Joe Jacobson and Deane Smalley make their first appearances of the season tonight for Latics.

The pair, who have both recovered from summer surgery, will play in the opening totesport.com League game of the season against Burnley at Stalybridge Celtic, kick off 7pm.

The match marks an important stepping stone on the road to recovery for both players.

Sean Gregan and Chris Taylor, also returning after injury lay offs, also get  further important match time at Bower Fold.

Latics field an experienced side which includes triallist Jean Francois Christophe, the former Southend player, as well as the transfer listed Jacobson, Kelvin Lomax, Jon Worthington and Rob Purdie who will get the chance to impress potential new employers.

Squad: Ollerenshaw, Lomax, Jacobson, Worthington, Matty D Carr, Gregan, Millar, Christophe, Smalley, Taylor, Purdie, Highdale, Routledge, Tarkowski, Hughes, Matty A Carr.