Midfielder Teddy Bishop will continue his comeback from a groin injury when the U23s take on Sheffield Wednesday at Playford Road this afternoon (KO 1pm).
Michael Crowe, Ben Morris and Tristan Nydam are also included in the squad facing the Owls, who are coached by ex-Town full-back Neil Thompson.
Meanwhile, the Blues’ U18s won 3-1 at Hull City on Saturday morning. Another former Blue, Richard Naylor, coaches the Tigers’ youngsters.
U23s: Crowe, Downes, Ndaba, Dozzell, C Smith, Webber, McKendry, Nydam, Morris, Bishop, Folami. Subs: Meldrum, Wright, Wilton, Lankester, Blanchfield.