Gael Bigirimana and Lewis Page return from suspension as Coventry host Scunthorpe.

The pair missed the 1-1 FA Cup draw with Morecambe but could feature for the Sky Blues.

Chris McCann and Vladimir Gadzhev remain sidelined with the former struggling with a hamstring injury while the latter nurses a knee issue.

Chris Stokes continues to sit out for Mark Venus' side, due to a knee injury which has kept the defender out this season.

Striker Tom Hopper is a doubt for leaders Scunthorpe after he was withdrawn during the midweek Checkatrade Trophy win at Cambridge.

Paddy Madden is also doubtful after he limped off midway through his side's 3-1 defeat to Charlton at The Valley last week.

Boss Graham Alexander, whose side take a three-point lead into the weekend, is returning to his hometown.

His options have been boosted by the returns of both Luke Williams and Jordan Clarke to full fitness in the last week.