Welsh duo Jonny Williams and Luke Jephcott struck early goals as Swindon beat rock-bottom Hartlepool 2-1 to move into the League Two play-off places.Midfielder Williams opened the scoring after 12 minutes when a deep cross from Ben Gladwin found the Wales international, who stayed onside with a late run to turn the ball home.Swindon made it 2-0 five minutes later when Remeao Hutton beat his man ...Full Story »

Jonny Evans will miss Leicester’s clash with Leeds on Thursday.The defender sat out last weekend’s draw against Crystal Palace with a calf injury and has not yet recovered, while fellow centre-back Caglar Soyuncu is a major doubt because of a knee problem.The Foxes will also be without key man James Maddison, who serves a one-match ban having been booked for the fifth time this seaso...Full Story »

Chelsea want Nkunku in January Chelsea are hoping to be able to bring in Christopher Nkunku in the January transfer window, according to the Mirror. The Blues have already reached an agreement with the 24-year-old but are aiming to convince RB Leipzig to sell in the winter rather than wait for the end of the season. Juventus keen on Evan Ndicka Juventus are looking for defensive reinforcem...Full Story »

Luton manager Nathan Jones hailed a “magnificent win” after a second-half strike from Carlton Morris secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Norwich at Carrow Road.The Hatters, who were helped by a red card for home midfielder Kenny McLean just after their goal, were good value for a victory which extended their unbeaten run to seven games and took them to fourth in the Championshi...Full Story »

Liverpool(opens in new tab) are reportedly keen on a move for Barcelona(opens in new tab) midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who's long been linked with a switch to Manchester United(opens in new tab). United came close to landing De Jong this summer – they were agreed a fee(opens in new tab) for the Dutch international – but no deal ever came to fruition. In the end, the Red Devils sign...Full Story »

Liverpool scout Nkunku Liverpool are scouting RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, says The Sun. Chelsea have long been leading the race to sign the forward but the Reds could enter the picture. Chelsea target Napoli star Lobotka Chelsea have registered interest in signing Stanislav Lobotka from Napoli. Calciomercato reports that the Slovakia international is close to renewing his contract...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady heaped praise on his players after his side was reduced to 10 men in their goalless draw at fellow League Two high-flyers Leyton Orient.Ben Fox was given his marching orders after 48 minutes for a foul on Orient midfielder Craig Clay and Brady was left incredulous at the decision.“Words cannot describe that decision to be honest and it’s probably best if...Full Story »

Jonah Ayunga returns to Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren squad for the home cinch Premiership game against Kilmarnock on Saturday.The striker was suspended for the trip to Ibrox last week after being sent off for handball in the 2-1 win over Livingston.Ryan Strain and Eamonn Brophy are fit again but attacker Toyosi Olusanya remains out with a broken toe.Kilmarnock duo Liam Donnelly and Fraser ...Full Story »

Jonny Evans is a doubt for struggling Leicester’s clash with Crystal Palace.The defender has a tight calf and boss Brendan Rodgers is hoping he will be fit for Saturday afternoon’s crucial game.Wilfred Ndidi (hamstring), Ricardo Pereira (Achilles), Nampalys Mendy (knee) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) are all out but Timothy Castagne (face) is fit.Will Hughes misses out for Palace through i...Full Story »

Blackburn Rovers head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was not surprised that his side’s up-and-down form continued in the Sky Bet Championship defeat at Wigan Athletic.On-loan Everton forward Nathan Broadhead’s 62nd-minute goal – after Rovers defender Tyler Morton was robbed of possession in his own box – settled a tight encounter at the DW Stadium.The result means Rovers have no...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson says the unpredictability and inconsistency in the Championship is one of its charms after Blackburn continued their win or lose sequence of results with a 3-0 victory over Rotherham at Ewood Park.A double from Ben Brereton Diaz and a first goal for the club from Sammie Szmodics put Rovers just outside the play-off places, three points off the top with leading teams Norwich and...Full Story »

Blackburn have no fresh injuries for the visit of Rotherham.Rovers came through the midweek defeat at Cardiff without picking up any issues.Boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has said that midfielders Clinton Mola and Adam Wharton will be involved in the matchday squad after recent injuries.Defender Sam Barnes is the only absentee as he recovers from a knee injury.New Rotherham boss Matt Taylor will assess ...Full Story »

Donovan Wilson will be missing for Sutton’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Tranmere.Wilson is serving the final match of his three-game suspension following his dismissal against Salford.Jonathan Barden faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was taken off on a stretcher with a leg injury in the midweek 3-0 defeat at Stevenage.Ben Goodliffe and Alistair Smith are also absent with lo...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady was proud after his team overcame the blow of having three players missing with illness at short notice to win 2-1 against Swindon.Mitch Pinnock grabbed an 87th-minute winner to extend Town’s winning run to five games, which felt all the sweeter given their illness concerns.Brady said: “It’s a great result really, the way we set out tactically, the...Full Story »

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been left angry when substituted by Xavi this season, according to reports. It’s emerged on Friday that Manchester United haven’t given up hope of landing the Netherlands international, despite missing out on him back in the summer transfer window. And this new development gives the Red Devils fresh optimism when it comes to completing a deal for th...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 »

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has the chance to pick from a fully-fit squad for his side’s Championship clash with Millwall at Ewood Park.Rovers have lost five of their last seven games and Tomasson says squad strength will be crucial as they face a run of eight games in October.George Hirst is likely to be given a chance in the starting line-up after coming off the bench in the disappo...Full Story »

Peterborough snapped a run of four successive Sky Bet League One defeats by breezing past Port Vale 3-0.Grant McCann’s men took command thanks to a 10-minute brace from captain Jonson Clarke-Harris, with wideman Kwame Poku the architect on both occasions.Clarke-Harris produced a smart 26th-minute finish into the far corner from a short Poku pass after Ricky-Jade Jones won possession on the...Full Story »

Arsenal eye Juventus duoArsenal are planning to splash close to €110m to sign Juventus duo Fabio Miretti and Dusan Vlahovic in the January window according to Calciomercatoweb. Arteta considers Vlahovic as a good backup signing for Gabriel Jesus. The 22-year-old forward has scored 11 Serie A goals in 22 matches. Agents scrambling to sign record-breaking Arsenal youngsterEthan Nwaneri m...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Tommy Rowe and Jon Taylor for Saturday’s home game against Crawley.Both players sustained hamstring injuries in last week’s home defeat to Swindon, with Taylor forced off in his first game for 10 months after recovering from an ankle injury.Joseph Olowu (groin), Ben Close (IT band) and Aidan Barlow are all in contention for a return to league action after st...Full Story »