Chester v Bournemouth preview

Fletcher insists he is ready to play despite sustaining a broken nose, bruising to both eyes and his cheekbone against Brentford.

The Cherries have not scored in their last two games and have only netted in one of their last five - the 4-0 thrashing of promotion-chasing Rochdale.

Boss Eddie Howe could therefore be tempted into changes against second-bottom Chester, who would move above them with a win.

Lee Bradbury was a late replacement for Fletcher on Easter Monday and is pushing for a start while Jeff Goulding is also hoping to make the team after he too came off the bench against the Bees.

Chester team news

Chester goalkeeper James Spencer has extended his emergency loan.

The club have received dispensation from the Football League and agreed terms with Rochdale for Spencer to sign for a further week and he is now available to deputise for regular keeper John Danby (shoulder).

Midfield duo Stephen Vaughan (Achilles) and Damien Mozika (hamstring) remain doubtful but Shaun Kelly should retain his place in the starting line-up after playing both games over the Easter period following a knee injury.

Ryan Lowe netted his 17th goal of the season in Monday's 1-0 win at Accrington to boost Chester's hopes of survival, but Mark Wright's men remain a point adrift of safety with just three games remaining.