Abdallah Sima could make his debut for Stoke when they resume Championship action at home against Huddersfield.The deadline-day signing, who impressed as he earned his fourth cap for Senegal this week, is in contention to play in attack.Full-back Demeaco Duhaney, who was released by Huddersfield in the summer, also arrived at the bet365 Stadium on the final day of the transfer window but he is u...Full Story »

Leigh Griffiths could make his Dundee debut against Livingston in the cinch Premiership clash at Dens Park on Saturday.The Scotland striker signed a year-long loan deal from Celtic before the close of the transfer window.Christie Elliott has a knock and will be assessed before the game.Charlie Adam and Danny Mullen are on the long-term injury list.Livingston manager David Martindale is able to c...Full Story »

Arsenal have Thomas Partey available for the first time this season as they welcome fellow early Premier League strugglers Norwich on Saturday.The midfielder has been absent with an ankle injury, but his return to fitness is timely given Mohamed Elneny (hamstring) is out and Granit Xhaka is banned following his red card at Manchester City.Central defensive pair Ben White (Covid) and Gabriel Maga...Full Story »

Burton will be without suspended right-back John Brayford for the visit of Gillingham in Sky Bet League One.The defender picked up two yellow cards in the 0-0 draw at Bolton on Monday and sits out the visit of the Gills.Striker Kane Hemmings made his first appearance of the season against Bolton following a hamstring injury and could continue.Michael Bostwick is likely to retain his place having...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson could include recent signings Joe Bennett, Jason Kerr and Curtis Tilt in his squad for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Doncaster.The defensive trio joined the Latics on transfer deadline day.On-loan Preston midfielder Tom Bayliss is another hoping for a league debut, having played in the midweek Papa John’s Trophy match against Wolves Under-21s aft...Full Story »

Morecambe could be boosted by returning international players for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One encounter against AFC Wimbledon.Shrimps boss Stephen Robinson has welcomed back Jokull Andresson and Josh McPake to training following their time with Iceland and Scotland, respectively.Northern Ireland’s Alfie McCalmont, meanwhile, was not expected back until Friday, but Robinson also has...Full Story »

New Crawley forward Alex Battle could make his first start for the club in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Carlisle.Battle, who has signed from Truro on a one-year deal, made his debut off the bench in last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers.Star striker Tom Nichols made his comeback from injury against Rovers and is expected to continue up front against Carlisle.Crawley...Full Story »

Forward Alex Gilbert could make his first League Two start for Swindon when they host Port Vale.The loan signing from Brentford made his full debut in Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy win over Arsenal Under-21s, having been a second-half substitute in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Stevenage.Mohammad Dabre marked his debut with a goal in the midweek victory and he could be rewarded wit...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson is selecting from strength for the Robbins’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston.Only Tommy Conway is definitely ruled out after a small operation on a long-standing injury that means he will be sidelined for two to three months.Tomas Kalas and Alex Scott are back from international duty and come into contention for the Ashton Gate showdown.“We&rsqu...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin could include new signings Rhys Williams, Olivier Ntcham and Michael Obafemi in his squad for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull.Defender Williams, midfielder Ntcham and striker Obafemi arrived from Liverpool, Celtic and Southampton respectively just before the transfer deadline.Defender Ben Cabango and midfielder Flynn Downes have recovered from Covid-19 and ar...Full Story »