Portsmouth are likely to be without Miguel Azeez ahead of the Sky Bet League One visit of table-topping Sunderland.The teenage midfielder has made just one appearance since joining Pompey on loan from Arsenal and seems set for a stint on the sidelines because of a groin strain.Defender Connor Ogilvie will be vying for a return after missing last Saturday’s draw at Charlton and the midweek ...Full Story »

Crewe hope Madger Gomes will be fit to make his debut against Cambridge on Saturday.The midfielder was a late withdrawal from the squad to face Plymouth in midweek after suffering with a similar non-Covid illness to the one that ruled J’Neil Lloyd-Bennett and Terrell Thomas out of the previous match.Crewe are likely to be without striker Callum Ainley again because of a hamstring problem.C...Full Story »

Derek Adams will welcome back Charles Vernam for Bradford’s game with Rochdale at the Utilita Energy Stadium on Saturday.The 24-year-old winger missed out on last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Crawley after feeling some tightness in the previous game but will be in the squad for the weekend.Forward Theo Robinson is still out with an illness and will not be available for selection.Winger Abo ...Full Story »

Gillingham have a major doubt over top scorer Vadaine Oliver for their League One clash with Wigan.The striker was forced off during Tuesday’s victory over Cambridge with a rib injury and could miss out.Oliver’s injury meant John Akinde had to play the full match on his return from a foot injury but he came through it and could start again while defender Jack Turner is available foll...Full Story »

Lloyd Isgrove could be back in contention for Bolton when they host Shrewsbury.Isgrove was unavailable against Charlton midweek after the winger suffered a head injury against Sunderland.Amadou Bakayoko could also be involved for the Trotters after making good progress in his recovery from a calf injury.Xavier Amaechi is still out as he recovers from a fractured foot.Josh Vela, who started his c...Full Story »

Under-fire Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy faces a crunch game as his side take on Reading.McCarthy reacted to conceding five goals against Blackburn last weekend by naming five centre-backs against West Brom in midweek but the Bluebirds still shipped four, leaving the former Republic of Ireland boss with plenty to think about.McCarthy could recall striker Kieffer Moore, having dropped him to the ...Full Story »

Peterborough forward Jonson Clarke-Harris is set to be involved in Saturday’s home match with Bristol City despite a suspension looming.The striker has been given a four-match ban by the Football Association for historic offensive social media posts when he was 18, but while the appeals process continues he is free to play for Posh.Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson will definitely be witho...Full Story »

Barry Bannan could return for Sheffield Wednesday’s game against Oxford at Hillsborough.The 31-year-old sustained a knee injury in the Owls’ 1-1 draw with Ipswich and was an unused substitute in the win over Wigan in midweek but may come back into the fold this weekend.Lewis Gibson, Massimo Luongo and Josh Windass are all dealing with hamstring injuries and will not feature.Callum Pa...Full Story »

Stoke will be without Sam Clucas when they host Championship leaders West Brom.The midfielder received his fifth yellow card of the season in the draw at Preston in midweek and he must serve a one-match ban.City boss Michael O’Neill has plenty of options should he wish to make any other changes, with Sam Surridge, Alfie Doughty and Danny Batth among those hoping to get back into the side.S...Full Story »

Kelle Roos is expected to return to the Derby starting line-up when the Rams host Swansea.The 29-year-old should replace Ryan Allsop in goal after serving a one-match ban for his red card in the defeat at Sheffield United.Phil Jagielka missed the home win against Reading in midweek with a muscle strain and Rams boss Wayne Rooney will be hoping the veteran defender can recover in time for the wee...Full Story »