Barnet vs Notts County - Barnet boss Martin Allen unlikely to ring the changes against Notts County

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2016 by PA

Barnet manager Martin Allen is expected to make few changes for the clash against Notts County having been impressed with the performance of his side in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Wycombe.

Luke Gambin could be in line for a return to the starting XI after coming on as a substitute and contributing to their recovery from a goal down.

Gavin Hoyte remains injured and will again miss out despite edging closer to a return.

Shaun Batt, meanwhile, is among those pushing to start should Allen be tempted to tweak his line-up.

Notts County will once more check on Curtis Thompson after the midfielder missed the last three matches through injury.

Magpies manager Mark Cooper saw his side thrashed 5-0 at local rivals Mansfield on Saturday but insists he will not be making too many changes to the starting line up at The Hive.

"We don't have too many realistic opportunities or options to change the team, really," said Cooper. "There might be one or two changes but those who let the supporters down so badly on Saturday, and ruined a lot of people's weekends, will have to go out and try to put that right."

Thompson, if fit, could be one of the players to come into contention while Cooper also has the likes of Roy Carroll, Mawouna Amevor, Alan Smith, Adam Campbell and teenager Montel Gibson to call on.