STUART Parnaby returns to the Hartlepool United side for their trip to Northampton.

The right-back suffered a hamstring injury against Shrewsbury ten days ago and returns in place of Jordan Richards.

Pools have goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on the bench, after signing a loan deal from Newcastle this morning. 

NORTHAMPTON TOWN: Archer; Alfei, Diamdon, Cresswell, Robertson; Hackett, Byrom, Watson, Mohamed; Richards, D’ath. Subs: Carer, Collins, O’Toole, Tozer, Sledker, Ravenhill, Toney.

HARTLEPOOL UNITED: Flinders; Parnaby, Bates, Henderson, Austin; Brobbel, Miller, Walker, Compton; Franks, Wyke. Subs: Woodman (gk), Holden, Collins, Harewood, Woods, Richards, Jones.

Referee: Simon Hooper (Swindon)