Leicester City travelled to Glanford Park on back of a 2-0 away victory at Sheffield Wednesday; however there visit to North Lincolnshire was somewhat different as they went away with a 0-0 draw, but paid the ultimate price as striker Iain Hume was sent off for his second book able offence of the game.
Foxes boss Gary Megson may have to ring in the changes after seeing England U-19 defender Joe Mattock injured and out of this fixture. Forward Iain Hume, who was sent off against the Iron will be suspended.
Meanwhile former Birmingham City defender Stephen Clemence (calf) has been declared fit to play with James Wesolowski (hamstring) recovered from his injury.
Striker Elvis Hammond, who torn United apart in the previous meeting between the two teams is doubtful with an ankle injury. The Foxes beat the Blades 4-2 at the Walkers Stadium during the 2005-06 promotion winning campaign.
Although unlikely, the home side could field Paul Henderson, the former Bradford City keeper started life on the books at United in the youth ranks before joining the Bantams.
Possible Foxes Line-Up: Marton Fulop, Patrick Kisnorbo, Richard Stearman, James Chambers, Alan Sheehan, Bruno N'Gotty, Gareth McAuley, Shaun Newton, Stephen Clemence, Carl Cort, Matt Fryatt.
Sheffield United met Preston North End in a crunch match at Bramall Lane; and ended in a 1-1 draw with United being saved from the spot kick.
The Blades are likely to be without former Blue Keith Gillespie (hamstring) and Gary Naysmith (knee) who are both recovering from injury.
Gillespie; 32 was signed on a free transfer by the Foxes in July 2003 and released in July 2005; he played just 30 times (+18) whilst he scored just two goals.
Meanwhile Geoff Horsfield also spent time at the Walkers Stadium on loan during the 2006-07 season. In the four months during his stay he started 9 (+4) games and scored twice before returning to Bramall Lane.
Possible Blades Line-Up: Paddy Kenny, Phil Bardsley, Matthew Kilgallon, Gary Cahill, Gary Naysmith, David Carney, Alan Quinn, Lee Hendrie, Chris Armstrong, James Beattie, Jonathan Stead.
:: Man In The Middle ::
Match Referee: K. Woolmer (Northamptonshire)
Assistants: R. Fletcher & A. Hendley
Fourth Official: M. Sutton
- 19.09.2006 - Blades 1-0 Bury (LC)