Kaine Kesler Hayden is suspended for Swindon’s home clash against Tranmere.The Aston Villa loanee was shown a second yellow card in the dying moments of Saturday’s game against Carlisle.The Robins are once again expected to be without Jordan Lyden (thigh) and Mathieu Baudry (hamstring).Wales international Jonny Williams could also feature in the clash, depending on international clea...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Chris Beech was delighted how his side spoilt Swindon’s new ownership party with a 2-1 win over their 10-man hosts.More than 9,000 Robins fans flocked to the County Ground to welcome new owner Clem Morfuni but it was Carlisle who were celebrating at full-time.Beech said: “I am delighted to come here for their first home game of the season with more than 9,000 and cla...Full Story »

Tristan Abrahams’ strike just before half-time earned Carlisle their first win of their season courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Swindon.Both sides traded blows early on but it was the visitors who took the lead through an excellent half-volley from distance by Joe Riley in the 13th minute that flew low into the bottom left corner, giving Jojo Wollacott no chance in the Swindon goal.The Robin...Full Story »

Leicester will be without Wesley Fofana and Jonny Evans when they begin their Premier League campaign against Wolves at King Power Stadium, but new signing Jannik Vestergaard could make his debut. Fofana suffered a fractured fibula during a recent friendly against Villarreal, while Evans is still recovering from a foot problem as he targets a return following next month’s international ...Full Story »

Obbi Oulare could be named in Barnsley’s squad to face Coventry at Oakwell.The 25-year-old has yet to play for the Reds since arriving in July but could feature alongside fellow new signing Aaron Leya Iseka for the first time.Devante Cole, Herbie Kane and Victor Adeboyejo may also be involved after playing in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Bolton.Defender Mads Andersen remains out o...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner has revealed Akin Odimayo is fit ahead of the game against Carlisle.The defender was forced off the field with cramp in the second half of the Robins’ defeat by Cambridge in the Carabao Cup.Mathieu Baudry also went off during the Cambridge game with a tight hamstring which is hoped not to be serious.Dion Conroy, Ben Gladwin and Kaine Kesler-Hayden were all res...Full Story »

Slavisa Jokanovic said he was “satisfied” as Rhian Brewster’s first goal for Sheffield United earned the manager his first win in charge.Brewster scored in the 24th minute, his maiden goal since joining from Liverpool last summer, as the Blades beat Carlisle 1-0 in the EFL Cup.The visitors rallied late on with Manasse Mampala failing to hit the target with a shot from inside th...Full Story »

Rhian Brewster finally broke his Sheffield United duck as the Blades advanced to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a 1-0 victory over Carlisle.Brewster’s first goal for the club since his transfer from Liverpool last summer separated the two teams, giving Slavisa Jokanovic his first win as manager.Billy Sharp had an early effort blocked and Kacper Lopata saw his towering header...Full Story »

Bolton are without defender Declan John for the visit of Barnsley in the first round of the Carabao Cup.The 26-year-old suffered a knock in the closing stages of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with MK Dons in Sky Bet League One.Summer signing Will Aimson is not yet ready to feature due to a groin injury.Manager Ian Evatt has indicated that Kieran Lee and Ricardo Santos are likely to come into his sta...Full Story »

Lys Mousset is an injury concern for Sheffield United as they prepare to host Carlisle in the EFL Cup.The Frenchman was forced off early in the second half as the Blades began their Championship campaign with a home defeat to Birmingham.Fellow strikers Billy Sharp and Oli McBurnie both featured in Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Bramall Lane, having been doubts beforehand. Both were introduced from...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough has hinted he will make changes for the Carabao Cup clash against Preston.Clough confirmed that last year’s Player of the Season, George Lapslie, will play after recovering from a thigh problem.However, the Stags will still be without injured duo Elliott Hewitt and Harry Charsley.Debutant striker Oliver Hawkins scored his first goal for the club as Mansfield ...Full Story »

Slavisa Jokanovic suffered a defeat in his first competitive match as manager of Sheffield United as Maxime Colin’s first-half goal  gave Birmingham a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.Blues’ victory could have been by a bigger margin, with some great chances going begging and an effort ruled out following a foul in the Sky Bet Championship contest.Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer handed debuts...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Chris Beech was pleased with his players’ efforts after they played out a 0-0 draw with Colchester in their League Two opener.The Cumbrians played their part in an entertaining contest at Brunton Park and had chances to win the game in each half, only to be denied by their former keeper Shamal George, who made a string of fine saves.Beech said: “I’m very please...Full Story »

Cardiff were unable to hold onto the lead given to them by Marlon Pack as Toby Sibbick’s equaliser earned Barnsley a deserved point from a 1-1 draw in the Sky Bet Championship opener in the Welsh capital.Pack’s header from a corner broke the deadlock in the 54th minute after both teams had earlier efforts ruled out for offside.But Barnsley – losing play-off semi-finalists last ...Full Story »

Leicester will be without Wesley Fofana for Saturday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City after the defender suffered a fractured fibula in a friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.Fofana’s fellow centre-back Jonny Evans (foot) is also sidelined, and the Foxes have Timothy Castagne (fractured eye socket), James Justin (knee) and Nampalys Mendy unavailable as well.Harvey Ba...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Chris Beech must decide how many of his summer signings will be involved against Colchester.Strike trio Zach Clough, Manasse Mampala and Tristan Abrahams, defender Corey Whelan and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen have arrived at Brunton Park and are in contention.Midfielder Jon Mellish will again be key for the Cumbrians after scoring 16 goals last season.Following the departure of captain...Full Story »

Arsenal and West Ham United will be on high alert as Chelsea prepare to slash their asking price for striker Tammy Abraham. Both clubs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old this summer but are put-off by the substantial £40million price-tag Chelsea have placed on their academy graduate. The two London clubs are interested in the 6-foot-three forward but are unable to pay the he...Full Story »

Celtic’s slow start to their summer transition came back to bite them as they were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Midtjylland.Ange Postecoglou saw his side give up a lead again as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat after extra-time in Denmark to lose 3-2 on aggregate and miss out on the group stages for a fourth consecutive year.Callum McGregor gave Celtic the lead with a stun...Full Story »

NEIL ETHERIDGE has revealed he is 'slowly on the mend' having been hospital-bound by Covid-19. The Birmingham City star, 31, was admitted earlier this week after contracting the deadly virus. Neil Etheridge posted an update to social mediaCredit: Instagram @neil38etheridge Etheridge had been back in pre-season training with the Blues before contracting the illness. The Filipino star has post...Full Story »

The 21-year-old defender becomes the Gunners' first signing of the summer Arsenal have signed Portugal Under-21 full-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica for £7m ($9.7m). The 21-year-old, a graduate of Benfica's youth system, has signed a five-year deal to become the Gunners' first signing of the summer. He is currently in quarantine to comply with UK government coronavirus regulations for i...Full Story »