Max Melbourne could start his first Sky Bet League One match since August when Morecambe host Exeter.The defender is fit after three months out injured and played 70 minutes in the Papa Johns Trophy against former club Lincoln last week.Midfielder Jake Taylor should also be involved again after his recent lay-off.Ash Hunter and Courtney Duffus are still sidelined.Jay Stansfield has been passed f...Full Story »

Charlton will check on Steven Sessegnon ahead of the visit of Cheltenham.The Fulham loanee limped off during the second half of the 2-2 FA Cup draw with Stockport last weekend.Charlton are already without fellow defenders Eoghan O’Connell, Terell Thomas and Mandela Egbo through injury and have recalled youngster Lucas Ness from his loan spell at Torquay.The Addicks are also missing striker...Full Story »

Veteran defender Dani Alves will become Brazil’s oldest World Cup captain in their final group game against Cameroon on Friday.The 39-year-old former Barcelona full-back was controversially included in head coach Tite’s squad for Qatar 2022 amid reports it was to act as a minder for close friend Neymar.Alves, who now plays in Mexico for UNAM Pumas, will wear the skipper’s armba...Full Story »

Ipswich could welcome back Janoi Donacien and Freddie Ladapo for the visit of Fleetwood.Donacien has been out since picking up a knock a fortnight ago and Ladapo had a tight calf.Sone Aluko, Lee Evans and Marcus Harness are also closing in on returns from injury.Dominic Ball is a long-term absentee with a knee injury and Tyreece John-Jules has a hamstring problem.Jay Lynch returns in goal for th...Full Story »

Bolton will be without Kyle Dempsey for the visit of Bristol Rovers.The midfielder is set to be sidelined until the new year after suffering ankle ligament damage.Defender Will Aimson has returned to training following a hamstring injury but is unlikely to be risked.Winger Lloyd Isgrove is still a week away from recovering from his hamstring problem.Rovers have been hit with illness in the camp ...Full Story »

Luis Suarez stressed he would not be apologising for his handball in Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana as the sides prepare to meet again on Friday.The clash at the tournament in South Africa 12 years ago saw Suarez sent off in the final moments of extra-time, with the score at 1-1, after keeping out a Dominic Adiyiah header on the line with his hands.The resulting penal...Full Story »

Danny Rose could be in line to return to the starting line-up when Stevenage welcome Barrow to the Lamex Stadium on Friday night.The 28-year-old centre-forward suffered a head injury recently but made a late appearance in Boro’s 3-0 win over Kings Lynn in the FA Cup last week and could start this time around.Luke Norris will be hoping to back up his brace from last week’s win with an...Full Story »

Peterborough have received a timely boost with the return to fitness of Joe Ward ahead of their clash against fellow League One promotion chasers Barnsley.The right-sided player has missed the last eight games after suffering a knee injury in October but has returned to training and could go straight back into the starting line-up.Ronnie Edwards is available again after serving a one-match ban i...Full Story »

Hartlepool are waiting for news on goalkeeper Ben Killip’s injury ahead of the clash with Stockport.Pools brought in Alex Cairns on an emergency loan from Fleetwood after number one Killip and back-up Kyle Letheren (back) were ruled out of the FA Cup clash with Harrogate.Cairns’ deal could be extended if Killip remains sidelined.Rollin Menayese made a welcome return in the 3-1 win ag...Full Story »

Northampton welcome leading scorer Sam Hoskins back from suspension for the visit of Tranmere.Hoskins served a one-match ban in the impressive win at Bradford a fortnight ago but returns to the fray and should go straight back into the side.Boss Jon Brady said he has put the two-week break to good use with plenty of players well rested, with Josh Eppiah and Louis Appere back in training.Tyler Ma...Full Story »