Accrington trio Beckles, Donacien and McConville suspended for Cambridge visit

Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2017 by PA

Accrington will be missing defender Omar Beckles and two others against Cambridge.

Stanley have elected not to appeal Beckles' dismissal against Colchester on Saturday and the defender will now serve a three-match suspension.

John Coleman's defensive options were already stretched with Janoi Donacien still to serve one more game on his two-match ban, while midfielder Sean McConville picked up his 10th booking of the season on Saturday, triggering a two-game suspension too.

Accrington are also still awaiting international clearance for Erico Sousa before they can use the Portuguese.

Barry Corr is pushing for his first start of the season in a Cambridge shirt.

In his third cameo as a substitute following a year out with a knee injury, Corr scored as the U's came from two goals down to win 3-2 against Newport, with a 45-minute appearance suggesting he is primed for a greater role.

Corr came on for Paul Lewis at the break and the midfielder will need to be assessed having received a whack to the face.

Cambridge continue to be without Greg Taylor (groin) and Leon Davies (shoulder).