Swansea boss Russell Martin praised the speed with which Joel Piroe has adapted to the English game after the striker’s match-winning contribution in a 1-0 win at Bristol City.Piroe, recruited from PSV this summer, settled the outcome on 19 minutes, breaking from midfield to score at the second attempt after his first effort came back off a post.It was enough to give Martin his first three...Full Story »

Joel Piroe’s first-half solo goal gave Swansea a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton GateThe striker, making his first Championship start, broke from midfield on 19 minutes and fired against a post, the ball rebounding back for him to net confidently at the second attempt from just inside the box.It was enough to give Russell Martin his first three-point haul as Swanse...Full Story »

Raith have apologised after their cinch Championship match at home to Dunfermline was abandoned due to a power cut.The match at Stark’s Park, which was goalless, was called off after just 15 minutes.Raith said in a statement: “The club would like to apologise to everyone impacted by the abandonment of tonight’s fixture.“This was due to an electrical issue which, as of yet...Full Story »

Defender Jordan Marshall is suspended for Dundee’s cinch Premiership game against Hibernian at Dens Park on Sunday after being sent off in the last league game at Celtic Park.Midfielder Max Anderson returns from a ban while striker Cillian Sheridan will have a late fitness test following a groin injury.Defender Cammy Kerr is likely to return next week from a knee injury.Hibs could have Jam...Full Story »

Andy Halliday hopes to be fit for Hearts’ cinch Premiership clash with Aberdeen.The midfielder was forced off with a knock halfway through his side’s defeat at Celtic Park.Robbie Neilson will also assess fitness issues for Gary Mackay-Steven and Josh Ginnelly while Armand Gnanduillet could return after missing the Celtic game for personal reasons.The Dons will be without Andy Considi...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale has a couple of players back in training but Saturday’s visit of Motherwell might come too soon.Tom Parkes is back running, Ben Williamson has returned from Covid-19 and both Cristian Montano and Adam Lewis are getting closer to comebacks.Jackson Longridge has run off the knock that forced him off against St Mirren as Keaghan Jacobs made his return from ...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson will assess players who are carrying knocks and niggles ahead of the cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United.Some players could be taken out of the team as a precaution with Thursday’s second leg against LASK to follow.David Wotherspoon is due to get out of self-isolation but Sunday’s game may come too soon for him to start.Wales and Manchester...Full Story »

Ryan Christie will return for Celtic when they host St Mirren in the cinch Premiership.Mikey Johnston (hamstring) is set to return after the international break while Karamoko Dembele (ankle) is a longer-term absentee.Christopher Jullien is still working his way back from a serious knee injury.St Mirren striker Eamonn Brophy and defender Charles Dunne will be assessed after both players picked u...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League home clash with Norwich on Saturday.The Belgium playmaker, who came off the bench in last Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Tottenham, has been troubled by an ankle problem and did not train on Friday.Ilkay Gundogan sustained a shoulder problem against Spurs but is set to be available, while Phil Foden continues his recovery from a f...Full Story »

Liverpool are without Fabinho for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Burnley following the death of his father.Fellow midfielders Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara could both be in contention for their first appearances of the season following their exploits at Euro 2020.Midfielder Curtis Jones could also return to the squad after concussion, but left-back Andy Robertson is still wo...Full Story »

Ross County new boy Joseph Hungbo is available for the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Sunday.The 21-year-old winger joined on a season-long loan from Watford to become County’s 10th summer signing.Jake Vokins remains out with a broken foot as Malky Mackay’s side look for their first league win of the season.Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe return to the Gers squad for the tr...Full Story »

Baily Cargill could be in contention make his first start of the season as Forest Green take on Crawley.The defender came on as a late second-half substitute in Forest Green’s 2-1 win over Rochdale in midweek after being on the sidelines through injury.Jordan Moore-Taylor and Josh March are getting closer to match fitness and could be considered for the weekend.Udoka Godwin-Malife suffered...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips could make his first appearance of the season for Leeds in their home game against Everton.The England midfielder was an unused substitute in Leeds’ 5-1 opening-day defeat at Manchester United but is edging closer to full match fitness after his short summer break.Defender Diego Llorente is hoping to return to contention next week after missing out at Old Trafford due to a ...Full Story »

Salford will be without Ash Hunter and Matty Willock for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Swindon.Hunter and Willock will not feature as they are both isolating as a precaution after feeling unwell earlier in the week.Tyreik Wright is set to make his home debut for the Ammies after impressing off the bench at Crawley.Salford boss Gary Bowyer told the club website: “He’s going to be a ...Full Story »

Southampton have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s visit of Manchester United.Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has a near fully-fit squad but will not be able to call on the services of midfielder Will Smallbone (knee).Defensive duo Romain Perraud and Tino Livramento are in line to make their home debuts while Chelsea loanee Armando Broja is yet to make his bow.New signing Raphael Var...Full Story »

Bruno Lage’s maiden home game as Wolves boss against Tottenham could see Raul Jimenez make his first competitive appearance at Molineux for nine months.The striker returned after recovering from a fractured skull as Wanderers began the season with a 1-0 defeat at Leicester last weekend. The Mexico international is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up.Defensive duo Yerson Mosq...Full Story »

Sunderland will again be without captain Corry Evans for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder missed the midweek defeat to Burton and is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight with a hamstring injury.Ollie Younger will also be rested due to a hamstring niggle while fellow defender Arbenit Xhemajli remains a long-term absentee.Alex Pritchard will hope for more minutes as he builds tow...Full Story »

Arthur Masuaku is West Ham’s only injury absentee for the visit of Leicester.The wing-back is still building up his fitness following the knee operation he underwent last season.Michail Antonio starts in attack, looking for his 48th Premier League goal, which would take him one ahead of Paolo Di Canio and make him West Ham’s record goalscorer in the competition.Leicester remain witho...Full Story »

Arsenal could welcome back captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Sunday’s London derby at home to Chelsea.Aubameyang missed the 2-0 loss at Brentford after returning a positive Covid-19 test, as did fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette, goalkeeper Alex Runarsson and winger Willian.Willian could also return while Lacazette and Runarsson are still missing, as are defender Gabriel Magalhaes (kn...Full Story »

George Edmundson is set to be missing again for Ipswich through injury for the clash with MK Dons.The centre-half joined Ipswich over the summer and but has been unable to make his debut yet due to the unspecified problem.Manager Paul Cook also indicated that an unnamed player has been ruled out of the game due to sickness.Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin and Sone Aluko remain doubtful having missed the...Full Story »