MACC caretaker boss John Askey may make changes from the side that drew 1-1 against Cambridge in the FA Cup.

On-loan Matt Carragher, available after being cup-tied, may return to the right flank against Huddersfield, with Danny Whitaker swapping to the left and Colin Little stepping down to the bench.

Askey may even choose to strengthen his defence, playing five at the back to counter the threat of 12-goal man Jonathan Stead.

That would give Steve Hitchen, who kept his composure when the side were reduced to 10 men in the Cup, a deserved chance to stake a long-term claim.

The game will see the return of former favourite Efe Sodje, who scored Macc's first league goal in 1997 and was a key member of Sammy McIlroy's promotion winning teams.

"I owe a lot to the fans at Macclesfield. They really helped me during my time at the club," he said.

LAST SEASON: No corresponding fixture

KEY OPPONENT: Jonathan Stead - skilful striker who's wanted by Sunderland

PREDICTION: Macc 1 Huddersfield 1

BETFRED:

Macclesfield 17/10 Draw 11/5 Huddersfield 13/10

Correct Score
Macclesfield To Win
1-0 7/1
2-0 14/1
2-1 11/1
3-0 33/1
3-1 22/1
3-2 28/1

1st/Last Goalscorer In Match
J Miles 6/1
M Curruthers 6/1
C Little 13/2
M Tipton 15/2
N Ross 15/2
D Whitaker 12/1
D Flitcroft 16/1
D Smith 20/1
M Haddrell 20/1

J Miles & Macclesfield 1-0 40/1
M Curruthers & Macclesfield 2-0 75/1
C Little & Macclesfield 2-1 66/1

Other odds available on request. Prices subject to fluctuation. Ring BETFRED on 0800 73 11 210

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