Darlington midfielder Gareth Waite could return to the squad for the League Two clash at Burton in new manager Simon Davey's first game in charge.

Waite missed last weekend's win at Shrewsbury due to a knee problem and was replaced in the squad by Nathan Mulligan.

Midfielder Chris Lumsdon is lacking only match fitness following a seven-month injury lay-off, but is not expected to return, while defenders Stuart Giddings (groin), Mark Bower (ankle) and Richie Byrne and veteran striker Noel Whelan (both hamstring) remain sidelined.

Darlington won only their second away league match of the season - fifth in total - under caretaker managers Craig Liddle and Neil Maddison last week and former Barnsley boss Davey is unlikely to make any changes.

Tadgh Purcell, who has scored eight goals in 15 matches since arriving from Ireland, and strike-partner Mor Diop will lead the forward line.