Fraser Horsfall’s late winner sent Northampton into the top three in Sky Bet League Two as they edged an entertaining contest against promotion rivals Newport 1-0 at Sixfields.Finn Azaz stung the palms of Liam Roberts after 12 minutes and the home goalkeeper was called into action again midway through the first half when tipping Dom Telford’s volley around the post.Northampton turned...Full Story »

Exeter left it late but picked up three points in their quest for promotion with Cheick Diabate scoring a stoppage-time winner as they beat Orient 1-0.The young defender, playing only his eighth league game, rose to nod in Archie Collins’ free-kick to light up an otherwise dreadful game.Exeter made a strong start to the match and should have gone in front when Kieran Phillips was played th...Full Story »

Aberdeen hope to have Scott Brown available for the visit of his former club Celtic after the midfielder sat out the defeat at Livingston.Joe Lewis and Connor Barron are expected to remain out through illness.Marley Watkins (foot) remains out along with Andrew Considine (knee) while Mikey Devlin is back doing some training around the first team following a serious ankle injury.Celtic are expecte...Full Story »

Ross County defender Jack Baldwin could return from a knee injury as the Staggies host Livingston.Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer was on the bench for Saturday’s win over Dundee after missing the midweek draw against Aberdeen with a broken nose.Defender Kayne Ramsay is also pushing for a recall after illness while midfielder David Cancola has been missing with a groin problem.Livingston s...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hopes to have John Souttar back in the side for the visit of Dundee after the Scotland centre-back missed the last two matches with an ankle issue.Michael Smith remains sidelined after sitting out the last three games with a back problem.Craig Halkett is likely to be absent until next month with a hamstring injury.Dundee will be without the suspended Vontae Daley-Ca...Full Story »

Dundee United will again be without Kieran Freeman for the cinch Premiership meeting with Motherwell.The full-back is set for a lay-off after suffering a muscle injury.United also remain without Adrian Sporle and Charlie Mulgrew, – although the latter is expected to return to the squad soon.Motherwell welcome back Liam Shaw after the on-loan Celtic midfielder had to sit out the visit of hi...Full Story »

Boss Ryan Lowe is expecting to have the same group of players to select from when Preston host Huddersfield on Wednesday as he did last time out.North End came through Saturday’s 1-0 win at Hull apparently unscathed.Forwards Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen were again sidelined as they continue their recoveries from injury.Preston have lost just one of nine Championship matches since Lowe t...Full Story »

David Marshall will continue in goal for QPR in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Middlesbrough on Wednesday.First-choice Seny Dieng was part of the Senegal squad that triumphed in the Africa Cup of Nations and will not make it back to London in time.Chris Willock, Sam Field and Yoann Barbet are all set to return after being rested for the FA Cup fourth round defeat at Peterborough.Sam McCal...Full Story »

Manchester City are without forward Gabriel Jesus when they host Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday.The Brazilian also missed Saturday’s FA Cup win over Fulham with a minor issue sustained on international duty recently but is not expected to be sidelined for long.Youngster Cole Palmer is also still out but City have no other notable absentees.Christian Eriksen is training with B...Full Story »

On-loan striker Uche Ikpeazu is hoping for a first Cardiff start against Peterborough following his match winner at Barnsley.Ikpeazu was cup-tied for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Liverpool, as were Cody Drameh and Max Watters, after scoring in the 1-0 victory at Oakwell.Alex Smithies, Jordan Hugill, Ryan Wintle and Tommy Doyle are set to return for the Sky Bet Championship clash ...Full Story »

Norwich have a doubt over forward Josh Sargent for the Premier League match against Crystal Palace.USA international Sargent dropped out of the side for the FA Cup win at Wolves after feeling unwell during the warm-up and continues to be assessed, but midfielder Lukas Rupp (hamstring) is available again.Defender Andrew Omobamidele (back) should return to contention at the weekend, while centre-h...Full Story »

Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster misses the visit of West Brom and is not expected to play again this season.The striker needs an operation on a hamstring injury and is not likely to be back before May.Loanee Morgan Gibbs-White could return against the Baggies after being sidelined since December with a knee injury.The midfielder returned to Wolves for rehab but is back training with the ...Full Story »

Dan Bentley is available for Bristol City’s clash with Reading.Goalkeeper Bentley missed the Robins’ 3-1 defeat to Blackpool at the weekend after contracting Covid-19 and following a period of self-isolation he is in contention for Nigel Pearson’s side.Matty James is still being regularly assessed by the club and is a doubt with a foot injury.Andy King is also out for the fores...Full Story »

January loan signing Nat Phillips could be in line for a full debut when Bournemouth host Birmingham on Wednesday.Phillips, who joined the Cherries on deadline day from Liverpool, made an appearance from the bench during Sunday’s FA Cup defeat at home to Boreham Wood and may be given the nod from the start for the Blues’ visit.Forward Siriki Dembele could also be involved after being...Full Story »

Tottenham will be without Eric Dier, Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga for the visit of Southampton.Dier is struggling with a recurring thigh issue, Skipp has a groin problem and Tanganga is out with a knee injury.Boss Antonio Conte hinted that new signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur will again start on the bench.Seven-goal striker Armando Broja will be assessed after hobbling off dur...Full Story »

Blackburn striker Sam Gallagher could be involved in Wednesday’s clash with Nottingham Forest.Gallagher missed the weekend trip to Swansea after being hurt in a collision against Luton but he will undergo a scan ahead of the Forest match and manager Tony Mowbray hopes he will be available.Leading scorer Ben Brereton Diaz could be restored to starting line-up having made an appearance off t...Full Story »

REAL MADRID defender Marcelo wants to join Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming an underwear model. Following Los Blancos' recent Super Cup win, the 33-year-old Brazilian equalled Francisco 'Paco' Gento's record of 23 trophies with the Spanish giants. Ronaldo has been modelling underwear for several yearsCredit: The Mega Agency Marcelo is hoping to join his former Real Madrid team-mate in the modell...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ says she and Cristiano Ronaldo keep their children entertained the 'old fashioned' way with crayons and play kitchens instead of iPads and laptops. The star of new Netflix show 'I Am Georgina' revealed they are trying to avoid letting technology enter the lives of the expanding family they are raising together. They refuse to rely on iPads and laptops and the Man Utd star wo...Full Story »

LEEDS UNITED hitman Patrick Bamford has welcomed his first child into the world with girlfriend Michaela Ireland. Bamford's partner of three years recently gave birth to their baby, whom the striker proudly showed off to the world via his Instagram story. Patrick Bamford recently welcomed their first child together into the worldCredit: INSTAGRAM@PATRICKBAMFORD The former Chelsea hitman share...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits they're battling through a form slump. Real eked out a 1-0 win against Granada on Sunday. Ancelotti said, "The best news of tonight are the three points. "We played a very good second half. The team and the players performed. "We all know right now we are not in our best moment, but I think it is going to end soon, as per next week we are recovering...Full Story »