REDDITCH keeper Alistair Shute is on holiday for the rearranged visit of Kynock on Saturday (1.30pm start).

The fixture was switched to Bromsgrove Road after the Aston side's pitch was waterlogged last week.

Seconds keeper Ashley Freeman is set to step up.

Captain Jason Spyer is set to play on despite a broken hand and will see a specialist about the injury on Saturday January 6 after the friendly with Kidderminster on Saturday December 30.

Attacking midfielder Phil Thomas and right half Steven Cook are set to return on Saturday despite picking up knocks.

A 5-2 romp over Ramgarhia boosted Redditch's title-hopes at the weekend with leaders Market Drayton held to a 3-3 draw at Stafford.

The result leaves only goal difference separating Market Drayton, Stone and Redditch at the top.