Woods may include veteran striker Lee Peacock in his starting XI after he missed the clash with the Magpies with an ankle problem.
On-loan Hull midfielder Jamie Devitt should retain a starting berth after scoring on his debut against Dave Kevan's side, but Adrian Forbes remains sidelined as he continues his rehabilitation from a leg injury.
Should the Mariners fail to beat Chris Sutton's side it would give Grimsby the indignity of setting the worst winless run in the club's history.
The record currently stands at 22 league matches which they equalled with the 1-1 draw in midweek.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk