Accrington Stanley

Accrington v Wycombe
Accrington Stanley have no fresh injury worries ahead of the clash with high-flying Wycombe. Andrew Tretton (knee) remains the only absentee for Stanley. Wycombe will be without top scorer Jermaine Easter, who could be out for a fortnight with a thigh injury - he is likely to be replaced by Jonny Dixon. Full-back Sam Stockley (ankle), midfielders Sergio Torres (knee) and Stefan Oakes (ankle) and striker Ian Stonebridge (hamstring) are still out.

Torquay v Accrington
Torquay will be without last season's player of the year Kevin Hill as he is banned after picking up five cautions. The Gulls could have Mickey Evans (calf) back in action if he suffers no reaction to his return to training. Accrington's versatile forward Rommy Boco is available after returning with no problems from international duty with Benin. Defender Andrew Tretton (knee) remains manager John Coleman's only absentee for the long trip.

Torquay 0-2 Accrington
Accrington Stanley claimed their first away points of the season with victory at Torquay, now owned by Chris Roberts. Stanley hit their stride straight away with Andy Todd and Andrew Proctor going close while Lee Thorpe tried his luck for Torquay from close range. Michael Welch put Accrington ahead when he steered home Ian Craney's inswinger. Torquay again responded when Craig Taylor tried an audacious lob but Stanley sealed the points when Gary Roberts drilled his shot home. Torquay: Abbey, Andrews, Woods, Taylor, Angus, Ward, Hockley, Murray (Mansell 56), Phillips (McPhee 55), Thorpe, Evans (Fortune-West 78). Subs Not Used: Reed, Garner. Accrington: Dunbavin, Cavanagh, Welch, Williams, Richardson, Todd, Craney, Proctor, Boco, Mullin, Roberts. Subs Not Used: Elliot, Mangan, Edwards, Harris, Doherty. Booked: Roberts. Goals: Welch 47, Roberts 73. Att: 2,743 Ref: R Beeby (Northamptonshire).

Roberts moves to Ipswich on loan
Ipswich have signed left-winger Gary Roberts from Accrington Stanley on a three-month loan deal. Roberts, 22, who can also play upfront, is a former Liverpool apprentice who spent four years at Anfield. \"It's a fantastic opportunity for me,\" Roberts told the club's website. \"I want to impress the manager and hopefully win a permanent contract.\" Roberts joined Accrington in March last year and scored eight League goals in 14 appearances this season. \"Ipswich is a Premiership club in the wrong division and it's up to me to show that I'm worth keeping here.\" Town boss Jim Magilton was keen to bolster his squad as Mark Noble is expected to return to West Ham next month when his three-month loan expires. Midfield duo Gavin Williams and Owen Garvan are also both sidelined through injury and illness.

Accrington Stanley v Walsall
Accrington Stanley hand a late fitness test to Michael Welch, who was injured in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy win on penalties against Carlisle. Andy Tretton (knee) is out and boss John Coleman must decide between Rob Elliott and Ian Dunbavin in goal. Walsall striker Alex Nicholls is ruled out with a hamstring strain after recovering from a broken leg. Chris Westwood is sidelined with a thigh injury and Allan Picken is still a fortnight away from a comeback.

Accrington Stanley 1-2 Walsall
Mark Wright's late strike extended table-topping Walsall's unbeaten run to eight games. The visitors had taken the lead when playmaker Anthony Gerrard fed Hector Sam and he rifled home from six yards. But Ian Craney curled home a sublime set piece from fully 25 yards to haul Accrington level. Ten minutes later, Ishmel Demontagnac made inroads down the left flank and picked out Wright who held his nerve to calmly tuck away the winner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Edwards (Brown 87), Williams, Welch, Richardson, Todd, Proctor (Harris 70), Craney, Doherty (Mangan 67), Mullin, Boco. Subs Not Used: Elliot, N'da. Booked: Edwards. Goals: Craney 78. Walsall: Ince, Pead, Roper, Dann, Taylor (Kinsella 55), Wright, Keates, Gerrard, Fox, Constable (Demontagnac 83), Sam (Wrack 88). Subs Not Used: Bossu, Bedeau. Booked: Constable. Goals: Sam 40, Wright 85. Att: 3,142. Ref: S Tanner (Somerset).

Port loan trio given Cup go-ahead
Southport have been given a boost ahead of their FA Cup tie against Kettering Town with the news that at least three of their loan signings can play. Carlisle are allowing defender Daniel Kirkup to play in the fourth qualifying round tie at Haig Avenue on Saturday. Morecambe have cleared Ryan Robinson to play and Blackpool will allow striker Sean Paterson to be cup-tied. But boss Paul Cook is waiting to hear whether Accrington defender Danny Ventre will be given the all-clear.

MacKenzie makes Bulls loan switch
Hereford United have completed the loan signing of Scunthorpe midfielder Neil Mackenzie on a month's loan. The 30-year-old could play in the Bulls' game against Accrington Stanley on Saturday alongside fellow loanee John Eustace. Turner told SSB: \"I'm hoping they will do us the power of good. John's reaction has been positive, as has the other players' reaction to him. \"We're hoping the same effect will come from the presence of Neil Mackenzie.\" McKenzie has made seven appearances for Scunthorpe this season, scoring once for Brian Laws' side. A former Stoke City trainee, he has also had spells at Macclesfield, Mansfield and Kidderminster.

Hereford v Accrington Stanley
Hereford manager Graham Turner could give a debut to midfielder Neil Mackenzie after he arrived on a one-month deal from Scunthorpe. But defenders Martyn Giles (head), Simon Travis (hamstring) and Trent McClenahan (knee) face fitness tests. Accrington defender Leam Richardson misses the trip to Hereford as he serves a one-match ban. But Stanley boss John Coleman hopes Peter Cavanagh will recover from a dead leg in time to line up at the back.

