Dave Bridges returns to the Stevenage squad for the visit of Stockport. Bridges has completed a three-game ban for his sending-off during last season's FA Trophy final and will be involved for the first time this term. Fellow midfielder Darren Murphy looks set to miss out again after his shoulder popped out during the Carling Cup defeat by Portsmouth. Summer signing Darius Charles is hoping to make his debut after recovering from ankle ligament damage. The defender was an unused substitute during last weekend's 1-0 defeat by Bradford. Midfielder Peter Vincenti, who scored Boro's first goal in the Football League a fortnight ago, is pushing for a recall to the starting XI.
Source: PA
Source: PA