Gillingham boss Mark Stimson faces a defensive crisis after losing Garry Richards to a broken toe in last week's 4-0 loss to Millwall.He joins long-term absentee Simon King (ankle) and Darren Dennehy (head) on the sidelines.
Jermaine Beckford could return for Leeds United after being on the bench for recent games due to the form of Luciano Becchio and Max Gradel.
Gary McSheffrey, on loan from Birmingham, could be back in the squad.