Liverpool reached the Carabao Cup final for the first time in six years as Diogo Jota’s brace was enough to seal semi-final success at the expense of 10-man Arsenal. After a goalless first leg at Anfield last week, Jota’s first-half daisycutter caught Aaron Ramsdale flat-footed and he then saw a second-half VAR check rule he was onside following a smart finish as Liverpool won 2-0...Full Story »

Coventry could hand a debut to new signing Jake Bidwell as they host QPR in the Sky Bet Championship.The 28-year-old left-back or winger, who had a spell at QPR earlier in his career, joined the Sky Blues from Swansea earlier this week.Centre-back Kyle McFadzean and midfielder Liam Kelly are pushing to return after recent periods in isolation while striker Martyn Waghorn is also close to featuri...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson has forward options at his disposal if he decides to make changes for Saturday’s visit of Sheffield Wednesday in Sky Bet League One.Both Dan Agyei and Billy Bodin featured in a midweek friendly against Cheltenham after recent absences with the latter on target twice to further boost his cause.Seventh-placed U’s have lost three of their last five game...Full Story »

Shrewsbury could hand a debut to midfielder Tyrese Fornah when they host Bolton.The 22-year-old has joined Town on loan from Nottingham Forest until the end of the season.However, he may have to be content with a place on the bench if boss Steve Cotterill sticks with an unchanged XI for the sixth match in a row.Midfielder Khanya Leshabela’s loan spell from Leicester is expected to be termi...Full Story »

Morecambe will check on the fitness of defender Greg Leigh ahead of Saturday’s visit of Sky Bet League One leaders Wycombe.Leigh was forced off during Tuesday’s loss to Wigan but manager Stephen Robinson was hopeful it was only a minor issue.Callum Jones left the Lancashire club earlier in the week after being recalled from his loan by Hull but the Shrim...Full Story »

MK Dons will be forced to make changes for the visit of Doncaster in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Liam Manning’s men earned a 2-1 win at Portsmouth last weekend but Peter Kioso and Ethan Robson, who both started the victory, have since been recalled from their loan spells by respective parent clubs Luton and Blackpool.The midweek arrival of Conor Coventry on loan from West Ham does at le...Full Story »

Leyton Orient’s new recruit Dan Moss could make his debut as they welcome Port Vale to Brisbane Road on Saturday.The 21-year-old defender became Orient’s first signing of the window when he joined on loan from Millwall last week and could go straight into the squad.The east London side have not played since bowing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Stoke in a 2-0 defeat after last wee...Full Story »

Crawley have been dealt a blow ahead of their home game against Tranmere with the news that midfielder Caleb Watts will be out for around three months.Watts, a recent loan signing from Southampton, made his debut at Carlisle last weekend but limped off after just 17 minutes with a hamstring injury.Crawley boss John Yems revealed at his pre-match press conference on Thursday that the 20-year-old ...Full Story »

Bersant Celina could return to the starting line-up in Ipswich’s home clash with Accrington.The Kosovo plamaker made a comeback off the bench in the 2-0 loss at Bolton last weekend, his first appearance since December 1.The Tractor Boys have also been without defender Hayden Coulson and midfielder Jon Nolan due to injuries in recent weeks.That Bolton defeat was a first in management for Mc...Full Story »

Plymouth have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of the visit of Lincoln after George Cooper was ruled out for the rest of the season.The wing-back, whose last appearance came in early December, needs a knee operation.Cooper joins defender Brendan Galloway on the long-term casualty list.January recruits Alfie Lewis and Romoney Crichlow are awaiting their full debuts.Lincoln will add John Marqu...Full Story »

Jojo Wollacott could make his return for Swindon against Bristol Rovers.Ghana’s surprise exit at the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations means the goalkeeper could be back between the posts for the Robins on Saturday.Mathieu Baudry (leg muscle) and Jack Payne (knee) have resumed training and will soon be back in contention.Midfielder Jordan Lyden is among the options for Swindon boss ...Full Story »

Sutton could give Richie Bennett his first start since November for the visit of Northampton in Sky Bet League Two.The striker has been used from the bench recently and could be an option if manager Matt Gray decides to rotate his squad.Omar Bugiel returned from a slight knock midweek against Colchester, but two matches in a week could be too much for the forward.Sutton are unbeaten since Decemb...Full Story »

Swansea will again be without Jamie Paterson at home to Preston.Paterson has scored eight goals since joining as a free agent in the summer,  but the former Bristol City forward has told Swansea he is not in the right frame of mind to play.The 30-year-old missed the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend and could now leave the Welsh club this month.Otherwise Russell Martin has a fully-fit s...Full Story »

Lewis Baker and Phil Jagielka could make their Stoke debuts against Fulham after joining this week.Midfielder Baker and defender Jagielka have moved on free transfers from Chelsea and Derby respectively.Jordan Thompson (knee and isolation), Ben Wilmot (isolation) are back in training while Mario Vrancic has been struggling with a hamstring strain.Steven Fletcher is available following a hip prob...Full Story »

Sunderland can call on Leon Dajaku and Corry Evans for the visit of Portsmouth.Forward Dajaku has shaken off a knock while midfielder Evans, who missed last week’s draw at Accrington with an injury, is fit again.Defender Danny Batth is available after joining from Stoke while midfielder Alex Pritchard is fit despite coming off at half-time against Accrington with a knock.The Black Cats are...Full Story »

Barrow are assessing Robbie Gotts ahead of their home game against Mansfield.The midfielder has yet to play in 2022 because of a groin injury but he was close to being included in the squad for last weekend’s win at Colchester.Josh Kay staked his claim for a recall to the starting line-up with another goal from the bench at the JobServe Community Stadium, scoring late on to seal the Bluebi...Full Story »

Watford are missing seven players for Friday’s visit of fellow Premier League strugglers Norwich, with five-goal attacker Ismaila Sarr still in Spain for treatment on a knee injury.The Senegal international has been sidelined since November but went to Barcelona recently to continue his recovery programme with an anticipated return pencilled in for next month.Hornets boss Claudio Ranieri r...Full Story »

Cambridge are assessing top scorer Joe Ironside ahead of Saturday’s League One home clash with Crewe.U’s manager Mark Bonner said on Thursday a check would be made on Ironside – scorer of the winners against Lincoln last weekend and Newcastle in the FA Cup a week earlier – with the striker having “everything strapped up at the minute”.Bonner added that there w...Full Story »

Charlton appear to have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Fleetwood at the Valley.It remains to be seen whether there is any involvement for Conor Washington, who missed the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham last weekend due to what was described as a minor niggle.Fellow forward Jayden Stockley has been out with a hip problem.There could be a return for Craig MacGilli...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne has close to a fully-fit squad to select from for the visit of Cheltenham.The Millers have no new injury concerns, having seen their game with Lincoln on Tuesday postponed due to a frozen pitch.Defender Angus MacDonald played in the reserves in midweek after a long lay-off but is not expected to be involved against the Robins.Curtis Tilt is also unlikely to be included ...Full Story »