McAuley missed the 3-3 draw at Doncaster last weekend as he served a one-match suspension but is back as both sets of supporters pay tribute to the late Sir Bobby Robson.
The north stand at Portman Road will be officially renamed after Robson before the game and Keane will hope that his side are inspired enough to record their first league win of the campaign.
Midfielder Jack Colback and forward Tamas Priskin both scored after coming off the bench at Doncaster and could start while former Sunderland winger Carlos Edwards is fit after recent hamstring trouble.
Midfielders Luciano Civelli and David Norris remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries while Ben Thatcher will not be considered after reporting late for training.