Paul Hart will give new loan signing Gary Birch his debut up front with Mark Stallard (foot) and Michael Boulding (knee) definitely out.
Dean Gorre (knee), Robbie Williams (knee), Tony Gallimore (knee) and Garry Monk (ankle) are also out while Peter Handyside (stomach), Lee Crooks (thigh) and Brian O’Callaghan (groin) are doubtful.
The Reds injury crisis means youngsters Rob Atkinson, Nicky Wroe and Tom Baker are all in the first team squad and likely to be on the subs bench.