Dennis Lawrence will miss the cup match as his parent club Swansea City do not want the Trinidad and Tobago International cup-tied even though he is on loan at the Alex until January.
Daniel O'Donnell looks set to replace Lawerence and partner Julien Baudet in the heart of the defence.
Ebbsfleet United boss Liam Daish looks set to recall club captain Paul McCarthy who missed the last three games with a back injury. Striker Luke Moore is also available after recovering from a shin injury.
While former Arsenal youth player Kezie Ibe looks set to keep his place after netting twice in a 3-1 win over Eastbourne Brought in the Setanta Shield.