The midfielder serves the first of his three-match ban for the straight red card he received in the 2-1 victory over Colchester on Saturday, a result which brought to an end a run of six successive defeats.
Left-back Jim Paterson suffered a knee injury in the game but has returned to training and will be available.
Defender Onismor Bhasera made a return from his own knee problem last weekend, coming on as a 62nd-minute substitute for Paterson, and is likely to start on the bench again.
Winger Yala Bolasie was back in the starting line-up against the Us having missed the previous three games due to suspension and after impressing should also keep his place.
Midfielder Simon Walton has been given the go ahead to resume full training following the knee ligament injury he suffered in pre-season while on loan with Sheffield United and will likely get a game for the reserves next week.
Source: PA
Source: PA