Luke Garrard is looking forward to a reunion with former club AFC Wimbledon, after Boreham Wood defeated St Albans 4-0.The National League high-flyers have booked a third round clash with the Sky Bet League One outfit, after a comprehensive display at Meadow Park.Garrard played for Wimbledon between 2006 and 2010, before joining his current side, and is determined to make his reunion memorable.H...Full Story »

Portsmouth forward George Hirst is hoping to recover from illness in time to face former club Sheffield Wednesday.Forward Hirst and midfielder Joe Morrell missed the weekend FA Cup defeat to Harrogate due to a sickness bug which has hit Pompey’s squad, but both returned to full training on Monday.Midfielder Louis Thompson has been ruled out for up to four weeks due to an abdominal strain a...Full Story »

Brendan Kiernan could be pushing for a place in Walsall’s starting line-up for the visit of Crawley in Sky Bet League Two on Tuesday.The midfielder has missed his side’s last two matches with a foot injury.Kiernan was absent for the Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Cambridge and was an unused substitute for his side’s FA Cup home loss to Swindon at the weekend, but could be f...Full Story »

Crewe pair Callum Ainley and Travis Johnson are back in contention for the home game against Lincoln.Midfielder Ainley (hamstring) and right-back Johnson had been sidelined since September and October respectively before playing 45 minutes in last week’s Papa John’s Trophy win against Doncaster.Defenders Callum McFadzean (ankle) and Kayne Ramsay (lower leg) are also closing in on the...Full Story »

Oldham interim manager Selim Benachour has a near fully-fit squad available for the visit of Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Defender Jordan Clarke is set to return to league action after featuring in the Papa John’s Trophy at Sunderland last week.Clarke had been an unused substitute the previous weekend after a spell out of action due to concussion protocols.Forward Junior Luamba, who has ...Full Story »

Fleetwood midfielder Dan Batty is suspended for the visit of Bolton.The 23-year-old was shown a straight red early in Saturday’s defeat at Accrington and Harrison Biggins looks set to replace him in the starting line-up, having come on in the reshuffle at the weekend.Forward Shaydon Morris could return, but interim manager Stephen Crainey is unlikely to make many changes.The 18-year-old Ci...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are unlikely to make many changes for Tuesday’s clash with Port Vale after returning to winning ways in the FA Cup last time out.Rovers ended a three-match winless run with a 2-1 victory over Sutton in their second-round clash at the weekend and they could stick with the same XI when they take on the Valiants.Josh Grant remains out with a hamstring problem, while Alfie Kilgo...Full Story »

Paul Tisdale is set to take charge of his first league game as Stevenage manager when they host Scunthorpe.Luke Prosser could be in line to feature following his return to the centre of defence during Boro’s defeat to Yeovil in the FA Cup.Ever-present Elliott List is expected to line-up having been a key player for the side, scoring eight goals in the league this season.Stevenage go into t...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without the suspended Joseph Olowu as they prepare to host Oxford in Sky Bet League One.The defender serves the final game of his three match ban while Jon Taylor is still out with an ankle injury.Ethan Galbraith could be a doubt for Rovers after sustaining a muscle injury and missed Rovers’ loss to Mansfield in the FA Cup at the weekend.Caretaker manager Gary McSheffrey ...Full Story »

Accrington have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their meeting with AFC Wimbledon.Matt Butcher and Joe Pritchard are still sidelined for Stanley but are expected to make their return in a couple of weeks for the festive fixtures.Midfielder Liam Coyle could be in line to feature for the Reds after coming off the bench against Fleetwood and scoring his first professional goal for the club.John Co...Full Story »

Harrogate are still without a number of players going into their game against League Two leaders Forest Green.Manager Simon Weaver could only name four players on the bench for the FA Cup victory over League One side Portsmouth at the weekend and admits his team are “stretched” at the moment.They are still without defensive trio Rory McArdle, Will Smith and Ryan Fallowfield, as well ...Full Story »

Mansfield are without the suspended Oli Hawkins at home to Carlisle.Hawkins sits out the Sky Bet League Two fixture with a one-match ban after picking up a fifth booking of the season.Farrend Rawson (illness) will be assessed after missing Saturday’s FA Cup win at Doncaster, Mansfield’s seventh win in eight games.Stephen McLaughlin is an injury doubt after being replaced at half-time...Full Story »

Newport’s top scorer Dom Telford has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Sutton at Rodney Parade.Telford has scored 14 goals this season and 11 in his last seven league appearances.Exiles boss James Rowberry says Telford has not been in contact with any other player given the club’s break from action due to their first-round FA ...Full Story »

Cheltenham could be boosted by the return of three players for the visit of Cambridge.Kyle Vassell missed the FA Cup defeat at AFC Wimbledon through injury and will be assessed.Conor Thomas is close to returning after groin trouble and Lewis Freestone is almost fit following a hip injury.Charlie Raglan got 35 minutes under his belt on Saturday after 10 weeks out with a knee injury and should be ...Full Story »

Craig Clay should be available when Leyton Orient host Swindon.The long-serving midfielder had been sidelined with an ankle injury but made his return to action in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Tranmere.Clay was withdrawn after 55 minutes as a precaution in order to be fit for Tuesday night’s clash.Callum Reilly is set to miss out again with a groin injury.Swindon head coach Ben Garner ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi says he has never even tried to come to terms with being branded the greatest of all time - and feels that God has played a key role in his journey. The 34-year-old secured a seventh Ballon d'Or title at Monday night's ceremony in Paris; an achievement that has only intensified debate amongst fans as to who is the best player in history. For every person who believes Messi is th...Full Story »

SON HEUNG-MIN struck a Spider-man celebration against Norwich after meeting the Hollywood actor who plays the Marvel Action hero. The South Korean star grabbed the third goal as Spurs ran riot against the Premier League's bottom club. Son Heung-min met Spider-man actor Tom Holland in London earlier this weekCredit: https://www.instagram.com/hm_son7/?hl=en Lucas Moura and Davinson Sanchez had ...Full Story »

CHESTERFIELD mercilessly mocked Paul Scholes as they celebrated knocking Salford out of the FA Cup by mimicking him chewing his daughter's toenails. Scholes caused a social media storm in October when footage emerged showing the Manchester United legend holding daughter Alicia's foot in his mouth. Chesterfield mocked Paul Scholes' toe video as they dumped Salford out of the FA CupCredit: Getty...Full Story »

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick is reportedly eyeing a move for Aston Villa's John McGinn in January as he aims to reinvigorate his newly acquired squad. After watching on from the stands as United beat Arsenal on Thursday, Rangnick will be in the dugout for the first time this afternoon as Crystal Palace travel to Old Trafford. United are expected to do business in the upcoming t...Full Story »

ROMA boss Jose Mourinho is planning a swoop on old club Manchester United for under-used right-back Diogo Dalot, according to reports in Italy. The 22-year-old defender got his first Premier League start at Old Trafford for two years in United's midweek win over Arsenal. Dalot has struggled for game time at United but has started their last two games The Portugal star, a £19million signi...Full Story »