Match Preview: Huddersfield Town v Milton Keynes Dons

The good news prior to this match is that Dons manager Karl Robinson will not be subject of disciplinary action by the FA following his touchline confrontation with Sheffield Wednesday player Reda Johnson on Tuesday.  Johnson and Wednesday manager Megson accused Robbo of grabbing Johnson by the throat before throwing him to the ground, however the FA have acted quickly and decisively to recind the red card when footage clearly showed that this wasn't in fact the case.


PLAYER NEWS
New loan signings James Tavernier and Alan Smith are both available for selection on Saturday with Tavernier set to start the match at right back.  Paul Slane will not be available for another two weeks as he recovers from an injury sustained at parent club Celtic.  Adam Chicksen is unlikely to feature after receiving stitches to his head following a clash against Wednesday. More good news is the return from illness of Darren Potter who has been a key player in the midfield this season.

REF WATCH
The official appointed for Saturdays match at the Galpharm is Graham Salisbury, supported by linesmen Peter Gooch and Matthew Parry and the Fourth Official who is Adrian Holmes. Salisbury last took charge of a Dons match on 25th October 2011 when the Dons were defeated 2-1 away to Sheffield United.  On that occasion he blew for 26 fouls, issued 5 yellow cards and a red card.  Born in Lancashire, Salisbury was promoted to the referees` list in 2001. he also Officiated on the FA Vase Final in 2001 and he also enjoys reading, running and keeping fit.  The 44 year-old started refereeing in 1985, and progressed through the West Lancashire and Northern Premier Leagues to reach National List status in 1998.

MATCHDAY WEATHER (Updated at 7am on 04.12.12)
The weather forecast for The Galpharm Stadium suggests that temperatures will not get above freezing for most of the day.  The Met Office are forecasting light snow falling from 3pm turning into heavy snow from 6pm.  The good news is that the Galpharm has under pitch heating with a boiler fitted (unlike Milton Keynes).  For those concerned about the return journey, the Met Office is forecasting heavy snow for Milton Keynes and the Midlands from around 6pm, continuing into into the night with motorists being warned that the snow will affect road.  Be careful people!

TICKET PRICES
Adult ?21; Senior (60+) ?12*; Students* ?12; Under 16 ?8; Under 8 ?5

DIRECTIONS
Leave the M1 at Junction 38 and take the A637 and then the A642 into Huddersfield. As you approach the town centre try to keep to the right hand lane as you will turn right at the island and go onto the A62 Leeds Road. The stadium is a short distance down this road on the right. For the car parks turn right at the traffic lights, where the Market Pub is on the corner. The stadium is generally well signposted around Huddersfield town centre.There is a fair sized car park located at the ground (?5) and a number of unofficial car parks nearby (expect to pay around ?3-?4).