Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins will hope to have striker Gary Hooper back in his starting line-up for the visit of in-form Swansea.

The six-goal forward has been struggling with an ankle injury and missed last weekend's defeat at Peterborough as a result.

He was restricted to a substitute appearance against Manchester City on Wednesday as he stepped up his recovery, but Adkins is hopeful he will be able to play a bigger part against the Swans.

Should Hooper fail to shake off his injury, then Jonathan Forte can again expect to lead the line after scoring in the 5-1 defeat at Eastlands.

Adkins withdrew midfield duo Grant McCann and Michael O'Connor against City, but both will be fine to play, while there is a doubt over defender Rob Jones (back), so Niall Canavan prepares to deputise.

In-form Swansea are unlikely to make too many changes for the long trip.

Manager Paulo Sousa has taken the Swans on an eight-game unbeaten run and will not make too many alterations to the side that drew with Blackpool last weekend.

There may be a return for defender Garry Monk, though, with the captain having recovered from a calf strain.

Sousa does remain without long-term casualties Guillem Bauza and Ferrie Bodde, but Spanish defender Albert Serran is nearing a return from an ankle injury.

Striker Lee Trundle will be hoping to earn a starting spot too, although Sousa is likely to remain faithful to the partnership of Craig Beattie and Cedric Van der Gun.

Defensive duo Angel Rangel and Alan Tate are both one yellow card away from a suspension, with any ban ruling them out of next weekend's derby with Cardiff.