INFLUENTIAL defender Parfait Medou-Otye misses Stourport Swifts' home clash with Taunton Town tonight (7.45).

The ex-Kidderminster Harriers star is unavailable but striker Kerry Giddings returns to the squad after completing a one-match ban.

Manager Dave Titterton ex-pects another tough battle as Swifts attempt to preserve their unbeaten run in the Dr Martens Western Division since his arrival at the Walshes Meadow club.

"I know Taunton have got a few good players and by all accounts they were unlucky to lose to Merthyr in the FA Trophy on Saturday," he said.

Leon Blake, who rescued a point at home to Atherstone United on Saturday playing as a striker, will return to a right midfield role.

"Leon's a lively player who causes problems for players and don't forget he had never played up front before Saturday but scored," said Titterton.

"However he will probably go back to right midfield.

"Our second half performance deserved three points but you always get what you deserve in football."

Full back John Cotterill is struggling with a groin injury and veteran Jan Mulders, who replaced him at the weekend, could be in line for a start.