Harps are missing suspended midfielders Stephen O'Donnell and Chris Malseed as they look for a fourth win in five games to continue their climb up the table.
Central defender Shane Bradley is back in contention.
Bottom of the table Monaghan, who haven't won in Ballybofey since 1993, travel on the back of just one defeat from their last six matches.
Boss Mick Cooke waits on Robbie Farrell and Austin McCann who both received cuts in the 0-0 draw with Cobh last week.
