Linfield were denied a piece of history in the cruellest fashion possible against Latvian outfit RFS in Europa Conference League qualifying.David Healy’s side were on course to become the first Northern Irish team to qualify for the group stage of a European competition when Kyle McClean’s 104th-minute goal put them 3-2 up on aggregate.But in time added on in the additional period Ji...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson was proud of his Hearts players for putting FC Zurich under “massive pressure” before Jorge Grant’s second-half red card swung their Europa League play-off back in favour of the Swiss champions.The Tynecastle boss was hugely encouraged with the way the Jambos dominated their visitors in the first half as they tried to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit at a packed-...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca has thrust himself into contention to kickstart West Ham’s Premier League season after another goal in Europe.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored his second goal in two play-off ties against Danish side Viborg as the Hammers booked their place in the group stage of the Europa Conference League.Scamacca has yet to start a Premier Leag...Full Story »

West Ham rediscovered their goalscoring touch as they booked another European tour with a 3-0 win over Danish side Viborg.The Hammers, without a point or a goal after three matches in the Premier League, ran out comfortable 6-1 winners on aggregate over the two legs of their qualifying play-off to reach the group stages of the Europa Conference League.Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, the £...Full Story »

Antoni Sarcevic and Paddy Madden should come straight back into the Stockport line-up for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Swindon.Midfielder Sarcevic and striker Madden were rested for the midweek Carabao Cup clash with Leicester, which the Hatters lost on penalties.Connor Jennings played 70 minutes of that game as he continues his return from an ankle injury.Full-back Macauley Southam-Hales i...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday could hand a debut to Mallik Wilks during Saturday’s Sky Bet League One meeting with Forest Green.The forward was cup-tied for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup success over Rochdale after joining the Owls from Hull for an undisclosed fee.Defenders Ben Heneghan and Dominic Iorfa and midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru sustained knocks against Dale and will be assessed.Righ...Full Story »

Cardiff are without left-back Joel Bagan for Saturday’s home game with Preston.Bagan sustained a head injury in the early stages of the 2-0 Severnside derby defeat at Bristol City on Sunday and was unable to continue.Having lost first-choice left-back Jamilu Collins to serious knee damage in the previous game at West Brom, boss Steve Morison reacted to Bagan’s injury at Ashton Gate b...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson has received a welcome injury boost ahead of the visit of Gillingham.Ryan Edmondson, Morgan Feeney and Owen Moxon have all taken part in training this week as they recover from injury.Simpson feels Saturday’s game may come too soon for the trio to start, but they could feature from the bench.Defender Paul Huntington could be in line for his full debut after co...Full Story »

Wigan defender Joe Bennett is available for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Burnley after his recent red card was overturned on appeal.Bennett was given his marching orders in the early stages of last Saturday’s win at Birmingham but will now not have to serve a suspension.Forward Charlie Wyke will be carefully assessed after coming off the bench at St Andrews for his firs...Full Story »

Jim McNulty will have his first home match as Rochdale interim manager when the League Two basement boys play second-bottom Crawley at the Crown Oil Arena on Saturday.After boss Robbie Stockdale left the club last week and McNulty was placed in temporary charge, a 3-0 loss at Swindon made it five defeats from as many league games this season.Dale were subsequently beaten 3-0 at Sheffield Wednesd...Full Story »

Louie Sibley could keep his starting place as Derby take on Peterborough at Pride Park on Saturday.The 20-year-old midfielder has mostly come off the bench this season but scored the only goal of the game in their Carabao Cup victory over West Brom in midweek and could be considered for a starting berth.Conor Hourihane dropped to the bench for that game but is expected to take his spot in t...Full Story »

Middlesbrough are set to be without Chuba Akpom when they host Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The striker has not featured for Boro since scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United on August 14, having twisted his knee during that match.Manager Chris Wilder revealed earlier this week that Akpom is likely to be absent for “a couple of weeks” while he recov...Full Story »

Harrogate will be without midfielder George Thomson for their home game against Newport.Thomson was forced out of last week’s 1-0 defeat at Barrow after sustaining a hamstring injury and has been ruled out for two months.Fellow midfielder Stephen Dooley remains sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in the previous game.Rory McArdle (hamstring), Will Smith (knee), Josh Falkingham and Ma...Full Story »

Cheltenham will be without midfielder Elliot Bonds as they prepare to host Oxford.Manager Wade Elliott confirmed after their game against Exeter last weekend that Bonds has a stress fracture in a metatarsal and could be out for up to eight weeks.Ryan Jackson will also be checked after feeling a twinge in his hamstring during the Grecians game.The Robins are currently 21st in League One, sitting ...Full Story »

Blackpool will be without Sonny Carey through suspension for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Bristol City on Saturday.The midfielder is beginning a three-match ban for his sending-off in last weekend’s draw against Burnley.The Seasiders also have a long injury list.Charlie Patino, Lewis Fiorini, Luke Garbutt, Kevin Stewart, Keshi Anderson and Jake Beesley are all currently sidelined....Full Story »

Rotherham midfielder Dan Barlaser is managing a hamstring injury ahead of the clash with Birmingham.Barlaser, who has been the subject of a bid from Blackpool this summer, is expected to be fit but he is being monitored.Forward Tom Eaves is pushing for his first league start of the season after making his debut in the midweek Carabao Cup loss to Morecambe following a calf injury.Wing-back Peter ...Full Story »

Watford can hand a debut to Kortney Hause when they host QPR.Defender Hause arrived at Vicarage Road on season-long loan from Aston Villa on Monday.Midfielder Tom Cleverley is set to miss out again with a calf problem.Daniel Bachmann returns in goal after he was rested for the midweek Carabao Cup defeat by MK Dons.QPR are still without Luke Amos, Jake Clarke-Salter and Taylor Richards.The trio l...Full Story »

Will Forrester and Rory Holden will both hope to start when Port Vale host Portsmouth in Sky Bet League One.Forrester and Holden were on the bench for Vale’s 2-0 win at Burton.Boss Darrell Clarke made five changes for the Burton trip and could rotate resources once again.Strikers Ben Garrity and Ellis Harrison should start again however, having bagged the vital goals last weekend.Portsmout...Full Story »

Blackburn winger Ryan Hedges could return to action in Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Stoke at Ewood Park.Hedges is available after missing the last two games due to a hamstring problem.Hayden Carter (also hamstring) has a chance of being fit to feature as well but Scott Wharton (calf) remains out and Sam Barnes is another on the sidelines, after undergoing surgery following an...Full Story »

Zian Flemming could force a start when Millwall host Reading in the Championship.The Dutch forward came off the bench in the Lions’ 2-0 loss at Norwich, and is pushing to start.Boss Gary Rowett does not expect any new injury issues.Forward Mason Bennett is still missing through hamstring trouble.Sam Hutchinson should be available for Reading as he pushes towards full match sharpness.The ce...Full Story »