Luton vs Accrington Stanley - Banned Pelly Ruddock out of Accrington clash

Posted Friday, November 11, 2016 by PA

Pelly Ruddock will miss Luton's Sky Bet League Two clash against Accrington due to suspension.

The defender was sent off for a second bookable offence during the Hatters' 3-1 FA Cup first-round win at Exeter and he serves a one-game ban.

Midfielder Danny Green remains a long-term absentee as he recovers from a broken leg while Nathan Doyle is unavailable with a ruptured Achilles injury suffered in pre-season.

Otherwise, Luton boss Nathan Jones has a fully-fit squad to choose from as the Hatters seek to make it eight unbeaten in the league.

It remains to be seen when striker Shay McCartan will be available again for Accrington.

The Northern Irishman was taken to hospital after falling ill and struggling to breathe during last weekend's FA Cup victory at Bradford. He was discharged from hospital on the same afternoon but was being monitored this week and was not involved in Tuesday's Checkatrade Trophy defeat to Wolves U21.

Defender Omar Beckles, meanwhile, was left on the bench for that 4-0 loss to Wolves but he could return to the starting XI against Luton as he looks to make his 16th consecutive league start for Stanley.

Billy Kee is also pushing for a place in John Coleman's side after returning to action in midweek. The former Burton and Scunthorpe striker had not played for a month after sustaining a bang to the head.