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Mansfield v Tamworth

Play-off hopefuls Mansfield Town will expect all three points as they play host to relegation strugglers Tamworth on Saturday.

Only a month ago the Stags came away from the Lamb Ground with all three points in a 4-2 victory and will be out to do the double at Field Mill. Manager David Holdsworth has warned his players this week that they are playing for their futures at the club, with contracts dependant on what they do in the remainder of the season. Mansfield have had an inconsistent run of form of late and will need to string a few wins together if they are to serious consider making a play-off place.

Jake Speight has a 50/50 chance to return to the Stags' squad after knee surgery while Jon Challindor should be able to shake off a knock to his leg. Luke Jones and Ollie Hotchkiss however are both suffering from ankle injuries and will not feature.

Tamworth meanwhile will be desperate to halt a slide which has seen them lose five of their last six matches. Adding to their misery was the six points deducted after Chester's withdrawal. The loss of form means that the Lambs are sinking swiftly into the relegation mire.

Gary Mills' team visit Field Mill without former Mansfield man Michael Blackwood who suffered a knee injury against Histon in midweek. A fractured foot will keep Nick Wright out of action while Chris Smith is suspended.