Wellens could welcome back Isgrove as Swindon host Oldham

Posted Thursday, December 12, 2019 by PA

Lloyd Isgrove is back in contention as Sky Bet League Two leaders Swindon look to extend their winning streak to seven league matches when they host Oldham on Saturday.

Midfielder Isgrove has returned to the squad after a seven-week lay-off with a knee injury and could play a part after being an unused substitute in last weekend’s 3-0 win at Grimsby.

Manager Richie Wellens, who was nominated for the manager of the month award after an unbeaten November – in the league – has no suspension worries ahead of the match against his former club.

Striker Keshi Anderson and defender Dion Conroy remain sidelined with long-term injuries.

Oldham head to the County Ground on the back of a five-match unbeaten run in the league but in the lowly position of 21st in the table, five points off relegation.

Latics were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Leyton Orient last time out and experienced midfielder David Jones hopes to have done enough on his debut to earn a starting spot again this weekend.

Striker Jean-Louis Akpa-Akpro also impressed against the O’s on his first league start for the club and could hold onto his place, but Johan Branger is sidelined.

Midfielder Christopher Missilou, who limped off with an ankle injury in last month’s FA Cup defeat to Burton, is ruled out again, while defender Tomas Egert may return after resuming training this week.