Atkin was withdrawn after an hour during Boro's opening day 1-0 home defeat against Rushden and Diamonds last Saturday.

The striker received a whack on the calf and has been receiving treatment this week. Matt Smart is also a doubt after picking up ankle injury in the dying minutes.

Simon Wormull is on standby for his first league start if Smart fails a late fitness test. Darren Budd could also be recalled to the squad.

Allan Tait, who looked sharp after a substitute appearence on Saturday, will hope to force his way into the side ahead of Jean-Michel Sigere.

Borough are expected to give a debut to midfielder Mo Harkin who was not named in the squad for the Rushden game.

Pre-season title hopefuls Stevanage Borough will hope to get their season back on track after a heavy 5-0 defeat at Wrexham.

Boss Garry Wilson said, "It was a very surprising result and hopefully we will not suffer the backlash from that. It's important we give a good account of ourselves and try and pick up some points."