Oldham Athletic AFC vs Sheffield United - Michael Higdon sits out Oldham's clash with parent club Sheffield United

Oldham striker Michael Higdon is ineligible for the home game against his parent club Sheffield United.

The 32-year-old will be missed having netted twice in four games since moving across the Pennines in September.

Striker Ricardo Fuller, who left Millwall in the summer, has been training with the Latics and is nearing full fitness.

Manager David Dunn may make changes after suffering his first defeat in charge at home to Scunthorpe last weekend.

Sheffield United boss Nigel Adkins' injury problems continue, with eight first-team players currently sidelined.

Defender Jay McEveley is the latest casualty after breaking a toe in last week's home win against Rochdale, but midfielder Stefan Scougall is expected to be fit after he was also withdrawn at half-time due to a knock.

Adkins is down to the bare bones in terms of defenders with John Brayford (knee), Bob Harris (pelvis), Craig Alcock (hip and ribs), David Edgar (hamstring) and Terry Kennedy (knee) all out.

Ryan Flynn (groin) and fellow midfielder James Wallace (thigh) are also working their way back to full fitness.