Boulding picked up a knock in training sparking concern over his fitness for the London Road clash.
Town have struggled for goals all season, the loss of Boulding will no doubt put large question marks over the rest of the team to produce.
Fellow striker Iffy Onuora is struggling with a knee injury but is rated as a better chance to play than Boulding.
Darren Mansaram and Phil Jevons will wait in the wings.