He looks set to be partnered up front by Neil Harris, who has recovered from the bout of flu which kept him out of last week's victory over Crewe, with new signing John Sutton keeping his place on the bench.
On-loan keeper Andy Marshall will make his home debut with reserve keeper Willy Gueret being kept on the bench in readiness for Wednesday's FA Cup tie against Telford United.
Both Dennis Wise and Tim Cahill are available for selection again after serving suspensions while David Livermore looks set to continue at left back despite the return from injury of Robbie Ryan.