Braintree defender Matt Paine is suspended for the game against Nuneaton.
Paine was sent off for violent conduct against Luton and will serve the second part of a three-match ban.
Young on-loan defender Steven Smith is again likely to take a place in the squad after joining on a one-month loan from Leicester.
Smith was an unused substitute in the 2-1 win against Gateshead last weekend.
Goalkeeper Danny Naisbitt could again take a place on the bench as he continues his recovery from a persistent ankle injury which means that Nathan McDonald is likely to start between the sticks.
Midfielder Bradley Quinton is still recovering from a knee injury and this game could come too soon for him.
Nuneaton will be without on-loan winger Connor Taylor.
Taylor suffered a broken arm in the 0-0 draw against Luton in midweek.
Midfielder David McNamee has been struggling with a slight ankle injury and was an unused substitute against the Hatters.
However, he should be in contention for a start in this game.
Midfielder Mark Noon remains on the long-term injury list with a broken leg and will not return this season but striker Adam Walker is pushing for a start after coming off the bench against the Hatters.
Striker Louis Moult has returned to Northampton after his loan deal expired but Town are keen to renew the deal.
Nuneaton have only won once in their last six games and are currently residing in the relegation zone on goal difference behind Hyde.