MACCLESFIELD go in to their tie against Boston United without three central defenders.

On-loan centre back Rob Jones, is cup-tied, Michael Welch is suspended and Steve Macauley has returned from suspension only to pick up a hamstring injury.

However with Karl Munroe's red card against Doncaster rescinded and record signing Matt Haddrell desperate for an outing , John Askey does have cover for this game.

The caretaker/manager is also looking to overturn Colin Little's red card at Hull last week but in any case the former Crewe player is likely to start on the left.

Boston, who held Macc 0-0 in the first game of the season, also have injury headaches.

Midfield man Tom Bennett is suspended, Mark Angel and Matt Hocking have pulled hamstrings and Graeme Jones has a leg injury.

Key opponent: SImon Weatherstone - a promising young striker

Prediction: Macc 1 Boston 0

BETFRED:

Macclesfield 5/4 Draw 12/5 Boston Utd 13/8

Correct Score
Macclesfield To Win
1-0 11/2
2-0 11/1
2-1 17/2
3-0 22/1
3-1 18/1
3-2 25/1
4-0 66/1

1st/Last Goalscorer In Match
J Miles 11/2
M Curruthers 11/2
C Little 6/1
M Tipton 7/1
N Ross 7/1
D Whitaker 11/1
D Flitcroft 16/1
D Smith 20/1
M Haddrell 20/1
M Welch 20/1
S MacCauley 25/1

J Miles & Macclesfield 1-0 28/1
M Curruthers & Macclesfield 2-0 66/1
C Little & Macclesfield 2-1 45/1

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