Exeter City vs Port Vale - Exeter hit by injuries ahead of Port Vale clash

Exeter will be without a host of first-team regulars for their FA Cup second-round tie against Port Vale on Sunday.

David Noble, Manny Oyeleke and Danny Butterfield have all been ruled out of the Cup clash through injury.

Meanwhile, Ryan Harley and Matt Oakley are doubts to face the League One side as the Grecians bid to put their name in the hat for the third round.

Reflecting on his extensive injury list, Exeter boss Paul Tisdale said: "We have plenty of players who have been gagging to play, so there may be a few unusual positional selections for one or two of them."

Port Vale defender Carl Dickinson misses out as he begins a suspension.

Dickinson is banned for three matches following his red card in last Saturday's 2-1 loss at Rochdale.

Forward Byron Moore was not involved in that game due to a slight knock but is expected to be available this weekend.

Vale's only other injury concern is winger Enoch Andoh (knee), who has been ruled out for the rest of the season.