Lee Clark has changed the shape of his side for today's League One game at Colchester United, kick-off 3pm.

It appears that Town will play with wing-backs in a 5-3-2 formation this afternoon, with Nathan Clarke (pictured) making his first League start of the season as one of three centre-backs alongside skipper Peter Clarke and James Berrett, who is expected to occupy the sweeper position he adopted so well at Leeds United last season. As ever, Alex Smithies will keep goal behind them.

Joe Skarz and Lee Peltier will operate as left and right wing-backs respectively, with Antony Kay joining Jim Goodwin and Danny Drinkwater in a central midfield trio.

Up front, top scorer Theo Robinson has a new partner in Robbie Simpson - the former Coventry striker having netted a brace against Celtic during the midweek friendly.

Town's Team vs. Colchester United:

1. Alex Smithies

2. Lee Peltier

3. Joe Skarz

5. Peter Clarke (c)

6. Nathan Clarke

8. Antony Kay

9. Theo Robinson

10. Robbie Simpson

11. Jim Goodwin

22. James Berrett

25. Danny Drinkwater

Substitutes: Matt Glennon, Michael Collins, Gary Roberts, Jordan Rhodes, Andy Butler, Anthony Pilkington, Lee Novak