Mark Hughes out for the season as Accrington host Tranmere

Posted Thursday, March 05, 2020 by PA

Accrington manager John Coleman will again be without defender Mark Hughes as his team prepare to take on Tranmere on Saturday.

The 33-year-old has been missing for two games having sustained a calf injury that the club have now confirmed will rule him out for the remainder of the season.

Fellow defender Aji Alese missed the 0-0 stalemate with Bolton last weekend after struggling with a minor back injury and may still be sidelined.

Coleman has no fresh injury concerns, however, as Accrington look to end a winless run of three games.

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon could benefit from the return of defensive duo George Ray and Evan Gumbs for the fixture.

Ray has been absent with a groin injury, whereas Gumbs has missed the entirety of the season so far with a knee issue.

Both players featured on Tuesday night as the club were defeated by Chester in the Cheshire Senior Cup quarter-final, however, and could return to league action at the weekend.

Midfielder Ollie Banks could also make his comeback at the Crown Ground having recently returned from a knee injury to take a spot on the bench.