Record signing Caleb Folan and star midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha could be available to Brown following respective foot and stomach muscle injuries. They are both due to have fitness tests today.
Ian Ashbee serves the last of a three-match ban, while Henrik Pedersen is also ruled out with a knee injury.
Dean Marney plays but will miss Saturday's game with Sheffield United after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season at Watford.
Dean Windass may be recalled to the starting line-up after being dropped to the bench for the defeat at Vicarage Road.