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Saturday, January 12

Barnsley (13) v Norwich (20)

Striker Diego Leon hopes to make his Barnsley debut but goalkeeper Heinz Muller (groin) is a doubt despite being given the all-clear after a scan - Kyle Letheren will again play if he fails to make it. Defender Stephen Foster is an illness doubt but striker Istvan Ferenczi, rested last week, should return.

Ched Evans is available after rejoining the Canaries on loan. Jason Shackell, who picked up a knock against Crystal Palace on New Year's Day, has resumed training and could be involved and reserve keeper Matthew Gilks has recovered from an ankle injury and could be named on the bench.

Last season: Barnsley 1 Norwich 3, Norwich 5 Barnsley 1

Last five league matches: Barnsley L L D D D; Norwich D W D D D

Top scorers: Brian Howard (Barnsley) 10; Jamie Cureton (Norwich) 8

Referee: Rob Shoebridge (Derbyshire).

Bristol City (3) v Colchester (23)

Michael McIndoe and Jamie McCombe are set to return from neck and back injuries. Captain Louis Carey continues to be troubled by an Achilles problem and will remain sidelined. The injury has caused the defender to miss the last four matches.

Chris Coyne and Phil Ifil are set to be drafted in. Striker Clive Platt has resumed full training after a back injury and is available, while midfielder Kevin Watson could also make the squad after a month out with a calf problem. Goalkeeper Aidan Davison (shoulder) is still missing.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Bristol City W W L W W; Colchester D L D L W

Top scorers: Darren Byfield (Bristol City) 8; Kevin Lisbie & Mark Yeates (Colchester) 8

Referee: Grant Hegley (Hertfordshire).

Burnley (12) v Plymouth (7)

Kyle Lafferty begins a four-match ban after been sent off against Arsenal in the FA Cup, having also been dismissed in a pre-season game. David Unsworth should return to the starting XI after suspension but fellow defender Clarke Carlisle is again doubtful with a hamstring strain.

On-loan Sunderland centre-back Stanislav Varga is in line to make his league debut for the club after playing against the Gunners in the FA Cup last weekend.

David Norris is serving a one-match ban and leading scorer Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has joined Wolves which will probably hand Lukas Jutkiewicz a chance to make his full debut after the on-loan Everton man made his debut as a late substitute against Hull. Krisztian Timar (hamstring) faces a fitness test and Nick Chadwick (knee) is also doubtful.

Last season: Burnley 4 Plymouth 0, Plymouth 0 Burnley 0

Last five league matches: Burnley L D D L L; Plymouth W L W D L

Top scorers: Andy Gray (Burnley) 13; Sylvan Ebanks-Blake (Plymouth) 13

Referee: Anthony Taylor (Greater Manchester).

Cardiff (11) v Sheff Wed (19)

Stephen McPhail returns from a one-match ban and new keeper signing Peter Enckelman, on loan from Blackburn, will battle with Michael Oakes for a starting place. Up front Aaron Ramsey scored on his full debut last week in a three-pronged attack with Steven Thompson and Steven MacLean and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is also in contention for a place in attack.

Akpo Sodje and Steve Watson should return to contention and fit-again defender Richard Wood is expected to start on the bench again after a successful 90-minute midweek run-out with the reserves. Defender Frank Simek (ankle) and winger Wade Small (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Last season: Cardiff 1 Sheff Wed 2, Sheff Wed 0 Cardiff 0

Last five league matches: Cardiff L W D W W; Sheff Wed L L D L W

Top scorers: Warren Feeney & Robbie Fowler (Cardiff) 6; Leon Clarke (Sheff Wed) 9

Referee: Andy Woolmer (Northamptonshire).

Charlton (5) v Blackpool (14)

Jerome Thomas and Jonathan Fortune are expected to return to the squad after illness and an ankle injury respectively. Sam Sodje serves the final game of his four-match ban and skipper Andy Reid (knee) is still out, along with Svetoslav Todorov (cruciate), Cory Gibbs (foot) and Ben Thatcher (knee).

Simon Grayson is set to unleash new signing Stephen McPhee. Ben Burgess, Scott Vernon and Andy Morrell are competing with McPhee for a striking berth. Shaun Barker is likely to return at right-back while midfielder Wes Hoolahan should also come back into the starting line-up. Kaspars Gorkss is pushing for a return in the centre of defence at the expense of Ian Evatt or captain Michael Jackson.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Charlton L D D D L; Blackpool L W D W W

Top scorers: Chris Dickson (Charlton) 11; Wesley Hoolahan (Blackpool) 6

Referee: Jarnail Singh (Middlesex).

Hull (9) v West Brom (1)

Striker Fraizer Campbell may return after a hamstring injury. Boss Phil Brown is expected to make wholesale changes to the experimental side beaten in the FA Cup at Plymouth last weekend with Dean Windass expected to start. Henrik Pedersen (knee) is closing in on full fitness but is still sidelined.

Striker Craig Beattie (thigh) is a doubtful starter despite managing 90 minutes and scoring Albion's consolation goal as the reserves lost 5-1 to Nottingham Forest this week. Roman Bednar (calf) and defenders Paul Robinson (rib) and Carl Hoefkens (thigh) have been passed fit and top scorer Kevin Phillips should return after he was rested for the FA Cup.

Last season: Hull 0 West Brom 1, West Brom 2 Hull 0

Last five league matches: Hull W D W W D; West Brom W L W W L

Top scorers: Dean Windass (Hull) 10; Kevin Phillips (West Brom) 15

Referee: Colin Webster (Tyne & Wear).

