Nick Colgan and Stephen McPhail are again expected to miss out whilst Richard Kell and Daniel Nardiello continue to fight their way to full fitness.
Brian Howard and Martin Devaney suffered stomach complaints in the epic 5-3 FA Cup victory over Bradford on Tuesday but should be fit to start. Marc Richards and Chris Shuker also picked up knocks but have recovered.
Nicky Wroe who had a fine 45minutes on Tuesday misses out after an operation on his knee.
Probable LineUp:
Scott Flinders
Neil Austin
Paul Reid
Antony Kay
Bobby Hassell
Chris Shuker
Brian Howard
Jacob Burns
Martin Devaney
Paul Hayes
Marc Richards
Barnsley have never been to Huish Park before and The Reds 1-0 win at Oakwell back in August was the first meeting ever between the two sides.
If your looking for a good omen though The Reds have won on the last Saturday before Christmas in the past two seasons. 1-0 at Luton in 2003 courtesy of a last minute Antony Kay goal and a thumping 4-0 victory against Peterborough last season when Michael Chopra helped himself to a hat trick