Stevenage vs Exeter - Steven Schumacher could make long-awaited Stevenage return

Steven Schumacher could play some part in Stevenage's Sky Bet League Two clash against Exeter on Saturday.

The experienced midfielder has been missing for seven months with a knee injury but played in a behind-closed-doors friendly earlier in the week.

Darren Sarll could also receive a boost in defence following their 1-0 defeat at Wycombe last time out as both Ronnie Henry and Dean Wells are set to be in contention after overcoming calf and ankle injuries respectively.

Striker Ben Kennedy could be involved from the start although fellow forward Jake Hyde (hamstring) remains a doubt.

Exeter midfielder Ryan Harley is expected to miss the game after aggravating a hip injury which hampered him last season.

Manager Paul Tisdale is awaiting a full assessment of the problem, but has resigned himself to being without Harley for several games.

However, Tisdale will at least be able to call upon defender Craig Woodman and midfielder Lee Holmes after being able to include both among the substitutes for last weekend's 2-0 Devon derby defeat at home to Plymouth following their respective returns to training.

Midfielder David Wheeler is close to contention after a hamstring problem, but defender Troy Brown continues to nurse a hip flexor injury.