Mansfield Town vs Exeter City preview - Blair set for Stags bow

Matty Blair could become the latest player to make his Mansfield debut when Exeter visit the One Call Stadium.

The winger left Fleetwood this week to join the Stags, who at Burton last Saturday had five new signings making their first appearances for the club.

Striker Alex Fisher is also fighting for a first-team place again, having recently returned to training following a spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Fergus Bell reminded manager Adam Murray of his qualities this week with a stand-out performance and two goals for the reserves.

Defender Ryan Tafazolli, overlooked at Burton on his return from suspension, will hope to return to the squad but Rob Taylor left the club on Tuesday to sign for Mansfield's Sky Bet League Two rivals Tranmere.

Exeter could hand Clinton Morrison another start after agreeing a contract with the striker.

The former Sheffield Wednesday forward has forged a fruitful partnership with Tom Nichols and having turned his non-contract deal with the Grecians into an extended stay on Thursday he could get the nod once more.

Paul Tisdale has no fresh injury or suspension worries as they look to get their play-off push back on track following defeat to Northampton last weekend.

The likes of David Wheeler, Alex Nicholls and Scot Bennett could all get the nod as Tisdale searches for a winning combination.