Key midfielder Alex Pattison will be back for Harrogate as they take on Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient on Saturday.

The 25-year-old missed the midweek draw against Carlisle through illness but will return against the Os.

Centre-back Joe Mattock suffered a knock in the Carlisle match but is expected to be fit, while winger George Thomson will be assessed as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Will Smith, Dior Angus, Stephen Dooley and Max Wright remain sidelined for Simon Weaver’s team.

Orient midfielder Craig Clay will serve the second part of a three-match ban after his red card in the FA Cup first-round defeat to Crewe.

Full-back Tom James is also suspended for the trip to North Yorkshire, while Adam Thompson is still sidelined by injury.

Anthony Georgiou has joined National League side Yeovil on a short-term loan deal.

Orient head into the match on the back of two consecutive defeats, one in the FA Cup and one in League Two.