Steve Harris has challenged OOH Lincoln Ladies' players to banish the memory of last week's shock defeat when they return to action against Luton Town tomorrow (2pm).

The Lady Imps squandered a second-half lead in crashing 2-1 to visitors Leeds City Vixens in last Sunday's WPL Northern Division match.

The loss, coupled with Liverpool's win, saw Lincoln's lingering title hopes go up in smoke. But assistant manager and specialist goalkeeping coach Harris has demanded a reaction from his players when they welcome Luton to Ashby Avenue.

"We're playing Luton who are bottom of the table and we need to see a response," he said.

"Last week we went to sleep defending a corner and that let Leeds back in it. After that there was only one team going to win – and it was them.

"They wanted it more than us, and that's not something we've been used to.

"We're going into the Super League and some of our players need to be showing us that they're capable of playing in it."

Lincoln's away match at Luton, which was scheduled for Easter Sunday, was postponed.

Although the Hatters have struggled in their first season at this level, Harris cautioned against complacency.

"I don't think it will be easy, put it that way," he said. "We've got to go out there, take command and earn the win.

"It'll not be a case of us just turning up, as we found out last week."

Harris explained that winger Randi Johns' latest injury is distinct from the ankle knock she received against Leicester City three weeks ago.

Powerful centre-back Jade Radburn is not available for the game, but Mel Cook is back in contention after her work-related absence.

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