Blackpool manager Michael Appleton could restore a number of players to his line-up for the visit of Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Appleton made seven changes for the Carabao Cup loss to Barrow on penalties in midweek with goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw among those likely to come back in.Veteran defender Richard Keogh is no longer an option after joining Ipswich this week.Jordan Gabriel and James...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Wade Elliott will recall his regulars for the Sky Bet League One match against Portsmouth.Elliott made eight changes for the 7-0 home Carabao Cup defeat by Exeter, when Will Ferry, Tom Bradbury and James Taylor all made their debuts.Forwards Alfie May and Dan N’Lundulu – the latter on loan from Southampton – are among those expected to come back into the side...Full Story »

Stockport welcome back Ash Palmer for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Colchester.The defender served a one-match ban during the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Harrogate following his sending off against Stevenage last weekend.Midfielder Will Collar is also set to remain sidelined after being forced out of the Stevenage match during the first half following lengthy treatment for concussion....Full Story »

Rotherham will assess Conor Washington and Peter Kioso ahead of the visit of Reading.Washington (dead leg) and Kioso (groin) both picked up injuries in the Carabao Cup win over Port Vale.Tom Eaves (calf) and Joshua Kayode (groin) are already out and will not be involved.Boss Paul Warne is confident his side will sign a striker on loan before the match.Reading could be without eight players for t...Full Story »

Nathan Broadhead could make his debut for Wigan in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City.The forward joined the Latics on a season-long loan from Everton earlier this week while striker Ashley Fletcher arrived in a similar arrangement with Watford on Friday evening. The game against City could come too soon for the former West Ham and Middlesbrough man, however.Wigan will check on d...Full Story »

Southampton have a major doubt over defender Lyanco for their Premier League clash with Leeds.The Brazilian, who was not in the squad for last weekend’s defeat by Tottenham, has missed training this week because of a knee problem.Tino Livramento is Saints’ only long-term absentee.Leeds will be boosted by the return to the squad of captain Liam Cooper, Adam Forshaw, summer signing Lui...Full Story »

Salford midfielder Matty Lund could come into contention to start at home to Crewe.The 31-year-old made his first appearance of the season with a 66-minute comeback in the midweek 5-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Bolton after completing a suspension carried over from the previous campaign.New signing Elliot Simoes was an unused substitute against Wanderers after recovering from injury but defender Ash ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers will have captain Paul Coutts available again following suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Oxford.Scottish midfielder Coutts has now served out a four-match ban, which carried over from the end of last season following a red card for violent conduct.Defender Alfie Kilgour could be asked to start again having come in for James Gibbons, who missed the midweek Caraba...Full Story »

Cardiff will welcome back defender Perry Ng for the visit of Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Ng was sent off in the opening-day success over Norwich for two bookable offences but has now served his one-match ban.Bluebirds boss Steve Morison will be without Vontae Daley-Campbell after his debut in midweek ended with a late dismissal during a disappointing 3-0 loss at home to Po...Full Story »

Cambridge have no new injury worries for the Sky Bet League One match against Exeter.Mark Bonner saw his side beaten by a last-minute goal at Oxford last weekend, so may opt against making sweeping changes.Forwards Joe Ironside, Saikou Janneh and midfielder Liam O’Neil all came off the bench for the closing stages and should be in contention to start.Striker Fejiri Okenabirhie is stepping ...Full Story »

Ben Fox could feature for Northampton when they face Hartlepool.The midfielder joined the Cobblers earlier in the transfer window and had his first taste of competitive action against Wycombe in midweek.Brighton loanee Marc Leonard could also push for minutes after starting against the Chairboys in midweek.Right-back Aaron McGowan is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury.Hartlepool will mo...Full Story »

Midweek goalscorer Carlos Mendes Gomes is expected to sit out Luton’s Sky Bet Championship home match with Preston on Saturday.Gomes scored a stunning long-range effort on Tuesday against Newport but was forced off at half-time at Kenilworth Road with a muscle injury and is unlikely to recover in time.Hatters boss Nathan Jones made 11 changes for the Carabao Cup tie and saw his makeshift s...Full Story »

Ipswich could give defender Richard Keogh his debut in the Sky Bet League One match against MK Dons.The veteran centre-back, 36, joined from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee – signing a one-year deal – and is expected to go straight into the squad.Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is set to recall his regulars after making sweeping changes for the midweek Carabao Cup home defeat by Colches...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Robbie Stockdale will restore his strongest line-up for the visit of Grimsby after the Carabao Cup victory over Burton.Back-up goalkeeper Cieran Slicker – one of five changes in midweek – was forced off with an ankle problem midway through the second half but Richard O’Donnell will return regardless.Midfielder Liam Kelly has missed the last two matches with an ...Full Story »

Watford boss Rob Edwards could make changes for Friday’s visit of Burnley in the Sky Bet Championship.The two relegated clubs last faced off in April when a 2-1 victory for the visiting Clarets at Vicarage Road could not prevent them from joining the hosts in going down from the Premier League.The Hornets have started their Championship season with four points out of a possible six but wer...Full Story »

PSG will once again hold direct talks with Napoli over the transfer of Fabian Ruiz, according to Italian journalist Romano. Romano pointed out that PSG are interested in making a move for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz this summer and that they have reached a comprehensive agreement with the player on personal terms. Fabian Ruiz's contract expires next year and he will not renew his contract w...Full Story »

Manchester City are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro, according to Sky Sports. The report says that Man City are keen to sign Raphael Guerreiro and the 28-year-old Portuguese international is one of the potential choices City are considering. Guerreiro has made 189 appearances for Dortmund since joining the club in 2016, contributing 34 goals and 37 assists...Full Story »

Former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen could yet be on the move again from Barcelona. ESPN says Franck Kessie and Christensen have clauses in their contracts to terminate their Barcelona deals before making their debut. The Bosman duo both agreed the option to rip up their contracts if the club failed to register them for LaLiga this month. Barcelona have so far been unable to register...Full Story »

The former Manchester United player said Kate Greville, 38, had wanted him to be "more assertive" in text messages exchanged by the pair in September 2017. Ryan Giggs leaving Manchester Crown Court where he is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020 Credit: PA Kate Greville gave evidence in court today Credit: Tim ...Full Story »

Haaland, 22, enjoyed a successful Premier League debut on Sunday as he led City to a 2-0 victory at West Ham with a brace. Manchester City star Erling Haaland shared a pic of him at a restaurant on social media Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne had some fun with Erling Haaland Credit: Reuters The star striker scored his maiden Prem goal on 36 minutes from the penalty spot and sealed the th...Full Story »