Paul Lewis scored a hat-trick as Northampton made it four wins and four clean sheets in a row with a 3-0 victory over Keith Millen’s Carlisle.A fantastic last-ditch block by Ali Koiki stopped Rod McDonald giving the Cumbrians an early lead as the out-of-form visitors made a good start.But Northampton improved and moved ahead just before half-time with a brilliant team move as Koiki played ...Full Story »

Two goals inside three minutes early in the second half secured Birmingham a 2-0 win on a frustrating afternoon for Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough.Warnock had hoped to enjoy a fourth straight win but the Middlesbrough boss was left wondering how Birmingham were able to take the comfortable lead after the restart.Boro goalkeeper Joe Lumley was guilty of gifting Marc Roberts the opening goal f...Full Story »

Gillingham and Accrington are both unbeaten in three Sky Bet League One games after playing out a 0-0 draw at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium.Stanley goalkeeper Toby Savin produced an excellent stop to keep out Max Ehmer’s header on 27 minutes, before the unmarked Vadaine Oliver headed over the bar from the resulting corner.Ethan Hamilton’s shot forced Gillingham goalkeeper Jamie Cummin...Full Story »

Marco Silva admits Aleksandar Mitrovic can do no wrong at the moment after the Fulham striker’s hat-trick secured his side a 3-0 Championship victory over West Brom at Craven Cottage.Mitrovic made the most of a controversial penalty decision and a poor back pass from Robert Snodgrass to put Silva’s side two up at half-time in a game that ended with both sides reduced to 10 men.He wra...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic maintained his stunning scoring streak with a hat-trick as Fulham claimed a 3-0 Championship victory over West Brom at Craven Cottage in a game that ended with both teams reduced to 10n men.The result means Fulham opened up a four-point gap to third-placed Albion, while Valerian Ismael’s side were forced to count the cost of a contentious penalty decision and a mistake ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper felt Friday night’s late 1-1 Championship draw at QPR was another sign of progress.Forest have lost just one of their eight matches since Cooper took over as Jack Colback scored a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.The visitors dominated large spells of the game, had two strong claims for a penalty waved away...Full Story »

Jack Colback scored a late equaliser to rescue a point as Nottingham Forest claimed a share of the spoils from a 1-1 Championship draw at QPR.Lyndon Dykes’ goal just before half-time looked to have given the hosts maximum points before Colback struck at the death.Scotland boss Steve Clarke was at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium to see Dykes continue his impressive scoring form.QPR were...Full Story »

Tom Rogic drops out of the Celtic team for their cinch Premiership encounter with Livingston with a hamstring injury that will sideline the midfielder for two or three weeks.But Josip Juranovic has overcome an eye injury that resulted in him visiting hospital after Wednesday’s win over Hibernian.Christopher Jullien and James Forrest are just short of comebacks, while Greg Taylor (shoulder)...Full Story »

Tottenham are assessing Bryan Gil ahead of the visit of Manchester United.The winger picked up a hamstring injury in the Carabao Cup win at Burnley on Wednesday and is a doubt.Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) is the only confirmed absentee.United will be without Paul Pogba for the trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The midfielder begins a three-match domestic suspension following his red card in th...Full Story »

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to play against West Ham after returning from Argentina following a family emergency involving his father.Martinez flew back to his homeland after Villa’s Premier League defeat at Arsenal to be at his dad’s bedside but he is back in England and trained with the rest of the Villa squad on Friday, having done some training at the national...Full Story »

Fabio Carvalho is available for Fulham ahead of their clash with West Brom.The midfielder had been sidelined with a toe injury before contracting Covid-19, but could now feature for the Cottagers.Fulham are still without Ivan Cavaleiro (groin) and Nathaniel Chalobah (calf).Marco Silva’s side are currently second in the Championship and have won their last three games.Alex Mowatt will miss ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough are still expected to be without Anfernee Dijksteel when they face Birmingham this weekend.The defender has not featured for Boro since coming off against Blackpool last month.Manager Neil Warnock is also without Dael Fry, Grant Hall and Marc Bola, who are all out through injury.Warnock told the club website that Djiksteel is “the nearest one to coming back” but the Bir...Full Story »

Colchester have Samson Tovide and Junior Tchamadeu suspended for the visit of Scunthorpe.Tovide serves a one-match ban for his red card last weekend while Tchamadeu sits out the final game of his three-match suspension.Midfielder Brendan Wiredu returns from suspension but forward Luke Hannant is a doubt as he has been having treatment on a bruised foot all week.Defender Ryan Clampin returned to ...Full Story »

Watford can welcome back Danny Rose for the visit of Southampton.Rose has recovered from the minor calf injury that saw him miss the trip to Everton, but fellow full-back Kiko Femenia remains a doubt with a hip problem.The Hornets will be without forward Emmanuel Dennis, who is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.Southampton will be without Armando Broja due to an ankle issue.James Ward...Full Story »

Liverpool are keen to sign Borussia Dortmund sensational Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports. The England international has made a superb start to the 2021/22 campaign for club and country. Bellingham has established himself as an integral part of the Dortmund team at the tender age of 18. His performances have earned admiring glances from across the continent, and some of Eur...Full Story »

Gillingham can welcome back Mustapha Carayol for the visit of Accrington.Carayol sat out the 2-2 draw at Bolton last week through injury but returned as a substitute in the Papa John’s Trophy defeat to West Ham on Tuesday.Daniel Phillips and David Tutonda are expected to be sidelined until Christmas.Alex MacDonald will also be out for at least a month.Accrington midfielder Joe Pritchard ha...Full Story »

Cheltenham will be without Will Boyle when Sheffield Wednesday visit on Saturday.Boss Michael Duff revealed last week that the defender has torn a ligament in his ankle, putting a four to six-week time frame on his recovery.Fellow defender Charlie Raglan will also miss out again, along with Taylor Perry and Callum Wright.Alfie May and Andy Williams are pushing for starting spots after they ...Full Story »

Rotherham have a concern over Mickel Miller for the visit of Sunderland.The Millers winger is struggling with a foot injury and will be assessed ahead of the sold-out clash with the Black Cats.Jamie Lindsay (hamstring) is still a couple of weeks away from fitness, as is Joe Mattock, while Angus MacDonald is making his way back from a long absence due to an unspecified issue.There are no other se...Full Story »

Keith Curle’s struggling Oldham side are in search of a much-needed League Two win as they host Swindon at Boundary Park.Latics are just a point outside the relegation zone and have won just one and lost five of their seven home games.Seventeen-year-old midfielder Joe Edwards is pushing for his first-team debut after featuring in the midweek FA Youth Cup first-round win at Carlisle and is ...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins will miss Northampton’s League Two clash with Carlisle through suspension.His absence forces Cobblers boss Jon Brady into changing his starting XI for the first time in five games.Nicke Kabamba and Danny Rose are among the options to replace Hoskins as the Cobblers chase a fourth straight win and clean sheet.Northampton remain without long-term absentees Joseph Mills and Sid Ne...Full Story »