Lincoln without suspended Michael O’Connor for Crawley clash

Lincoln will be without Michael O’Connor for the visit of Crawley.

The midfielder was sent off in the Checkatrade Trophy loss to Mansfield in midweek and will now serve a three-game ban.

Striker Matt Green has returned to training after missing the last two games and will be in contention at Sincil Bank.

James Wilson is also on the comeback trail after a hamstring injury, but this weekend might come too soon.

Newly appointed Crawley manager Gabriele Cioffi will attend the game but the team will be managed by Filipe Morais and Jimmy Smith.

The Italian has replaced Harry Kewell on a three-year deal with the League Two club.

New signings Bondz N’Gala and Joe Maguire could make their first starts in the league having featured in the Checkatrade Trophy win against Tottenham Under-21s.

Winger Luke Gambin is looking to make his first appearance since joining on loan from Luton.