Burton centre-back Ben Turner remains suspended while Kyle McFadzean is expected to be available after his knee problem suffered in midweek.
Brewers striker Stuart Beavon could make a return after a month out with a dead leg.
Newcastle may have midfielder Joe Colback back from the eye problem that has kept him out for a month.
Manager Rafael Benitez has named the same side in the last two Championship games which they have won.
Match facts
- This will be the first ever meeting between these sides.
- Nigel Clough has never lost a league game as manager against Newcastle, winning one and drawing one with Derby in the 2009-10 campaign.