CAPTAIN Matt Sysum is poised to return from suspension as Evesham United aim to claim another big scalp in Swindon Supermarine tonight (7.45pm).

However, the eighth-placed Robins are likely to be without defenders Will Wellon and Jared Wilson and midfielder Ashley Williams, who picked up knocks in their 1-0 victory at Wimborne Town on Saturday.

Forward Nathan Modest is also expected to miss the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South and West trip to the Webbs Wood Stadium through illness.

Despite the prospect of missing four players, manager Paul Collicutt admitted his side were upbeat and said centre-half Sysum, who was banned for Evesham’s last two games, was not guaranteed to start.

“The only downside on Saturday was we picked up a few injuries,” said Collicutt, who should also welcome back midfielder Clayton Green from suspension.

“Jared got cramp, Will picked up a knock and so did Ashley. Nathan was ill, so that was the reason why he did not play and he is struggling again for tonight.

“We are pleased to have Matt back but the lads have done well in his absence as we have kept two clean sheets, so whether I’ll put him back in the side or not I’ll have to think about.”

Lewis Binns’ early strike proved enough for Evesham to see off Wimborne and remain five points off the play-offs ahead of their visit to fourth-placed Swindon.

But Collicutt, whose side have already stunned leaders Cinderford Town as well as rivals North Leigh and Tiverton Town away from home this season, said he would wait until the end of next month before concentrating on the promotion shake-up.

“It would be a big boost for us if we could come away from Swindon with something,” he said.

“They have got some good players but we have got a tendency of raising our game when we play the better sides.

“By the end of February, we will have a better idea of who is doing what as there are a few interesting games coming up in the league.

“Cinderford keep winning so they are staying at the top but anyone from the top 10 has got a chance of getting into the play-offs, which makes it interesting.”