But both have resumed full training this week and should be in the match-day party.
Winger Lee Holmes will be missing for another fortnight as he rests a groin problem and veteran full-back Graeme Murty is struggling to play again this season after undergoing ankle surgery last month.
Alan Pardew's side slipped 16 points off the play-off pace following last weekend's surprise defeat at Tranmere which brought their eight-match unbeaten run to a halt.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk