Stevenage v Gillingham preview

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Stevenage are set to hand John Mousinho his second debut for the club when they host Gillingham.

Midfielder Mousinho re-signed for Boro on deadline day from Preston in a loan deal until the end of the season.

The recent postponements have given midfield duo Michael Doughty and Dean Parrett time to shake off their recent knocks so boss Graham Westley has a virtually full-strength squad to choose from.

Westley could also add teenage striker Jo N’Guessan to the squad after he returned from a loan spell at non-league Arlesey Town.

Gillingham boss Peter Taylor will have the same squad at his disposal for the trip to bottom club Stevenage as the one which disposed of Port Vale at the weekend.

Taylor must decide whether to stick or twist with his starting XI having seen Gills survive a late scare against Vale before eventually triumphing 3-2, recording a third victory in five matches.

Adebayo Akinfenwa bagged a brace to put the Kent outfit firmly in control but it remains to be seen whether the striker can start two games in four days.

New signing Gary Borrowdale continues his search for match fitness and is unlikely to be available, along with Chris Whelpdale (ankle), Charlie Lee (knee) and Danny Kedwell (hernia).

Stevenage v Gillingham preview

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Stevenage manager Graham Westley is set to welcome back Byron Harrison for the game. The striker returns to the squad after he was cup-tied for the FA Cup clash with Reading.

Midfielder John Mousinho missed the defeat to the Royals’ after he limped off against Rotherham but could return to the squad.

The versatile Darius Charles, who scored the equaliser against Brian McDermott’s side on Saturday, was substituted with cramp but is set be fit to feature against the Gills.

Midfielder Stacy Long and striker Yemi Odubade both featured as substitute’s against Reading and are pushing for starts following their returns from injury.

Midfield duo Darren Murphy (shoulder) and Joel Byrom (foot/ankle) are both still struggling to be fit.

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler will be without Danny Spiller.

The midfielder requires surgery on a badly fractured finger sustained against Chesterfield and faces a spell on the sidelines to ensure he does not risk losing part of his finger.

Fellow midfielder Andy Barcham missed the win against Port Vale with an ankle problem but after having an injection to numb the pain, may feature at Broadhall Way.

Winger Dennis Oli made a return to training following injury but is still likely to be two weeks away from a return to the first-team fold while long-term absentee Simon King remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Hessenthaler has hinted he may make changes to his side.