MK Dons v Chesterfield preview

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Joe Walsh could be added to the MK Dons squad for the home game against Chesterfield.

Walsh has joined the Milton Keynes club on loan from Crawley until the end of the season with a view to making the move permanent in the summer, when he will be out of contract, and his arrival boosts the defensive options of Dons boss Karl Robinson.

Robinson also has the likes of Lewis Baker, Lee Hodson, Danny Green, Will Grigg, Keith Andrews and George Williams to call on should he wish to make any changes to his starting line-up following the defeat at Coventry on Saturday.

Goalkeeper David Martin continues to be monitored after missing the last four matches with a thigh strain. If Tuesday night comes too soon for him then Ian McLoughlin will continue between the posts for the Dons. Dele Alli (ankle) and Dean Bowditch (hamstring) remain out.

Chesterfield will be without Daniel Jones as they look for a third win of the season at stadium:mk.

Jones came off injured after just 10 minutes on Saturday but the problem is not as bad as the club initially feared and the left-back should be back in contention when the Spireites host Coventry at the weekend.

Dan Gardner is the only other injury absentee for Blues boss Paul Cook and the forward may be sent out on loan to regain his fitness.

Elsewhere, Sheffield Wednesday forward Caolan Lavery has had his loan at Chesterfield extended for the remainder of the season and is expected to retain his place in the team while on-loan Birmingham winger Mark Duffy has returned to his parent club.

Chesterfield won 1-0 at stadium:mk in December in the FA Cup but the second round tie was ordered to be replayed after the Spireites fielded an ineligible player. Cook’s side also won the replay 1-0 in January.

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MK Dons v Chesterfield preview

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Darren Potter will miss out through suspension when MK Dons host Chesterfield.

The midfielder was sent off for two bookable offences in the final minute of the midweek win at Yeovil and will serve a one-match ban.

Luke Chadwick could benefit from Potter’s absence after recovering from the minor knock that ruled him out on Tuesday night, while Adam Chicksen, Daniel Powell, George Baldock and James O’Shea are also in contention to come into the team.

Defender Gary MacKenzie, midfielder Stephen Gleeson and forward Angelo Balanta are all feeling the effects of a tough game at Yeovil and manager Karl Robinson will be hoping they improve in the next 24 hours.

Adam Smith started at Huish Park following his arrival on loan from Tottenham and the full-back should keep his place to make his home debut.

Chesterfield boss John Sheridan hopes to include new signing Alex Mendy in his squad against MK Dons.

The French winger has been on trial with the League Two champions since last week and Sheridan hopes to push the deal through in time for Mendy, who recently had a trial at Leeds, to be involved on Saturday.

However, receiving international clearance is posing a problem for the Spireites.

Mendy may not be the only addition to the Chesterfield squad, with Sheridan hopeful of making further signings.

Utility-man Jamie Lowry could come into contention for a start after making his first appearance of the season from the bench as a second-half substitute during the home defeat to Preston in midweek.

Midfielder Mark Randall and young forwards Jordan Bowery and Scott Boden are also options for Sheridan should he wish to make changes in search of a first win of the campaign.