Paul Heckingbottom was delighted with Sheffield United’s resilient display at Cardiff, hailing the impact of substitute James McAtee.The hard-fought 1-0 success means the Blades are guaranteed to go into the winter break in second place in the Sky Bet Championship, although they are currently top, ahead of Burnley’s game against Blackburn tomorrow.Cardiff, meanwhile, are languishing ...Full Story »

Daniel Bachmann’s outstanding second-half save from Andreas Weimann earned Watford a point from a goalless Championship draw at Bristol City.The goalkeeper managed to claw out a 68th-minute header, diving full length to get his right hand to the ball and prevent the home side taking a deserved lead.City dominated for long periods without coming up with a finish, while the out-of-sorts visi...Full Story »

Daniel Armstrong’s penalty was the difference as Kilmarnock edged out Hibernian 1-0 to claim a priceless victory at Rugby Park to move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table.Referee David Dickinson had originally awarded a free-kick against Hibs defender Marijan Cabraja early in the second half but the decision was overruled after VAR ruled the contact to have taken place just insid...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner will return to the squad after a head injury but is likely to start on the bench against Southampton.Centre-back Joel Matip has rejoined training after a calf injury, while midfielder Naby Keita (thigh) and forward Luis Diaz (knee) have stepped up their recoveries but are not ready to feature.Manager Jurgen Klopp will restore his first-choice team having made 11...Full Story »

Leicester City manager James Maddison is braced to miss out on Gareth Southgate's 26-man World Cup squad, with the decision having already been made according to multiple reports. The England boss will reveal his final squad on Thursday afternoon, though Reece James has already been ruled out of the running after picking up an injury during Chelsea's Champions League group stage game against ...Full Story »

Leicester’s James Justin will have a scan on Wednesday to discover the extent of his injury after he was carried off against Newport.The defender was forced off in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win after scoring the opener before Jamie Vardy’s brace eased the Foxes into the fourth round.Justin’s injury overshadowed a routine victory and came following his first goal in almost two years.H...Full Story »

James Justin’s first goal for almost two years helped Leicester down Newport but his slim World Cup hopes appear over.The right-back was carried off in the second half of the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over the Exiles, as Jamie Vardy bagged a brace to send the Foxes into the fourth round.The right-back’s first goal since February 2021 at least gave Gareth Southgate a late reminder of his ta...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is set to return to the squad for the Carabao Cup visit of Derby.The 36-year-old was forced to sit out Sunday’s win over Tottenham due to concussion protocols but is likely to be included in a much-changed side to face League One opponents.Players like back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, defenders Calvin Ramsay and Nat Phillips, and midfielder Alex Oxlad...Full Story »

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers insists James Maddison is “built for a World Cup” as the playmaker starred in their 2-0 victory at Everton.The 25-year-old has not been picked by England since October 2019 but is still holding out hope of making the final cut for Gareth Southgate’s squad for the tournament in Qatar, which starts in 15 days.He provided the assists for Youri Tie...Full Story »

Sheffield United midfielder James McAtee is set to return to the squad for the visit of South Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham.The 20-year-old missed Saturday’s win over Burnley with a knock but is back in contention.Fellow on-loan Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle is rated only 50-50 because of a calf injury.Wing-backs Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe have returned to light training after thei...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece James could return to action in Friday evening’s FA Cup first-round clash with Morecambe.The on-loan Blackpool player has missed the Owls’ last five Sky Bet League One games after sustaining an injury in the defeat at Plymouth a month ago.Akin Famewo has returned to training but is not yet ready for first-team action.Defender Ben Heneghan and midfie...Full Story »

Lincoln will check on Daniel Mandroiu ahead of their League One clash with Accrington on Tuesday.The winger was forced off during the first half of Saturday’s defeat by Port Vale after feeling his hamstring tighten up.Boss Mark Kennedy changed his starting line-up for the first time in five games, with Adam Jackson coming back into the back three.Teddy Bishop (hamstring), Joe Walsh (calf) ...Full Story »

Crawley maintained their unbeaten run under interim manager Lewis Young with a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Bradford striker Andy Cook should have had his 11th league goal of the season in the third minute but poked wide of the far post after Harry Chapman’s long run had set him up.But the home side found it difficult from then on to open up a resolute Crawley, who grew in confidence as the first ...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

James Perch will miss out for Mansfield ahead of their meeting with Swindon.The defender was dismissed after being shown a second yellow card against Newport in midweek and sits out through suspension.Stephen McLaughlin could miss out again with a knee problem.Key striker Rhys Oates is still sidelined for the Stags.Swindon left-back Fraser Blake-Tracy is doubtful for the trip north.Blake-Tracy w...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Mark Kennedy praised the performance of goalscorer Daniel Mandroiu after his side claimed a 1-0 victory at Barnsley.Mandroiu scored the winner four minutes into first-half stoppage time when he slotted past goalkeeper Brad Collins and into the bottom corner.Kennedy said: “He’s technically excellent with both feet and he has a really good football brain.“He&rs...Full Story »

Lincoln claimed a 1-0 victory over Barnsley at Oakwell thanks to a strike from Daniel Mandroiu.The midfielder struck on the stroke of half-time, condemning the Tykes to a third League One defeat in four games.The visitors were denied an opener in the ninth minute when a long throw from goalkeeper Carl Rushworth sent Jack Diamond in behind the Barnsley defence, but the forward’s effort stru...Full Story »

League Two promotion hopefuls Mansfield were held to a 0-0 draw by Newport and had James Perch sent off in the second half at Field Mill.Veteran defender Perch dragged down Newport striker Omar Bogle when through on goal on 59 minutes and was shown a second yellow card by the referee.Newport had the better chances throughout and almost scored with the first shot of the game when Will Evans pounc...Full Story »

Mansfield are hoping to welcome James Perch back into the side as they prepare to face Newport on Tuesday.The 37-year-old defender missed out with illness in their 3-2 defeat to Crawley on the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will be included this time around.Midfielder Kellan Gordon could return to the squad but Stephen McLaughlin continues to nurse a knee issue.Striker Rhys Oates i...Full Story »

Port Vale pair Ellis Harrison and James Wilson remain doubtful for the home game against Ipswich.Harrison and fellow striker Wilson missed Saturday’s 1-0 win at Cambridge due to “minor niggles” and boss Darrell Clarke could be without them both again.Forward Dennis Politic also missed out at Cambridge because of a knock and will be monitored.Striker Jamie Proctor (hip) and midf...Full Story »