Ipswich (6) v Stoke (4)

Owen Garvan could miss out due to a bout of flu. His fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off. Liam Trotter is suspended, so Tommy Miller returns to the starting XI. Boss Jim Magilton will be boosted by the return of skipper Jason De Vos after a bruised rib, while nine-goal striker Jonathan Walters should also make a return after recovering from flu.

Mamady Sidibe is representing Mali in the African Nations Cup. Jon Parkin appears the favourite to now partner Ricardo Fuller in attack. Doubts linger over the fitness of midfielder Rory Delap, who is battling to overcome a thigh problem, while Salif Diao (knee) and Dominic Matteo (foot) remain sidelined.

Last season: Stoke 0 Ipswich 0, Ipswich 0 Stoke 1

Last five league matches: Ipswich W D L L W; Stoke W W D D D

Top scorers: Pablo Counago (Ipswich) 10; Ricardo Fuller (Stoke) 11

Referee: Keith Stroud (Hampshire).

Leicester (21) v Coventry (17)

Goalkeeper Ben Alnwick, on loan from Tottenham, will make his debut and captain Stephen Clemence is available after suspension. Fellow loan signings - Hungarian wingers Zsolt Laczko and Gabor Bori - must wait to see if they are handed debuts. Barry Hayles and Steve Howard are set to make their home debuts, Collins John remains sidelined with a hamstring injury and Darren Kenton has joined Leeds on loan.

Sky Blues captain Michael Doyle serves a one-match suspension, Kevin Thornton will be pushing for a start and Julian Gray will be available after illness. Chris Birchall has also recovered from illness but Stephen Hughes (leg) and Andy Marshall (back) are very doubtful.

Last season: Leicester 3 Coventry 0, Coventry 0 Leicester 0

Last five league matches: Leicester L D W D L; Coventry D L L W L

Top scorers: Iain Hume (Leicester) 7; Michael Mifsud (Coventry) 15

Referee: Martin Atkinson.

Preston (24) v Watford (2)

Preston boss Alan Irvine is set to unleash new signings Richard Chaplow and Chris Brown but full-back Billy Jones could be sidelined until the end of the month after having a hernia operation.

Dan Shittu's absence (African Nations Cup) hands a chance to Matt Jackson and Adrian Mariappa is also in contention after starting for the reserves at Leyton Orient in midweek. Al Bangura (elbow), Gareth Williams and Junior Osborne (both knee) miss out but Lionel Ainsworth is available after being cup-tied for last weekend's win against Crystal Palace.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Preston W W L L L; Watford L W D L W

Top scorers: Simon Whaley (Preston) 4; Marlon King (Watford) 11

Referee: Scott Mathieson (Cheshire).

Sheff Utd (16) v QPR (18)

On-loan Gary Speed and Phil Bardsley return to contention after last week's FA Cup win at Bolton, while fellow midfielder Michael Tonge is suspension-free. New loan signing from Manchester United Lee Martin is suspended and the club hope skipper Gary Naysmith can shake off a shoulder injury.

QPR boss Luigi De Canio has a fully-fit squad. On-loan Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has recovered from a hamstring injury, midfielder Akos Buzsaky has shaken off a sprained ankle, while striker Dexter Blackstock is available despite a broken nose. Mikele Leigertwood (suspension) is the only absentee.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Sheff Utd W L D L D; QPR D W L W W

Top scorers: James Beattie (Sheff Utd) 13; Akos Buzsaky (QPR) 6

Referee: Nigel Miller (Durham).

Southampton (15) v Scunthorpe (22)

Inigo Idiakez (Achilles) is set to return after Achilles trouble, timely with fellow midfielder Youssef Safri on African Nations Cup duty with Morocco. Jhon Viafara is back in the squad after returning home to Colombia due to a family issue and Alan Bennett is set for the final game of his loan spell from Reading. Nathan Dyer, Claus Lundekvam (both ankle), Marek Saganowski (groin) and Chris Makin (hip) are out.

Scunthorpe midfielder Jim Goodwin is a major doubt with a sore heel. Matt Sparrow is expected to continue alongside Jack Cork. Goalkeeper Joe Murphy is a doubt with a sprained thumb, while defender Marcus Williams (knee) is another injury concern.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Southampton D L D D L; Scunthorpe L L W L D

Top scorers: Stern John (Southampton) 10; Martin Paterson (Scunthorpe) 11

Referee: Paul Taylor (Hertfordshire).

Wolves (10) v Crystal Palace (8)

Midfielder Seyi George Olofinjana has joined up with Nigeria ahead of the African Nations Cup. Karl Henry returns from a one-game suspension and could go straight back into the squad but Jody Craddock is unlikely to feature with a calf strain.

On-loan right-back John Halls is in line for his Palace debut if Danny Butterfield fails to shake off a groin injury. Warnock will re-introduce some of his senior players after fielding youngsters Sean Scannell, John Bostock, Lee Hills and substitutes Victor Moses and Ryan Hall in the FA Cup at Watford. Paul Ifill missed out with a hamstring injury and Tony Craig is still recovering from shoulder surgery.

Last season: Crystal Palace 2 Wolves 2, Wolves 1 Crystal Palace 1

Last five league matches: Wolves D D L D D; Crystal Palace W W W W D

Top scorers: Freddy Eastwood, Stephen Elliott & Michael Kightly (Wolves) 4; Clinton Morrison (Crystal Palace) 11

Referee: Howard Webb.

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