Newcastle United will win the title if they beat Barnsley and Brighton do not better than draw with Aston Villa.
Magpies skipper Jamaal Lascelles is out after groin surgery and winger Matt Ritchie is suspended, but striker Dwight Gayle (hamstring) is hopeful of being included.
Barnsley forward Adam Armstrong is ineligible against his parent club.
Captain Marc Roberts (ankle) is out, so Adam Jackson will continue in central defence alongside Angus MacDonald.
Match facts
- The Magpies haven't lost a match against Barnsley at St. James' Park in all competitions since September 1982, winning eight and drawing three since.