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Swindon striker Michael Doughty could return to contention for the home game against Morecambe.

Doughty has missed the last five games due to a hamstring strain and, although still doubtful for this week, he is hoping to be back in the squad. Goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux is on international duty with Chile, so Luke McCormick is likely to return to the starting line-up.

Boss Richie Wellens has no new injuries following last week’s goalless home draw against Port Vale, but on-loan pair Ben House (Scotland Under-21s) and Canice Carroll (Republic of Ireland Under-21s) are also on international duty.

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Morecambe pair Rhys Oates and Aaron Wildig could both return to the squad. Forward Oates missed last week’s goalless draw at Notts County due to a groin strain and midfielder Wildig was rested.

Wildig recently returned to action after being sidelined for over two months with a knee injury. Boss Jim Bentley has no new injury or suspension worries, but forward A-Jay Leitch-Smith (hamstring) is still a long-term absentee.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Swindon and Port Vale.

Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Swindon and Port Vale.

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Swindon have never lost to Morecambe in League Two, winning four of their five previous such clashes (D1) while keeping four clean sheets.

The only time Morecambe have avoided defeat in their five league clashes with Swindon was their last such trip to the County Ground, a 1-1 draw in March 2018.

Swindon are unbeaten in their last four home games in League two (W2 D2), keeping clean sheets in three of those games and conceding just once.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Notts County and Morecambe.

Highlights of the Sky Bet League Two match between Notts County and Morecambe.

Morecambe have only lost one of their last seven away games (W2 D4), having previously lost three consecutive matches away from home in League Two.

Michael Doughty has scored five goals in his last five games for Swindon, this after failing to score in each of his previous five League Two games.

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