Harry McKirdy is expected to come straight back into Swindon’s starting line-up for the clash with Hartlepool.Forward McKirdy served a one-match suspension on Saturday after accumulating five yellow cards.Brentford loanee Alex Gilbert came in for McKirdy as the Robins claimed an impressive 2-1 victory at Newport and is the most likely to make way.Mathieu Baudry remains a long-term absentee...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola felt Raheem Sterling delivered a timely reminder of his abilities after scoring in Manchester City’s convincing 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday.The England forward grabbed the opening goal in what proved s comfortable afternoon’s work for the champions at the Etihad Stadium.It was the 26-year-old’s first strike in the Premier League since August in what has been a ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has admitted that he is not giving up on the “miracle” of keeping Derby in the Championship this season after seeing off high-fliers Bournemouth 3-2.The Rams’ off-field problems led to the deduction of another nine points earlier this week taking their total punishment to 21, but Rooney’s men moved back on to zero thanks to goals from Tom Lawrence (two) and J...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has spoken of his relief that the uncertainty of a possible EFL points deduction has been lifted from the Sky Bet Championship club.A six-point deduction was confirmed on Wednesday, with the Royals then going on to draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at the SCL Stadium.In-form Forest were rewarded for an enterprising opening by going in front in the fourth minute thro...Full Story »

A brace from skipper Ollie Clarke helped Mansfield chalk up a fifth win in a row with a 3-1 home win over bottom club Scunthorpe.An entertaining first half saw United go ahead against the run of play after 15 minutes when Myles Hippolyte netted from the spot after keeper Nathan Bishop had brought him down trying to go round him following a defence-splitting pass down the middle by Hayden Hackney...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough and Matty Kosylo scored twice as Altrincham beat 10-man Weymouth 4-1.Weymouth were up against it after 22 minutes when Tom Bearwish brought down Kosylo as Alty threatened to break and was sent off.The visitors made their advantage count 12 minutes later when Colclough cut inside and curled a beauty into the far corner.Quickfire strikes from Kosylo and Colclough put them ...Full Story »

James Collins came off the bench as Cardiff claimed a much-needed 2-1 Championship victory over Preston.In a genuine game of two halves, the home side were dominant in the first and ended up rueing missed chances that should have seen them more than just the one goal up at the break.Straight from kick-off, Emil Riis Jakobsen broke free and played a ball back to Ali McCann who had his shot deflec...Full Story »

Wigan’s home Sky Bet League One game against Oxford has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in the visitors’ squad.Latics made the announcement on their official website, with a date for the rearranged fixture yet to be confirmed.Wigan said: “Due to a number of positive Covid-19 cases within the Oxford United camp, Saturday’s match has been postponed.“Ticke...Full Story »

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Lee Angol will be suspended for Bradford’s clash with Northampton following his dismissal against Exeter midweek in the FA Cup.Although the Bantams’ FA Cup defeat will not stand after the Grecians were found to have made six substitutions – the FA has ordered the tie to be replayed – the forward’s double booking is still valid.Fellow striker Andy Cook misses out wit...Full Story »

Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumakis will miss Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against St Johnstone at Hampden Park with a knee injury.The match is likely to come too soon for defender Carl Starfelt and midfielder Tom Rogic (both hamstring).Christopher Jullien is building up his fitness in training after recovering from a long-term knee injury, and fellow defender Greg Taylor is wor...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney revealed he has a near fully fit squad to choose from as Derby host Bournemouth.He told the club website: “There are no injuries from the last game, at Millwall before the international break, so we’ll have a strong squad to pick from.”The Rams will be without the suspended Nathan Byrne who was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Scott Malone during the Millwa...Full Story »

Manchester City are without playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for their clash with Everton after the Belgium international tested positive for coronavirus during the international break.Fellow midfielder Jack Grealish is also unlikely to feature due to the knock that forced him to pull out of England’s World Cup qualifier with San Marino on Monday.Phil Foden is also doubtful after suffering a leg ...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche will run the rule over his returning international stars prior to his side’s Turf Moor clash with Crystal Palace.Ashley Barnes will be assessed after picking up a minor unspecified knock, while Aaron Lennon is available to return after illness.Dale Stephens is continuing to make good progress but is still not ready to make his first-team return after injury.Crystal ...Full Story »

Josh Gordon will miss Barrow’s clash with Crawley due to suspension.The striker picked up his fifth yellow card of the season away to Carlisle last weekend and will not be involved against the Reds.Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper told the club website that Gordon’s suspension gives “somebody else an opportunity” but did not reveal who he is considering to lead the line.Barrow ...Full Story »

Tottenham will be forced to make changes for the visit of Leeds with Cristian Romero and Oliver Skipp unavailable for Sunday’s Premier League fixture. Romero sustained an unspecified injury while away with Argentina and Skipp has a one-match suspension to serve after he received a fifth booking of the season at Everton two weeks ago. Giovani Lo Celso is another who has to be assessed f...Full Story »

Preston could be boosted by the return of some of their injured players against Cardiff.Injured trio Patrick Bauer, Alan Browne and Sean Maguire have been back in training and could be in contention to feature.Frankie McAvoy will be without the injured Josh Murphy (ankle), although the on-loan winger would have been ruled out of the fixture against his parent club regardless.Ched Evans is also g...Full Story »

MK Dons forward Josh Martin and defender Harry Darling are suspended for the visit of Burton.The pair were both sent off in the midweek FA Cup replay defeat to Stevenage and now serve bans.Head coach Liam Manning made six changes for that game but Scott Twine and Max Watters look set to return to the starting line-up.Troy Parrott, who was only on the bench after returning from international duty...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is monitoring the fitness of George Maris, George Lapslie and Rhys Oates ahead of Saturday’s visit of Scunthorpe.All three players were forced off during last weekend’s win at Stevenage, with Maris having suffered knee damage, fellow midfielder Lapslie a shoulder problem and forward Oates a groin injury.Of the trio, Clough says Maris’ injury is the l...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without suspended striker Michael Smith for the visit of Cambridge.Smith, who has scored 13 goals in the last 16 games, is serving a one-match ban for picking up five yellow cards.Jamie Lindsay (hamstring) and Joe Mattock (ankle) are fit again and could come into contention.Angus MacDonald is a long-term absentee and will not be returning any time soon.Lloyd Jones is set to mis...Full Story »