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Barnsley v Millwall preview: Winnall could miss out

BARNSLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Sam Winnall of Barnsley scores the opening goal during the Capital One Cup second round match between Barnsley and Everton
Image: Sam Winnall: Faces late assessment

Barnsley striker Sam Winnall is hoping to shake off a shin injury in time for the visit of Millwall.

Winnall scored twice and set up Marley Watkins for another in Monday's home win against Blackpool, but sustained a bruised shin and is manager Lee Johnson's only new injury doubt.

On-loan forwards Michael Smith and Conor Wilkinson have returned to respective parent clubs Swindon and Bolton, while striker Simeon Jackson has also left the club.

Johnson is unlikely to make many unforced changes after Monday's victory lifted them out of the relegation zone, while teenager Matthew Templeton is hoping to feature again after stepping off the bench to score on his home debut.

Millwall boss Neil Harris has a positive selection headache ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash at Oakwell.

The Lions boss made four changes for Monday's 4-0 win at Southend, where Shaun Cummings, Byron Webster, Ed Upson and George Saville came in.

Cummings scored in the rout and is likely to keep his place, while the likes of Jimmy Abdou will be pushing for a return.

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Meanwhile, experienced goalkeeper David Forde will be aiming to remain between the posts having played well in the last two games after replacing Jordan Archer when he was banned for the recent clash with Walsall.

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