Lincoln City vs Milton Keynes Dons. Sky Bet League Two.
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Thursday 20 September 2018 18:08, UK
Lincoln could welcome back Scott Wharton and Neal Eardley for the visit of MK Dons.
The defensive duo are battling to be fit after missing the win at Macclesfield through injury. The Imps will be without Lee Frecklington, who continues his three-match suspension following his sending-off against Crawley a fortnight ago.
Danny Cowley's side are three points clear at the top of League Two and welcome a Dons side currently lying ninth.
Baily Cargill is a doubt for the trip to Sincil Bank after he hobbled off against Forest Green on Saturday. But boss Paul Tisdale is hopeful the former Bournemouth defender will be available.
Chuks Aneke is set to keep his place in attack after a goalscoring return to the side. The striker was linked with a move away all summer but scored on his first league appearance of the season in the 1-1 draw with Forest Green.
Lincoln haven't faced MK Dons since April 2008, a 2-1 win for the Dons at Sincil Bank.
MK Dons have never lost at Sincil Bank in three visits in all competitions (W0 D1 L2).
Since returning to the Football League last season, three of Lincoln's five home defeats in all competitions have been in September, losing their last two.
MK Dons manager Paul Tisdale last faced Lincoln in the League Two play-offs last season, winning 3-1 on aggregate against the Imps.
Only Colchester (seven) have scored more goals from set piece situations than Lincoln (five) in League Two this season.
