James Norwood could come back into contention for Oldham Athletic's FA Cup fourth qualifying round game at home to Halifax Town this weekend.

A calf problem meant the striker was absent from Saturday's visit of Solihull Moors, which ended in Latics' first home defeat of the season as they went down 3-2 to the mid-table Midlands side.

But after getting the all-clear from a scan he had yesterday, Norwood returned to training today (Tuesday).

The 34-year-old has already had a lengthy lay-off as a result of a calf tear he suffered on the first day of pre-season training in early July, which left him sidelined until late August.

Last season's 17-goal top scorer had to wait until the fifth game of the new campaign for his first appearance - the Bank Holiday Monday draw at home to Gateshead.

Manager Micky Mellon has exercised caution with Norwood and he has only completed a full 90 minutes once since his return from injury.