Bradford boosted their League Two play-off hopes with a hard-earned 1-0 win at Stevenage.Jamie Walker scored the first goal of his loan spell from Hearts, as Stevenage suffered only their second loss in seven games.Michael Bostwick put an early header wide for Stevenage, but it was the visitors who created the best chances of the first half.Nathan Delfouneso should have done better with a header...Full Story »

Assistant manager Jamie Smith praised the character of Sheffield Wednesday’s players after a 2-0 win at home to struggling Morecambe.Second-half goals from George Byers and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing secured the Owls a second straight victory, moving them four points off the League One play-offs.Smith said: “It was a massive three points for us. I said to the lads before the game about b...Full Story »

Jamie McGrath could return to the St Mirren team for the visit of Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.The Republic of Ireland midfielder has missed the past two games after being affected by transfer speculation but has since held positive talks with manager Jim Goodwin.Defender Conor McCarthy remains sidelined by a hamstring injury.Aberdeen will run the rule over Ross McCrorie after the defender ...Full Story »

Hartlepool will again be without defender Jamie Sterry through suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Stevenage.Sterry serves the second of a two-game ban after his red card at Bristol Rovers, with Reagan Ogle again likely to come into the backline.Striker Marcus Carver will be monitored after starting the last two games following his signing from Southport, so Joe Grey, Mark Cullen...Full Story »

Swansea will again be without Jamie Paterson at home to Preston.Paterson has scored eight goals since joining as a free agent in the summer,  but the former Bristol City forward has told Swansea he is not in the right frame of mind to play.The 30-year-old missed the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend and could now leave the Welsh club this month.Otherwise Russell Martin has a fully-fit s...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher was quick to take to social media to make light of Rafa Benitez's sacking at Everton. The 61-year-old was axed by the Toffees on Sunday afternoon following the club's 2-1 defeat against Norwich at Carrow Road. Jamie Carragher took joy in Benitez's sacking with the Toffees languishing in 16th spot He leaves the Merseyside outfit in 16th spot in the table having...Full Story »

New arrival Jamie Walker could make his debut for Bradford as they prepare to welcome Salford to the Utilita Energy Stadium.The 28-year-old arrived from Hearts earlier this week and could go straight into Derek Adams’ plans for the weekend.Andy Cook was forced off with a dead leg in the 29th minute of the Bantams’ 2-0 loss to Carlisle last week and it is yet to be seen whether the 31...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy and Jonny Evans have been ruled out until March and April respectively to add to Leicester’s injury woes ahead of the FA Cup game with Watford.The pair have hamstring injuries and Evans has undergone surgery to fix his problem.The hosts will also be without the injured Patson Daka, Ryan Bertrand, Ricardo Pereira, James Justin, Wesley Fofana and Caglar Soyuncu.Boubakary Soumare,...Full Story »

Injury-hit Leicester will check on Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League visit of Liverpool after neither were risked at Manchester City on Boxing Day due to hamstring issues.Ryan Bertrand (knee) became the latest addition to a lengthy Foxes absence list when he was injured in the warm-up at the Etihad Stadium, joining other recent casualties Ricardo Pereira (leg)...Full Story »

Hearts returned to winning ways in the cinch Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Dundee at Dens Park.Substitute Jamie Walker scored the only goal of what was a tight affair in the second half.The result consolidated the Edinburgh side’s hold on third spot in the table but for a heavily-depleted Dundee squad, it was their fourth defeat in a row.The home side were down to the bare bones with...Full Story »

Jamie Murphy set up the equaliser and scored the winner as Hibernian came from behind to beat 10-man St Johnstone following a late turnaround at McDiarmid Park.Saints had led until the 83rd minute, but Murphy played in Kevin Nisbet to level before netting himself three minutes later following an expert assist from fellow substitute Scott Allan to seal a 2-1 victory.Saints captain Liam Gordon hea...Full Story »

Port Vale will again be without Jamie Proctor for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Walsall.Forward Proctor has not played since October 16 due to a hernia problem and, although he is nearing a return, the game will come too soon.Defender Nathan Smith is available again after suspension, but striker James Wilson is sidelined by a broken foot.Walsall will welcome back defender Hayden White.White ...Full Story »

Jamie Hopcutt, Ousseynou Cisse and Sam Hart will be pushing for a start when Oldham host Port Vale on Saturday.All three players have been long-term absentees for Latics but have been named among the substitutes in recent matches.Hopcutt has made a pair of appearances from the bench in Oldham’s last two matches, while Hart came on for his first outing since August in Tuesday’s 2-1 FA...Full Story »

Jamie Sterry should keep his starting spot for Hartlepool’s home clash with leaders Forest Green.The influential full-back returned to the side for Pools’ midweek FA Cup replay win at Sky Bet League One side Wycombe after four games out through injury.Midfielder Gavan Holohan is expected to miss out once again with the knock he sustained in the first game against the Chairboys.Forwar...Full Story »

Jamie MacDonald was Raith Rovers’ hero as they denied struggling Queen of the South victory in a 1-1 draw at Palmerston Park.Queens came flying out of the blocks but found visiting keeper MacDonald in inspired form as he denied Ruari Paton and Innes Cameron, twice, in the first quarter-hour while Paul McKay missed another decent chance.Sol Brynn saved from Ethan Ross at the other end and i...Full Story »

Port Vale striker Jamie Proctor is set to be out for up to three weeks after undergoing surgery ahead of the FA Cup clash against Accrington.The 29-year-old has gone under the knife to take care of a hernia problem and will miss the first-round clash at Vale Park.Leon Legge will return to the bench after two months out with a knee injury, while fellow defender Ryan Johnson is back in training.Mi...Full Story »

Leeds are assessing Jamie Shackleton and Junior Firpo ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Leicester.Shackleton was forced off with a knock during the win at Norwich last weekend, while Firpo has been out for over a month after sustaining a muscle injury during the October international break.The Whites are already without Luke Ayling (knee), Robin Koch (pelvis) and Patrick Bamford ...Full Story »