Burnley manager Sean Dyche revealed only 10 recognised first-team players took part in training on Friday as injuries and coronavirus issues stretched resources to the limit ahead of Tuesday’s match against Watford.The Clarets have applied for the match to be postponed after conducting the latest round of Covid-19 tests on Monday morning, although Dyche declined to say how many cases there...Full Story »

Ross County defender Jack Baldwin is suspended for the visit of Motherwell.Coventry’s Declan Drysdale and Southampton defender Kayne Ramsay could make their Staggies debuts after signing on loan.Defender Alex Iacovitti (hamstring) is likely to miss out again.New signings Liam Shaw and Ross Tierney could make their Motherwell debuts.The Lanarkshire side will be without Premiership top goals...Full Story »

Aberdeen have Scott Brown, Matty Kennedy and Dylan McGeouch back from illness and injury for the visit of cinch Premiership champions Rangers.Marley Watkins faces several weeks out with a foot injury while long-term absentees Mikey Devlin and Andy Considine remain on the sidelines.American midfielder Dante Polvara is not ready to feature following his January signing.Joe Aribo will miss Rangers&...Full Story »

Livingston have fresh striking options ahead of the cinch Premiership return against Dundee.Forwards Joel Nouble and Caleb Chukwuemeka could both make their debuts while on-loan Liverpool defender Morgan Boyes is also aiming for his introduction.Tom Parkes (knee) remains out while Adam Lewis is close to a return following foot surgery. Daniel Barden faces a further three or four months out follo...Full Story »

Richie Bennett is pushing for a first Sutton league start for nearly two months against Colchester.Bennett last started a Sky Bet League Two game on November 20, but the former Carlisle and Stockport striker scored the equaliser in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Stevenage.Omar Bugiel, who has not featured since the New Year’s Day win over Exeter, missed that game through injury and will be c...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon welcome back Nesta Guinness-Walker for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One visit of Portsmouth.The defender was banned for Saturday’s goalless draw at home to Morecambe after being sent off against rivals MK Dons but is back in contention this time around.Anthony Hartigan’s return date remains uncertain following tests on stomach pains as boss Mark Robinson targets a fir...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards is expected to choose from an unchanged squad against Mansfield.Edwards has made very few changes to his team recently, with the back three of Dom Bernard, Jordan Moore-Taylor and Udoka Godwin-Malife set to again line up in front of goalkeeper Luke McGee.Similarly, the attacking trio of Jack Aitchson, Jamille Matt and Matt Stevens has generally remained constant and...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale has suggested he may need to make changes to freshen up his side as they host Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.New signing Luke O’Neill could come back into the reckoning after sitting out Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Sutton.Defender Michael Bostwick, who began a second spell at the club this month, will hope to be available after a slight knock.Another recent...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts has a couple of concerns for the cinch Premiership game against St Mirren on Tuesday night.Liam Smith (knee) and Kai Fotheringham (ankle) are struggling for fitness.Carljohan Eriksson, the 26-year-old Finland goalkeeper who joined as a free agent from Swedish top-flight side Mjallby, is available.St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin was happy to reveal a much healthier squad ...Full Story »

Tom Barkhuizen will be hoping to start when Preston face Sheffield United at Deepdale.The 28-year-old forward came off the bench in North End’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham following a short injury lay-off and could be handed a place in the XI.Patrick Bauer, who scored in the draw against Blues, signed a new two-and-a-half year contract on Monday and he should start.Ryan Ledson is back in trai...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson will continue to utilise John Souttar despite the Hearts defender signing a pre-contract agreement with Rangers to join the Ibrox club in the summer.Souttar is in the squad for the home cinch Premiership game against St Johnstone on Tuesday night.Liam Boyce is back after recovering from a knock while Beni Baningime is missing with a knee injury.St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson ex...Full Story »

Brighton duo Shane Duffy and Adam Lallana are major doubts for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea due to respective ankle and hamstring injuries.Captain Lewis Dunk is closing in on a return from a knee problem but will not be involved, while midfielders Enock Mwepu (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (Africa Cup of Nations) also remain unavailable.Full-back Tariq Lamptey is fit to take ...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without goalkeeper Lucas Covolan for their clash with Salford.The Brazilian was sent off during the Valiants’ 3-1 loss at home to Swindon on Saturday for a high challenge on Harry McKirdy.Aidan Stone came on as a substitute and is likely to start between the sticks against the Ammies.Vale are also without Dennis Politic, who has been recalled by his parent club Bolton.Bra...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner will make a late decision on George Williams ahead of Tuesday night’s League One fixture against Doncaster.Defender Williams has missed the last two games through illness and his condition is being assessed.Midfielder Jensen Weir was due to train with the rest of the squad for the first time on Monday following his return from a knee injury, while the squad from ...Full Story »

Rotherham have a fully fit squad for Tuesday’s home game against Lincoln.Will Grigg was replaced at half-time during Saturday’s defeat at Fleetwood but it is not thought the striker was injured.Ben Wiles (back) and Mickel Miller (hamstring) are both fit again, although neither player was involved at Highbury Stadium.Curtis Tilt has been recalled from his loan spell at promotion rival...Full Story »

Morecambe will check on Aaron Wildig ahead of their Sky Bet League One clash with Wigan.The midfielder, who has had an injury-hit season, played 75 minutes as he made his first start in four games in Saturday’s goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon.Arthur Gnahoua will hope to continue after returning to the side at the weekend.Loan signings Trevor Carson and Jacob Bedeau are set to make their hom...Full Story »

Carlisle striker Lewis Alessandra will hope for further action against former club Hartlepool when the League Two clubs meet on Tuesday evening.Alessandra scored a last-gasp equaliser after coming off the bench to make his first appearance in two months in Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Crawley and will be keen to step up his comeback.Fellow frontman Zach Clough, who has not played since De...Full Story »

Marco Silva could name an unchanged side when Fulham welcome Birmingham to Craven Cottage on Tuesday night.The Fulham boss has seen his team score 13 goals in their last two Championship games and with no new injury concerns, he may opt to stick with the same XI.Midfielder Jean Michael Seri is still on international duty with Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.Winger Ivan Cavaleiro is stil...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL legend Jamie Carragher was quick to take to social media to make light of Rafa Benitez's sacking at Everton. The 61-year-old was axed by the Toffees on Sunday afternoon following the club's 2-1 defeat against Norwich at Carrow Road. Jamie Carragher took joy in Benitez's sacking with the Toffees languishing in 16th spot He leaves the Merseyside outfit in 16th spot in the table having...Full Story »

As a footballer, you would think being one of the select few players to cross the Merseyside divide would be what people remember you for, but when it comes to Abel Xavier, that simply isn't the case. The Portuguese defender hit the headlines when he made the controversial move from Everton to Liverpool back in January of 2002, but that wasn't the only thing that got people talking. It was, in...Full Story »