Sheffield United vs Bristol Rovers - Chris Basham misses out for Sheffield United through suspension

Sheffield United will be without suspended defender Chris Basham for their home game against Bristol Rovers.

Basham was shown a straight red card for his challenge on Neal Bishop in Saturday's 2-2 draw at leaders Scunthorpe and will start a three-game ban.

Fellow defenders Jake Wright and James Wilson both missed out at the weekend due to knocks and remain doubtful so boss Chris Wilder could recall Chris Hussey or hand a debut to new signing Reece Brown, who joined the club as a free agent last week.

Striker Leon Clarke will be out of action for a month after further scans revealed he had chipped a bone in his ankle.

Rovers will check on top goalscorer Matty Taylor, who has been suffering from a tight hamstring.

Taylor was not risked for Saturday's 2-1 defeat of Port Vale in which his replacement Jermaine Easter struck the winner from the penalty spot.

Stuart Sinclair is suspended after picking up a fifth booking of the season and Crystal Palace loanee Hiram Boateng and Byron Moore could come in to the Pirates' midfield.

Chelsea youngster Jake Clarke-Salter has finally joined up with the Rovers squad following his deadline-day loan move, the defender having stayed in London to continue his rehabilitation programme after suffering a knee injury on England Under-19 duty this summer.