New Signings Unleashed

Danny Mills, wearing number 25, will be making his first appearance for the club after joining on loan from Manchester City. He's expected to play at centre back, a position he spent part of his career playing previously, with Sam Collins dropping out. Fellow defender Danny Coles is also nearing fitness but is unlikely to be involved.

The strike partnership of Michael Bridges, who opened his scoring account on Tuesday with the winner at Leicester, and Nicky Forster, who has recovered from a groin injury, will be on show for the KC Stadium crowd for the first time. Jon Parkin will also be available again after serving a one-match suspension, and is expected to be on the bench.

Ian Ashbee will also make his long-awaited return at the KC Stadium after appearing in the last two games away from home. Whether Phil Parkinson chooses to keep with his captain and David Livermore in the middle of the park is another matter, with Dean Marney another option.

Parkinson also has options on the wings after trying a number of different combinations recently.

Expected line-up (4-4-2): Boaz Myhill; Sam Ricketts, Michael Turner, Danny Mills, Andy Dawson; Craig Fagan, Ian Ashbee, David Livermore, Ryan France; Nicky Forster, Michael Bridges.
Subs from: Matt Duke, Sam Parkin, Alton Thelwell, John Welsh, Dean Marney, Stuart Elliott, Mark Yeates, Nick Barmby, Jon Parkin, Darryl Duffy.