Goalkeeper Greg Fleming will be sidelined this weekend after failing to recover from a groin problem.

The Scottish U21 keeper has been receiving treatment this week after sustaining the injury against Colchester, but is still struggling with the knock.

Danish keeper Jan Budtz will step in for what could potentially be the last game of his loan spell.  Club officials are set for talks with the Hartlepool player next week.

Fleming will remain under the direction of Athletic's medical team and is hoping to be fit for next week's home game against Tranmere Rovers at Boundary Park.

Youngster Josh Bell will travel as cover tomorrow with Mark Crossley (back) still recovering from an operation.