David Vaughan has only played four games this season, with his last appearance coming against Middlesbrough on 19 AugustClick here for live text coverage on Saturday 14:00-20:00 BST
Nottingham Forest have midfielder David Vaughan available after nearly two months out with a groin injury.
But centre-back Jack Hobbs has been ruled out after suffering a setback in his recovery from a back problem.
Burton Albion right-back John Brayford (hamstring) has not played since September but could return.
Loan duo Joe Mason (back) and Sean Scannell (conjunctivitis) are doubts, while midfielder Will Miller has not recovered from a hamstring injury.
Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton told BBC Radio Nottingham: "It is about the quality of performances and the chances you create. We have been guilty of missing some very good chances and goals change games - undeniably.
"The key things is we are creating numerous chances. What we have to do now is take the final step and get our rewards.
"I have no doubts about the quality of payers in the squad and their desire and technical ability. If we were losing games of football and not creating chances then it would be a different scenario."
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough told BBC Radio Derby: "At the moment, Forest are playing well without getting the results. The performances have been good; they have just missed chances.
"They lost to their local rivals [2-0 to Derby on Sunday] but will be looking to bounce back at home. They beat Sheffield United at home and I think that is where their strength will be this season.
"It's very fine margins in the Championship and they could be in the top six just as easily as where they are."
Match factsThis is just the third meeting between the teams in all competitions - both previous matches were in last season's Championship, with one win apiece.Nigel Clough's eight managerial meetings with Forest at the City Ground have seen 33 goals scored at an average of just over four per game (4.1).Forest haven't drawn a league game since April, winning eight and losing 11 of the last 19, with four of those losses coming in the last five league outings.Burton have failed to score in six of their last seven league games, including each of their last four. If they fail to score against Forest it will equal their longest ever drought in the league.Nottingham Forest have conceded more goals from set-piece situations than any other Championship side this season (8), also conceding the most from corners (4).The Brewers have kept seven clean sheets on the road in the league in 2017- more than any other Championship side.
Source: bbc.com