Caretaker Gillingham boss Steve Lovell could have defender Luke O’Neill available again following a hamstring problem for the visit of fellow League One strugglers Northampton Town.

Bradley Garmston and midfielder Mark Byrne are both expected to come back into contention following the midweek 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic.

Both were rested for Tuesday night’s game at Priestfield having featured in last weekend’s 1-0 win at Peterborough United.

Midfielder Scott Wagstaff is also pressing for a place in the side having made his return from a calf problem.

Defenders Alex Lacey (knee) and Ben Nugent (foot) both continue their recoveries as Steve Lovell looks to make it seven points from a possible nine.

A victory against the Cobblers could also see Lovell given a chance to manage the side until the end of the season.

Northampton forward Alex Revell serves the last game of his three-match suspension.

Chris Long could retain his place in attack after returning from a hamstring injury against Rochdale on Tuesday night.

Midfielder John-Joe O’Toole came off the bench at Spotland as he edges towards full match fitness following a troublesome groin injury.

Defenders Leon Barnett (Achilles) and Aaron Phillips (thigh) remain in rehabilitation, along with midfielder Matt Crooks (knee).