Matchday Preview - Sat 15 Feb

Ipswich v Blackpool

SKYBET CHAMPIONSHIP
Venue: Portman Road   Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

Mick McCarthy has a fully fit squad to choose from, with Ebanks-Blake, Hyam and Taylor all available for tomorrow's game.

Recent signing Paul Green could be pushing for a starting spot tomorrow, after appearing as a substitute in last week’s 2-2 draw at Barnsley.

Assistant boss Terry Connor said on Friday that he expects his side to push for a top six finish.

Town go into the match on the back of a 2-2 draw with Barnsley, in eighth position, while Blackpool visit Portman Road after a 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest, and start in 16th position.

Southend v Exeter City

SKYBET LEAGUE TWO
Venue: Roots Hall   Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

Southend will have defender Lee Beevers back after scans showed he can play with his shoulder injury.

Midfielder Luke Prosser could play with a mask on after surgery

However, the Blues will be without suspended midfielder Conor Clifford, who faces a four match ban.

Southend go into the match on the back of a 2-1 away defeat at Mansfield, and start in seventh position. City travel into the match following last weekend's 1-1 draw with Portsmouth, and start in 16th position.

Braintree P-P Wrexham

SKRILL PREMIER
Venue: Amlin Stadium   Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

The Conference Premier match between Braintree and Wrexham postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.


Basingstoke v Chelmsford

SKRILL SOUTH
Venue:    Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

A pitch inspection is expected at Basingstoke tomorrow morning, but has not been confirmed.

Chelmsford return to action this weekend, in their first match since February 3rd, as they prepare to visit Basingstoke.

The Stokes travel into the match, also without a game since February 3rd, when they drew 1-1 at Boreham Wood, while the Clarets lost 2-1 at home to Ebbsfleet.

Erith & Belvedere v Sudbury

RYMAN DIVISION ONE NORTH
Venue:    Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

The Ryman One North match between Erith and Sudbury is subject to a pitch inspection at 10am on Saturday morning.

Erith & Belvedere will be looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat which saw them thumped 10-1 at Thurrock.

However, the Yellows are looking for their first league game since a 4-1 away win over Burnham Ramblers on January 21st.

If the match goes ahead, the Yellows will be without forward Dave Cowley, who left AFC on Friday for Needham Market.

Sudbury Reserves v Haverhill Borough

THURLOW NUNN DIVISION ONE
Venue: The MEL Group Stadium   Date: Sat 15th Feb   Kick-off: 15:00

The Thurlow Nunn Division One match between Sudbury Reserves and Haverhill Borough is subject to a pitch inspection at 9am on Saturday morning.

The AFC Reserves will be looking for their first match since a 2-1 away defeat to Stowmarket,