Plymouth Argyle vs Newport County - Plymouth wait on Sonny Bradley ahead of Newport clash

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2017 by PA

Plymouth are hopeful defender Sonny Bradley will be fit for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Newport.

The centre-back had to be withdrawn against Portsmouth after suffering a dead leg early in the game in a challenge with Carl Baker.

Jakub Sokolik is on standby should Bradley be unfit after replacing him against Pompey following his own recovery from a hip problem.

Striker Ryan Brunt (cruciate ligament) and midfielder David Ijaha (pelvic) are sidelined until the end of the season.

Newport boss Mike Flynn admits he will probably change a winning side for the trip to Home Park, but will assess his players' fitness before settling on his starting line-up.

One change may be enforced, with defender Mark O'Brien having been withdrawn at half-time of Friday's 1-0 victory over Yeovil because of illness.

Forward Sean Rigg replaced O'Brien in what was an attacking switch by Flynn, and the 28-year-old could now return to the first XI after missing last weekend's win over Exeter because of an ankle injury.

Flynn, whose relegation-battling side are chasing a fourth successive victory, also has captain Joss Labadie available again after serving a two-match ban.