MK Dons midfielder Josh McEachran is moving closer to a first-team return as his side prepare to host Bolton.McEachran has not featured since being forced off in the opening game of the season, but is back in full training and stepped up his recovery by taking part in a behind-closed-doors practice match over the weekend.Josh Kayode is looking for a first start since arriving from Rotherham, whi...Full Story »

Dynel Simeu could make his first start for Tranmere in the Sky Bet League Two game against Bradford at Prenton Park.The Southampton defender made his Rovers debut as a substitute in the 2-0 defeat against Leyton Orient last time out following his move on loan and is now pushing for a start.Paul Glatzel also joined on loan on deadline day and will be hoping to be involved after returning to the c...Full Story »

Liam Kelly is a doubt for Rochdale’s home clash with League Two leaders Leyton Orient.The midfielder was forced off in the first half of Dale’s 3-3 draw with Carlisle last time out and replaced by Ethan Brierley.Jimmy Keohane will hope to feature more prominently after making his long-awaited return from injury in that game.Tahvon Campbell is progressing well in his return from a bro...Full Story »

Stevenage will look to maintain impressive early-season form when they tackle Sky Bet League Two visitors Newport.Jamie Reid’s double steered Stevenage to a 2-1 victory over Crewe last time out in the league, which left them second behind early pace-setters Leyton Orient.Stevenage have won five of their seven league games so far, and manager Steve Evans will want more of the same against o...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will have Will Jaaskelainen in the squad to face Northampton after he signed on a one-month contract.The 24-year-old will provide cover for goalkeeper Nathan Broome, who suffered a foot injury earlier this month.Jack Currie has been struggling with a shoulder injury but could be available for the Dons.Alex Woodyard, who has yet to play this season after suffering a calf injury, rem...Full Story »

Matty Virtue will be pushing for a full Lincoln debut against Derby.The midfielder came on in the 2-0 defeat at Cambridge last time out after joining on loan from Blackpool.Adam Jackson should be available after suffering a dead leg last month.The Imps are fifth from bottom of League One and looking for their first home league win of the season.Derby have Curtis Davies available for the trip to ...Full Story »

Unbeaten Ipswich have no fresh injury worries ahead of Tuesday night’s visit of Bristol Rovers.The Tractor Boys sit top of Sky Bet League One and boss Kieran McKenna has some selection decisions to make.Gassan Ahadme and Dom Ball came off the bench for the 2-0 win at Accrington last time out and the duo are pushing for their full league debuts since moving to Portman Road.Midfielder Panutc...Full Story »

Defender Nathan Thompson is available to return to the Peterborough side when they host Fleetwood.Thompson missed the 2-1 loss at Portsmouth on September 3 as he served a one-match suspension.Full-back Dan Butler has been set to appear for the Under-21s as he steps up his recovery from an ankle issue.Midfielder Ollie Norburn (knee) remains sidelined, while on-loan goalkeeper Harvey Cartwright ha...Full Story »

Cheltenham head into their home match against Cambridge with experienced defender Matty Blair having announced his retirement on Monday due to injury.The veteran was a key player over the past two seasons but has not been seen this term because of a knee problem that has now led the 33-year-old to calling time on his career.James Taylor has also developed a knee injury and will miss out while it...Full Story »

Shrewsbury continue to be without long-term injury victim Daniel Udoh after he injured his anterior cruciate ligament last month.The striker is unlikely to be available for Steve Cotterill’s men for the rest of the season.Aiden O’Brien is also not expected to return until the end of the month after a hip operation.The Shrews are looking for their first home league win of the season a...Full Story »

Mansfield are expected to be without Hiram Boateng for the next two weeks.The midfielder suffered a hamstring injury but John-Joe O’Toole may return after picking up a foot injury at Sutton.James Perch was a doubt for the weekend’s game against Bradford before it was postponed with a knee injury and could be available.Elliott Hewitt should be fully fit for Nigel Clough’s side a...Full Story »

Swansea will be without Joel Latibeaudiere and Liam Cullen for their Sky Bet Championship home game against Sheffield United.Both players are recovering from shoulder injuries and are not expected to return until after the forthcoming international break.Cullen was hurt after going on as a substitute against Queens Park Rangers, while Latibeaudiere suffered his injury during a 2-2 draw with Mill...Full Story »

Sam Cosgrove could have played his way into Plymouth’s starting line-up for the home clash with Oxford.Striker Cosgrove joined Argyle on loan from Birmingham on transfer deadline day and scored twice after coming on as a 75th-minute substitute to snatch his side a 3-2 win at Derby last time out.He has since impressed manager Steven Schumacher in training and looks likely to feature more pr...Full Story »

Preston will again be without Ben Woodburn when they face Burnley at Deepdale on Tuesday.The midfielder’s ankle issue, which saw him miss the 1-0 home loss to Birmingham on September 3, is expected to keep him unavailable until the clash with Sunderland on October 1.Andrew Hughes (shoulder) could return to action, having been in with a chance for Saturday’s trip to Bristol City that ...Full Story »

Barnsley have doubts over Nicky Cadden and Josh Benson for the visit of Port Vale.Winger Cadden has been struggling with a calf problem while Benson is nursing a hamstring injury.New signings Adam Phillips and Tom Edwards are available and still waiting to be handed their debuts.Midfielder Herbie Kane is fit again for boss Michael Duff.Romanian forward Dennis Politic could make his return for Po...Full Story »

Sam Winnall is expected to make the Burton squad for Dino Maamria’s first match in charge against Portsmouth.Experienced striker Winnall re-joined the Brewers on a free transfer last week having been training at the club for a number of weeks.Maamria was promoted to first-team manager following the resignation of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink at the start of last week and he will hope to kicksta...Full Story »

Jacob Maddox and Jonas Mukuna could make their Walsall debuts against Colchester after signing on free transfers last week.Midfielder Maddox joins after leaving Vitoria Guimaraes while Mukuna spent the summer on trial with the Saddlers.Conor Wilkinson, Joe Riley, Oisin McEntee and Liam Gordon have all been out for Walsall over the last few weeks.Captain Donervon Daniels has missed the Saddlers&r...Full Story »

Niall Maher will hope to feature more prominently for Grimsby when they take on Gillingham.Defender Maher made his long-awaited competitive debut for the Mariners as a stoppage-time substitute at Newport last time out having recovered from a pre-season muscle injury.Fellow summer signing Otis Khan claimed on social media recently that he is ‘almost there’ in his comeback from injury ...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics could return to action when Blackburn host Watford in the Championship on Tuesday.The playmaker is free to come back into the team after missing the last two matches due to concussion protocol.Defenders Scott Wharton and Daniel Ayala were being assessed prior to the postponement of Saturday’s derby at Wigan having returned to training last week.Sam Gallagher and Callum Brit...Full Story »

Hartlepool will be without skipper Nicky Featherstone for the home clash with Crewe.Featherstone suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Pools’ 1-1 draw at Colchester last time out and it is feared he sustained ligament damage. The midfielder is visiting a specialist this week to determine the extent of the problem.Full-back Jamie Sterry was rated 50-50 to return from a foot inju...Full Story »