
The return of snow and freezing temperatures have hit fixtures across the Football League once again this weekend.
Alex Smithies hopes playing in Huddersfield's development squad against Sunderland will speed up his return to first-team action.
Huddersfield skipper Peter Clarke is expected to make a speedy recovery from his double hernia operation.
Huddersfield fell out of the promotion places after drawing 1-1 with rivals MK Dons but Town boss Lee Clark seems content with a point.
Stephen Gleeson denied Huddersfield three points with the equalising goal for MK Dons in a 1-1 draw at the Galpharm Stadium.