Morecambe vs Mansfield Town - Morecambe's Andy Fleming should be back for Mansfield clash

Morecambe expect Andy Fleming to return against Mansfield.

The midfielder has not played since late November because of an ankle injury but the Shrimps are confident he can come back into the group on Boxing Day.

Tom Barkhuizen was absent for the loss to York last time out but Jim Bentley's side are hopeful he can shake off his dead leg to declare his fitness too.

That would give Bentley a strong squad after goalkeeper Barry Roche (back) made his comeback against the Minstermen.

Nicky Hunt (hamstring) and Mal Benning (knee) will not be risked by Mansfield manager Adam Murray.

Both defenders have been out for a few weeks and are close to returning from injury but the Stags should be able to travel with an unchanged squad.

Some players are nursing minor bumps and bruises but Murray does not anticipate any problems affecting his selection.

He has plenty of options should he wish to make changes to his starting line up, with the likes of Chris Beardsley, Craig Westcarr, Nathan Thomas, Adi Yussuf, Jack Thomas and Jamie McGuire all hoping to come into the team.