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Chris Powell glad to have striker back for Sunderland clash even if it means missing meeting with Walsall

Simon Cox will be suspended for tonight’s clash against the Saddlers

welcome to Roots Hall tonight hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to City, but they will have to do so without the services of striker Simon Cox.

The 31-year-old was sent off for a second bookable offence late in the second half and watched on from the sidelines as Jodi scored a stoppage-time winner for City.

Cox’s absence allows an opportunity to arise for the Shrimper’s top goalscorer Tom Hopper to partner Theo for tonight’s match.

But manager Chris Powell said he will take time to make the decision with Shawn McCoulsky also in the mix and while keeping one eye on Saturday’s trip to .

“I’ve got to look at it but it will open the door for someone else,” said Powell.

“It’s a good opportunity after Saturday for one or two people who think they should be in the team and if they get the opportunity against Walsall then they have to take it.

“But one of the bonuses of having a midweek game is that Simon’s suspension will be served quickly and he will be back with us for the Sunderland game.”

Walsall find themselves in the play-off mix heading into November, four places above the Shrimpers in 12th.

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