BURNLEY duo James O'Connor and Micah Hyde have both been cleared to face Luton Town.

An FA Disciplinary Commission last night rescinded the red card O'Connor received from referee Richard Beeby against Millwall on Tuesday after reviewing video evidence of his clash with opponent Jody Morris.

As a result the ever-present midfielder has escaped a three-match ban and is free to resume duties in the Clarets side to face the high-flying Hatters.

Burnley boss Steve Cotterill said: "We're absolutely delighted that the FA have accepted the appeal and that James doesn't suffer the three match ban that he could have done. We are very grateful."

Hyde, meanwhile, has requested a personal hearing to answer a charge of violent conduct following the Championship clash with Leeds United last month.

The incident refers to an alleged clash in the players tunnel, where Leeds United midfielder Shaun Derry alleges he was attacked.

Hyde yesterday denied the charge, which carried a three-match suspension, and will now face a hearing at a yet-to-be disclosed date.

The Clarets can now focus all their attentions on extending their recent revival at Kenilworth Road, where last year's League One champions Luton remain unbeaten since March.

Cotterill added: "Luton have had a bright start to the season having come up and kept relatively the same team. Their players have been together a long time now, and you can't beat that.

"Chopping and changing your squad every five minutes doesn't necessarily work. They've got some lads that have been there from my time at Cheltenham, playing against Luton in the old Third Division, so every credit to them.

"It's fantastic to see them up there and good luck to them, but obviously not tomorrow!"

Cotterill feels his own players will benefit from Tuesday's eventful victory over Millwall, where they recovered from the blow of going a goal down inside the first minute to win the game and earn a deserved three points.

He insisted: "It is physically possible to get the best out of the players Saturday-Tuesday, Saturday-Tuesday and we've just proved that by winning five out of seven games.

"They have been real tough games and it's always good to know, and good for players to have in their heads, that if we go a goal down it doesn't mean it's game over.

"That is a big, big plus, because it gives you a sense of security, but it also gives the opposition a problem. They know if they go 1-0 up, and we know if we go 1-0 down, that we are still in it."