Roberts dealt blow as scan shows break

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN will be without Gary Roberts for at least six weeks with a broken arm.

The 26-year-old, who has three goals to his name this season, fell under a strong challenge from former Leeds midfielder Jonathan Douglas during Town's 1-0 defeat at Swindon Town.

Roberts was stretchered off and a scan revealed the break. The former Ipswich man will see a specialist today, after which Huddersfield will have a better idea of how long he will be out.

Manager Lee Clark said: "It is a clean break quite high up the arm. He will have to see a specialist to determine the treatment needed. It is a big blow for him and the club."

Scott Arfield is Town's main doubt ahead of the trip to Spotland after the Scotland Under-21 international suffered a calf strain at Swindon.

Last six games: Rochdale WLWWDD, Huddersfield Town LWDWWL.

Last time: Rochdale 1 Huddersfield Town 1; September 16, 2003; Division Three.

Referee: P Gibbs (West Midlands).