Wigan Athletic could turn to Northern Ireland striker Will Grigg in attack, after he was left on the bench for Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
Reece Burke will definitely miss out because of a hip problem, and Luke Garbutt is expected to cover.
Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez is fit again after missing the victory over Birmingham with a fever.
However, there is no return yet for midfielder Jack Colback, who continues to struggle with an eye problem.
Analysis
BBC Radio Manchester's Paul Rowley
"It's another stiff test for Warren Joyce's side, having lost by the odd goal in the last two games to the two other big spenders in the division, Aston Villa and Derby County.