Darren Locke will find out on Friday whether he needs surgery to repair the fractures to the right side of his face.

Locke clashed heads with Stuart Farrell in St Albans City’s 3-2 over Arlesey Town on February 4. He was taken to hospital after the game where an x-ray revealed he had “multiple” fractures.

He had a consoltation with specialist on Monday at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Ahead of Monday’s game with Bideford Locke confirmed he will get a 3D x-ray on Friday and, if neeeded, surgery on the same day.