Hereford 1-0 Accrington Stanley
Alan Connell left it late to volley home his fifth goal of the season as Hereford won against Accrington. Connell's 85th-minute strike looked harmless enough but keeper Ian Dunbavin fumbled and the ball rolled in. Both sides missed chances in the first half when Hereford's Andy Williams headed wide, while at the other end Andy Todd headed over the crossbar. Williams shot straight at Dunbavin and Accrington's David Brown was denied by Wayne Brown before Connell's winner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hereford: Brown, Beckwith, Mkandawire, Gulliver, Purdie, Eustace, Connell, Mackenzie, Jeannin, Fleetwood, Williams (Sills 79). Subs Not Used: Rose, Thompson, Webb, Ferrell. Booked: Williams, Connell. Goals: Connell 85. Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Edwards, Welch, Williams, Cavanagh, Todd, Proctor, Craney, Doherty (Boco 62), Mullin, Brown (Mangan 61). Subs Not Used: Elliot, Harris, N'da. Booked: Welch. Att: 3,391. Ref: S Mathieson (Cheshire).

Accrington v Blackpool
Accrington boss John Coleman has defender Leam Richardson available after he missed the 1-0 defeat at Hereford with a one-game suspension. Coleman is otherwise unlikely to be unchanged from Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hereford. Blackpool manager Simon Grayson is likely to shuffle his pack for the Trophy trip to Accrington. Simon Gillett returns from a one-game ban and could be joined by a handful of fringe players.

Hereford 1-0 Accrington
Alan Connell left it late to volley home his fifth goal of the season as Hereford won against Accrington. Connell's 85th-minute strike looked harmless enough but keeper Ian Dunbavin fumbled and the ball rolled in. Both sides missed chances in the first half when Hereford's Andy Williams headed wide, while at the other end Andy Todd headed over the crossbar. Williams shot straight at Dunbavin and Accrington's David Brown was denied by Wayne Brown before Connell's winner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hereford: Brown, Beckwith, Mkandawire, Gulliver, Purdie, Eustace, Connell, Mackenzie, Jeannin, Fleetwood, Williams (Sills 79). Subs Not Used: Rose, Thompson, Webb, Ferrell. Booked: Williams, Connell. Goals: Connell 85. Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Edwards, Welch, Williams, Cavanagh, Todd, Proctor, Craney, Doherty (Boco 62), Mullin, Brown (Mangan 61). Subs Not Used: Elliot, Harris, N'da. Booked: Welch. Att: 3,391. Ref: S Mathieson (Cheshire).

Accrington 4-4 Blackpool
(Accrington win 4-2 on penalties) Accrington beat Blackpool 4-2 on penalties to earn a thrilling win in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Simon Gillett headed Blackpool in front on 31 minutes, but Ian Craney equalised for Stanley just before half-time. Shaun Barker headed home to restore the Seasiders' lead, only for Andy Todd to fire an equaliser - then Paul Mullin flicked in to put Stanley 3-2 ahead. Ben Burgess hit a penalty, then headed home to put Blackpool ahead but Robbie Williams' drive forced a shoot-out. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrington Stanley: Elliot, Cavanagh, Williams, Welch (Edwards 55), Richardson, Todd, Proctor, Craney, Harris, Doherty (Mangan 90), Mullin (Brown 90). Subs Not Used: Dubourdeau, N'da. Booked: Harris, Richardson. Goals: Craney 44, Todd 59, Mullin 65, Williams 90. Blackpool: Evans, Joseph, Barker, Evatt, Dickinson, Forbes (Burgess 61), Bean (Donnelly 36), Jorgensen, Gillett, Parker, Blinkhorn. Subs Not Used: Clancy, Tierney, Burns. Goals: Gillett 31, Barker 54, Burgess 75 pen, 85. Att: 1,344. Ref: J Robinson (Yorkshire).

Peterborough v Accrington
Peterborough winger Adam Newton is doubtful with a calf injury and Peter Gain is out with groin trouble. On-loan defender Ben Turner is still struggling with a bruised foot, but Aaron McLean is in line for his debut. Accrington have Leam Richardson back after he missed the Johnston's Paint penalty shoot-out win against Blackpool through suspension. Michael Welch is a doubt with a knock, while Rob Elliot and Ian Dunbavin battle it out for a place in goal.

Peterborough 4-2 Accrington
Three goals in three minutes saw Peterborough stage a stunning fightback against Accrington. Ian Craney fired Stanley ahead and Sean Doherty and Andy Todd both hit the woodwork for the visitors but Trevor Benjamin levelled with a penalty. Danny Crow put Posh ahead before Aaron McLean's surging left-flank run ended in his first goal for the club. Craney pulled one back for Stanley direct from a corner but Crow extended Posh's lead with two minutes left. Peterborough: Tyler, Holden, Branston, Futcher, Arber, Ghaichem (Crow 46), Butcher, Huke, Day (Stirling 77), Benjamin, McLean (Opara 80). Subs Not Used: Davis, Hicks. Booked: Stirling. Goals: Benjamin 57 pen, Crow 58, McLean 60, Crow 88. Accrington Stanley: Dunbavin, Cavanagh, Williams (Edwards 34), Welch, Richardson, Todd, Proctor, Harris, Doherty (Mangan 65), Craney, Mullin. Subs Not Used: Elliot, Brown, Byrom. Booked: Craney, Harris, Cavanagh. Goals: Craney 23, 79. Att: 3,990 Ref: M Haywood (Lichfield).

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