Maidstone vs Rochdale - Alex Flisher could return for Maidstone after injury

Posted Friday, November 04, 2016 by PA

Maidstone could welcome back Alex Flisher for their FA Cup first-round tie against Rochdale.

The forward, who has netted four times this term, is set to return to contention following a two-match absence with a bruised back.

Striker Yemi Odubade is pushing for a promotion to Jay Saunders' starting line-up after coming off the bench to net a late winner against Macclesfield last Saturday.

One player who Saunders will not be able to call on is midfielder Joe Healy, who has left the club and is set to join Vanarama National League rivals Dover.

Rochdale are awaiting further news from the Football Association after it this week charged their striker Calvin Andrew over an incident, not seen by the match officials but caught on video, in last Saturday's 1-0 win over Oldham.

It is alleged Andrew was involved in an act of violent conduct and that the standard punishment of three matches that would otherwise apply is insufficient. Rochdale have challenged the charge.

Midfield duo Peter Vincenti (ankle) and Jamie Allen (knee) remain sidelined.

The Oldham derby saw Rochdale return to winning ways after back-to-back League One defeats.