08 April 2022

Jake O’Brien and Louis Reed available for Swindon’s clash with Newport

08 April 2022

Swindon will have Jake O’Brien and Louis Reed available for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two meeting with Newport.

On-loan Crystal Palace defender O’Brien has overcome illness, while midfielder Reed has completed a two-match ban following his dismissal in last month’s 2-1 win over Sutton.

Teenage forward Harry Parsons, who has been used predominantly as a substitute this season, is doubtful due to illness.

Robins top scorer Harry McKirdy remains sidelined by a calf problem.

Newport will not rush defender Josh Pask into action at the County Ground.

The on-loan Coventry centre-back resumed full training this week having missed the last eight games with a hamstring strain.

Liverpool loanee Jake Cain is in contention to feature after recovering from a rib injury, while forward Courtney Baker-Richardson is pushing for a start after returning from a hamstring issue as a substitute in last weekend’s 1-0 home loss to Exeter.

County are still without Ollie Cooper (groin) and knee injury victims Priestley Farquharson and Courtney Senior.

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