Grimsby wait on Jamille Matt

Grimsby striker Jamille Matt faces a late fitness test before his side’s home game against Luton.

Matt was forced out of last week’s draw at Colchester due to a slight hamstring strain and has been rated 50/50 for the Hatters’ visit.

Midfielder Sam Jones is unlikely to feature as he has missed training this week due to illness, but winger Siriki Dembele could return to contention after a back injury.

Goalkeeper James McKeown (groin) remains sidelined so on-loan Jake Kean will resume as the Mariners chase their first win in nine League Two matches.

Top-scorer Danny Hylton is likely to be absent for leaders Luton having not trained all week.

The striker returned from a hamstring problem in last weekend’s win over Morecambe but lasted just eight minutes before being forced off with an injury to his other hamstring.

Defender Alan Sheehan will be available again after completing a three-game ban.

Winger Luke Gambin remains doubtful (knock), while Scott Cuthbert (groin) and Alan McCormack (calf) are long-term absentees.