The central defender made his return as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw at Cambridge ten days ago, but comes back into the team from the first whistle tonight for the first time recovering from surgery to repair the groin injury he suffered in the 7-0 win over the U’s on 17th November.

Also coming into the starting XI are forwards Harry Cornick and joint top scorer James Collins, who missed Saturday’s game against Accrington Stanley through suspension.

TOWN: Stech, Stacey, Cuthbert ©, Sheehan, Potts, Rea, Downes, Berry, Cornick, Collins, Hylton. Subs: Justin, Mullins, O Lee, Jervis, Gambin, E Lee, Shea (GK)

COVENTRY: Burge, Grimmer, McDonald, Vincenti, Doyle ©, McNulty, Hyam, Clarke-Harris, Haynes, Shipley, Bayliss. Subs: O’Brien (GK), Stokes, Kelly, Biamou, Barrett, Reid, Ponticelli

REFEREE: Charles Breakspear