Salford could still be without Ash Eastham when they take on Tranmere.The defender is edging closer to a return from injury but missed the Ammies’ midweek game against Harrogate.Stevie Mallan, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard are also expected to be sidelined.Elliot Watt could retain his place in the starting line-up after a good performance against the Sulphurites where he set up the winn...Full Story »

Aaron Drinan will be hoping to start as Leyton Orient prepare to face Walsall on Saturday.The 24-year-old centre forward has come off the bench in each of the last two games, having recovered from a quad injury, and will be knocking on Richie Wellens’ door for a start.Left midfielder Theo Archibald returned off the bench in the O’s 1-0 victory over Rochdale in midweek and is in conte...Full Story »

Huddersfield’s assistant coaches Narcis Pelach and Paul Harsley will take charge for the home game against Cardiff.The Terriers sacked manager Danny Schofield on Wednesday and appointed Pelach and Harsley as joint-caretakers.They will be without skipper Jonathan Hogg, who has not recovered from the groin strain which ruled him out of the midweek home defeat to Wigan.Summer signings Michal ...Full Story »

Watford will assess Ismaila Sarr ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Sunderland.The 24-year-old midfielder was brought off after 30 minutes of the Hornets’ 2-0 defeat to Blackburn in midweek with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen whether he will feature at the weekend.Defender Kortney Hause will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the match, having missed Tuesday&rsquo...Full Story »

Newcastle could still be without Bruno Guimaraes, Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson when they host Bournemouth.Manager Eddie Howe remained tight-lipped in his press conference when asked whether the trio could be involved, while midfielder Jonjo Shelvey remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.The Magpies have made an addition in the goalkeeping department with former Liverpool keeper Loris...Full Story »

Swansea have no new injury concerns but could consider making changes for the visit of Hull on Saturday.Striker Michael Obafemi has missed the previous two matches against QPR and Sheffield United but could feature this time around.Liam Cullen and Joel Latibeaudiere miss out but will be back in contention after the upcoming international break.Midfielder Liam Walsh remains sidelined.Hull boss Sh...Full Story »

Bolton have Jon Dadi Bodvarsson back for the visit of Peterborough.The striker has been out with a hamstring issue but returns to give boss Ian Evatt a welcome selection headache.Bodvarsson’s return means that Lloyd Isgrove (foot) is the only absentee.Evatt said: “Jon is back, so another headache. We have a fully fit squad other than Lloyd, who is edging closer but not really ready y...Full Story »

Bobby Thomas and Jordan Rossiter are suspended for Bristol Rovers’ game at home to Lincoln.Boss Joey Barton will have Alfie Kilgour available, though, after the club successfully appealed against his red card at Ipswich in mid-week.Harry Anderson was forced off early with an injury against Ipswich and is a doubt.Lewis Gibson, James Connolly and James Gibbons have all been carrying injuries...Full Story »

Brandon Haunstrup remains out for Cambridge with a knee injury.The summer signing is due to resume training soon, but Saturday’s home clash with Barnsley comes too soon for him.Forward Fejiri Okenabirhie made his return to action in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham.He had been battling Achilles and hamstring problems.Nicky Cadden and Jon Benson may return to Barnsley’s squad....Full Story »

Barcelona are again tracking AS Monaco wing-back Caio Henrique. Despite the arrival of Marcos Alonso from Chelsea, Sport says Barca are watching Henrique. The Brazilian is being considered by Barca for the January market. It's suggested Henrique is being watched as a long-term replacement for Jordi Alba. The wing-back can also play in midfield and his versatility is attractive to Barca man...Full Story »

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted he plans to reach out and contact former manager Thomas Tuchel after his sacking last week. The pair were together at Borussia Dortmund a few years ago, and it looked like a good move for them to be reunited at Chelsea this summer, with the Blues in need of a new striker after Romelu Lukaku had failed to settle in under Tuchel. Their reu...Full Story »

Barcelona keeping tabs on Monaco left-backBarcelona are continuing to keep tabs on Monaco left-back Caio Henrique, according to Sport. The Brazilian has started the season well with four assists from five games and the Catalans are montoring his situation with the Ligue 1 side. Juve can't afford to sack AllegriJuventus can't afford to sack manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to Sky Sport...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag was pleased to see Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Manchester United kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a comfortable victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.Ronaldo struck with a 39th-minute penalty as United claimed their first points of the group stage with a routine 2-0 victory on Thursday.It was Ronaldo’s first goal of the season from only his third start after...Full Story »

Jake Rooney is out of Derby’s clash with Wycombe after suffering a thigh strain.The defender is expected to be out for up to two weeks.Korey Smith is back running but is not in contention to face the Chairboys as he needs to build his fitness back up.Goalkeeper Joseph Anang is also sidelined for Liam Rosenior’s men and not expected back for a number of weeks after fracturing his arm ...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Scott Brown will hope to see his side register back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One on Saturday and has no new injury concerns for the visit of Charlton.Callum Morton returned from a calf issue to start the midweek victory away to Peterborough.It ended the Cod Army’s run of five consecutive draws in the division and earned Brown a first win in over a month.He remains w...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo both made points as Manchester United eased to a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.Sancho was on target hours after being left out of the England squad and Ronaldo scored his first of the season as United brushed off the Moldovans in Chisinau to register their first points of the group stage.Both goals came in the first half with Ronaldo&rs...Full Story »

Tottenham will again be without Lucas Moura for Saturday’s visit of Leicester but boss Antonio Conte could rotate his otherwise fully-fit squad.Moura remains sidelined with an ankle injury after also sitting out the midweek defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Conte admitted the need for more “energy” against Leicester during his press conference on Thursday and may be tempted to recall C...Full Story »

Exeter are facing an injury crisis in defence ahead of Saturday’s visit of Sky Bet League One strugglers Burton.Cheick Diabate is the latest to join the treatment table with a stress fracture in his foot set to rule the centre-back out until November.Meanwhile, Sam Stubbs remains sidelined with a knee injury but Alex Hartridge did return from a hamstring issue to be used off the bench duri...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

QPR boss Michael Beale could name an unchanged starting XI for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match at home to Stoke.Rangers picked up their third win from four games by beating London rivals Millwall on Wednesday evening.Defender Rob Dickie remains unavailable for the Hoops after rolling his ankle in training ahead of the trip to The Den.Fellow centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter is closing i...Full Story »