Notts County V Walsall at Meadow Lane : Match Preview

31 October 2014 13:01
Notts County V Walsall - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.


Spencer only Magpie missing

Jimmy Spencer is the only definitely absentee for Notts County as they prepare to host Walsall.

Spencer damaged his cruciate ligament during pre-season, ruling the striker out for the whole campaign.

Alan Smith has missed the last two games but could win a recall to the heart of the Magpies' midfield, while Hayden Mullins is on the way back from injury. However, the defender may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Stephen McLaughlin will play the final game of his loan from Nottingham Forest, although talks are taking place to extend the winger's stay at Meadow Lane.

Walsall boss Dean Smith has a fully-fit squad to pick from for the first time this season.

Sam Mantom played 65 minutes of the reserves' 2-1 win at Wrexham in midweek and could make his first start of the season after recovering from a knee injury.

Strikers Mathieu Manset and Ashley Grimes scored in the game and are pushing to start at Meadow Lane.

Jordan Cook is also fit after a sore hamstring forced him off in last week's 1-0 win over Chesterfield.


Source: PA