McCarthy missing for Eagles

The central defender was sent off in the Eagles' 2-1 defeat against QPR last weekend, which could mean Claude Davis is brought in to face his old club.

Midfielder Alex Marrow has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury after it flared up again this week.

And defender Lee Hills remains sidelined following the double leg break he sustained last season, although he could return before the end of the season.

Boss Dougie Freedman is unlikely to make any unforced changes to the side that lost at Loftus Road.

Relegation-threatened Palace will be looking to extend their unbeaten run at home to 12 matches.

Source: PA

Source: PA