Fitz Hall will be missing from the QPR squad which makes the long journey to face Newcastle in the Championship on Wednesday.

The centre-half is back in training having missed the last four games with a groin injury but will not be risked at St James' Park.

Fellow defender Matt Connolly could return after a virus but veteran midfielder Gareth Ainsworth (hamstring) and young striker Angelo Balanta (groin) are still on the sidelines.

Winger Lee Cook is beginning light running as he continues his recovery from knee surgery in May.

Manager Jim Magilton is unlikely to make too many changes to his side after back-to-back wins against Cardiff and Barnsley made it five matches unbeaten in the Championship.

Midfielder Mikele Leigertwood is set to continue at right-back ahead of former Magpie Peter Ramage.

Newcastle have been hit by a double injury blow.

Central defender Fabricio Coloccini (groin) and midfielder Ryan Taylor (calf) have both been ruled out, meaning Chris Hughton will have to make changes.

In addition, midfielder Joey Barton could be sidelined for several weeks with the ankle problem which has kept him out of the last two games.

However, full-back Danny Simpson could return from his ankle injury and Jonas Gutierrez is available after six matches out with a hamstring strain, while Danny Guthrie has completed his suspension.

Geremi has recovered from the illness which prevented his participation at the weekend, but Shola Ameobi (foot) is expected to sit out for two more months.