Leaders Wolves will be aiming to maintain their promotion push when they play Barnsley at Molineux.
Wolves' Iwelumo battling to be fit, De Silva has late fitness test for Tykes
Championship leaders Wolves entertain Barnsley at Molineux aiming to maintain their promotion push.
Mick McCarthy's home town is Barnsley but he will be doing the Tykes no favours on Saturday as he aims to guide his side to yet another victory.
Wolves returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Derby in midweek and are unbeaten in six games at home, including five wins.
Simon Davey's Barnsley go into this game having blown a two-goal lead to allow Swansea to claim a home point in the midweek.
But at least the draw halted a two-match losing run for the Tykes, who sit seven points clear of the drop zone in 17th position.
Wolves news
Top scorer Chris Iwelumo is battling to be fit after missing the Derby win with an ankle injury, although Andy Keogh partnered Sylvan Ebanks-Blake against the Rams and impressed.
Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme finally looks to have overcome a hip problem to force his way into contention, although he is unlikely to dislodge current No.1 Wayne Hennessey and will have to settle for a place on the bench, meaning Shane Higgs should drop out of the matchday squad.
McCarthy will have to decide whether to keep faith with Matt Hill in defence after his long-awaited debut against Derby or to bring back Stephen Ward.
Midfielder Matt Jarvis will also be hoping for more game-time following his hamstring problem.
Veteran centre-back Jody Craddock (broken toe) came through another 90 minutes in a midweek training match and is increasing his fitness ahead of a possible return over the Christmas period.
Goalkeeper Matt Murray and defender George Elokobi (both knee) remain sidelined for the long-term.
Tykes news
Barnsley will hand a late fitness test to midfielder Anderson De Silva for the clash at Wolves.
The Brazilian missed the midweek draw at Swansea with a gashed ankle, but will be given every chance to prove his fitness.
Mounir El Haimour filled the void on Tuesday night and is again on stand-by.
But defender Rob Kozluk is still out with a thigh strain, winger Martin Devaney is sidelined with an ankle injury and midfielder Diego Leon continues to struggle with a hamstring problem.
Centre-half Darren Moore has returned to light training following a lengthy groin injury, but will not be ready in time for this game.
Jon Macken, on-loan Jamie Cureton, Kayode Odejayi and Michael Coulson are all vying for starting places up front in the absence of Iain Hume (fractured skull).
