Southend v QPR
Southend central defender Adam Barrett is available after suspension but likely to play at left-back with Steven Hammell out with a groin injury.
Peter Clarke is expected to play alongside at Efe Sodje is the centre of the Shrimpers defence.
QPR duo Marc Bircham (back) and Marcus Bignot (knee) are not yet ready to return from their injuries.
Manager John Gregory is expected to name the same side that defeat Burnley 3-1 at Loftus Road last weekend.
Southend have confirmed that the game will go ahead, despite adverse weather in the area.
The pitch was covered, while heaters were applied to melt any frost on the surface of the pitch.
