Exeter City vs Hartlepool United FC preview - Paul Tisdale keen to build on Exeter's win against Orient

Posted Friday, September 11, 2015 by PA

Exeter manager Paul Tisdale will be tempted to stick with the side which thumped Leyton Orient when Hartlepool visit as he looks to improve the club's form at St James Park over the course of the season.

The Grecians' home record has been part of their downfall in previous years, but they scored four without reply when they hosted the early league leaders last weekend, with Tisdale praising his defence in particular.

He has plenty of food for thought with the returning Joel Grant (international duty), Lee Holmes (groin) and Arron Davies (calf) all expected to be in contention.

Jordan Moore-Taylor (metatarsal) is pushing for further involvement having featured just once this season, but Jordan Tillson's impressive performances mean he is unlikely to start.

Hartlepool's injury and suspension problems continue to mount ahead of the trip, with Rakish Bingham the latest concern.

Bingham and fellow forward Billy Paynter are nursing hamstring problems and are doubtful for the long trip, while Magnay starts a three-match ban after he was sent off at Wycombe last weekend.

Magnay's absence leaves boss Ronnie Moore short on options at right-back, with Michael Duckworth (hamstring) and Jordan Richards (back) already sidelined.

Central defender Harry Worley has a toe injury but it is not expected to keep him out.