Kristian Dennis return boosts Chesterfield

Posted Saturday, January 27, 2018 by PA

Leading scorer Kristian Dennis could be back in the Chesterfield starting line-up when Stevenage visit the Proact Stadium.

The 15-goal striker, who this week was the subject of a bid from Bradford, made his return from a slight injury as a substitute against Yeovil last weekend and scored the Spireites' injury-time winner at Huish Park.

Bradley Barry is nearing a return from injury but Saturday looks like it will come too soon for the right-back.

Gozie Ugwu and Jordan Sinnott are also back in training but not yet ready to be considered while Drew Talbot has suffered another hamstring injury and will be out for between four to six weeks.

Stevenage will assess Joe Martin and Dan Newton ahead of the trip to Derbyshire.

Defender Martin was taken off injured in the first half of last weekend's draw with Carlisle, while striker Newton suffered a head wound in that game.

Midfielder Chris Whelpdale, who has not played since the end of last month, remains sidelined with an ankle problem.

Boss Darren Sarll appears to have no other selection concerns, with defender Fraser Franks, midfielder Terence VanCouten and forward Alex Samuel among those pushing for starts.