Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri is likely to return after missing the last four games.
Midfielder Sam Hutchinson (knee) is out but defender Vincent Sasso returns from a three-match ban.
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez says DeAndre Yedlin and Rolando Aarons will not be risked despite progress in their recovery from injury, nor will Jack Colback and Issac Hayden.
Chancel Mbemba should continue in defence following his midweek return.
The Magpies lost the corresponding game to Sheffield Wednesday on Boxing Day, losing 1-0 at St James' Park to a Glenn Loovens header.
Match facts
- The Owls have won their last two games against Newcastle, keeping a clean sheet on both occasions; they last won three on the spin in September 1957.