On-loan Southampton winger Jake Thomson could make his Torquay debut when they entertain Northampton.

The 20-year-old joined the Gulls on Tuesday on an initial one-month emergency loan deal, with a view to that arrangement being extended and the move then becoming permanent during the January transfer window.

However, manager Paul Buckle may stick with the same starting line-up that impressed in the 0-0 draw at Lincoln last weekend.

Chris Hargreaves will be hoping to retain his place in central midfield against the club where he played between 2000 and 2004 alongside current Northampton manager Ian Sampson.

Forward Marvin Williams is still ruled out by a knee injury, and seems set to leave the club when his short-term contract ends.