Sheffield Wed. vs Blackburn Rovers - Barry Bannan to complete ban as Sheffield Wednesday face Blackburn

Barry Bannan will complete his three-match suspension as Sheffield Wednesday host Blackburn at Hillsborough.

The midfielder, who was sold by Rovers boss Paul Lambert when the pair were at Aston Villa, has been absent since he was sent off against Nottingham Forest.

Bannan watched Saturday's win over Huddersfield amongst the Wednesday fans and saw Fernando Forestieri score the winner, with the forward likely to play a prominent role for the Owls again despite being on the receiving end of a number of robust challenges.

Wednesday are still without Filipe Melo (knee) and winger Modou Sougou (shoulder).

Blackburn have their own suspension problems, with Shane Duffy missing out due to a one-game ban.

The Republic of Ireland international was dismissed in the derby with Preston on Saturday as Lambert's side fell to a 2-1 defeat at Ewood Park.

Rovers can welcome back Duffy's normal central-defensive partner, though, as Grant Hanley is available again following a one-match suspension of his own while Jason Lowe (foot) could be in the squad for the first time since August.

Striker Tony Watt (groin) will miss out and is waiting to see how serious his problem is and Corry Evans (groin) remains out along with Danny Guthrie (hamstring) and Lee Williamson (calf).