Aldershot defender Aaron Morris misses the Carling Cup visit of Watford as he is on duty with the Wales under-21 squad.Midfielders John Halls and Jack Randall remain sidelined, while former Burnley winger Glen Little may be rested.

Watford manager Malky Mackay could give debuts to new signings Rene Gilmartin and Tom Aldred.

Defender Dale Bennett remains a doubt as he battles to regain fitness from a pre-season injury.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• This is the first meeting of these clubs since Aldershot reformed in 1992.

• The clubs have never previously met in the League Cup.

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Aldershot

• Aldershot have lost their last four first-round ties in this competition.

• The club's most recent victory in the League Cup was 6-2 at home to Peterborough in the first round, second leg in August 1989.

• This is Kevin Dillon's first cup match in charge of Aldershot.

Watford

• The 1979 semi-finalists have not lost in the opening round since 2002.

• The Hornets needed extra time to see off Barnet in the first round last season. They then went out in round two to Leeds, after extra time.

Source: BBC Sport