Fitz Hall will be missing from the QPR squad which makes the long journey to face Newcastle in the Championship on Wednesday.
The centre-half is back in training having missed the last four games with a groin injury but will not be risked at St James' Park.
Fellow defender Matt Connolly could return after a virus but veteran midfielder Gareth Ainsworth (hamstring) and young striker Angelo Balanta (groin) are still on the sidelines.
Winger Lee Cook is beginning light running as he continues his recovery from knee surgery in May.
Midfielder Mikele Leigertwood is set to continue at right-back ahead of former Magpie Peter Ramage.