Key defender Paul Reid is set for his first start of the new campaign after recovering from the thigh strain he picked up in pre-season.
Robbie Williams is also available again after serving a one-match suspension.
Matt Carbon is fit again after being forced off during the 2-1 defeat to Scunthorpe with breathing problems.
Bobby Hassell and long term injury victims Richard Kell and Brian Howard are still unavailable.
BarnsleyBoy Prediction: 2-1 Barnsley