Crawley have been dealt a blow ahead of their home game against Tranmere with the news that midfielder Caleb Watts will be out for around three months.Watts, a recent loan signing from Southampton, made his debut at Carlisle last weekend but limped off after just 17 minutes with a hamstring injury.Crawley boss John Yems revealed at his pre-match press conference on Thursday that the 20-year-old ...Full Story »

Bersant Celina could return to the starting line-up in Ipswich’s home clash with Accrington.The Kosovo plamaker made a comeback off the bench in the 2-0 loss at Bolton last weekend, his first appearance since December 1.The Tractor Boys have also been without defender Hayden Coulson and midfielder Jon Nolan due to injuries in recent weeks.That Bolton defeat was a first in management for Mc...Full Story »

Plymouth have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of the visit of Lincoln after George Cooper was ruled out for the rest of the season.The wing-back, whose last appearance came in early December, needs a knee operation.Cooper joins defender Brendan Galloway on the long-term casualty list.January recruits Alfie Lewis and Romoney Crichlow are awaiting their full debuts.Lincoln will add John Marqu...Full Story »

Jojo Wollacott could make his return for Swindon against Bristol Rovers.Ghana’s surprise exit at the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations means the goalkeeper could be back between the posts for the Robins on Saturday.Mathieu Baudry (leg muscle) and Jack Payne (knee) have resumed training and will soon be back in contention.Midfielder Jordan Lyden is among the options for Swindon boss ...Full Story »

Sutton could give Richie Bennett his first start since November for the visit of Northampton in Sky Bet League Two.The striker has been used from the bench recently and could be an option if manager Matt Gray decides to rotate his squad.Omar Bugiel returned from a slight knock midweek against Colchester, but two matches in a week could be too much for the forward.Sutton are unbeaten since Decemb...Full Story »

Swansea will again be without Jamie Paterson at home to Preston.Paterson has scored eight goals since joining as a free agent in the summer,  but the former Bristol City forward has told Swansea he is not in the right frame of mind to play.The 30-year-old missed the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend and could now leave the Welsh club this month.Otherwise Russell Martin has a fully-fit s...Full Story »

Lewis Baker and Phil Jagielka could make their Stoke debuts against Fulham after joining this week.Midfielder Baker and defender Jagielka have moved on free transfers from Chelsea and Derby respectively.Jordan Thompson (knee and isolation), Ben Wilmot (isolation) are back in training while Mario Vrancic has been struggling with a hamstring strain.Steven Fletcher is available following a hip prob...Full Story »

Sunderland can call on Leon Dajaku and Corry Evans for the visit of Portsmouth.Forward Dajaku has shaken off a knock while midfielder Evans, who missed last week’s draw at Accrington with an injury, is fit again.Defender Danny Batth is available after joining from Stoke while midfielder Alex Pritchard is fit despite coming off at half-time against Accrington with a knock.The Black Cats are...Full Story »

Barrow are assessing Robbie Gotts ahead of their home game against Mansfield.The midfielder has yet to play in 2022 because of a groin injury but he was close to being included in the squad for last weekend’s win at Colchester.Josh Kay staked his claim for a recall to the starting line-up with another goal from the bench at the JobServe Community Stadium, scoring late on to seal the Bluebi...Full Story »

Watford are missing seven players for Friday’s visit of fellow Premier League strugglers Norwich, with five-goal attacker Ismaila Sarr still in Spain for treatment on a knee injury.The Senegal international has been sidelined since November but went to Barcelona recently to continue his recovery programme with an anticipated return pencilled in for next month.Hornets boss Claudio Ranieri r...Full Story »