Mike Sheron is likely to miss the Reds final match of the season at champions Wigan on Saturday.
Early Team News: Wigan v Barnsley
Sheron has failed to recover from a sore left knee as a result of overuse and playing on hard ground.
Fellow striker Bruce Dyer should return after recovering from a calf injury. The Reds player of the year needs two goals to reach twenty for the season.
Lee Crooks (toe) and Gary Jones (back) are almost definitely out since neither has trained this week.