Match Preview: Torquay United vs Darlington

TORQUAY Poke Ellis Charnock Robertson Mansell Wroe Hargreaves Thomson Thompson Zebroski Rendell Thorpe Gray Hogg Davis Harsley J Smith Giddings Bower Hall Milne Liversedge Darlington Darlington subs (from): Jones (gk), Burn, Mulligan, Convery, G Smith, Main, Diop, Thomas, Collins Torquay subs (from): Bevan (gk), Sills, Nicholson, Benyon, Stevens, Palmer, Carlisle, Smith, Williams, Parrish, Halpin DARLINGTON: Steve Staunton has made five changes in each of his last two games but will keep his tinkering to a minimum tomorrow. He may opt for a more a cautious 4-5-1 with an extra midfielder, such as David Davis, recalled ahead Mor Diop. Centre-back Ian Miller remains sidelined and joining him in the physio's room is Steve Foster and Dan Groves. Winger Nathan Mulligan, who appeared in reserve friendly at York in midweek, has recovered from an ankle knock but Chris Lumsdon and Noel Whelan are not yet ready. Suspensions: None Injuries: Miller (hamstring), Foster (ankle), Groves (ankle), Lumsdon (back), Whelan (hamstring) Last five league games: LLLLW Leading league scorer: Collins, Gall, Main 2 Next game: Northampton (H) 19/12/09 TORQUAY: The Gulls have few injury concerns to report. Defender Mark Ellis missed last weekend's 4-2 defeat at Accrington due to a one-match suspension, but is now available to challenge Kieran Charnock and Chris Robertson for a starting role. Striker Scott Rendell has recovered from a knock picked up at Accrington, while winger Wayne Carlisle is also available again after missing that game with a sore hamstring. The only doubt is captain Chris Hargreaves, who has been struggling with a foot injury this week. Suspensions: None Injuries: None Last five league games: LWDLD Leading league scorer: Benyon, Rendell, Wroe 4 Key player: Chris Hargreaves - veteran captain makes the Gulls tick from midfield Last season: N/A League head to head: Torquay 31, Darlington 24, draws 21 Referee: Kevin Wright (Cambridgeshire) G13 Y40 R2 Av3.23 Last Darlington game: v Cheltenham (H) 1-1 29/08/09 Y3 R0 Odds: H4/6; A5/1; D11/4 Its a fact: Darlington are unbeaten in their last three trips to Torquay, winning the recent two visits courtesy of late goals. Comment by Craig Stoddart: Avoiding defeat today is essential otherwise it is going to be a very long trip home. Prediction: 1-1

Source: Northern_Echo