Chelsea overcame the chaos of a turbulent day off the pitch to grind out a 3-1 win at Norwich and stay in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.It meant Chelsea required a special licence to fulfil this midweek clash, but goals by...Full Story »

Watford’s dwindling Premier League survival hopes suffered another blow as a dreadful opening 21 minutes saw them beaten comfortably at Wolves.A 4-0 defeat at Molineux leaves Watford with just one win from their last 16 Premier League outings, with Roy Hodgson’s side three points from safety with 10 games remaining.Everton in 17th have a superior goal difference and three games in ha...Full Story »

David Moyes was left frustrated by missed chances as West Ham were beaten 1-0 at Sevilla but believes they can still prolong their European adventure.Nikola Vlasic passed up a golden chance to give the Hammers the lead against the six-time Europa League winners at the intimidating Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.The Croatian forward had a free header eight yards out midway through the first half a...Full Story »

Walsall striker Lee Tomlin will hope for another chance to show what he can do as promotion-chasing Sutton head for the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday.The 33-year-old made his first start for the club since his arrival last month in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Barrow and will be determined to nail down a place in the starting line-up.January signing Devante Rodney made a fifth appearance as ...Full Story »

West Ham’s first European knock-out tie in over 40 years ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat by serial Europa League winners Sevilla.A second-half goal by Moroccan forward Munir, who was only in the starting line-up after Ivan Rakitic was injured in the warm-up, settled the first leg in the Spanish side’s favour.But Hammers boss David Moyes will have seen enough to feel his side are capable...Full Story »

Coventry are without Jake Bidwell for their Championship clash against Sheffield United after learning the wing-back’s groin problem is more serious than first thought.Bidwell missed the midweek loss to Luton after being forced off against Swansea and scans have since revealed a muscle tear that could keep him out for six weeks.Jodi Jones is again doubtful after further problems with the k...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Paul Tisdale has decisions to make as he attempts to end a seven-game winless run against Sky Bet League Two high-fliers Newport.Tisdale fielded an unchanged side in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Leyton Orient in which the visitors twice took the lead only to be pegged back on both occasions.He had replaced defenders Scott Cuthbert and Luke O’Neill at half-time in the pr...Full Story »

Luke O’Nien could push for a return to the Sunderland XI against Crewe after a goalscoring appearance from the bench on Tuesday.The midfielder came on against Fleetwood to make his first appearance since November following shoulder surgery, and netted the crucial second in a 3-1 comeback win.Alex Pritchard has an ankle injury but Nathan Broadhead is set to return after being left out as a ...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Adam Clayton for their clash with Gillingham.The midfielder was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card in the 4-0 defeat to Cheltenham at the weekend.Cameron John is still expected to be sidelined with a back injury.John Bostock is also out as he recovers from an ankle injury.Gillingham midfielder Daniel Phillips will be unavailable for the trip to south Yorkshi...Full Story »

Connor Wickham is doubtful for MK Dons ahead of their clash with Wigan.Despite the striker missing the midweek 3-1 win against Cheltenham with a slight knock, manager Liam Manning revealed the injury is “nothing major” and that Wickham will be back soon.Wing-back Tennai Watson will also be checked after being substituted against the Robins.Daniel Harvie is also suspended after receiv...Full Story »

Bournemouth welcome back Jefferson Lerma from suspension for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Derby but have two other players banned.Lerma has now completed a four-game suspension but Philip Billing must sit out the next two matches after accruing 10 bookings while Adam Smith is also still banned for his red card at Preston.The Cherries have no fresh injury problems and Republic of Ireland int...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be able to call on Josh Vela against Oxford after the midfielder completed a three-match suspension.The former Bolton man was sent off in last month’s defeat to Portsmouth and has missed the games against Burton, Rotherham and Cambridge – though with the Shrews unbeaten in those games, his immediate return is not assured.Shaun Whalley will also hope to return after be...Full Story »

Accrington will check on forward Josh Woods and defender Jay Rich-Baghuelou ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Charlton at the Wham Stadium.Woods, 21, made a first league start in the 4-0 defeat at Portsmouth, but picked up a foot problem, while Rich-Baghuelou (knee) also faces a late fitness test.Defender Mitch Clark is in the middle of a three-game ban following a red card against W...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson could make changes as his side prepare to host Lincoln.The Dons are without a win in 17 league games after a 2-0 loss to Plymouth in midweek and sit one place above the relegation zone in League One.Cheye Alexander is expected to line up again after making his return against the Pilgrims, while Ben Heneghan is also edging closer to a return.Anthony Hartigan co...Full Story »

Reda Khadra and Bradley Dack could both return to the Blackburn squad for the visit of Bristol City.Khadra limped off with a calf injury against Fulham last weekend and missed the midweek draw with Millwall.If Dack makes the squad, it will be his first involvement exactly 12 months on from sustaining his second cruciate ligament injury.Ryan Nyambe (knee), Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Daniel Ayala (both c...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Scunthorpe have no new injury concerns for their Sky Bet League Two clash at home to Colchester.The Iron are nine points adrift of safety and boss Keith Hill suffered another recent blow when defender Lewis Thompson was ruled out for nine to 12 months.Ross Millen (ligaments) and Mason O’Malley (thigh) are also out for the foreseeable future, although Hill says they could both...Full Story »

Paul Glatzel is pushing to start for Tranmere when they take on Mansfield on Friday.The 21-year-old forward came off the bench in Rovers’ 3-2 defeat to Northampton for his first appearance since early February following an injury lay-off.Jay Spearing has returned to training but Friday’s fixture will come too soon.There are no new injury concerns for Micky Mellon’s side as they...Full Story »

Barnsley are set to again be without Aaron Leya Iseka for Saturday’s clash with Fulham.The Tykes had been hoping the striker would be back in action by now but he has suffered a setback and is not likely to be available.Aapo Halme, who has made only one appearance since September, could return to the squad having sat out the midweek draw with Stoke.Head coach Poya Asbaghi could rotate his ...Full Story »

George Edmundson will be assessed for Ipswich as they prepare to host Portsmouth.The defender was substituted in the 2-0 win against Lincoln in midweek with a knock and was replaced by Cameron Burgess, who could step in to deputise again.Sam Morsy will also be checked after coming off against the Imps with a hamstring issue.Midfielder Lee Evans remains sidelined with a knee injury.Hayden Carter ...Full Story »

Port Vale have lost defender James Gibbons for at least three weeks ahead of Crawley’s visit in Sky Bet League Two.Gibbons, who had just recovered from a hamstring injury, suffered ankle ligament damage in the 1-1 draw at Harrogate earlier this month.Jamie Proctor is in contention to start after coming off the bench in last weekend’s defeat at Colchester following a tendon problem.Va...Full Story »