Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has called winger Chris Whelpdale back into his squad for Friday's top-of-the-table clash at MK Dons

MK Dons v Peterborough [19:45]

Whelpdale has been left out of the last two squads after needing a break in his first season as a professional but is back in contention to face Paul Ince's side.

Josh Low has fully recovered from a calf injury and has started in Whelpdale's place for the last two games but is sweating on his place in the starting XI.

Striker Liam Hatch missed training earlier this week with a slight back problem but should be fit enough to take his customary place on the bench as Craig Mackail-Smith and Aaron Mclean continue their prolific partnership.

Defender Kieran Charnock is Ferguson's only long-term absentee with a knee injury as Posh seek a potentially decisive win in the title race.

Dons, meanwhile, will be without defender Danny Swailes because of a knock.

Drissa Diallo looks set to continue at centre-back with Jude Stirling at right-back, while Kevin Gallen is pushing for a starting berth.

Stockport v Macclesfield [19:45]

Stockport will be without Matty McNeil (knee ligament operation) and Jim McNulty (ankle).

On-loan Manchester City full back Shaleum Logan has returned to Eastlands for treatment.

Neil Ashton and Michael Symes are available to play for Macclesfield.

The pair were ineligible to play against Shrewsbury last weekend due to the terms of their deals which saw them join Macclesfield from the Shrews.

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