TROPHY…
TUESDAY
Northern Group A
Carlisle United v Stoke City U21s
Morecambe v Sunderland
Northern Group B
Bury v Fleetwood Town
Northern Group C
Blackpool v Accrington Stanley
Macclesfield Town v West Bromwich Albion U21s
Northern Group D
Crewe Alexandra v Shrewsbury Town
Northern Group E
Walsall v Port Vale
Northern Group F
Barnsley v Bradford City
Northern Group G
Grimsby Town v Newcastle United U21s
Southern Group A
Gillingham v Crawley Town
Portsmouth v tottenham Hotspur U21s
Southern Group B
Cambridge United v Colchester United
Southern Group C
Newport County v Plymouth Argyle
Southern Group D
Exeter City v Bristol Rovers
Southern Group E
Cheltenham Town v Coventry City
Southern Group G
Charlton Athletic v Swansea City U21s
Southern Group H
MK Dons v Brighton and Hove Albion U21s
Peterborough United v Luton Town
WEDNESDAY
Northern Group G
Notts County v Doncaster Rovers
Southern Group B
Southend United v Southampton U21s
