Baker doubtful for Darlo clash

The Aston Villa teenager had to be substituted at half-time during the Imps' home win over Chesterfield so his replacement on Boxing Day - Moses Swaibu - is on standby for a recall to the starting line-up.Fans favourite Paul Green made his long-awaited return from hip surgery against the Spireites. It was his first appearance of the season so boss Chris Sutton must decide whether the right-back is able to cope with the rigours of playing two matches in three days.A pitch inspection will take place at the Northern Echo Arena at 9.30am on Monday morning to decide whether the game can go ahead.Meanwhile, Imps boss Chris Sutton spoke of his delight after his side tasted victory for the first time in 10 league games with their victory at Saltergate on Saturday.Delroy Facey sent over the perfect cross for Cian Hughton to head in at the far post, before the provider got on the scoresheet himself with a looping header to put the Imps in control.Scott Boden pulled a goal back with seven minutes left and Chesterfield could have drawn level had Jack Lester's late penalty not been blazed over the crossbar.Sutton said: "It was a big win. We showed a lot of character and we beat a good side. Chesterfield are a threat going forward and get lots of goals."It was important we got a win under our belts. More importantly we deserved to win, although we had a stroke of luck at the end when they missed a penalty."

Source: Team_Talk