Mansfield will be without James Perch for the rest of the season after a scan revealed he has suffered a fractured skull.The 35-year-old has missed the last four games after picking up the injury in training in late August and a visit to a specialist in midweek revealed the worst-case scenario.Manager Nigel Clough told the club’s website: “It’s devastating news for both James a...Full Story »

Bradford will again be without captain Niall Canavan for the Sky Bet League Two clash against Barrow.A muscle injury forced Canavan to miss last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Salford, in which Matty Lund scored a last-minute winner for the hosts.Derek Adams could stick with the same starting line-up despite that late goal, though striker Theo Robinson is still pushing for a full debut.Forward Lee ...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Simon Grayson has a host of injury concerns as he prepares to host his former club Sunderland.Grayson will check on Max Clark after injury forced him off after just 20 minutes against Rotherham last weekend.Harrison Holgate and Anthony Pilkington both missed the win at AESSEAL New York Stadium after picking up knocks in training the day before the game and they will also be assess...Full Story »

Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez will be assessed when they return from Croatia on Saturday, just hours before Aston Villa play Everton.The pair have been training in Croatia to avoid being forced to quarantine after international duty with Argentina and Villa boss Dean Smith will make a late call on their availability.Youngsters Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Carney Chukwuemeka are injured for the host...Full Story »

Tranmere goalkeeper Joe Murphy will miss the Sky Bet League Two visit of Salford.The 40-year-old was carried off last weekend with concussion and he has not fully recovered from that injury, meaning Ross Doohan will make the first EFL start of his career after joining on loan from Celtic this summer.Winger Callum McManaman sustained a dead leg in last weekend’s defeat at Rochdale but shoul...Full Story »

Doncaster captain Tom Anderson is expected to return to the starting line-up in the home game against Morecambe.Centre-half Anderson has missed the last four matches due to an ankle injury sustained in last month’s home draw against Portsmouth.On-loan Newcastle winger Rodrigo Vilca and forward Joe Dodoo are hoping to make their first appearances for the club.Striker Tiago Cukur, on loan fr...Full Story »

Dennis Adeniran could make his return to action when Sheffield Wednesday host Shrewsbury on Saturday.The midfielder has trained this week after sitting out the 3-0 loss at Plymouth last Saturday due to a muscle strain.It remains to be seen whether there is any involvement for on-loan Everton defender Lewis Gibson, who has been recovering from a hamstring problem.Owls boss Darren Moore still has ...Full Story »

Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock is available for Friday night’s Premier League clash with Leeds after shaking off a knock.Willock and defenders Ciaran Clark and Javier Manquillo all picked up minor injuries in Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Manchester United, but the trio are expected to be fit, while winger Ryan Fraser has returned to training after an ankle problem.However, striker Call...Full Story »

Some Atletico Madrid fans remain unhappy that Antoine Griezmann has returned to the club, with one going as far as to ask Joao Felix to injure his new teammate. The Portuguese forward greeted some of the Atletico supporters as he left the club's training ground, but one fan made a horrible request to the youngster. "Joao, injure Griezmann, as if you didn't want to," the fan said to Joao Feli...Full Story »

CHELSEA and England ace Reece James has revealed shocking CCTV of the moment "cowardly" thugs broke into his home and stole his football medals. The 21-year-old footballer said the group of robbers broke into his house on Tuesday and snatched a safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup, and Euro 2020 medals. Reece James has shared a number of CCTV clips of the shocking burglaryCredit: IN...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted he is "worried" about Sunday's clash with Chelsea. Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn both limped off during Thursday's draw with Rennes in the Europa Conference League. Son Heung-min and Eric Dier were already in doubt for the Chelsea clash, while Japhet Tanganga is suspended. There are also doubts over the fitness of Davinson Sanchez...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskajer thinks Edinson Cavani will have a massive impact this season. Solskjaer revealed the Uruguayan striker could return from injury for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with West Ham United. Asked for an update on Cavani's fitness, Solskjaer told reporters: "Edinson will hopefully start training with us after the weekend, maybe Monday, so maybe [he'll ...Full Story »

The Spaniard is confident that the Gunners will come through a testing period as a stronger collective unit Arsenal's poor start to the season could end up being "really good for the club", according to Mikel Arteta, who insists he "can see a lot of light" at the end of the tunnel at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners sat rock bottom of the Premier League table after the first three fixtures of t...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard’s 50th European tie as Rangers boss ended in a 2-0 Europa League defeat by Lyon at Ibrox.Cameroon international Karl Toko Ekambi fired in a terrific opener for the French side after 22 minutes of the Group A opener in Govan.The Scottish champions had come close on a few occasions in the first half but in the 55th minute Gers skipper James Tavernier put through his own goal t...Full Story »

Port Vale forward Devante Rodney will miss Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two home clash with Harrogate as he begins a suspension.Rodney has been handed a three-game ban by the Football Association in relation to an off-the-ball incident not seen by the match officials during the 2-1 win at Swindon last weekend.David Amoo will hope to be back involved after not being included in the matchday sq...Full Story »

Tottenham came from behind to draw 2-2 in their opening Europa Conference League Group G game at Rennes, but it was a costly evening as they suffered more injury problems.In their toughest looking assignment of the inaugural third-tier European club competition, they went ahead through Loic Bade’s early own goal before the French team hit back either side of half-time through Flavian Tait ...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Michael Duff will check on Kyle Vassell ahead of his side’s home game against Oxford.Vassell’s workload continues to be managed after he missed pre-season and a late decision will be made on his availability.The Robins are still without their on-loan Stoke striker Christian Norton, who has been completing his rehabilitation from a groin problem with his parent club...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Steve Evans has a welcome selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match with MK Dons.The Gills were down to the bare bones during the opening weeks of the season, but have seen their injuries clear up this month.Alex MacDonald made a first league start for his new club at Burton while fellow forward Charlie Kelman, who joined on transfer-deadline day on loa...Full Story »

Peterborough will be without forward Jack Marriott and midfielder Joel Randall for the Sky Bet Championship match against Birmingham.Marriott is set for a scan after suffering a hamstring injury late on in Tuesday night’s defeat at Reading, which is feared could rule him out for an extended period.Summer signing Randall is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 weeks by a severe thigh strai...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Danny Devine is close to a return ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Scunthorpe.Devine has not played since August 31 because of a hamstring problem with head coach Chris Beech admitting he has been cautious with the 24-year-old as he prepares to resume training.However, fellow midfielder Josh Dixon is out with a knee cartilage problem which has prompted the club...Full Story »