Rui Fonte has been handed a start as Fulham make one change from last week's victory over Birmingham City.
The forward comes into the starting line-up at the expense of Neeskens Kebano, who misses out with a hamstring injury.
Marcus Bettinelli retains his place in the XI, keeping David Button out of Slavisa Jokanovic's side.
The 25-year-old made his first start of the campaign against the Blues, and has seemingly done enough to retain the goalkeepers' jersey.
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Elsewhere, Denis Odoi returns to the squad after suspension, but will have to settle for a place on the bench.
Fulham: Bettinelli, Fredericks, Kalas, Ream, Sessegnon, Norwood, Mcdonald, Ojo, Cairney, Fonte, Johansen
Subs: Button, Odoi, Graham, Djalo, De La Torre, Cisse, Kamara
