The Reds return home tomorrow for a rearranged game against Portsmouth.
It's an important clash with implications on the League Two promotion picture with both sides looking to take crucial points.[vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab title="The Opposition"]With their history and recent pedigree, Portsmouth were an understandable choice for promotion favourites from many bookmakers in pre-season.
So far they've lived up to the hype having been in the frontrunning pack from the start of the season.
Pompey have spent the last couple of seasons in the fourth tier following their rapid descent down the leagues but there is now a real sense of optimism that they can start the climb back up the divisions.
[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Manager"]Former Stanley boss Cook has brought a buzz to Fratton Park since taking over in the close season.
After leaving East Lancashire for Chesterfield he led the Spireites to promotion from League Two before getting them to the League One play-offs last season.
He's assisted by another ex-Reds boss in Leam Richardson, with the pair knowing all about their hosts and manager John Coleman.
Their aim this season will be promotion for Pompey back to the third tier.
[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="One to Watch"]Sheffield United loanee McNulty has been in fine form for Pompey since signing for them in November, netting ten goals since.
The Scot moved south from Livingston last summer after a productive time north of the border and has already made a few appearances for the United first team.[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Form Guide"][vc_text_separator title="Stanley: WWDLD" color="juicy_pink"]
The Reds have gone three games without a win but have only lost one in their last seven matches.
At home John Coleman's team last tasted defeat in October against AFC Wimbledon.
They sit fourth in League Two, eight points behind third placed Plymouth Argyle with two games in hand.
[vc_text_separator title="Portsmouth: DLWDW" color="blue"]Pompey have hit form of late with two wins and a draw from their last three games.
Their last defeat came at Barnet a fortnight ago.
They are just a place and a point behind Stanley in the league table having played a game more.[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Stanley Team News"]Long term absentees Josh Windass and Dean Winnard remain sidelined but there is good news on both. Windass could return as soon as the weekend after hernia surgery and Winnard could be back at the end of the month after a chest operation.
Joe Wright's injury is worse than first thought and likely to keep him out for more than a few weeks.
There's better news on Terry Gornell's ankle problem, with the striker hoping to return sooner than expected.[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Admission Details"]Cash turnstiles are no longer available at the Wham Stadium. Instead, a ticket must be bought in advance or from a ticket booth or ticket office on match day. MORE DETAILS
Tickets for the original game in January are valid for this fixture.[/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Match Coverage"]The official website will have live text commentary on the game.
There will be updates on the club Twitter and Facebook accounts.
At full time a full match report will be posted online and on social media, followed by post match reaction.[/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion]