Steve Howard has been recalled alongside 12-goal Matty Fryatt and Pearson must decide whether to stick with the target man or bring back Waghorn.
Central defender Wayne Brown will be fit to return following a gluteus muscle strain which has kept him sidelined for the last two games.
Left-back Bruno Berner is City's only injury worry at the moment as he continues to recover from a calf strain, so on-loan Ryan McGivern is poised to deputise.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk