Accrington boss Coleman to give several players fitness tests

Posted Friday, October 18, 2019 by PA

Accrington boss John Coleman will hand late fitness tests to a number of players before Sunday’s televised Sky Bet League One clash with table-topping Ipswich.

Right-back Callum Johnson remains doubtful after missing last weekend’s loss at Rochdale due to a groin injury.

Coleman is hopeful of having defender Jerome Opoku and midfielder Sam Finley available after the pair trained following unspecified problems.

Winger Sean McConville, who has missed Stanley’s previous two league games due to a shoulder issue, will be assessed on Saturday.

Ipswich boss Paul Lambert is waiting on the availability of injured trio James Norwood, Kane Vincent-Young and Flynn Downes.

Forward Norwood is recovering from a groin operation, while defender Vincent-Young also has a groin issue and midfielder Downes suffered a hip problem on international duty with England Under-20s.

Defender James Wilson serves a one-match ban after being sent off in the 1-0 win at Fleetwood before the international break.

Jack Lankester (back), Teddy Bishop and Freddie Sears (both knee) remain sidelined for the unbeaten Tractor Boys.