Barnsley could start with the same XI that kicked off the new season against Cardiff in the match at Hull.
Tykes manager Andy Ritchie confirmed he does not expect to make any changes following the opening-day home defeat to Cardiff.
Defender Paul Heckingbottom has "a bit of a shiner" and stitches in an eye wound, but is expected to start.
Striker Daniel Nardiello remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, meaning Paul Hayes and Marc Richards will resume up front.
Hull boss Phil Parkinson could hand Ryan France a starting role at the KC Stadium.
France replaced Northern Ireland international Stuart Elliott in a tactical switch after 29 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at West Brom.
The move shored up City's left-hand side and could ensure France keeps the spot at Elliott's expense.
Parkinson is again missing David Livermore (thigh) and former England striker Nick Barmby (hamstring) while long-term injury victims Ian Ashbee, Danny Coles and Steve McPhee remain sidelined.
Meanwhile, this Tigers will this week complete the loan signing of Tottenham winger Mark Yeates after the two clubs agreed a season-long loan deal
In their previous game, Hull lost 2-0 at the Hawthorns, with Hartson sealing the Baggies win with a goal in the 90th minute. Hull felt hard done by since they were earlier denied an obvious penalty. The manager's reflections on the game were that the performance was excellent and Hull should have got something from the game.
Barnsley lost 2-1 at home to Cardiff City. Cardiff regularly opened up the Barnsley defense, but never really finished off the game. Barnsley showed good spirit to come back into it from a 2-1 deficit. They even had a chance to level, late in the game.
While the big danger for Hull is that they will once again be wasteful in front of goal, their pre-season form gives me some faith in their ability to score. Parkinson will be keen to get his first win in front of the home fans, and the advantage in terms of motivation should be on Hull City's side. I believe that will prove decisive in this fixture.
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