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A Jon Walters goal after 13 minutes was enough to give the Blues a 1-0 win at Derby's Pride Park and completed Town's first double of the season. Late on, the home side were reduced to 10 men when Jordan Stewart was red-carded for a high challenge on David Norris.
Town have an injury concern regarding full-back David Wright ahead of the Boxing Day home game with Birmingham City. Better news is that Owen Garvan and Ben Thatcher are back from one-match bans.
Former Blues striker Jon Stead is expected start for Bristol City against Town at Portman Road on Saturday having recovered from a groin injury. The Robins, who are currently fourth from bottom, will be looking to close the five-point gap between them and the Blues.
Town will be without the suspended Grant Leadbitter and Jon Walters when they face Scunthorpe at Glanford Park on Saturday. The duo picked up their fifth bookings of the season in last week’s 3-1 home victory over Blackpool.
Town’s U18s thrashed West Ham United 5-0 away in a friendly earlier today.