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Ipswich Town v Aston Villa

Ipswich will be without centre-back Tommy Smith for the visit of Aston Villa as he needs surgery on his back.

Forward Freddie Sears, who missed Tuesday's win over Derby, is fit to return after a groin injury.

Aston Villa defender Ritchie De Laet will not feature after he sustained a serious knee injury in their 1-1 draw with Brentford on Wednesday.

Ross McCormack also came off and could be a doubt after picking up a knee injury in the midweek stalemate.

Analysis

BBC Radio Suffolk's Graeme McLoughlin:

"Defensively, Ipswich Town were back to their dogged, determined and resilient best on Tuesday in picking up an excellent three points at Derby.