PAUL Mullin has urged fans to pump up the volume and roar Accrington Stanley up the Nationwide Conference table.

The striker admits he has been impressed with the Reds' following, particularly on the long away trips to far flung corners of the country such as Aldershot, Forest Green Rovers and Barnet.

But he said a strong vocal backing at home could make a massive difference when it comes to getting goals and helping them build on their current two-game unbeaten run.

"The away following we took to Barnet was great. It's good when you run out on to the pitch to see so many people there," he said.

"The home crowds have been a little bit quiet at times. I don't know if that's because they expect us to win at home, or if it's because there are a few Rovers or Burnley fans who have come along just to watch the game.

"It's really good to play in front of a big crowd, but if they could make a bit more noise it can be worth a goal at times.

"Even though there weren't as many people at Tamworth as what we've been getting for our home games, it was quite an intimidating atmosphere because the crowd was very vocal.

"If we could get that sort of noise at home as well it could make it difficult for the opposition."

The 29-year-old front man was the lone ranger at Barnet on Saturday as Stanley manager John Coleman opted for a 4-5-1 formation, with Lutel James dropping back into midfield.

Mullin readily admits it's not a situation that he relishes, but he was delighted Stanley reaped the rewards of an alternative system by earning their second successive point on the road.

"It's hard work as a lone striker - I can't pretend it's not," he said.

"But John wanted us to do a job and we stuck to the task well on Saturday.

"With Rory (Prendergast) and Lutel in midfield, it doesn't have to be a defensive formation because those two are bombing on.

"It was a good point for us on Saturday but, looking back to Tamworth, we should really have picked up four points from our last two games.

"But two points from two away games isn't to be sniffed at, it was just disappointing not to win at Tamworth after holding them out for so long.

"It's taken us a bit of time to get going but we've got a little unbeaten run together now."

But he knows Stanley have a tough task ahead to continue that run at home to Margate tomorrow (kick-off 3pm).

Despite the Kent side's lowly position, and their inability to pick up a point at home so far this season, they have yet to lose on their travels.

Margate, who have this week been linked with Oxford forward Manny Omoyinmi, will be without striker Jean-Michel Sigere, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, but defender Bill Edwards and utility man Jake Leberl, who has provided cover in defence, could return after missing Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Chester City.

Stanley midfielder Paul Cook starts the first of a three-match ban after being sent off against Scarborough on Bank Holiday Monday, while Dean Calcutt also misses tomorrow's game after being handed a one-match suspension for his double yellow card in the 1-1 draw at Tamworth.