Craig Hignett makes Pools dugout debut in relegation six-pointer against Yeovil
New Hartlepool boss Craig Hignett will be pitched straight into a Sky Bet League Two relegation six-pointer when Yeovil head for Victoria Park.
Hignett, who replaced Ronnie Moore on Wednesday, needs to end a run of four games without a victory in the third of four consecutive home fixtures if he is to ease the club away from the drop zone.
Midfielder Michael Woods missed Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat to Stevenage with a slight back strain and will hope to return.
Defender Harry Worley is closing in on a comeback from a long-term ankle problem, but the game is likely to come too soon for him, while midfielder Michael Duckworth continues to struggle with a stomach muscle problem.
Yeovil boss Darren Way is pleased to have the duo of Darren Ward and Alex Lacey back in contention.
Ward had been on the mend following a knee injury, while Lacey returns from his three-match suspension.
The Glovers have also extended the loan stay of Everton youngster Liam Walsh, the 18-year-old having impressed on his initial month-long spell which began in early January.
Way said at his pre-match press conference that his squad was looking "healthy", and added of Walsh: "I think he's a good player. He's made a great impact on this football club as a whole."
Source: PAR