Derby County manager Nigel Pearson expects to have an unchanged side as Aston Villa travel to the iPro Stadium.
Midfielder Jeff Hendrick is unlikely to return after missing the Rams' midweek win against Preston North End because of a hamstring injury.
New signing Mile Jedinak could make his Villa debut after signing from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.
Villa defender Nathan Baker could be available after missing their 1-1 draw with Huddersfield after a head injury.
Match facts
- This is Derby and Aston Villa's first meeting in the second tier since March 1969 - Derby won 1-0 the last time they met at this level.