Luton pair back in contention
Updated: November 6, 2009, 2:55 PM UK
Luton defender Fred Murray and midfielder Andy Burgess could both come into contention against Rochdale in the FA Cup first round.
The duo came through a reserve-team game unscathed in midweek and could be included in the side to face League Two promotion-hopefuls Dale .
Murray and Burgess have been out of the side recently due to foot and hamstring injuries respectively.
Striker Steve Basham (calf) may not feature and fellow striker Liam Hatch remains a long-term absentee, while wing-back Lewis Emmanuel will also miss out as he continues to recover from a broken toe and utility player Keith Keane (knee) is also sidelined.
Richard Money takes charge of the Hatters for the first time and he will hope to build on Luton's fine tradition in cup competitions, which include a victory in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy last season.
Rochdale could be forced into handing a debut to youth-team goalkeeper Danny Taberner.
Regular number one Kenny Arthur is rated doubtful with a back injury and Matt Edwards is sidelined with a fractured wrist.
Scunthorpe keeper Josh Lillis took the gloves for last weekend's stunning 4-0 win over Bournemouth after arriving on an emergency seven-day loan, but he has since returned to his parent club so Taberner is set to step in should Arthur miss out again.
Dale boss Keith Hill is also hampered by the unavailability of loan players Simon Whaley, Chris O'Grady and Dale Stevens, who have all been denied permission to play by their parent clubs.
Scott Wiseman and Will Buckley are rated doubtful, while skipper Gary Jones is highly unlikely to feature after suffering a minor setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Ciaran Toner has returned to training following a spell on the sidelines with shin splints but he is not yet ready for a first-team return.
Luton Town 3 - 3 Rochdale