Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United preview - Proctor returns to boost Fleetwood

Jamie Proctor returns to the fold for Fleetwood when they host Sheffield United at Highbury.

The former Preston striker has had to serve a three-match suspension having been sent off for the first time in his career against Cambridge on November 8.

That will swell Graham Alexander's attacking options with Jamille Matt and David Ball (both leg) out for the long term and former loanee Martin Paterson having returned to Huddersfield because of a hamstring injury.

Matty Hughes could also come into consideration after returning from a goal-laden loan spell at non-league Chester.

Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough is monitoring the fitness of striker Chris O'Grady and defender Craig Alcock.

O'Grady has been restricted to 23 minutes of action for the Blades since arriving on loan from Brighton due to a calf injury, while a back problem has kept Alcock out of the last three matches.

Marc McNulty is vying for a start up front with Michael Higdon and winger Ryan Flynn is expected to continue at full-back if Alcock fails to make it. Winger Ben Davies (foot) and midfielder James Wallace (groin/hamstring) are still out.

Centre-half Paddy McCarthy, on loan from Crystal Palace and ineligible for last week's FA Cup win against Plymouth, is also back in contention.