Exeter seem likely to resist the temptation to hand fit-again Sam Nombe a starting spot at home to Leyton Orient.Nombe played a pivotal role in Exeter’s 2-1 win at Swindon, coming off the bench to set up Jevani Brown’s equaliser before being involved in the move that led to a late winner from Thimothee Dieng.But Grecians boss Matt Taylor says he can not rush Nombe back into his start...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray could freshen up his side when they take on Salford.Gray named an unchanged team from the one that won against Carlisle last week as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the weekend.The U’s are still pushing for promotion and remain unbeaten in eight games, sitting third in Sky Bet League Two.Striker Richie Bennett could lead the line again after scorin...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney faces a headache in defence for Tuesday’s Championship clash with Hull.Richard Stearman begins a three-match ban following his red card against Huddersfield last week, and Rooney is likely to pick either Lee Buchanan or Craig Forsyth.Midfielder Krystian Bielik has made two appearances as a substitute after a year out with a serious knee injury and could be in conten...Full Story »

Ben Coker will be assessed ahead of Stevenage’s clash against Bradford at the Lamex Stadium.The defender missed Boro’s 2-2 draw with Crawley after he was substituted early with injury in their previous defeat to Tranmere.Arthur Read came off the bench to score his first League Two goal of the season and will be hoping to start from the off.Stevenage will be looking to continue their ...Full Story »

Championship leaders Fulham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their London derby at home to Millwall.Antonee Robinson and Bobby Decordova-Reid should be available having been rested for the FA Cup fourth round defeat at Manchester City.Jean Michael Seri came off the bench at the Etihad Stadium following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations and could be in line to start.On-loan Liverpoo...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday will be without 11 first-team players through injury as they prepare to face Wigan on Tuesday.Harlee Dean, Tyreece John-Jules and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will not be available for the game at Hillsborough.Centre-back Lewis Gibson could return, while defensive pair Dominic Iorfa and Chey Dunkley have resumed training but the midweek fixture will come too soon for the pair.Dennis A...Full Story »

Michail Antonio will return for West Ham’s Premier League clash with Watford after missing the FA Cup win at Kidderminster due to international duty with Jamaica.Manuel Lanzini is a doubt with an Achilles injury and Arthur Masuaku needs to see a specialist on a knee problem.Kurt Zouma was hobbling at the end of Saturday’s match but hopes to be fit.Watford manager Roy Hodgson is likel...Full Story »

Accrington will check on top scorer Colby Bishop ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against promotion-chasers Oxford.Stanley forward Bishop missed the controversial 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday with an ankle problem and continues to be assessed.Accrington boss John Coleman had called for the match to be abandoned after a supporter ran on to the pitch from the home end and clashed with ...Full Story »

Ben Williams is back from suspension for Cheltenham’s League One clash with Sunderland.The defender received two yellow cards in the final minute of Town’s goalless draw with Wigan, meaning he missed their last outing at AFC Wimbledon.Deadline-day signing Jamie Soule could make his debut following his arrival from West Brom, while fellow loanee Aaron Ramsey may start after two substi...Full Story »

Coventry return to league action in Tuesday’s Championship game against Blackpool.The Sky Blues pushed Southampton hard in the FA Cup on Saturday and Todd Kane will hope to start after coming on as a substitute following his recovery from a knee strain.Kyle McFadzean, Jamie Allen and Jordan Shipley were left out of the starting line-up at the weekend and are all likely to return.Captain Li...Full Story »

Bolton have appealed the red card shown to captain Ricardo Santos against Morecambe which would see the defender suspended for Tuesday night’s clash with Charlton.Santos was sent off for deliberate handball during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Mazuma Stadium, which was halted late on following alleged racist abuse directed towards the Bolton bench.Midfielder Kieran Lee is a doubt having...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Keith Millen has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s League Two showdown with Port Vale.Millen has indicated he would have made changes for Saturday’s trip to Rochdale with Joel Senior, Rod McDonald and Callum Guy all having picked up injuries in the 2-1 defeat at Salford last Tuesday night, but the game was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.He will now as...Full Story »

Portsmouth look set to be without midfielder Joe Morrell through suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Burton.Wales international Morrell was shown a straight red card for a high challenge during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Oxford and starts a three-match ban, although the club have appealed against the decision.Deadline-day signing Aiden O’Brien made his debut as a late s...Full Story »

Oldham could be without new signing Mike Fondop when they host Bristol Rovers in Sky Bet League Two.The forward was forced off and required stitches after suffering a head injury during the first half of his debut at Scunthorpe on Saturday.Latics will also need to check on defender Jack Stobbs, who was injured in the warm-up ahead of the crucial win at Glanford Park.Jayson Leutwiler could return...Full Story »

Jay Spearing could be a doubt again for Tranmere’s game with Swindon.The midfielder was forced off at half-time against Stevenage last week with a knock and was ruled out of Tranmere’s 1-1 draw with Barrow at the weekend.Forward Josh McPake may also miss out after he sustained an injury against Boro.Defender Tom Davies could be given a start after making the bench against Barrow foll...Full Story »

Northampton are set to be without Aaron McGowan and Jack Sowerby for their Sky Bet League Two promotion clash with Newport.Full-back McGowan came off in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Walsall with a hamstring injury and is set to be unavailable for some time.Midfielder Sowerby was also forced off in the second half of that game with a knee problem.Louis Appere, signed on transfer deadline day from ...Full Story »

Sam Burns will be assessed as Scunthorpe prepare to host Walsall.The on-loan striker was not risked against Oldham at the weekend but could be available to play the Saddlers.Manager Keith Hill made four changes to his side for the clash against Latics, including home debuts for Anthony Grant and Liam Feeney.Midfielder Hayden Hackney is still suspended for the Iron.Devante Rodney could feature fo...Full Story »

Josh Maja could make his Stoke league debut as the Potters prepare to make changes for Swansea’s Sky Bet Championship visit.Maja, signed on loan from Bordeaux just before the January window closed, scored on his FA Cup bow in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wigan – a game which saw Nick Powell impress on his first start since cracking a fibula in October.Lewis Baker, Jaden Philogene-Bi...Full Story »

Bryn Morris is expected to make his home debut for Hartlepool when Barrow visit the Suit Direct Stadium.The Hartlepool-born midfielder, who joined the club on loan from Burton on deadline day, started against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday as skipper Nicky Featherstone was suspended.Featherstone serves the second game of a three-match ban against the Bluebirds following his sending-off...Full Story »

Following Paris Saint-Germain's 5-1 win over Lille, in which Kylian Mbappe scored one of the goals for Mauricio Pochettino's side, the French forward spoke on his future. Mbappe was asked about his upcoming UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Real Madrid, the team that wants to sign him. "I'm concentrated on beating Madrid and then we'll see what happens," said Mbappe. Regarding...Full Story »