Gateshead have a doubt over Darren Williams for their FA Cup first round tie against Brentford.
The defender has been suffering with a back strain and faces a race against time to face Andy Scott's League One side.
Fellow defender Chris Swailes definitely misses out as he serves the second part of a three match ban, so Stephane Pelonde is again likely to continue alongside James Curtis at the heart of the defence.
There is better news for manager Ian Bogie with the likely return of strikers Alex Francis (compassionate leave) and Steven Richardson, who has recovered from an ankle injury.
Striker Daryl Clare has been given permission to play by parent club Mansfield, so he is again likely to lead the line but Michael Mackay is cup-tied.
Brentford look set to be without defender Mark Phillips for the tie.
Phillips limped off at half-time during last weekend's 3-0 defeat by Exeter with an ankle injury and is a major doubt.
But fellow centre-half Alan Bennett is in line to return from his ankle problem and could come back in alongside loanee James Wilson, who has been given permission to play by Bristol City.
On-loan Derby goalkeeper Lewis Price is likely to keep his place with Nikki Bull still struggling with a shoulder injury.
Striker Ben Strevens is pushing to be involved having recovered from the broken leg he suffered in the summer and could be on the bench for the first time.
