Milton Keynes Dons 2 - 3 Huddersfield Town

Leven returns to boost Dons

Updated: September 4, 2009, 11:58 AM UK

MK Dons manager Paul Ince could have midfielder Peter Leven back in his squad for the visit of big-spending Huddersfield.

Leven made his comeback from a long-term groin injury as a substitute in the midweek Johnstone's Paint Trophy win over Dagenham and while he is not match fit, the influential Scot could be on the bench.

Defender Danny Swailes also made his first appearance in over a year against the Daggers but he too is short of match fitness after surgery on both Achilles tendons and he will not be considered.

Lewis Gobern (knee) and Darren Powell (hamstring) are back in training but unlikely to be available while Jude Stirling has had an injection in his groin and could be back inside a month.

Forward Aaron Wilbraham remains a month away from a comeback from his ankle injury but Sam Baldock, Dean Lewington and Mat Doumbe are all fit while David McCracken has shaken off a dead leg.

Defender Sean O'Hanlon is a long-term casualty with a knee injury as Ince's side look for a win which could move them to within a point of the leading duo of Charlton and Leeds.

Huddersfield boss Lee Clark has a selection headache.

On-loan Manchester United midfielder Danny Drinkwater and in-form striker Theo Robinson are in the frame to return having recovered from groin and and ankle injuries respectively.

Clark is also boosted by the return of winger Gary Roberts, who has completed his three-match suspension.

Robbie Simpson is also in contention to start after scoring his first goal for the club in the Terriers' 2-1 triumph over Rotherham in the Johnstone Paint Trophy in midweek and he could be given the nod ahead of Jordan Rhodes.

Clark's only absentee is utility player Tom Clarke, who is on the sidelines recuperating from knee surgery.

Success at stadium:mk would see Clark's men leapfrog their hosts into third place in the table.