Halifax Town vs Dagenham and Redbridge - Halifax expect to have Josh MacDonald available for FA Cup replay

Halifax winger Josh MacDonald is expected to be fit for the FA Cup replay against Dagenham & Redbridge.

MacDonald stubbed his toe going upstairs at home last week and although he started in Saturday's home win against Kidderminster, the injury forced him off late in the first half.

Boss Billy Heath has no new injury or suspension worries as his Vanarama National League North side bid for a place in the second round against either Swindon of Eastleigh.

Matty Brown will be out until after Christmas following another operation on his heel and fellow defender Scott McManus is working his way back from cruciate ligament damage.

Dagenham warmed up for the replay by losing 5-0 at Gateshead on Saturday, their biggest defeat in nearly five years.

Midfielder Andre Boucaud will miss out again as he is still on international duty with Trindad & Tobago and his replacement at the weekend, Sam Ling, is an injury doubt after being forced off before half-time.

Forward Fejiri Okenabirhie, defender Craig Robson and midfielder Luke Howell all remain doubtful after missing out in recent weeks.

Midfielder Luke Guttridge could retain his place despite struggling for match fitness following a two-month lay-off and striker Paul Benson could return to the starting line-up.