EX-TOWN loan favourite Luke Beckett is facing a long injury lay-off.

The 28-year-old, who signed a season-long loan with Town's League I rivals Oldham Athletic, suffered medial knee ligament damage as Ronnie Moore's side lost 1-0 to Carlisle in the Isle of Man Festival final in Douglas on Sunday.

Beckett - who netted six goals in seven Town appearances on loan from Sheffield United last season - is now facing a scan.

It's an anxious time, because he missed almost a full season at Stockport with a similar injury.

Beckett was hurt in an innocuous challenge in the match, which was won by an Adam Murray 30-yard free-kick.