MARK Proctor last night insisted Darlington will not be under-estimating Saturday's trip to doomed Cambridge United.

The Us are nine points adrift of safety with five games remaining and defeat at the Abbey Stadium this weekend would all but consign Steve Thompson's men to Conference football next season.

While seventh-placed Quakers look to consolidate their position in the play-off zone, Proctor is anticipating a tough encounter.

"Realistically, Cambridge are down, but mathematically they're not, so they will feel they still have something to play for," said Proctor. "It's a tall order for them, but I'm sure they won't want to go down without a fight in front of their home fans."

However, Proctor admits Saturday's game presents Quakers with a good chance of strengthening their place.

"It's a very good fixture for us at this stage of the season," he said. "There are top teams playing each other this weekend and this is an ideal opportunity for us to cement our place in the top seven."

Third-placed Swansea travel to Lincoln, who lie sixth, while Northampton, in eighth, entertain fourth-placed Scunthorpe.

"Cambridge have one of the best pitches in the division by all accounts and I'm sure we can make that work to our advantage," added Proctor.

Manager David Hodgson will be forced to make at least one change from the side which beat Chester City. Jonjo Dickman has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Matty Appleby could resume midfield duties if central defender Matthew Bates is passed fit to make his Quakers debut.

Dutch winger Bobby Petta could earn a recall, although Jason St Juste is likely to keep his place at left wing-back. Proctor has hinted that Petta may occupy a different role, possibly behind the front two.

"Jason has been playing out of his skin but hopefully we'll be able to find a spot for Bobby as well," said Proctor.

Quakers' reserve team went down 1-0 at Boston United last night.

* Scunthorpe manager Brian Laws has revealed he hopes to extend utility player Richard Hinds' initial one-month loan spell from Hull - and possibly even make a permanent move for the player in the summer.

He said: ''I'll certainly be looking to extend it. Richard's done well while he's been here and he's never let us down.''

* Wrexham have dismissed speculation that they are set to be bought by a local businessman.

A newspaper report claimed that motor magnate Neville Dickens was on the brink of agreeing a deal with owner Alex Hamilton for the League One club following talks with the local authority.

However, Dragons director Dave Bennett said: ''There has been a mix-up with regards to Neville's position because his garage and business premises are on the edge of the Racecourse Ground.

''I spoke to Neville last night and he is certainly not planning to buy the club.

* Oldham defender Danny Hall is facing up to a potential 18-month injury lay-off if his knee problem requires surgery.

The 21-year-old is to have a session of shockwave therapy to combat tendonitis in his knee, after which he will be given a three-week period to see how the joint reacts.

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