Exeter’s Jack Sparkes, right, could return to the starting line-up (Nigel French/PA)
Jack Sparkes is free to return to action for Exeter as they host Walsall at the weekend in Sky Bet League Two.
The 19-year-old picked up a one-match ban after being dismissed late during the Grecians’ 1-0 FA Cup second-round replay loss to Hartlepool.
Sparkes missed the following victory over Salford but is available again on Saturday.
Full-back Craig Woodman will be missing as he undergoes surgery on a knee injury, requiring at least a six-week recovery period.
Walsall are boosted by the return of Cameron Pring, who came off the bench to feature in their 1-1 draw with Macclesfield at the weekend.
The 21-year-old defender has recovered from a knee problem and could play a more prominent role as he gains fitness.
Callum Cockerill-Mollett has not featured since picking up a leg injury during the Saddlers’ 3-2 Leasing.com Trophy win over Chelsea Under-21s earlier this month.
Manager Darrell Clarke has said that the injury is not as severe as first thought and so the defender could feature at St James Park.
Jack Sparkes set to return to Exeter’s starting line-up against Walsall
