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 »

Manchester United dropped out of the top four as Jay Rodriguez’s 100th career league goal – and first in 50 games – earned relegation-battling Burnley a well-deserved 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. United dominated the first half as Paul Pogba, making his first Premier League start since his red card in the 5-0 capitulation to Liverpool in October, showed flashes of his brilliant be...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 »

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 »

Aston Villa have several players due to return for the visit of Leeds.Bertrand Traore is back from the Africa Cup of Nations and Leon Bailey is training again after a hamstring injury. Calum Chambers is also expected to be in the squad for the first time after joining from Arsenal.Marvelous Nakamba remains out with a knee injury, while Trezeguet is joining Turkish side Basaksehir.Leeds’ in...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 »

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 »

Milan eye up Brugge's Lang Milan are continuing to keep an eye on Club Brugge's Noa Lang, per Calciomercato.it. The Serie A side have identified the Dutch talent as a potential recruit to bolster ranks at San Siro. The former Ajax man made his step up to the Netherlands senior team last year. Bayern eye Rudiger as Sule successor (Fichajes) Bayern Munich have Antonio Rudiger as the headlin...Full Story »

Joe Walsh is ready to return for Lincoln in Tuesday night’s Sky Bet League One clash against Morecambe in time to help solve problems in defence.Walsh has not featured since October but is back in training and is expected to start after Adam Jackson, recently missing due to concussion problems, suffered a fresh setback in the form of a calf injury.Ted Bishop is having a scan on a groin inj...Full Story »

Sam Cosgrove is set to make his home debut when AFC Wimbledon welcome League One leaders Rotherham to Plough Lane.The 25-year-old striker, a deadline day loan signing from Birmingham, played 67 minutes on his full debut in the Dons’ 3-2 loss to Charlton at the weekend.Henry Lawrence (hamstring) and Aaron Pressley (hamstring) are doubtful again.Head coach Mark Robinson could make changes to...Full Story »

New signings Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn could be handed Newcastle debuts against Premier League rivals Everton on Tuesday evening.Former Lyon midfielder Guimaraes and on-loan Aston Villa full-back Targett are in contention, while central defender Burn, who joined the Magpies from Brighton on deadline day, is battling an infected toenail as he bids to join them.However, striker Ca...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without midfielder Ethan Galbraith as they prepare to face Ipswich.The 20-year-old midfielder missed Saturday’s victory over Sunderland with a calf injury and Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey confirmed the Manchester United loanee will also have no part to play on Tuesday.Dan Gardner came off the bench in the 70th minute for the first time since returning from injury and will ...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray could freshen up his side when they take on Salford.Gray named an unchanged team from the one that won against Carlisle last week as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the weekend.The U’s are still pushing for promotion and remain unbeaten in eight games, sitting third in Sky Bet League Two.Striker Richie Bennett could lead the line again after scorin...Full Story »

Ben Coker will be assessed ahead of Stevenage’s clash against Bradford at the Lamex Stadium.The defender missed Boro’s 2-2 draw with Crawley after he was substituted early with injury in their previous defeat to Tranmere.Arthur Read came off the bench to score his first League Two goal of the season and will be hoping to start from the off.Stevenage will be looking to continue their ...Full Story »

Championship leaders Fulham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their London derby at home to Millwall.Antonee Robinson and Bobby Decordova-Reid should be available having been rested for the FA Cup fourth round defeat at Manchester City.Jean Michael Seri came off the bench at the Etihad Stadium following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations and could be in line to start.On-loan Liverpoo...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday will be without 11 first-team players through injury as they prepare to face Wigan on Tuesday.Harlee Dean, Tyreece John-Jules and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will not be available for the game at Hillsborough.Centre-back Lewis Gibson could return, while defensive pair Dominic Iorfa and Chey Dunkley have resumed training but the midweek fixture will come too soon for the pair.Dennis A...Full Story »