It could be time for Michael Johnson to make his long awaited return, with the hope that he can inspire the team to pick themselves up after Wednesday's televised humiliation.
Both defensively and offensively Notts were substandard against non-league outfit, Kettering Town.
With some below-par individual performances supplementing an overall unsatisfactory package, certain members of the side can expect to lose their place.
On-loan Derby County defender, Mitchell Hanson could well regain the right-back spot, after being cup-tied for the Poppies' clash.
He will be the only additional player available for selection, because both Adam Tann (knee) and Richard Butcher (foot) remain sidelined with their long-term ailments.
Jay Smith will be added to the list of unavailable players if he notches up any more yellow cards, of which he currently has four.
Chester City, who have lost four of their last five home games, will be given a little more hope with the return of influential midfield pairing, Nathan Ellington and Jay Harris. Both are returning from suspensions.
Frenchman, Damien Mozika and striker Eddie Johnson are both doubtful but could feature at some point, unlike Tony Dinning, who begins his three-match ban.