Oxford vs Notts County preview - U's duo may sit out

Oxford manager Michael Appleton may rest Liam Sercombe and Ryan Taylor against Notts County.

The pair started Saturday's 2-2 draw at Luton despite nursing pre-season knocks prior to the game.

Patrick Hoban could start after coming off the bench and scoring an injury-time equaliser on the weekend.

New signing John Lundstram is pushing to make his full league debut despite lacking match fitness.

County will check on Civard Sprockel (ankle) after the Dutch defender came off injured for the second time this season against Mansfield last Friday.

Gill Swerts comes back into the reckoning after missing the defeat at the One Call Stadium through suspension but Mawouna Amevor is still banned - he will complete his three-match absence on Tuesday night.

Manager Ricardo Moniz may make changes following the Stags loss and with a squad of some 30-odd players to choose from he will not be short of options.

Midfielder Rob Milsom continues to nurse a knee problem while striker Ronan Murray (groin) and defender Taylor McKenzie are not yet ready to be considered either.