But Adkins will still be without centre-back Izzy Iriekpen, as he concludes his three-match ban following a sending off in a reserve game, and broken leg victim Cliff Byrne.
Martin Paterson is in contention for a return to the starting XI after being dropped to the bench on Saturday.
Adkins made the decision as he felt he was tired after winning his first Northern Ireland cap in midweek, but is likely to recall him over Jonathan Forte - despite his goal against the Tigers.
Coventry welcome back striker Leon McKenzie, after he missed the shock 2-0 loss to bottom-of-the-table Norwich with a knee injury.
The Sky Blues are without Michael Mifsud (ban), Leon Best (thigh), Kevin Kyle (ankle) and Colin Hawkins (Achilles).