Swindon vs Notts County - Nathan Delfouneso could be included in Swindon squad

Posted Friday, August 19, 2016 by PA

Swindon could include new signing Nathan Delfouneso in their squad when they entertain Port Vale in Sky Bet League One.

The former Blackburn striker joined the Robins on Thursday but is unlikely to be fit having not made a first-team appearance since the start of April when he was on loan at Bury.

Town wing-back Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill misses out through suspension after being sent off in the final minute of the midweek draw at Gillingham and could be replaced by James Brophy.

Defender Raphael Branco and forward Jonathan Obika (both groin) are unlikely to return, while Lloyd Jones, who has missed the last two games through injury, and striker Luke Norris (ankle) are doubtful.

Kjell Knops' injury in midweek has added to Vale's problems in the left-back position and the Dutch summer signing is a doubt for the trip to Wiltshire.

With Kiko, who has only recently started training following an Achilles problem, and Adam Yates out for seven months with a knee injury, Vale boss Bruno Ribeiro is trying to sign a left-back in time for Saturday's match.

Rigino Cicilia might be fit again after missing the 1-0 win over Rochdale but Anton Forrester has impressed in his absence and looks likely to remain in the side as Vale's lone striker in Ribeiro's 4-3-3 system.

Portuguese striker Carlos Saleiro this week had his contract terminated by mutual consent just six weeks after signing for the League One club.