Peterborough will be without defender Ronnie Edwards and forward Joe Taylor through international duty for the Sky Bet League One match against Port Vale.Edwards is away with England Under-20s, while Taylor has linked up with the Wales Under-21 squad ahead of their friendly in Austria next week.Left-back Dan Butler (ankle) continued to build up match fitness in the Papa John’s Trophy win o...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says he's recovering his fitness and his joy for football after moving to MLS side LAFC over the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Gareth Bale has declared himself fitter and happier ahead of the World Cup with Wales, thanks to his summertime move to MLS club LAFC after nine years at Real Madrid. Despite a wonderful start to his time in Spain, by the end, he was subje...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a transfer offer for Flamengo midfield wonderkid Joao Gomes. The Reds recently made a late move to bring in Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, but the club’s fans will surely be hoping to see further investment in midfield players in the near future. Liverpool look short of options in that department at the moment, with James Milner no longer at his b...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will be without new signing Serge Aurier for the visit of Fulham.The former Tottenham defender became the 22nd signing of the summer when he joined on a free transfer but visa issues mean he is still unavailable.Orel Mangala (hamstring) remains a doubt while Moussa Niakhate (calf) and Omar Richards (leg) are long-term absentees.Fulham are still expected to be without Antonee Ro...Full Story »

Aston Villa have fitness concerns ahead of Friday’s Premier League home clash with Southampton.Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez and Robin Olsen all face late fitness tests, but Leander Dendoncker is in contention to make his debut after missing the 1-1 draw against Manchester City with a throat complaint.Loanee Jan Bednarek is unavailable as he cannot play against his parent club.Southampton co...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side gifted Northampton the opening goal in a 2-0 defeat at Plough Lane.The Dons had just started to grow into the game when Jon Guthrie’s header somehow squeezed past Nik Tzanev’s legs before rolling agonisingly into the net.The hosts pushed for an equaliser, but it was 2-0 in the 69th minute when debutant Ryley Towler bundled Ali Koiki...Full Story »

Jon Guthrie’s header helped Northampton to a 2-0 win against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Cobblers could have taken an early lead when Mitch Pinnock pounced on a loose pass to go through on goal, but his shot was straight at Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.The Dons grew into the game, with Harry Pell forcing a strong save from Lee Burge in the 23rd minute.But Northampton’s top sc...Full Story »

Reading will be hoping to have veteran forward Shane Long available for Wednesday’s visit of Sunderland.The striker has been struggling with what manager Paul Ince said was “viral” but he should be fit to return.Yakou Meite and Mamadou Loum (both calf) could also come back into contention.Liam Moore is out with a knee issue while hamstring injuries keep both Scott Dann and Femi...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 »

West Ham’s European campaign began with a 3-1 win against Romanian side FCSB in a match only played due to concerns over fan safety.The opening Europa Conference League Group B encounter went ahead at the London Stadium despite the news of the Queen’s death, following direction from the Football Association and UEFA.There were talks between the governing bodies and West Ham about cal...Full Story »

Southampton expect to have Mohamed Elyounoussi and Ibrahima Diallo available for the Premier League match against Brentford.There had been illness within the Saints squad this week, but midfielders Elyounoussi and Diallo have both been able to return to training. Deadline-day recruit Duje Caleta-Car could also come into the squad for the first time.Romeo Lavia (hamstring) and Tino Livramento (kn...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his team are still on a steep learning curve after they hung on to defeat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at Edgeley Park.Last season’s National League champions probably just about deserved their second win of the League Two campaign after the visitors came back fighting in the second half.An early Fraser Horsfall header was decisive.Challinor said: “We real...Full Story »

Wolves will include new signing Sasa Kalajdzic in their squad for Southampton’s visit to Molineux.The 6ft 7ins Austria international joined from Stuttgart on Wednesday for around £15million and gives head coach Bruno Lage the extra striking option he wanted.Wolves have no new injury concerns after Wednesday’s goalless draw at Bournemouth.Romeo Lavia will be sidelined for a mini...Full Story »

Stockport will be without suspended skipper Paddy Madden for the home clash with AFC Wimbledon.The experienced forward was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Swindon midfielder Saidou Khan.Full-back Macauley Southam-Hales will also be absent as he serves the final game of a three-match ban for his sending-off against Doncaster.Boss Dave Challinor made nine changes for the midweek EFL Troph...Full Story »

The Athletic has published a long article today revealing a number of behind-the-scenes details about Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United this summer, including his transfer status. Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd but so far there has been no real approach from any of the big Champions League clubs. In fact only Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal FC made a formal offer, but joining them would...Full Story »

Telling Josh Gordon to play more centrally is reaping rewards for Barrow manager Pete Wild after his forward’s latest strike earned victory at AFC Wimbledon.Gordon scored seven times in his first season for the Bluebirds, but he already his four in this campaign, with his early effort at Plough Lane ultimately being the difference.The turnaround in the 27-year-old’s fortunes is refle...Full Story »

Josh Gordon’s early goal gave Barrow their fifth win in six League Two  games as they dug out a 1-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon.Having struggled against relegation in the last two seasons, Pete Wild’s Bluebirds now find themselves second in the table, although they had to see out a tough second half at Plough Lane.Barrow were ahead in the 10th minute when Ben Whitfield sent in a te...Full Story »

Ludwig Augustinsson is available for Aston Villa’s home clash with West Ham on Sunday.The defender had been out with a knee problem but has returned to training with Steven Gerrard’s squad.Diego Carlos is expected to miss the season after surgery on his ruptured Achilles.David Moyes has no additional injury concerns following West Ham’s Europa Conference League qualifying win o...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 »