Queen of the South manager Gordon Chisholm is hoping captain David Lilley can shake of a groin injury in time.The home side can overtake Ross County with a win but will have to do without suspended midfielder Rocco Quinn and recently signed striker Leon Knight.
County defenders Alex Keddie and Gary Miller return from suspension.
The Staggies assault on the title has stalled recently following a home draw with Dunfermline, which was followed by defeat at Partick on Saturday.