Scannell returns to the line-up
- Sean Scannell returns to start
- Four changes to Notts County XI
Sean Scannell returns from his hamstring injury to start Town’s Sky Bet Championship game at home to Blackburn Rovers; 3pm kick-off at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Scannell’s inclusion is one of four changes to the starting XI from Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup game against Notts County; he replaces Martin Cranie in the line-up.
The second change sees skipper Mark Hudson return to replace Murray Wallace, whilst Jonathan Hogg comes into the team in place of Kyle Dempsey.
The final change is also in midfield, with Player of the Year Jacob Butterfield coming in for Harry Bunn.
Town’s team:
13. Joe Murphy
2. Tommy Smith
3. Jason Davidson
4. Dean Whitehead
5. Mark Hudson (c)
6. Jonathan Hogg
7. Sean Scannell
8. Jacob Butterfield
11. Ishmael Miller
21. Nahki Wells
33. Joel Lynch
Unused subs:
Lloyd Allinson, Martin Cranie, Murray Wallace, Harry Bunn, Jordy Hiwula, Kyle Dempsey, Adam Hammill