Reece James could make a surprise Chelsea return in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.The England wing-back has been out of action since December with hamstring trouble, but has impressed on his return to full training this week.Hakim Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic have shaken off worrying knocks to be available for the Blues, who are only missing long-term absentee Ben Chilwell.Liver...Full Story »

Burton have signed free agent Adlene Guedioura ahead of their League One clash with Shrewsbury.The former Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Watford midfielder played two games for Sheffield United in September and has joined on a deal until the end of the season.The Algeria international is the second free agent brought in by the Brewers this month after former Everton striker Oumar Niasse, who star...Full Story »

West Brom are hopeful goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be fit for Monday’s visit of Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Baggies boss Steve Bruce revealed on Friday that the England international had a sickness bug but it is not Covid-19 related and he is expected to feature at the Hawthorns.Daryl Dike (hamstring) and Matty Phillips (foot) remain sidelined but Dara O’Shea made his f...Full Story »

West Ham have granted Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko compassionate leave so he will miss the visit of Wolves.Vladimir Coufal is out after groin surgery and fellow right-back Ryan Fredericks has a groin strain, so Ben Johnson will come in.Manuel Lanzini is back in training after an Achilles problem but Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna are still recovering from a knee injuries.Nelson Semedo i...Full Story »

Brighton will be without Adam Webster and Enock Mwepu for the visit of Aston Villa.Seagulls boss Graham Potter confirmed that Webster has suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin injury, while Mwepu’s hamstring problem will not clear up in time for the game.Lewis Dunk is back from suspension, but there is a bit of illness around the camp which could rule some players out.Aston Villa...Full Story »

Barrow will be without the suspended Aaron Amadi-Holloway for the visit of Harrogate.Amadi-Holloway was sent off during the 0-0 draw with Stevenage and the club’s appeal against the decision was rejected by the Football Association.The 29-year-old will now serve a three-match ban.Boss Mark Cooper hopes the postponement of last week’s game at Exeter will help refresh his players, with...Full Story »

Vicente Guaita is expected to return for Crystal Palace when they host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.The Spaniard sat out the midweek win at Watford with a minor knee issue.Boss Patrick Vieira will remain without full-backs Joel Ward (groin) and Nathan Ferguson (hamstring).Maxwel Cornet remains an injury doubt for Burnley after sitting out Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Tottenham.The...Full Story »

Sutton must again do without Jon Barden, Richie Bennett and Isaac Olaofe as the League Two promotion hopefuls look to return to winning ways against Scunthorpe this weekend.Defender Barden has been struggling with an abdominal strain while forward Richie Bennett has been recovering from a wrist operation.United manager Matt Gray, whose side have dropped down to sixth after drawing four of their ...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Poya Asbaghi has no new injury worries for the visit of Middlesbrough.Romal Palmer, Aaron Leya Iseka and Liam Kitching will be assessed on Friday and could return to the bench after injury.Cauley Woodrow, Clarke Oduor and Victor Adeboyejo remain sidelined.Midfielder Joe Ackroyd has joined Czech side MFK Vyskov on loan until June 30.Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder will be with...Full Story »

Crawley full-back Will Ferry is in contention to face leaders Forest Green despite his bust-up with manager John Yems last time out.Southampton loanee Ferry was substituted after just 25 minutes of the 1-0 defeat by Hartlepool after appearing to shout something at Yems.But the pair have buried the hatchet and Ferry will be in the squad.The postponement of the Salford match last week has given Ja...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer is hoping for positive news on the injury front ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield.On-loan Manchester United midfielder Tahith Chong played 45 minutes for the club’s under-23s on Monday as he returned to action for the first time since undergoing thigh surgery in October, but Bowyer admitted he looked understandably rusty.Chong...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins is hoping that Jodi Jones will be fit for the visit of Preston on Saturday.Jones has missed the last two matches with a knee problem but is thought to be close to a return.Fankaty Dabo made a strong cameo in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Bristol City as he returns from injury and he will be hoping for a bigger role on Saturday.Matty Godden, Josh Eccles and Liam Kelly rem...Full Story »

New St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson could have a full squad to choose from for his first match in charge against Hearts.Eamonn Brophy returned to full training earlier in the week following a hamstring injury.Defender Charles Dunne is free to play after his red card against Livingston was downgraded to a yellow.Hearts are set to welcome key defender Craig Halkett back after a six-game absence wi...Full Story »

Newport have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Tranmere.Forward Courtney Baker-Richardson and defender Josh Pask will miss the game as they face spells out with hamstring injuries.Robbie Willmott came on midway through the 1-1 draw with Mansfield last time out, along with defender Cameron Norman.And the duo could be rewarded with starting spots after helping the Exiles se...Full Story »

Andy Crosby will continue to take charge of Port Vale in the absence of Darrell Clarke when Stevenage visit.Boss Clarke remains on compassionate leave following a close family bereavement.Vale announced on Thursday that Adam Murray has joined the club on a temporary basis to support Crosby.Tom Conlon has been absent since January with an Achilles injury and it remains to be seen whether he will ...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett is pondering changes for the visit of Sheffield United.The Lions won at Derby in midweek and Rowett might want to reshuffle his pack, though his options in attack are limited.With Benik Afobe still recovering from a hamstring injury and unlikely to be fit, Rowett only has Jed Wallace, Mason Bennett and Tyler Burey available.Oliver Burke would have been unavailable again...Full Story »

Colchester have a near clean bill of health heading into Saturday’s League Two home clash against fellow relegation battlers Oldham.No fresh injury problems were sustained during Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Hartlepool, in which forward John Akinde played an hour on his return to action after testing positive for coronavirus.Defender Ryan Clampin remains absent due to a knee issue.The U&rsq...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Duff will check on Will Boyle and Kion Etete ahead of the visit of League One strugglers Crewe.Boyle and Etete both sat out Tuesday’s goalless draw with Ipswich but have a chance of coming back for the weekend.Sean Long returned from a groin problem with a late substitute appearance in midweek.Dan Nlundulu, George Lloyd, Charlie Brown and Ellis Chapman remain out.Ro...Full Story »

Bournemouth return to action for the first time in a fortnight when they host Stoke.The Cherries saw games with Nottingham Forest and Swansea called off due to Storm Eunice and their lead over third-placed QPR cut to two points.The enforced break has enabled some players to return to fitness, with Ethan Laird in contention for a debut after recovering from a hamstring injury.Jefferson Lerma will...Full Story »

Wholesome footage has emerged of two Borussia Dortmund fans congratulating the travelling Rangers support after last week's Europa League tie in Germany. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side pulled off an almighty upset at the Westfalenstadion as goals from James Tavernier, Alfredo Morelos, John Lundstram and Dan-Axel Zagadou [OG] gave the Scottish Premiership side a memorable 4-2 victory. It was...Full Story »