Matt Heath should return to the Colchester defence for the last-ever game at Layer Road against Stoke.

The on-loan Leeds centre-half missed last weekend's 5-1 drubbing by Coventry with a tight groin, but he is back in training and should be fit.

Veteran former England striker Teddy Sheringham is also in full training following the foot problem which has interrupted his 25th and final season and could get a run-out over the last two games.

Defender Pat Baldwin, winger Mark Yeates and goalkeeper Aidan Davison (all shoulder) are the only long-term injury absentees.

The Us are leaving their home of 71 years after Saturday's game and will kick off in League One next season at their new 10,000-seater Community Stadium.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is hopeful striker Mamady Sidibe will be passed fit for the clash.

Sidibe sustained an ankle injury during last Saturday's 2-1 win over promotion rivals Bristol City, but is expected to return to full training in the build-up to the weekend.

If the Mali international fails to recover in time Shola Ameobi could start.

Pulis otherwise has a virtually fully-fit squad at his disposal with midfielder Dominic Matteo pushing for a return after overcoming a foot problem.

Defender Ryan Shawcross should again deputise for Andy Griffin (hamstring) but Salif Diao (hamstring) is on the verge of returning to full fitness.

Victory for the Potters, coupled with defeat for Hull, would enough to clinch the club's promotion to the Premier League.