Bobby Hassell should return to the Barnsley line-up for the South Yorkshire derby with Sheffield United at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon.
The midfielder missed last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace with a dead leg, but he has trained this week and is fit to face the Blades.
Luke Steele will once again take his place in goal after his on-off switch from West Brom was finally resolved.
The Tykes' FA Cup hero has completed a loan move back to Oakwell, with a view to signing a permanent deal at the end of the season.
With a full week of training behind them following a hectic fixture schedule, the FA cup semi-finalists have a full-strength squad as they look to pull clear of the drop zone.
James Beattie is hoping to shake off his groin injury in time for the trip.
The Blades striker missed last week's home win over Norwich due to a groin strain, but returned to full training this week and could return to contention.
If Beattie fails to make it, Rob Hulse could continue up front alongside Billy Sharp, while Jon Stead and Luton Shelton provide manager Kevin Blackwell with further options.
Stephen Quinn is also back in the frame following his three-game ban, but fellow midfielders Chris Armstrong, who has undergone surgery to repair a groin tear, and Lee Martin (knee ligaments) are definitely out.
John Halls, on loan from Reading, is pushing for his first appearance, while on-loan Wigan winger David Cotterill is expected to retain his place in the starting line-up.