King's Lynn could yet be boosted by Craig Cook's inclusion in Thursday night's vital home meeting with Wolverhampton (7.30pm).

It is understood Cook's representatives have lodged an appeal against his 12-day ban with the Speedway Control Bureau and until a date for a hearing is set he is free to race on.

The news would also mean Lynn will have a full 1-7 as guest rider Josh Grajczonek, originally booked to replace Cook, will revert to being a replacement for skipper Robert Lambert.

It also means a revised riding order, with Cook slotting back in at number five and Grajczonek taking up Lambert's number one slot.

Cook was banned solely on video evidence which included a confrontation with a member of the Eastbourne track staff who appeared to approach him with a red flag when on the way back to the pits. There were also other areas of provocation which Cook will use in his defence.

There have been suggestions of a head-butt from Cook, but the video can also be interpreted more as an angry shoulder-barge.

Before the appeal was submitted, Stars boss Peter Schroeck said: "We would like to thank Josh for coming to the rescue.

"Our options were limited and we're aware Josh had a rough night when he came here with Poole but he had bike problems which he sorted out.

"We need a positive feel about the place, the rest of the guys did a great job against Ipswich when we won comfortably last week.

"They will have to step up to the plate and I know we are under pressure against a very good Wolverhampton side but we'll be doing our very best, we promise that."

Wolves will be looking for a precious away win which would keep their top-four hopes alive, and they head into the meeting in good shape after a comprehensive win over Peterborough on Monday.King's Lynn: Robert Lambert R/R, Josh Grajczonek, Michael Palm Toft, Thomas Jorgensen, Erik Riss, Lewis Kerr, Nicklas Porsing.

Wolverhampton: Jacob Thorssell, Luke Becker, Rory Schlein, Nick Morris, Sam Masters, Kyle Howarth, Ryan Douglas.