The Hatters are without striker Matthew Barnes-Homer for the FA Cup third round trip to Southampton.

After scoring his first goal for the club during the 4-1 victory over Eastbourne on Monday, Barnes-Homer is cup-tied following his appearance for Kidderminster earlier in the competition.

Ryan Charles has returned from his loan spell at Aggborough but is doubtful for a swift return to action after picking up a knee injury in his first training session back with the Hatters.

In other injury news ahead of the trip to the South Coast, manager Richard Money revealed Lewis Emanuel will have a operation on Monday on his troublesome toe.

Mark Tyler and Liam Hatch also remain sidelined,

The Town boss also explained that winger Ashley Cain has returned from his loan spell from Coventry.

Full story and quotes plus the manager's press conference on Hatters Player coming soon.