Fleetwood v York preview

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Alan Goodall’s return from suspension gives Fleetwood manager Graham Alexander a selection dilemma ahead of the second leg of the League Two play-off semi-final against York.

Goodall has served a three-match ban for the red card he received against Wycombe on Easter Monday, Steven Schumacher deputising in the holding midfield role in his absence.

Schumacher performed well on Monday night as the Cod Army gained a 1-0 first-leg advantage at Bootham Crescent so Alexander must decide whether or not to restore Goodall to his starting line-up.

Jeff Hughes (leg) remains Alexander’s only injury concern and the midfielder is likely to remain on the sidelines.

York boss Nigel Worthington is expected to choose from an unchanged squad at Fleetwood in the return leg of his side’s play-off semi-final.

The Minstermen must overturn a 1-0 deficit from Monday night’s first leg at Bootham Crescent and although Worthington has no new injury or suspension worries, he could be tempted to make one or two tactical changes.

Striker Ryan Bowman is pushing for a recall alongside Calvin Andrew and if Worthington opts to beef-up his forward line, Michael Coulson could switch to a wide role up front.

Midfielder Lewis Montrose, who made way for Will Hayhurst in the first leg, is another player who provides Worthington with an alternative option.

Fleetwood v York preview

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Fleetwood have no new injury concerns when they host York at Highbury.

The Cod Army do, however, continue to be without striker Jamille Matt and midfielder Jeff Hughes.

Matt has an ankle injury and is back doing light work with the medical team, although his return is still considered some way away. Hughes, meanwhile, may not play again after breaking his leg against Hartlepool earlier this month.

Graham Alexander’s squad has been trimmed this week with defender Shaun Beeley, winger Ryan Crowther, striker Steven Gillespie and forward Alex Titchiner all released.

York’s new teenage loan signing Will Hayhurst is hoping to make his full debut for the club at Fleetwood, but skipper David McGurk is a major injury doubt.

Preston winger Hayhurst, 19, stepped off the bench in the midweek home defeat to Chesterfield, while central defender McGurk was forced off in the closing stages after twisting his back.

Striker Ryan Jarvis is another injury doubt as he is still struggling with an ankle injury sustained in last weekend’s defeat at Hartlepool that kept him out on Tuesday night.

Midfielder Lewis Montrose will return to contention following suspension and forward Ryan Bowman is hoping to continue after overcoming an Achilles injury in time to start against Chesterfield.

Fleetwood v York preview

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Fleetwood boss Graham Alexander could name an unchanged squad.

Alexander earned his first win in charge against Morecambe on Boxing Day and will be reluctant to make too many changes.

One may be forced on him however with Barry Nicholson rated doubtful for the clash.

The midfielder left the pitch after 26 minutes on Wednesday after picking up a knock. Jamie McGuire replaced him on the day and could deputise again.

Damien Johnson and Jamie Allen also provide further options for Alexander in the middle should Nicholson be forced to miss out.

Town have no other injury or suspension worries with remaining absentees Barry Ferguson (groin) and Jon Parkin (hamstring) set to stay on the sidelines.

York will definitely be without leading scorer Ashley Chambers.

Chambers, who has struck eight npower League Two goals this term, has a stomach problem with manager Gary Mills revealing he could be on the sidelines for a considerable length of time.

Alex Rodman replaced Chambers in the 3-0 Boxing Day defeat to Chesterfield, although Jamie Reed could come into the reckoning if Mills elects to use two strikers.

Centre-back Chris Doig is another doubt after he came off against the Spireites with a knock.

Oli Johnson (groin) and fellow striker Michael Coulson (knee) are long-term absentees.

Mills’ side came up from the Blue Square Bet Premier with Fleetwood last season and currently lie six points behind Graham Alexander’s men, who occupy the final play-off place.