New signing Alan Lee and second year professional Liam Ridehalgh (pictured) have both been handed debuts by Town boss Lee Clark for today's League One clash with Charlton Athletic, kick-off 3pm.
In all Clark has made four changes to the side that played at Everton in the Carling Cup during midweek, with Celtic loanee Graham Carey and midfielder Antony Kay also introduced to the starting line-up.
Dropping out of the side is the injured Gary Naysmith, whereas Damien Johnson and Lee Croft drop to the bench. Striker Theo Robinson drops out of the matchday eighteen altogether.
Town will line-up in a 4-4-2 formation for today's game, with goalkeeper Alex Smithies having recovered from his dead leg in time to take his place in goal. 19-year old defender Ridehalgh will start at left back, with skipper Peter Clarke and Jamie McCombe at centre half and Scott Arfield at right back.
Kay will make his first start of the season alongside Joey Gudjonsson in central midfield, with Carey starting on the left wing and Gary Roberts on the right. Up front, target man Lee will partner top scorer Jordan Rhodes.
Town's team vs. Charlton Athletic:
1. Alex Smithies
4. Joey Gudjonsson
5. Peter Clarke (c)
7. Gary Roberts
8. Antony Kay
16. Scott Arfield
17. Jordan Rhodes
18. Jamie McCombe
19. Alan Lee
29. Liam Ridehalgh
36. Graham Carey
Substitutes: Ian Bennett, Joe Garner, Damien Johnson, Lee Novak, Lee Croft, Jim Goodwin, Chris Atkinson
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