Marvin Ekpiteta and Keshi Anderson remain longer-term absentees as Critchley's men look to extend their encouraging recent form.

Fleetwood also go into the game in good shape after their midweek win over Gillingham extended their winning run to three matches.

Paddy Madden is pushing to return to the starting line-up having come off the bench in the last three games since recovering from coronavirus.

Boss Simon Grayson tinkered with his line-up for the win over Gills, dropping Wes Burns and Ryan Rydel who will both be hoping for recalls.

Charlie Mulgrew is unlikely to feature as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.