TOP scorer Bradley Bubb is suspended for Oxford City’s Vanarama National League South fixture at home to Concord Rangers tonight.

Bubb netted his 21st goal of the season in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Wealdstone, but is out for one game after being sent off a fortnight ago against Maidstone United.

General manager Justin Merritt has called on the rest of the squad to fill the void.

He said: “We need all of the squad to chip in with goals, not just the strikers.

“We have a team capable of scoring goals from anywhere, so in big games we need one of them to step up to the plate and deliver.”

Winger Marlon Jackson is out with a hamstring injury, while striker Conor McDonagh is a potential injury doubt (foot) after taking a knock on Saturday.

However, defender Jose Lapoujade is expected to return to the squad after recovering from a thigh injury.

After bouncing back from an eight-game winless streak in the league with successive victories, City would climb back into the play-off positions with three points tonight.

Merritt is urging his side to make the most of the chance.

“Other teams haven’t capitalised on our dip in form and that means we’re right in it,” he said.

“A few teams above us have stumbled lately and that final play-off spot is one we really think we can make our own if we can go on a good run.

“We need to build on these two wins now and improve our performances, because I feel we still have some way to go to reach the levels we’re capable of.”

Kidlington travel to Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division leaders Thatcham Town looking to narrow the five-point gap to the top.

The Greens are on an eight-game winning streak in the league and are at full strength following Lewis Gabbidon’s return from suspension.

TONIGHT’S SQUADS

Oxford City (v Concord Rgrs, home): from Walker, Arzamendi, Lapoujade, Bevans, King, Santiago, Henderson, Fleet, Pond, Lafuente, Whichelow, McDonagh, Benjamin, Pifarré, Stonehouse, Isaac.

Kidlington (v Thatcham Tn, away): from Warrell, Weedon, Flanagan, Owen, Franklin, Gabbidon, Brownhill, E Odhiambo, Brooks, Coyle, Castle, Thomas, Deabill, Willoughby, Quainton, A Odhiambo.