Will Haining, Athletic's centre back, dislocating a shoulder after falling clumsily after an overhead clearance at Nottingham Forest just 15 minutes from the end of the game. After inspection it is thought he could be out for up to four or six weeks. Ronnie Moore commented, "It is unbelievable the injuries he picks up, he has been incredibly unlucky." It was only Hainings third start of the campaign.