Walsall vs Newport County: Who's out and who's a doubt?

Brandon Comley - cheekbone (95%) 

Mat Sadler confirmed that Brandon Comley has returned to full training and will be available for selection. 

The midfielder has been fitted with a protective mask after spending the past month on the side lines with a fractured cheekbone. 

Sadler said: "His mask is on. He is the batman. So he's training now and we want to make sure he's confident with it. 

"But yes he's training and he's fit to play." 

George Hall - hamstring (0%) 

Hall missed the win over Barrow after sustaining a hamstring issue in training on the eve of the game. 

The midfielder, who has been plagued by a series of hamstring injuries over the past 18 months, had previously started the past three league games. 

Sadler was initially unable to commit to a time frame but has since confirmed that the Birmingham City loanee will miss at least "six to eight weeks". 

He said last week: " George is back with Birmingham. I mentioned that the other day but it'll be six to eight weeks. Maybe a little bit more so we've just got to look after him with that."

Josh Gordon - hamstring (0%) 

Josh Gordon remains on course for a potential return after the New Year following a four-month absence due to a hamstring injury. 

The striker has not featured since limping off during Walsall's 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town on August 31. 

He required an operation on the injury but is currently continuing the next stage of his rehabilitation on the grass at Essington. 

Gordon underwent a successful scan around a fortnight ago and could be available by mid-January. 

"Josh is where we want him to be. He's on his way back," the Walsall boss said earlier this month.

"He will be back towards the back end of January by the time he's back in contention to play." 

Priestley Farquharson - thigh (0%) 

Farquharson has suffered a setback on his road to recovery from a thigh injury which has kept him out since August. 

The defender, who has been plagued by injuries during his 18 months at Walsall, was targeting a return after the New Year. 

Sadler revealed last month that he had participating in the warm-up in training for the first time as he edged closer to a return. 

But the centre-back went to see a specialist last week and is now expected to spend a further two months out of action. 

Sadler revealed earlier this month: "Priestley unfortunately had a setback last week. He saw a specialist on Wednesday whose confirmed it's a decent setback. 

"So he's probably looking at another couple of months on the side lines which is a real kick in the teeth for him. 

"We're gutted for him and will need to rally around him."