Portsmouth vs Northampton Town - Paul Jones in line for surprise Portsmouth return against Northampton

Posted Saturday, May 07, 2016 by PA

Goalkeeper Paul Jones could make a shock return to Portsmouth's starting XI as they welcome Sky Bet League Two champions Northampton to Fratton Park.

Jones was not expected to feature again this season after he sustained a thigh injury at AFC Wimbledon in April.

But speaking ahead of Saturday's clash, boss Paul Cook said: "He's looking very good at the moment and it seems like he'll make it. He's come on leaps and bounds."

Ryan Fulton (hamstring) and Alex Bass (knee) however, remain sidelined.

Northampton will be without Brendan Moloney for their final game of a momentous season.

The Irish right-back is facing knee surgery to resolve a problem that first surfaced in November. He has missed the Cobblers' last three matches and will again be absent this weekend.

Northampton will head to Fratton Park looking for a win that would see them finish the league season on 99 points.

But they could also be without Rod McDonald, who picked up a calf muscle strain during training, and Joel Byrom will also be monitored in the hope that he recovers from a stiff back.