Chris Wilder's side embark on a busy run of fixtures following on from the home game against the Pilgrims on 13 December and the Town manager will want as many options as possible in his squad for the festive period.
And, with no game this weekend as the FA Cup 2nd Round takes place, Zander Diamond, Ryan Cresswell, Evan Horwood, Lewis Hornby and Lawson D'Ath all have a chance of featuring against Plymouth if they come through closed door reserve games.
Midfielder Ian Morris, however, requires surgery and will miss the rest of the season after his comeback from a dislocated knee suffered in August was hit by a setback.