Three changes to starting XI
Sean Scannell makes his first home start for over five months as one of three changes to the starting XI for today’s Sky Bet Championship game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Scannell replaces Danny Ward in the starting line-up, who drops out of the match day 18 due to injury.
The second and third changes come in defence due to the suspensions of Joel Lynch and Peter Clarke; Paul Dixon and Murray Wallace step in. In Clarke’s absence, Alex Smithies captains the side.
Tommy Smith misses out due to injury.
Town’s team vs. Brighton & Hove Albion:
1. Alex Smithies (c)
2. Calum Woods
3. Paul Dixon
4. Oliver Norwood
6. Jonathan Hogg
7. Sean Scannell
8. Adam Clayton
12. Adam Hammill
15. Murray Wallace
21. Nahki Wells
39. Anthony Gerrard
Substitutes:
Ian Bennett, Oscar Gobern, Joe Lolley, Jake Carroll, Matt Crooks, Duane Holmes, Harry Bunn
