The 28-year-old, who scored five goals in four League One appearances in January, including a match-winning hat-trick against Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium, has scored sixteen goals in all competitions so far this season, is up against Jacob Brown of Barnsley, James Collins of Luton Town, and Ruben Lameiras of Plymouth Argyle.
The winner will be announced on Friday after the judging panel, comprising Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman, League Managers’ Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet EFL Trader Ivor Davies, have cast their votes.