Nicky Maynard and Jay O’Shea raring to go for Bury

Bury pair Nicky Maynard and Jay O’Shea will return for the top-of-the-table clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Lincoln.

Maynard and O’Shea, Bury’s joint-top scorers with 12 goals, were both rested for the Checkatrade Trophy win over Oxford in midweek.

Danny Mayor’s fitness will be assessed as the second-placed Shakers attempt to trim Lincoln’s six-point lead at the top.

Scott Wharton joined on loan from Blackburn this week and the defender could now make his debut against the team where he has spent two temporary spells in the last 12 months.

Lincoln have been boosted by the arrivals of loan signings Jordan Roberts and Mark O’Hara.

Ipswich striker Roberts and Peterborough midfielder O’Hara are in contention to make their debuts at Gigg Lane, despite the Imps only losing one of their last dozen league games.

Boss Danny Cowley said his squad were carrying a few bumps and bruises after Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Yeovil.

But the only absentee is expected to be Bruno Andrade, who completes a three-match ban for his recent red card at Swindon.