Walsall v Fleetwood preview

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Tom Bradshaw is set to return for struggling Walsall after overcoming another hamstring injury.

The 16-goal striker has suffered from persistent hamstring problems this season and missed the two Easter stalemates with Notts County and Peterborough.

Bradshaw’s return comes as a major boost as Walsall have netted just three goals in their last 10 games and have not scored in their last four outings in all competitions.

Rico Henry is also fit after returning to training following a dislocated shoulder.

Fleetwood will check on right-back Conor McLaughlin.

The Northern Ireland international has not played a club game since March 21 having represented his country, then been suspended and then picked up a shoulder problem, so Tyler Forbes, who has shone in McLaughlin’s absence, may continue.

Mark Roberts (calf) was an unused substitute last Monday and may find it difficult to work his way back into the team which put Yeovil to the sword with a 4-0 victory.

Danny Andrew (knee) and Jamille Matt (leg) are the Cod Army’s two long-term injury absentees.

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Walsall v Fleetwood preview

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Chris Hutchings has a host of selection concerns.

Striker Jon Macken (calf) and centre-back Clayton McDonald (hamstring) missed Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth but the club’s medical team are hopeful they could play a part on Tuesday.

The news is less promising for wide man Martin Devaney (hamstring) who also sat out at Dean Court and is again unlikely to feature, although he has not yet completely been ruled out.

Defender Andy Butler, who only signed on Friday, is ineligible to feature having missed the initial 1-1 draw nine days ago.

Ryan McGivern, who would have missed out anyway following his red card in the first meeting, and Will Grigg are on international duty with Northern Ireland’s senior squad and Under-21s respectively.

Striker Darren Byfield (knee) continues to miss out but on-loan duo Reuben Reid and Liam Dickinson are okay to feature having been granted clearance by their parent clubs.