The central defender - who has suffered an injury-prone season - was stretchered off during Tuesday's clash with Luton and boss David Holdsworth said:"Our first thought was that Luke had broken his ankle.

"At the moment is looks like badly ruptured ligaments. But we need another 48 hours for it to settle down to know for sure.

"We will sort out an MRI scan. But it is not looking good and we just hope it's not anything to do with bones as well.

"It was down to the way he landed. The pitch is not in great shape at the moment and he just went over on it. It's a real shame as he was playing very well.

"I feel for him. But we will support him like we always do.

"Luke had already had three stitches in his shin for an earlier block that went with just a talking to for their player which was interesting. I think the referee was probably a bit unsighted."

Fellow defender Gary Silk added: "It's a big shame for him and we wish him well.

"Luke has had a great season so far and I am sure he will bounce back.

"But Michael Brough came in and did a good job on Tuesday and the gaffer now has a decision to make there for Saturday between him and Scott Garner. We have plenty of competition in that area."