Oxford have doubts over Marcus Browne and Mark Sykes for the Sky Bet League One match against Burton.Forward Browne, on loan from Middlesbrough, was forced off during the second half of the midweek defeat at Portsmouth with a hamstring problem.Midfielder Sykes missed the trip to Fratton Park because of a chest issue and Saturday’s game could come too soon for a return.James Henry is set fo...Full Story »

Wayne Brown admitted conceding a stoppage-time goal to draw 2-2 with fellow strugglers Leyton Orient was a ‘sucker punch’.Ethan Coleman rescued a point for the Os with an equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time, prodding home from close range after Paul Smyth’s free-kick had not been properly cleared by the hosts.Colchester interim head coach Brown said: “It was so...Full Story »

Scott Brown could return from injury when Aberdeen host Dundee United.The midfielder missed Jim Goodwin’s first match in charge against Motherwell with a hamstring issue but has returned to training.Goodwin was monitoring another couple of minor fitness issues in unnamed players and will be without long-term absentees Marley Watkins (foot), Mikey Devlin (ankle) and Andrew Considine (knee)....Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley has options ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Fleetwood as he looks for a fourth successive victory.Winger Michael Jacobs missed Tuesday night’s 2-1 win at Shrewsbury with a knee injury and continues to be assessed.Cowley made four changes for that game as Denver Hume, Mahlon Romeo, Ryan Tunnicliffe and Aiden O’Brien, making his first start ...Full Story »

New Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin revealed his plans to keep Scott Brown amid speculation that the Dons captain was in the frame to fill the managerial position vacated by the Irishman at St Mirren.The 40-year-old’s move from the Buddies to Aberdeen on a two-and-a-half-year deal was confirmed on Saturday morning and his tenure began with a 1-1 cinch Premiership draw against Motherwell at Fir P...Full Story »

Colchester’s interim boss Wayne Brown said he “could not justify” some of his side’s “criminal” defending during their 3-0 defeat at Northampton.Brown was generally pleased with his side’s performance but hit out at the defending for Northampton’s goals, particularly Fraser Horsfall’s header.Horsfall converted Mitch Pinnock’s corner aft...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly ready to ramp up their interest in Jacob Ramsey after a sensational season with Aston Villa. The 20-year-old has made a big impact on Steven Gerrard, who has made him a key player at Villa Park. Dean Smith gave Ramsey his breakthrough campaign last year but the youngster has taken his game to a new level this season. And there has even been talk of a call-up to the En...Full Story »

Colchester interim boss Wayne Brown was disappointed they did not see out victory following their 2-2 draw with Carlisle.Goals from Tommy Smith and substitute Tyreik Wright had given the U’s the advantage after Omari Patrick had put the Cumbrians in front, only for Tobi Sho-Silva to equalise late on for the visitors.Brown said: “Having found ourselves 1-0 down, we’ve done great...Full Story »

Boss Steven Gerrard tipped Jacob Ramsey for England after his brace in Aston Villa’s thrilling draw with Leeds.The midfielder struck twice but Villa still lost a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 at home.Philippe Coutinho’s second goal in three games and Ramsey’s double had put the host in charge after Daniel James’ opener.James made it 3-2 in first-half stoppage time and Diego Lloren...Full Story »

Michael Jacobs scored one goal and made the other as Portsmouth beat Burton 2-1 to pick up their first win of 2022.A previously uneventful game burst into life in the 33rd minute when a Jacobs corner was headed firmly into the net by Sean Raggett to put Pompey into the lead.Now firmly in control, the hosts doubled their advantage eight minutes later.Persistence paid off when Jacobs robbed Joe Po...Full Story »

Aberdeen hope to have Scott Brown available for the visit of his former club Celtic after the midfielder sat out the defeat at Livingston.Joe Lewis and Connor Barron are expected to remain out through illness.Marley Watkins (foot) remains out along with Andrew Considine (knee) while Mikey Devlin is back doing some training around the first team following a serious ankle injury.Celtic are expecte...Full Story »

Wayne Brown heaped praise on his players following Colchester’s 1-0 win at Leyton Orient.Appointed as interim head coach following the departure of Hayden Mullins, Brown has yet to taste defeat having steered the Essex side to two wins and two draws from his four matches in charge so far.It took experienced striker Freddie Sears just four minutes to give the U’s the lead with his 13t...Full Story »

Substitute Jacob Brown struck a late equaliser to secure Stoke a 1-1 draw at fellow play-off hopefuls Huddersfield.Josh Koroma had earlier ended a 19-game run without a Championship goal by giving the Terriers a first-half advantage, just after he was lucky to stay on the pitch following a high tackle.But Carlos Corberan’s sixth-placed side failed to open a nine-point buffer on their oppon...Full Story »

Jordan Brown could make his debut for Leyton Orient when they welcome Newport on Tuesday.The 20-year-old defender signed an 18-month deal with Orient on Monday after finding playing time limited with Derby and could make his first appearance in midweek.Winger Otis Khan may make his first start after coming off the bench in the 0-0 draw against Port Vale on Saturday.Midfielder Craig Clay will not...Full Story »

Interim boss Wayne Brown praised Colchester’s belief as the League Two strugglers secured a stunning 3-0 away win at Salford.Captain Luke Chambers opened the scoring before Myles Kenlock fired home on his debut and substitute Corrie Andrews clinched the victory late on in the first game since the departure of boss Hayden Mullins.Victory was Colchester’s first since November and, in h...Full Story »

Stoke recorded a fourth away win from their last five road trips as Jacob Brown and Tom Ince secured a dominant 2-0 triumph at Hull in the Championship.The Potters have kept clean sheets in each of that impressive quartet of contests, with 39-year-old former England international Phil Jagielka inspiring the latest shut-out during an assured debut for the club following his switch from Derby.Mich...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe has revealed Izzy Brown is not expected to play again this season.The former Chelsea youngster ruptured his Achilles in the summer and is now likely to miss the rest of the campaign.Declan Rudd and loanee Josh Murphy remain out for the clash against Birmingham but Matthew Olosunde and Tom Barkhuizen hope to return.Connor Wickham has also left the club this week after the e...Full Story »

Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson struck in the eighth minute of stoppage time to snatch a 3-3 draw against fellow League One promotion contenders Sunderland at Adams Park.The late goal prevented the visitors from rising to the top of the table, after Ross Stewart looked to have settled a sensational contest with his 17th goal of the season.Sunderland led with just three minutes gone, as Stewart&rsqu...Full Story »

Aston Villa inflicted more misery on old boss Dean Smith after goals by Jacob Ramsey and Ollie Watkins consigned Norwich to a 2-0 defeat at Carrow Road.Sacked by the Midlands club in November, Smith was looking to get one over his former side and boost the Canaries’ survival hopes but the hosts suffered a third Premier League defeat in a row.Ramsey, who had been given his Villa debut by th...Full Story »

Connor Brown is set to be available for Barrow’s clash with Swindon after making the most of a midweek off.Brown returned for the FA Cup draw at Ipswich last weekend after missing three games with a chest infection, and earned a rest after Tuesday’s clash with Salford was postponed.Boss Mark Cooper could plan to name an unchanged team against his former club as his side look to end a...Full Story »