Crystal Palace are hoping to call on Clint Hill against Ipswich, who have Luis Castro Sito available.
Defenders return for both teams
Crystal Palace are hoping to call on Clint Hill against Ipswich Town, who have Luis Castro Sito available.
Hill missed last Friday's defeat at Charlton Athletic with a heel injury, but is expected to come in at left-back.
That will allow Danny Butterfield to switch to the right of defence after on-loan John Halls returned to Reading.
Injury-hit winger Paul Ifill made a surprise return to the starting line-up following back and hamstring problems, and he will be checked over again prior to kick-off.
Ipswich news
After suffering a first home defeat of the season at the weekend, Ipswich will be looking to find solace on their travels.
Manager Jim Magilton does have Sito back in his squad after the defender served a three-game suspension.
Striker Alan Lee was a half-time substitute against Watford on Saturday and is pushing for a recall which would see Jon Walters revert to the right wing.
January signing Velice Sumulikoski is also in contention to make his first start for the club after an impressive showing from the bench at the weekend.
