Leeds vs Birmingham - Will Buckley set to make Leeds debut against Birmingham

Posted Friday, October 02, 2015 by PA

Leeds' new loan signing Will Buckley is expected to make his debut in the home game against Birmingham.

Winger Buckley's loan move from Sunderland was made official on Friday with a view to making it permanent in January and he is likely to make his first appearance.

But Chris Wood remains a big doubt. The former Leicester striker, who can also count Birmingham among his former clubs, missed last week's defeat at Middlesbrough due to an unspecified injury and will be assessed.

Head coach Uwe Rosler has no new major injury concerns but must decide whether to recall winger Sam Byram to his starting line-up or retain Jordan Botaka, who made his debut last week.

Andrew Shinnie could return for Birmingham after missing their 2-0 win at Brentford on Tuesday with a tight hamstring.

Clayton Donaldson shrugged off a hip injury to score against his former club and is expected to lead the line again at Elland Road.

Neal Eardley is out with a dislocated shoulder for Birmingham and is not expected back for a number of weeks after suffering the injury against Ipswich last month, with the club deciding against surgery.

Fifth-placed Birmingham are six points behind leaders Brighton after losing just twice in the Sky Bet Championship this season.