David Connolly could be set for a start after making a half-time substitute appearance in the defeat to Colchester on Monday with Morgan Schneiderlin dropping to the bench.
Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis has been absent for the past three games with a groin injury which has caused him problems kicking but he is going to be given a late fitness test and could replace Bartosz Bialkowski.
Ndiaye Papa Waigo could be in line for a return to the starting XI with Michail Antonio likely to miss out.
Full-back Graeme Murty is out until the end of January with an ankle injury.
