Gary Naysmith remains sidelined long-term with a knee injury and Keith Treacy seems likely to join him after suffering damage at the weekend.

The results of the scan are still awaited but he seems certain to be ruled out with Ched Evans, Kyel Reid and Glen Little seemingly vying to replace him.

Ipswich will be without captain Alex Bruce after he sustained a groin injury against Newcastle.

Fellow central defender Gareth McAuley has been struggling with a calf problem and could also miss the match at Bramall Lane.