Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan is unlikely to make any changes for the home game against Blackpool on Boxing Day.Corberan has no new injury or illness concerns following his side’s 3-2 win at Bristol City last week and is expected to select from an unchanged squad.But the Terriers have been dealt one blow, with winger Rolando Aarons possibly ruled out for the rest of the season followin...Full Story »

Covid-hit Derby will hope some players are able to return for their game against West Brom on Monday.Rams boss Wayne Rooney had seven players self-isolating under coronavirus protocols against Blackpool on December 11, but still managed a 1-0 victory.Sam Baldock (hamstring) and Lee Buchanan (knee) are still recovering from injuries, although the former remains on course to return soon.Jack Stret...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson bemoaned Peterborough’s ‘horrendous’ away form after seeing his side let a lead slip from their grasp in a 3-1 defeat at Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship.Posh managed to avoid becoming one of numerous EFL postponements due to Covid-19 but there seems no cure for their travel sickness, with this their 11th defeat in 12 matches on the road this season.Siriki ...Full Story »

Battling Blackpool completed a courageous comeback late on to beat Peterborough 3-1 at Bloomfield Road in the Sky Bet Championship.Siriki Dembele rifled the visitors into the lead after only 11 minutes with a sweet left foot finish from a tight angle.But winger Keshi Anderson levelled for the hosts just before the half-hour mark, lashing into the roof of the net from close range.And then second-...Full Story »

Arbroath are the new leaders in the Scottish Championship after a 2-1 home win against Morton.The Red Lichties took full advantage of both Inverness and Raith dropping points on Saturday to climb to the top of the table.Colin Hamilton headed the opening goal early in the second half but the bottom club equalised after 74 minutes through Gary Oliver’s strike.Anton Dowds restored the hosts&r...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney admitted Derby came close to calling off their game against Blackpool before defying a coronavirus outbreak to win 1-0.Rooney’s preparations were thrown into disarray by the virus but a first senior goal by 19-year-old striker Luke Plange secured a victory against the odds.Although Derby had seven players self-isolating under Covid-19 protocols, they delivered a solid performa...Full Story »

Matt Warburton’s first-half penalty was the difference as Halifax won 1-0 at Wealdstone.Josh Umerah had a chance for Wealdstone in the opening half-hour but his shot from the edge of the box curled over the bar.Halifax took the lead from the spot in the 34th minute after Craig Fasanmade fouled Kieran Green and Warburton stepped up to slot home.The Stones pressed for an equaliser in the sec...Full Story »

Super-sub Jonson Clarke-Harris earned Peterborough a first victory in eight matches as they came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Millwall.The striker responded to being benched against the Lions by helping to force an own goal from Danny McNamara before four minutes later volleying home to secure a second-half turnaround for Posh, who desperately needed the win as they attempt to move out of t...Full Story »

Arbroath moved up to third in the cinch Championship table after beating Partick Thistle 2-0.Arbroath opened the scoring at the end of an open first half, with Anton Dowds heading the visitors in front from close range in the 45th minute.The Red Lichties came close to doubling their lead 10 minutes into the second half but Richard Foster’s goal-line clearance kept them out.The hosts hit th...Full Story »

Luke Plange scored his first senior goal to give depleted Derby a 1-0 win over Blackpool at Pride Park.The 19-year-old striker pounced early in the second half to settle a game of few chances.Derby went into the game without a number of players who were self-isolating under Covid-19 protocols but carried the bigger threat.Blackpool did not seriously trouble Derby, who delivered a solid performan...Full Story »

Peterborough should have midfielder Kwame Poku back in the squad for the Sky Bet Championship match against Millwall.Poku fractured a bone in his hand in action for the Under-23s but has been given the all-clear to play again with a cast.Midfielder Joe Ward could also be available following illness, but Joel Randall is not set to be considered after a spell on the sidelines with Covid-19.Forward...Full Story »

Derby will again be without Sam Baldock and Lee Buchanan when they host Blackpool.Baldock (hamstring) and Buchanan (knee) are still recovering from injuries, although the former remains on course to return in the next couple of weeks.Jack Stretton, meanwhile, has been absent due to a knee problem and illness, and Krystian Bielik’s knee injury is likely to sideline him until January.Derby, ...Full Story »

Kyle Walker was sent off as Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat in their final Champions League group game at RB Leipzig. With top spot in Group A already assured, the result ultimately mattered little for Pep Guardiola’s side but Walker’s dismissal in a surprisingly feisty match behind closed doors could prove costly in the next round. Guardiola had named a much-changed but st...Full Story »

Emma Hayes hailed unstoppable pair Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr after they combined to fire Chelsea to a 3-0 FA Cup final win over Arsenal at Wembley.Kirby gave Chelsea an early lead and Kerr finished outclassed Arsenal off with a second-half double to clinch a domestic treble after last season’s Women’s Super League and League Cup wins.Hayes savoured what she called a “proud day as...Full Story »

Raith missed the chance to move top of the Scottish Championship after drawing 0-0 at Arbroath.The stalemate extended Rovers’ unbeaten run to 12 league games, leaving them one point behind leaders Inverness.The fifth-placed hosts had a chance to open the scoring early on when Joel Nouble had a header blocked when unmarked in the box.Rovers goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald did well to keep out Bo...Full Story »

Teenage winger Alex Scott was the matchwinner as Bristol City heaped more misery on Derby with a 1-0 Championship victory at Ashton Gate.Scott, 18, connected sweetly with a left-footed drive as the ball broke to him on the edge of the box and his shot flew beyond the reach of the diving Ryan Allsop in the 16th minute.It proved enough to settle a game in which City created the best chances, while...Full Story »

Bristol City have suffered a blow ahead of the game against Derby with defender Nathan Baker set to be out for several weeks due to a second concussion of the season.Baker was injured in a challenge with Sheffield United defender Chris Basham last weekend and received treatment on the pitch for around 10 minutes before being carried off on a stretcher.Midfielders Matty James and Andy King took p...Full Story »

Jack Colback returns to the Nottingham Forest squad for their home game against Peterborough.The midfielder missed the goalless draw at West Brom as he served a one-match suspension.With Forest failing to get on the scoresheet in the last two matches, Reds boss Steve Cooper could recall Lyle Taylor, with Joe Lolley another option.Cooper’s side have won just once in their last seven Champio...Full Story »

Everton forward Richarlison returns from suspension for the Merseyside derby visit of Liverpool.Midfielder Andre Gomes is back in training after a calf problem but is unlikely to feature in the Premier League clash.Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), centre-back Yerry Mina (thigh) and midfielder Tom Davies (knee) are still out, while Mason Holgate remains suspended.Liverpool manager Jurgen Kl...Full Story »

QPR manager Mark Warburton saluted the finishing skills of Andre Gray after the striker hit a dramatic late goal to seal a 2-1 victory at Derby.The on-loan Watford forward volleyed in after coming off the bench to lift Rangers to third in the Sky Bet Championship and leave Derby 19 points from safety.Derby had started well and went ahead in the 10th minute when Graeme Shinnie sent Tom Lawrence t...Full Story »