Stevenage Borough vs Cheltenham Town preview - Things improving for Stevenage

Stevenage boss Graham Westley has issued a positive update on his walking wounded ahead of Saturday's League Two clash with Cheltenham.

After missing eight games, striker Adam Marriott is back in full training and looks in good form, according to the manager, while Chris Beardsley is in contention again.

Calvin Zola is also on the way back, although his fitness work has been restricted to playing table tennis so far.

Roarie Deacon could push for a return to the starting line-up this weekend after looking lively as a second-half substitute in the goalless FA Cup draw with Maidstone on Sunday.

Mark Yates will be forced into at least one change to his Cheltenham team when they make the trip.

Cheltenham tore up the form book with a shock 5-0 win over League One high-flyers Swindon last weekend in the FA Cup but Yates will be missing left wing-back Craig Braham-Barrett through suspension as he looks to build on that memorable result.

Paul Black looks set to move across to fill the void left by Braham-Barrett with Jack Deaman stepping into the back three in what will be the first meeting between the sides for three years.

Captain Matt Taylor's hamstring injury means he misses out once more, but could return next weekend while Asa Hall is edging closer to a return from his torn calf muscle.