Newcastle and West Brom both look to returning to winning ways as the two clash at The Hawthrons on Saturday.
Newcastle will start with Rob Elliott in goal after Tim Krul dislocated his shoulder against Sunderland last week.
The Dutchman underwent surgery and will not play again this season.
Italian full-back Davide Santon missed the derby due to a hamstring problem and he will again be missing.
Ryan Taylor hopes of a comeback this season disappeared this week with a recurrence of a knee ligament injury which could sideline him for another 12 months.
For West Brom Peter Odemwingie will miss the match on Saturday, as he has picked up a knee injury.
Teenage talent Izzy Brown has also been ruled out as he has a groin strain.
Midfield ace Youssouf Mulumbu serves the second game of his three-match suspension.
Hungarian Zoltan Gera has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
