Colby Bishop edging towards Accrington contention

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020 by PA

Accrington could again be without Colby Bishop for their Sky Bet League One clash with Lincoln at the Wham Stadium.

Although Bishop has been sidelined for almost four weeks with a hamstring injury, boss John Coleman revealed earlier this week the striker was close to a return.

Coleman may restore Sam Finlay to his starting line-up after the influential midfielder returned from a three-week lay-off with a hip injury with an 18-minute substitute appearance in the 2-0 midweek win at Shrewsbury.

Coleman has confirmed he has “one or two niggles” which he is keeping an eye on for the visit of the Imps.

Lincoln go into the game without a key midfielder of their own in Wales international Joe Morrell.

Morrell, on loan from Bristol City, collected his 10th booking of the season in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at home to the MK Dons, ruling him out of the next two games at Stanley and at home to Gillingham next Saturday.

Defender Michael Bostwick is drawing closer to a return after being out since early January with a calf injury.

Club captain Lee Frecklington remains sidelined with a long-term groin injury, with boss Michael Appleton saying at his press conference on Thursday: “I don’t see him being involved too much too soon.”