Midfielder David Morgan has been handed a three-match suspension following his sending off against FC Halifax Town on Saturday.
The ban means that Morgan, who last week extended his youth loan from Nottingham Forest until January 1st 2013, will be forced to miss Tuesday night's Cup replay at Halifax plus the Blue Square Bet Premier home game against Stockport County.
Should City overcome Halifax at The Shay then Morgan will also miss the FA Cup with Budweiser First Round Proper tie against Walsall. If the Imps exit the competition then the third game of his suspension will be the home league game against Braintree Town.