Colchester are still waiting on the fitness of on-loan Ipswich striker Kevin Lisbie (thigh).Centre half Paul Reid could make his return following a calf injury but defenders Christian Ribiero (groin) and Lee Beevers (knee) are both sidelined.

Oldham boss Dave Penney has no fresh injury problems and has a full squad to choose from.

Winger Chris Taylor and striker Pawel Abbott again look set to start following their return from injury.

Source: BBC Sport