Host of injuries

14-goal hitman Paul Fildes has a swollen foot, Gavin Cooper has a twisted knee, goalkeeper Ross Baxter has flu, and Chris Ingham and Gordon Dugdale are short of match fitness.

On the plus side, boss John Lister has signed Bamber Bridge midfielder Gary Jervis while Kieron Hall returns following an ankle injury.

Colne's ten game unbeaten league run came to an end at second placed Formby last weekend when Colne had a man sent off - for the seventh time this season.

"The players were disappointed with the quality of the officials and they spoilt what could have been a good game," said Lister, whose side lost 1-0.

"We are capable of beating anyone in this league - if we can keep all 11 players on the pitch - the players are 'up forit' and the final quarter of the season should be very interesting."