Accrington Stanley vs Dagenham and Redbridge preview - Gray back for Stanley

In-form Accrington will have top scorer James Gray back in their ranks for Dagenham's visit to the Store First Stadium.

Stanley boss John Coleman, who has won three from three since returning as manager, this week admitted having Northern Irish striker Gray back would be "like a new signing", with the 22-year-old available again following a three-match suspension.

Midfielder Anthony Barry arrived in east Lancashire this week on loan from Forest Green, although it is difficult to see him being immediately thrust into the starting line-up by Coleman.

Fellow loanee Lee Molyneux, back at Accrington for a third time, could make his first start, though, but neither Adam Buxton (thigh) nor fellow defender Michael Liddle (knee) were ready to return for the midweek Lancashire Senior Cup loss to Manchester United.

Billy Bingham will be hoping to keep his place in the Dagenham team after returning to action in midweek.

The 24-year-old featured for the first time this season in a 2-0 Johnstone's Paint Trophy loss to Leyton Orient and was voted man of the match by the home fans.

The Daggers need midfield reinforcements following the news that Luke Howell will be out for up to a month with a groin strain.

"It's a big blow, but that's why you have squads," said manager Wayne Burnett. "I'm sure there are people who will be able to come in and fight to keep their place."