Exeter will once again be without skipper Matt Taylor when they make the long journey to Hartlepool. The defender is struggling with a back injury and although a scan revealed no serious damage, he is still not ready to return. Former Tottenham trainee Troy Archibald-Henville will keep his place in the starting line-up in the absence of Taylor. Striker Marcus Stewart also remains sidelined as he has been troubled by back spasms but boss Paul Tisdale has no other injury problems to contend with. Stand-in skipper Steve Tully will face Pools despite having 12 stitches in a wound above his eye during the victory over Charlton last weekend. Strike duo Jamie Cureton and Richard Logan will be hoping to be recalled to the starting line-up.
Source: PA
Source: PA