Blackpool remain without a host of players as they take on Barrow in the first round of the Carabao Cup at Bloomfield Road.Left-back James Husband is nearing a return from the hamstring injury he suffered last season but this fixture comes too soon.Doug Tharme, Richard Keogh, Luke Garbutt, Jordan Gabriel, Kevin Stewart, Jake Beesley and Keshi Anderson are all out.Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino co...Full Story »

Bolton could again be without forward Dion Charles as they host Salford in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Charles missed the Trotters’ victory over Wycombe on Saturday with a thigh injury.Welsh midfielders Josh Sheehan and Lloyd Isgrove remain on the sidelines but are nearing returns from knee and hamstring problems respectively.Defender Eoin Toal is still to make his debut having been...Full Story »

New Forest Green signing Connor Wickham could be involved in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie with Leyton Orient.Wickham signed for the Sky Bet League One club last week on a free transfer after he was released by MK Dons at the end of the previous season.Boss Ian Burchnall is eager not to push Wickham too hard following a disjointed pre-season but the former Premier League striker lo...Full Story »

Luton duo Reece Burke and Luke Berry will be pushing for starts as Newport visit Kenilworth Road in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Burke and Berry came off the bench in Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at Burnley as they returned from injury.Manager Nathan Jones is likely to make changes with Alfie Doughty potentially being available.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (knee) is still out as ...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Wade Elliott intends to make changes for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie with Exeter.Elliott, who has no new selection issues, said “some lads need an opportunity and a chance to play” at his pre-match press conference.Defender Ben Williams will not be rushed back after missing Saturday’s 1-0 League One loss at Barnsley due to a back injury.Matty ...Full Story »

Harrogate’s Tyler Frost is hoping to return to contention for the home Carabao Cup tie against Stockport.The former Reading midfielder, signed last month after his departure from Crawley, missed the weekend defeat at Crewe due to an ankle injury and remains doubtful.Fellow midfielder Alex Pattison recovered from a dead leg in time to play the full 90 minutes on Saturday and came through un...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Tom Flanagan for the Carabao Cup clash with Carlisle on Tuesday.The defender was sent off against Accrington on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards in a matter of seconds.Daniel Udoh returned from an ankle injury as a second-half substitute and could potentially be in contention to start but Aiden O’Brien missed out with a hip problem and is...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first round clash with Sky Bet Championship side Wigan.Brown made four changes from the opening-day fixture for Saturday’s 2-1 League One victory over Plymouth as Josh Earl, Shaun Rooney, Ellis Harrison and Callum Morton were drafted in.Carl Johnston, who had started at Port Vale, was used as a late...Full Story »

Norwich will be without defender Dimitris Giannoulis for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup clash with Sky Bet Championship rivals Birmingham.The Greece left-back has been ruled out for at least two months after suffering ligament damage in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Wigan.Canaries striker Adam Idah, who missed the final three months of last season with a knee issue, will be assesse...Full Story »

Walsall will look to continue their positive start to the season in the Carabao Cup clash with fellow Sky Bet League Two side Swindon.The Saddlers have won both their league matches so far after a summer of heavy recruitment.They will be without the suspended Taylor Allen, who picked up two yellow cards during Saturday’s victory over Newport.Recent signing Tom Knowles came on as a substitu...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady looks set to shuffle his pack for the Carabao Cup first-round clash at home to Wycombe on Tuesday.The Cobblers had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Grimsby last weekend but have made a strong start to the new Sky Bet League Two campaign with four points from a possible six.Fulham loanee Kieron Bowie impressed during a 45-minute cameo following an ankle issue and looks se...Full Story »

Rochdale’s Luke Charman is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines and will miss the Carabao Cup clash with Burton on Tuesday.The striker sustained a hamstring injury prior to the opening match of the season against Crewe and a scan has revealed a significant problem.Liam Kelly failed a fitness test on an ankle injury he picked up against Crewe prior to Saturday’s defeat by Gillingha...Full Story »

Richie Smallwood is in line to face his former club as Bradford take on Hull in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.The 31-year-old made 43 appearances across all competitions for the Tigers last season but made the switch to Sky Bet League Two this summer and could line up against his old side at the University of Bradford Stadium.Striker Andy Cook could make his first start of the season after he came ...Full Story »

Ipswich will check on Dominic Ball ahead of the Carabao Cup visit of Colchester.The midfielder, who joined Town from QPR this summer, has missed the opening two matches with an ankle injury but is back in training.Corrie Ndaba is also close to returning from a hip injury.Manager Kieran McKenna is likely to make changes after the weekend win at Forest Green.Colchester’s former Ipswich midfi...Full Story »

Southampton loanee Caleb Watts could be handed a full debut by Morecambe manager Derek Adams for their Carabao Cup clash with Stoke on Tuesday.The 20-year-old was used off the bench during last weekend’s defeat at Peterborough and will be pushing to start.Adams has a small squad to work with and will not make wholesale changes with forward Courtney Duffus (knee) out for the rest of the sea...Full Story »

Charlton are set to be without Mandela Egbo, Chuks Aneke and Conor McGrandles for the Carabao Cup visit of QPR.New right-back Egbo is sidelined after suffering a knee injury during pre-season.Aneke is stepping up his recovery from the calf injury he picked up before the season started.Fellow forward McGrandles was forced off after 31 minutes against Derby at the weekend as a concussion substitut...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon striker David Fisher is in line to feature against Gillingham in the Carabao Cup.Fisher has recovered from a hamstring injury and was an unused substitute at Hartlepool on Saturday.Boss Johnnie Jackson named an unchanged starting line-up for their first two matches but he could make alterations for the cup game.Kyle Hudlin and Nathan Young-Coombes are also pushing for places in att...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison looks set to make wholesale changes for the Carabao Cup clash against Portsmouth.Morison apologised to the Bluebirds’ travelling fans following a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Reading, and Pompey are now next up at Cardiff City Stadium.Defenders Mark McGuinness and Joel Bagan are likely to be in the selection mix, and there could be a start for club captain ...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey hopes to have defender Tom Anderson available for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup first-round clash with Sky Bet League One side Lincoln.Anderson returned from a lengthy injury lay-off as a late substitute in the opening day League Two draw at Bradford, but missed Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 win over Sutton because of a family bereavement.Striker Lee Tomlin ser...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks with Messi to JOIN next summer on a two-year deal Talks are reportedly underway between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract. According to CCMA, Barcelona are in talks with Lionel Messi to return to the club next summer, with the club considering offering him a two-year contract. The CCMA said Barcelona and Laporta wanted Messi to finish his career at the clu...Full Story »