Ched Evans is expected to be restored to the Chesterfield starting line-up at home to his former club Sheffield United on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 2.10pm.

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The striker, who has scored five goals this season, was rested for the Checkatrade Trophy tie at Crewe in midweek.

Ryan Fulton should return in goal while the likes of Luke O'Neil, Dion Donohue and Gary Liddle are also strong contenders for recalls.

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Sam Hird is likely to miss around another two weeks with his hernia problem while right-back Liam Graham is away on international duty with New Zealand.

Sheffield United strikers Leon Clarke and Matt Done could return to contention following injury.

Summer signing Clarke played the final 25 minutes in the midweek Checkatrade Trophy win at Grimsby having been sidelined since early September due to an ankle injury.

Done, who fractured his jaw in the recent draw at Bradford, also appeared as a second-half substitute on Tuesday night and both players may return to the squad.

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Fellow forward Caolan Lavery made his first Blades start against Grimsby and is hoping to feature as Chris Wilder's side bid to extend their unbeaten league run to 12 matches.