Northampton Town vs Cambridge United - Northampton set for double fitness boost

Runaway leaders Northampton could receive a double fitness boost ahead of Saturday's game with Cambridge at Sixfields.

Manager Chris Wilder will make a late decision on the availability of defender Rod McDonald after illness, while midfielder Alfie Potter is definitely available following injury.

Captain Marc Richards is close to a return after an Achilles problem and Wilder believes the 33-year-old is "looking good" to play a part against Stevenage next week, as well as providing a boost ahead of the Good Friday and Easter Monday fixtures against Newport and Mansfield respectively.

Midfielder Paul Corry is the only long-term absentee as the Cobblers look to extend their unbeaten league run to 14 games.

Ryan Donaldson is a major doubt for Cambridge with a knee problem.

Midfielder Donaldson was bidding for much-needed match practice again but lasted just five minutes of a midweek reserve game.

Conor Newton's back-related hamstring injury means he could struggle to return this season, while Barry Corr (knee) and Greg Taylor (ankle) are out for the rest of the campaign.

Cambridge lost 1-0 to Exeter last time out, so boss Shaun Derry may makes some changes.