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High-flying Colchester will have to decide between Dean Gerken and fit-again Aidan Davison in goal, whilst Richard Garcia and Kevin McLeod will both be available despite knocks.
Striker Marino Keith is the only fitness concern for Geraint Williams due to an Achilles problem, as the Essex side go in search of a ninth consecutive home win.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis will be without Andy Griffin after his return to parent club Portsmouth, so Clint Hill is likely to come into the starting XI.
The Potters have remaining doubts over both Danny Higginbotham and Salif Diao who are suffering from leg injuries.