Cambridge United vs Luton Town preview - U's check on Elliott

Posted Friday, September 19, 2014 by PA

Cambridge will check on Tom Elliott ahead of the home game against last season's Conference promotion rivals Luton.

Striker Elliott became the latest addition to the U's injury list when he missed Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat to Exeter with a groin problem.

Liam Hughes (broken wrist), Tom Champion (broken cheekbone), Luke Chadwick (hamstring), Robbie Simpson (thigh) and Ian Miller (Achilles) are still in the treatment room.

But boss Richard Money was boosted by the return of on-loan Crystal Palace forward Kwesi Appiah in midweek following a leg injury.

Luton expect to have captain Stephen McNulty and midfielder Matthew Robinson back in their squad.

Defender McNulty missed out at York in midweek as his girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl. Robinson meanwhile, has now completed his three-match suspension.

Hatters boss John Still hopes to have Curtley Williams available after the defender picked up a knock in Tuesday night's game, but Jake Howells is doubtful after suffering a nasty foot injury at Bootham Crescent.

Striker Paul Benson (hamstring) is in light training while Shaun Whalley (foot) and Andy Parry were both involved in training on Thursday. Recent signing Nathan Doyle could feature on the bench at the weekend.