Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga is available after recovering from a hamstring problem.
Hildeberto Pereira could also be included after serving a suspension, but full-back Eric Lichaj remains a doubt with a calf injury.
League leaders Newcastle remain without midfielder Jack Colback (eye) and defender Grant Hanley (shin).
Goalkeeper Rob Elliot has returned to training following a knee injury, but is not ready to feature.
Match facts
- Forest have only won one of their last 11 league meetings with Newcastle (D4 L6), though it did come in the last campaign the sides met (1-0 in 2009-10).