Wanderers return to Wembley after a 12-year wait to take on Plymouth in the Papa Johns Trophy final.
Ian Evatt’s men reached the final following a 2-0 win against Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium thanks to goals from Elias Kachunga and Aaron Morley.
The Whites also overcame Barrow, Manchester United Under-21s and Portsmouth in the knockout rounds after finishing top of Group B.
Team news
Wanderers have no fresh injuries ahead of Sunday’s final, with George Johnston and MJ Williams back in contention for a starting spot.
Both players came through a behind-closed-doors friendly against Rotherham last week and also got some minutes under belts for the B Team.
Shola Shoretire, Victor Adeboyejo and Dan Nlundulu are all cup-tied, having played in the competition for other clubs earlier in the season.
Jack Iredale and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson are both long-term absentees and Lloyd Isgrove is unlikely to shake off a minor injury picked up while playing for the second string.
Opposition lowdown
Plymouth currently sit top of the League One table – two points clear of second-place Sheffield Wednesday, who have played a game fewer at this stage.
Steven Schumacher’s side recorded a 2-0 win against Accrington in their last outing after goals from Matt Butcher and Conor grant either side of half time.
The Pilgrims beat Cheltenham on penalties in the semi-final following a 1-1 draw at Home Park, with goalkeeper Callum Burton saving three spot kicks in a row.
Head-to-head
The points were shared when Wanderers faced Plymouth at the UniBol earlier this year following a goalless draw.
Evatt’s men were beaten 2-0 at Home Park back in August after goals from Niall Ennis and Ryan Hardie.
The Whites have failed to win any of their last five matches against the Pilgrims, with their last victory in the fixture coming in January 1993.
Predicted line-up
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