Matchday preview: 14/12/13

Nottingham Forest v Ipswich
Cole Skuse is available for Ipswich after picking up an injury against Huddersfield last week. However, forward Paul Taylor and midfielder Paul Anderson (both illness) are doubts.

The Tractor Boys could leapfrog fifth-placed Forest if they manage to record a fourth successive win, while on the road.

Former Forest player, Luke Chambers joined Town on a free transfer after departing the City Ground in the summer of 2012, while David McGoldrick and Paul Anderson had spells at the Nottingham club.

The most recent encounter saw Forest take the points with a 1-0 win at home to Ipswich; a result which also saw two Town players sent off.

Colchester v Notts County
On-loan West Ham winger Blair Turgott will go straight into the Colchester squad for the visit of Notts County.

The game will come too soon for Marcus Bean who picked up a hamstring injury. David Wright (back) remains doubtful and captain Brian Wilson is suspended.

The most recent encounter saw the Magpies run out 3-1 winners in Nottingham.

Torquay v Southend
Southend United striker Freddy Eastwood has been in training following a knee injury and could return to the side.

Ryan Leonard could also be back after injury and midfielder Will Atkinson is available for the Shrimpers after serving a one-match suspension.

The most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Blues 4-1 winners in the home encounter.

Braintree v Lincoln (FA Trophy)
Braintree are in FA Trophy action when they host fellow-Conference side Lincoln in the second round of the FA Trophy.

Last season saw City put six goals past the Iron in two 3-0 wins in the league, with the sides' yet to play in the league this term.


Chelmsford v Hayes & Yeading
Spectators can ‘Pay What You Want’ to attend this Saturday’s Skrill Conference South clash with 7th-placed Hayes and Yeading at Melbourne Stadium (3:00pm KO) with the gates opening at 12 noon.

Clarets’ Manager Mark Hawkes has backed the club’s ‘Pay What You Want’ initiative, saying: “I would just like to give my support to Saturday’s "Pay What You Like" and ask those supporters who have not been since I took over to attend. I know you think you were short changed early on in the season but come along Saturday, "Pay What You Like" and support your team; you may be surprised.”

The most recent encounter saw Hayes put four goals past the Clarets in September.

Soham Town Rangers v Sudbury
Sudbury are on the road once again as the Yellows travel to Cambridgeshire side Soham Town.

The two sides met in Suffolk back in August where Rangers were 2-1 winners over Sudbury.


Sudbury Reserves v Gt Yarmouth

Sudbury Reserves are in action at the MEL Group Stadium when they host Great Yarmouth in their first home game in three weeks.

The Yellows lost 2-1 to March Town in their last match, but their match last week was called off due to county call-ups.

The Norfolk side hosted Sudbury back in September and put eight goals past the Yellows before they were thrashed 10-0 the following match.