Stockport welcome back Ash Palmer for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Colchester.

The defender served a one-match ban during the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Harrogate following his sending off against Stevenage last weekend.

Midfielder Will Collar is also set to remain sidelined after being forced out of the Stevenage match during the first half following lengthy treatment for concussion.

Boss Dave Challinor made nine changes for the cup clash and will ponder his line-up as Stockport chase their first point since returning to the Football League.

Colchester will check on experienced pair Freddie Sears and Alan Judge.

Both missed the Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich in midweek with knocks suffered in the draw with Carlisle last weekend.

Tommy Smith (foot) and Emyr Huws (ankle) both remain on the sidelines.

Youngsters Al-Amin Kazeem, Marley Marshall Miranda and Ossama Ashley all started the cup win and will hope to feature.