No changes expected for Shrimps

McIlroy has no new injury or suspension concerns but on-loan Huddersfield midfielder Ian Craney is still ruled out with an ankle injury. However, the Shrimps were given a boost this week when fellow midfielder Manny Panther returned to full training. Panther, on loan from Exeter, is making rapid progress in his recovery from a broken toe which has sidelined him since September. He sustained the injury in a collision with Sol Campbell in the Shrimps' 1-0 win over Notts County in the defender's only appearance for the Magpies. Panther could now feature in the Lancashire Senior Cup tie against Preston on Monday.