18 year-old Tony McMahon may well step in at right-back.
It is also reported that a hamstring injury will see Mark Viduka miss the game.
Fellow striker Massimo Maccarone may well not appear as speculation about a loan move to Fiorentina continues.
The club say admission is by ticket only, so an early walk to the ground is advised. 17,000 advance tickets sold.
Tickets £10 full price, concessions £5.