Billy Sharp is out for several weeks due to a groin injury while Derek Geary (knee), Gary Speed (back) and Ugo Ehiogu (hamstring) all remain long-term absentees.

• 另一边厢，锡菲联没有特别的新的伤停情况，不过主力前锋比利夏普会继续养伤几周，中场哈尔福特与丹尼韦柏将会复出。