Bury's summer signing Jay O'Shea has been ruled out for six weeks and will miss the televised Carabao Cup tie against Sunderland.
Midfielder O'Shea was forced out of Saturday's home win against Walsall and scans have revealed medial knee ligament damage.
Latest signing Harry Bunn could be handed his debut after completing a permanent move from Huddersfield on Friday.
Defenders Phil Edwards, Eoghan O'Connell and Nathan Cameron are all sidelined with knee injuries, while winger Danny Mayor (hip) is also out.
Sunderland goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter could make his debut after fellow summer signing Jason Steele was preferred for Friday night's home draw against Derby.
Bury midfielder Jay O'Shea to miss Sunderland tie with knee injury
