Nugent boosts Stevenage after completing four-match ban

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2019 by PA

Stevenage have defender Ben Nugent available for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two match against Swindon at the Lamex Stadium.

The defender has completed a four-game ban after being sent off in a 2-0 defeat at Tranmere on February 9. The dismissal was Nugent’s second of the season.

Midfielder Mark McKee made only his second appearance of the season – and his first for five months – in a 1-0 home defeat to Bury, coming on for the final 11 minutes, providing manager Dino Maamria with further options.

Striker Danny Newton and midfielder Jamal Campbell-Ryce, who have both been out for around two months, are fighting to return from injury.

Swindon will be without striker Kainye Woolery as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Carlisle that ended their four-match unbeaten run and dented their play-off push.

Woolery is sidelined with what manager Richie Wellens has described as “a muscle injury” as the nature of it is still being assessed.

Defender Kyle Knoyle is doubtful with a knock that forced him off seven minutes from time at Brunton Park.

Veteran full-back Matt Taylor replaced Knoyle in his first game back after a month-long lay-off with a calf injury, and may step in again should Knoyle miss out.