Kidderminster striker Stefan Moore is in pole position to lead the line as the team go to Ebbsfleet tonight (7:45pm).

The former Premier League forward is pencilled in to replace top scorer Justin Richards, who is suspended for three matches after his red card at Forest Green on Tuesday night.

Defender Martin Riley also walked for two bookings, with Luke Jones expected to fill in alongside skipper Mark Creighton.

The loss of two players is the last thing manager Mark Yates needs, as the team face the second of three away games in four days – with another pivotal home clash against league leaders Burton on Easter Monday.

Riley, at least, will be eligible to return at Altrincham on Saturday.

But first the long trip to Kent, with Yates urging his side to keep calm and carry on.

He said: “Ebbsfleet are a tough side to face, particularly at home, so we will have to be at our best. I am surprised they are struggling, but that is none of my concern, I only care about what we are doing.

“We are in there fighting, we have showed the spirit we have and this is the next obstacle we have to overcome.”

Richards and Riley will travel with the squad tonight, despite not being able to play.

Yates added: “Justin and Martin will be with us at Ebbsfleet. The squad always stay together, whether injured or suspended, and that will continue. We are a team, a squad and we stick together.

“Neither of them should be suspended as far as I am concerned, I have watched the replay of the game since then and I am even more convinced of that.”