Ross County manager Malky Mackay is likely to be able to call on an unchanged squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Hibernian.George Harmon faces another two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.Fellow full-back Connor Randall (broken leg) and attacker Alex Samuel (ACL) also remain out.Hibs midfielder Kyle Magennis could be back in the squad after a full year o...Full Story »

Aberdeen are without the suspended Liam Scales and Leighton Clarkson for the visit of Kilmarnock.Connor Barron is back in training after a knee injury but his first game of the season is likely to come against Dundee United the following Saturday.Midfielder Callum Roberts (hamstring) remains on the sidelines for the cinch Premiership contest.Kilmarnock defender Ash Taylor returns from suspension...Full Story »

Hearts defender Craig Halkett is unlikely to be fit for the visit of Rangers.Halkett returned to training in midweek but is “touch and go” for Saturday’s game as he bids to shake off a hamstring complaint.Liam Boyce (knee), Beni Baningime (knee) and Kye Rowles (foot) are all out.Former Hearts defender John Souttar is out until after the World Cup after undergoing surgery for an...Full Story »

Liam Fox takes charge of Dundee United for the first time since being appointed manager on a permanent basis when St Johnstone visit Tannadice in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.It remains to be seen if goalkeeper Mark Birighitti is fit enough to return to the squad after his recent hamstring issue.Midfielder Peter Pawlett is still working his way back from a long-term Achilles problem.Saints ...Full Story »

MK Dons are back from a two-week break at home to Peterborough after international call-ups saw their last Sky Bet League One game at Lincoln postponed.Matt Smith – who started Wales’ 2-1 Nations League defeat to Belgium – Daniel Oyegoke, Dawson Devoy and Joshua Kayode have all returned to Liam Manning’s squad after being away on international duty.Josh McEachran is also ...Full Story »

Celtic will again be without established central defensive partnership Carl Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers against Motherwell.Starfelt faces another two weeks out with a knee injury while Carter-Vickers could return in the Champions League match against RB Leipzig on Wednesday following a leg issue.Giorgos Giakoumakis will miss Saturday’s game but could travel to Germany while Sead Ha...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria has injury headaches ahead of the Sky Bet League One basement clash with Forest Green.Midfielder Ciaran Gilligan (hamstring) has been joined on the sidelines by Corrie Ndaba, who suffered a hip injury in the Papa Johns Trophy win at Sheffield Wednesday and faces up to three weeks out.Calum Butcher is also doubtful with a groin strain for the bottom-placed Brewers.But goa...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson will assess his St Mirren squad ahead of the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.New Zealand striker Alex Greive arrived back later than anticipated from international duty, while Australia’s Ryan Strain has a niggle.Strikers Eamonn Brophy and Curtis Main have picked up knocks.Livingston’s squad is in good health for the trip to Paisley.James Pen...Full Story »

Wilfred Ndidi is expected to be fit for Leicester to face Nottingham Forest after returning early during the international break.The midfielder came back from Nigeria duty with a hamstring problem but should be available.Full-backs Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) remain long-term absentees for the Foxes.Nottingham Forest will assess Scott McKenna and Morgan Gibbs-White before...Full Story »

Dan Jones looks set to retain his place in Darrell Clarke’s back line when Port Vale host Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.Jones has been the preferred option on the left side of the back three lately, with Connor Hall also vying for starts.Hall got the nod in the Valiants’ 4-0 win over Shrewsbury in their Papa Johns Trophy clash earlier this month, but boss Clarke thinks Jones is in ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient pair Tom James and Rob Hunt could return to contention for the home game against Newport.James missed last week’s win at Barrow due to a calf strain, while fellow defender Hunt had targeted a return this weekend after missing four matches through injury.Midfielder Ant Georgiou (hamstring), defender Adam Thompson and QPR loanee Stephen Duke-McKenna are still out.Richie Wellens...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are all in contention for Leeds’ home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.Bamford has only started two games this season due to injury and Rodrigo has recovered from a dislocated shoulder, while skipper Cooper (calf), Ayling and Firpo (both knee) are all hoping to make their first league starts.Adam Forshaw (ankle) and teen...Full Story »

Champions Manchester City are without defender John Stones for Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester United.Stones is out with the hamstring injury sustained on England duty last week, but fellow centre-back Aymeric Laporte is nearing a return after recovering from a knee operation.Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is out after undergoing shoulder surgery during the international break...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes has an almost fully-fit squad for the game with Wolves after Ben Johnson resumed training.Full-back Johnson has been out for a month after suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa.Fellow defender Nayef Aguerd, who is yet to make his debut after suffering a long-term ankle injury in pre-season, has begun light training.Diego Costa could make his debut for Wolves ...Full Story »

Arsenal have captain Martin Odegaard fit and available to face north London rivals Tottenham on Saturday.The Norway international missed the win over Brentford with a calf issue but is ready to return having featured for his country in the past week.Thomas Partey suffered a knee injury while away with Ghana but should come back in, while Oleksandar Zinchenko (calf) is also training.However, Moha...Full Story »

Stoke could be without goalkeeper Joe Bursik for the visit of Watford in the Sky Bet Championship on Sunday.The 22-year-old pulled out of the England Under-21 squad during the international break due to a family bereavement and could still be absent at the weekend.Midfielder Sam Clucas (hamstring) is likely to remain on the injured list for Alex Neil’s team.Defender Harry Clarke (shin) and...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva will have Aleksandar Mitrovic available for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.After returning late from international duty, the Serbia forward will be assessed but is expected to play against his former club.However, Silva could be without a number of players as Fulham prepare to check on a few including Antonee Robinson. Manor Solomon and Harry ...Full Story »

Tom Rogic and Martin Kelly could be handed their West Brom debuts against Swansea.The pair joined on free transfers to bolster Steve Bruce’s squad but have had to wait for their bows.Kelly helps to boost Albion’s backline, with Semi Ajayi out injured with an ankle issue.Daryl Dike (thigh), Kyle Bartley (hamstring) and Kean Bryan (knee) remain out.Joe Allen is in contention for Swanse...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira will have James Tomkins at his disposal for the first time this season when Crystal Palace host Chelsea on Saturday.Tomkins returns from a calf injury, while fellow defender Nathan Ferguson (Achilles), goalkeeper Jack Butland (finger) and midfielder James McArthur (groin) remain unavailable.Saturday could also see the call-ups of one or more players from the under-21 side who...Full Story »

Southampton have no new injury concerns ahead of Everton’s trip to St Mary’s on Saturday.Forward Che Adams struggled with a virus while away with Scotland on international duty but will be fit to feature this weekend.Tino Livramento (knee) and Romeo Lavia (hamstring) are long-term absentees for boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford returns from a thigh injury.Howev...Full Story »