Depleted Bury could struggle to foil Dons

Dwight Gayle is Newcastle's top goalscorer this seasonCredit: Getty Images

Bury v AFC Wimbledon
Bury are set to struggle to arrest their winless run at home to AFC Wimbledon with suspensions as well as injuries sabotaging boss David Flitcroft’s preparations for this Sky Bet League One encounter.

Leading scorer Tom Pope joined defenders Nathan Cameron, Craig Jones and Leon Barnett on the treatment table last week while Jacob Mellis and Kean Bryan have been ruled out tonight after being red-carded in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Rochdale.

That’s four losses in a row for the Shakers, form figures which are in stark contrast to Wimbledon’s. The Wombles, who endured a tricky start after winning promotion, are now unbeaten in seven overall and their last five away.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 17 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 20:34, 17 October 2016

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