Luton Town vs Northampton Town - Paul Benson returns to boost injury-hit Luton - 7M sport

Luton Town vs Northampton Town - Paul Benson returns to boost injury-hit Luton



Posted Friday, December 11, 2015 by PA

Luton striker Paul Benson returns from suspension for the SkyBet League Two clash with Northampton at Kenilworth Road.

Benson was shown a red card against Stevenage in November and has now served his three-match ban, but is unlikely to be thrown straight into the starting line-up.

"Paul is an influencer. We're happy to have him back but he won't be match sharp as he hasn't been able to play," Luton boss John Still said.

Nathan Doyle has picked up a knee injury and is a doubt, while Scott Cuthbert and Luke Guttridge, who were both injured in the loss to Peterborough, are likely to miss out through injury.

Northampton winger Ricky Holmes will have to bide his time in his bid to win a starting spot for the Cobblers.

Holmes played the final 30 minutes of the FA Cup win over Northwich last week in what was his first senior action since August 15 after recovering from a back injury.

Manager Chris Wilder told the Northampton Chronicle: "Ricky is not ready to start a game. We have to manage his long-term health. Us looking after him in that way will give him the best opportunity of seeing the season out, because we have always talked about how he is a really important player for us."

Midfielder John-Joe O'Toole returns to the squad after missing the cup clash due to suspension.



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