Mitch Ward is a doubt for the derby clash with Huddersfield after picking up a slight hamstring strain during the win over Cheltenham in midweek, but the Reds new captain is expected to recover.
Fellow midfielder Gary Jones is suspended so Dean Gorre and Chris Lumsdon are fighting to take his place in the starting line-up.
Brian O'Callaghan may return to the subs bench after an ankle injury.
Huddersfield reserve goalkeeper Phil Senior is expected to make only his second start in the Terriers first team.
Former Tyke Adie Moses is suspended, but Dwayne Mattis (foot) and Jon Stead (hamstring) could return in this crucial game for both sides.