Darlington boss Tommy Taylor has a whole host of problems ahead of his side's clash with Cheltenham.
Taylor is without striker Danny Chillingworth and defender Gary Caldwell, who have both returned to Cambridge and Newcastle after their loan spells.
Capatin Craig Liddle is still out and is not expected to return until after January. least a month away from fitness and striker Barry Conlon and midfielder Mark Ford are suspended.
Paul Campbell will also be missing through injury.