Newcastle United are looking for a 10th successive win in all competitions for the first time since 1994-95.
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is available, with no date set for his charge of allegedly using racially abusive language towards Wolves' Romain Saiss.
Blackburn have striker Marvin Emnes available after his hamstring problem.
However, Gordon Greer (leg), Danny Guthrie (knock), Tommie Hoban (shoulder), Adam Henley (hamstring) and Elliott Ward (ankle) are still out.
Match facts
- This is the first second tier meeting between the sides since February 1992.
- Rovers have won five of their last six league games at St.