Bristol City vs Sheffield United preview - Williams boost for Robins

Posted Friday, February 13, 2015 by PA

Bristol City have been given an injury boost with the news that Derrick Williams can face Sheffield United.

The League One leaders withdrew the defender with 20 minutes of their 3-1 win over Port Vale on Tuesday night remaining with a groin complaint but boss Steve Cotterill confirmed Williams is fine and likely to be involved once more.

There are, however, question marks over Aaron Wilbraham. The striker made his long-awaited return to action against his old club MK Dons on Saturday having overcome a hip injury but he suffered a reaction and missed that midweek win.

Wilbraham has had an injection and looks unlikely to be risked against the Blades unless the injury settles quickly.

Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough could be forced into more changes as five of his players are all doubtful through injury.

Striker Matty Done scored on his debut in the midweek win against Colchester but was later forced off due to an ankle injury and Clough is also waiting on goalkeeper Mark Howard, who withdrew from the warm-up on Tuesday night because of a back problem.

If Howard fails to make it Iain Turner will resume in goal, while Ryan Flynn is still struggling with the Achilles trouble that has kept him out of the last two matches.

Midfielder Stefan Scougall (knee) and striker Michael Higdon (hamstring) have missed the last two and three matches respectively and will be assessed.