Salford City vs Notts County - Gareth Seddon faces fitness battle as Salford prepare for FA Cup

Posted Friday, November 06, 2015 by PA

Salford striker Gareth Seddon is a doubt for Friday's FA Cup first round match against Notts County because of a knee injury.

The part-time model missed last week's FA Trophy defeat to Nantwich Town, but could return to the starting line-up for Friday's televised game.

Former Manchester United striker Danny Webber is expected to lead the attack for the Ammies, who have never made the first round of the cup before.

The striker isn't satisfied with just reaching the first round however. "It means a lot to get this far but it doesn't mean we don't want to go and win the game on Friday as well," he said.

There is a good chance Notts County will be unchanged from the team that defeated Portsmouth in the league last weekend.

That means on-loan midfielder Jack Barmby is likely to continue to deputise at left-back for the injured Thierry Audel.

Goalkeeper Roy Carroll, an FA Cup winner with Manchester United in 2004, and midfielder Alan Smith, a runner-up with the Red Devils in 2007, will retain their places in the starting line up.

Striker Ronan Murray is nearing a return from a groin injury and Taylor McKenzie is also training again, although both players are not yet ready for first-team consideration.