Burton captain John Brayford will miss his team’s FA Cup first-round clash against visitors Needham Market.Brayford and loanee Elliot Thorpe are both unavailable due to injuries, while Sam Winnall is a doubt.But Brewers boss Dino Maamria is hopeful about a return to action for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.Tyler Onyango, who is on loan from Everton, has been given permission to play by the Tof...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach John Eustace admitted he received an early birthday present from goalkeeper John Ruddy after his side’s 0-0 draw against Millwall at St Andrew’s.Ruddy’s heroics denied Tyler Burey a potential 74th-minute winner after Dion Sanderson missed out on halfway and the substitute raced clear on goal.It meant Blues stretched their unbeaten home record to five games...Full Story »

Goalkeeper John Ruddy’s heroics ensured Birmingham secured a 0-0 draw against play-off chasing Millwall at St Andrew’s.In a game of few chances, Ruddy came to the hosts’ rescue when he saved from clean-through substitute Tyler Burey in the 74th minute – just five days after his penalty save against QPR ensured Birmingham remained 2-0 ahead to win the game.Ruddy helped his...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman breathed a sigh of relief after Harvey Rodgers headed home a late equaliser to end a run of five straight league defeats with a 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Jack Diamond’s penalty on the hour mark look to have set the Imps on their way to victory, before Rodgers popped up five minutes from time to pinch a dramatic point.“The lads needed this – they needed...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson joked that the drama of AFC Wimbledon’s 3-2 win over Harrogate was almost too much to endure.The Dons went 1-0 up through Paul Kalambayi, but they were 2-1 down after goals from Matty Daly and Rory McArdle.Courtney Senior equalised for the hosts with six minutes remaining and in the 88th minute, Josh Davison scored the winner.And after a mixed start to the season for Jackso...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson is keeping his fingers crossed that Martin Boyle’s injury is not serious after the winger was forced off in Saturday’s comfortable 3-0 victory over St Mirren.Boyle had given Hibs the lead in first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot before being replaced in the 54th minute with what initially looked like a knee complaint.Given his importance to Hibs...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left frustrated as Liam Donnelly’s second-half goal was disallowed in his side’s 1-0 defeat to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Ash Taylor turned Stevie May’s shot into his own net after four minutes to give St Johnstone the lead, but the away side thought they had levelled when Donnelly tapped in from a corner in the 77th minute, but referee ...Full Story »

Ash Taylor’s early own goal from a Stevie May shot proved the difference as St Johnstone edged out Kilmarnock 1-0 at McDiarmid Park.Kilmarnock thought they had equalised in the second half, but Liam Donnelly’s goal was disallowed by referee Craig Napier as the Saints held on to secure back-to-back cinch Premiership victories for the first time this season.Referee Napier also showed a...Full Story »

JOHN TERRY and his wife Toni relaxed in a infinity pool and had a quad biking session as they enjoyed a holiday in Dubai. The former England captain pulled out all the stops on his luxury break as he enjoys his time away from the game. The Terrys were relaxing on a luxury holiday abroad There was also time for some excitement with the pair racing quad bikes Terry has been absent from the tou...Full Story »

Graham Carey returns to the St Johnstone squad for the cinch Premiership game against Kilmarnock on Saturday.The midfielder, who has been out since early September with a knee injury, has had a full week’s training and is in contention.Saints are without long-term absentees Murray Davidson, Chris Kane, Callum Booth and Cameron MacPherson.Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty serves the second o...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has no issues with penalty taker Josh Davison despite his miss from the spot in the 1-1 draw against Crewe.Wimbledon were the better team in the opening 45 minutes but left it late to make their first-half dominance count, Ayoub Assal netting in added time to give the hosts the lead.However, Crewe responded with renewed energy in the second half and equalised j...Full Story »

Will Grigg’s penalty and a Bradley Johnson free-kick secured MK Dons a 2-0 victory at 10-man Charlton to end a run of five straight league defeats for Liam Manning’s struggling side.The visitors came into the game rooted at the foot of the the League One table while Charlton were unbeaten in five games.But it was Manning’s side who forced the lead in the 66th minute when Grigg ...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace John Stones is expecting a World Cup baby with his entrepreneur girlfriend. The Man City centre-back, 28, is expected to be named in the Three Lions squad for Qatar. A source said nothing would top the birth of their child, but winning the World Cup would be a way to celebrate It's unlikely that Stones's girlfriend will fly to Qatar, but he could be given permission to fly back fo...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson praised his players for putting in a real shift as they earned a 2-1 win at Rochdale.Goals either side of the break from Ayoub Assal and Josh Davison put the visitors 2-0 up before Tyrese Sinclair pulled one back for the home side.“It was a good away performance and a much-needed win for us,” said Jackson. “We really needed the points so I&rsq...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was too angry with his side’s first-half performance to celebrate the goals in their comeback win over Hibernian with or without the delays caused by VAR checks.All three goals were checked as Saints beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road in the video technology’s introduction to the cinch Premiership.Hibs led through a 35th-minute Mykola Kuhare...Full Story »

Martin Boyle’s penalty-box dive sparked Scottish football’s first noticeable VAR check as St Johnstone came from behind to beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road.It took less than eight minutes for the technology to come into play on its cinch Premiership debut as Boyle’s yellow card was quickly confirmed.The three goals – all headers – were all subjected to check...Full Story »

John Stones is hoping to prove his fitness before champions Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.The England defender has missed City’s last five games after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty last month.Right-back Kyle Walker (abdominal) and midfielder Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) remain on the sidelines after recent operations.Brighton will check ...Full Story »

Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet continues his comeback from a knee injury but the visit of St Johnstone in the cinch Premiership comes too soon.Elias Melkersen has recovered from a knock and will be in contention for a game which sees the use of VAR in Scottish football for the first time.Lewis Miller and Momodou Bojang will miss out along with Aiden McGeady and Jake Doyle-Hayes.St Johnstone...Full Story »

Birmingham boss John Eustace praised his players for maintaining their focus despite a delayed kick-off to the 2-0 win at Hull because of a problem with one of the goals.Referee Leigh Doughty had spotted the goal at the North Stand end of the MKM Stadium was two inches too tall but Birmingham did not let that bother them.Birmingham’s goals came courtesy of a Troy Deeney penalty in the firs...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was left fuming after seeing his side beaten by a controversial Sutton winner.Sutton skipper Craig Eastmond scored the only goal of the game after 30 minutes when Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev spilled a shot, although he looked to have been fouled in the resulting scramble.However, the officials allowed the goal to stand and Jackson was booked for his touc...Full Story »