Sutton set to return for Morecambe after suspension

Morecambe have Ritchie Sutton available after a one-match ban as they host Oldham in League Two on Boxing Day.

Sam Lavelle serves the final instalment of a four-match ban after his dismissal at Crewe, his second of the season.

The pair’s absence forced Alex Kenyon to fill in at centre-back against Newport last time out, but he should be free to return to his regular midfield spot with Sutton back.

Midfielder Andrew Tutte could return after two games out due to illness.

Oldham welcome back Filipe Morais after the on-loan winger was unavailable against his parent club Crawley last week.

Defender Jamie Stott and veteran midfielder David Jones are both set to miss out once again due to injury.

Forward Jean-Louis Akpa-Akpro’s place appears in doubt after he was substituted in the first half against Crawley.

Manager Dino Maamria said Akpa-Akpro “wasn’t good enough” and labelled him “a passenger” on that occasion. Scott Wilson was his replacement and will hope for a start at the Globe Arena.