Antony Kay (knee) and Matt Carbon (hamstring) are definitely out of the Reds second derby match in a week but Bobby Hassell (back) is still in contention.
With Paul Reid at centre-back, Nicky Wroe could return in midfield while Reds fans are crying out for Michael Boulding to be given a start up front.
For Rovers, former Reds youngster Ricky Ravenhill should start in midfield but former defender Dave Mulligan is likely to start on the bench.