LIAM DONNELLY starts at centre-half for Hartlepool United this evening, as they face Luton Town at The Northern Gas and Power Stadium.

With Scott Harrison suspended and Matthew Bates and Rob Jones both not fit, the Northern Irishman moves from right back to the middle of the back four.

Jordan Richards starts at right back, while there’s spots on the bench for Ben Pollock and James Martin.

Luton, who have won their last four meetings with Pools, include Jake Gray, who impressed on loan at Pools last season when he was a Crystal Palace player.

HARTLEPOOL UNITED (4-3-3): Carson; Richards, Donnelly, Nsiala, Carroll; Hawkins, Featherstone, Laurent; Alessandra, Amond, Thomas. Subs: Bartlett (gk), Paynter, Pollock, Deverdics, Martin, Fewster, Heardman.

LUTON TOWN (4-1-4-1): Walton; Justin, Sheehan, Famewo, Potts; Lee; Gray, McGeehan, Gilliead, Mpanzu; Marriott. Subs: O’Donnell, Smith, Cook, Vassell, McQuoid, King (gk), Musonda.

Referee: Seb Stocksbridge (Sheffield)