The on-loan midfielder missed Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bury with a knee problem but has a fighting chance of shaking it off in time to be part of Simpson's matchday squad of 18.

Both Devitt and fellow loanee Waide Fairhurst will be hoping to make their mark in the derby with the game scheduled to be the last of their month-long stays at the club, unless Simpson extends their deals before Thursday's deadline.

Devitt is the only player in a busy treatment room who could be involved - with goalkeepers Chris Neal (broken finger) and Glyn Garner (shoulder), defender Mike Jackson (bone bruising) and midfielders Lewis Neal, Jake Simpson (both calf) and Craig Disley (knee) all still out.

Dave Hibbert and Paul Murray both recovered to line up against the Shakers at the weekend while Jake Robinson also overcame a knock to take his place on the bench, and all three should figure once again.

Goalkeeper Andreas Arestidou held off the threat of David Button's late arrival to make his first ever start for the club at the weekend and he could again be in line to get the nod.