David Connolly missed Saturday's FA Cup win over Northampton with a knock and he is again doubtful, while Marek Saganowski will be sidelined with medial ligament trouble in his knee.
However, manager Alan Pardew will be able to welcome back on-loan duo Neal Trotman and Jacob Mellis after they were ineligible for the Sixfields clash.
Youngster Ryan Doble has returned to training after a bout of shin splints, but is unlikely to feature.
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