Stockport have striker Tes Bramble out with a calf strain, leaving the door open for a debut for loan signing Glenn Murray up front. Former Bulls Mark Robinson and Michael Rose are expected to line up as left back and left midfielder respectively. Midfielder Jason Taylor, signed this week after a loan spell last season is also expected to start.
The Bulls will be without goalkeeper Glyn Thompson, who is yet to feature after signing a 12 month deal. Paul Harrison, a non-contract signing formerly with Chester, is likely to warm the bench with Wayne Brown retaining the starting spot. Dean Beckwith missed last Saturday's match with Cheltenham after receiving a cut in the Forest Green match, but is expected to take part. Alex Jeannin will miss out through suspension, with Andy Ferrell, Martyn Giles, and Richard Rose all possibilities to fill the full back role.