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Lescott In Line To Replace Rio

Joleon Lescott could get the nod to partner John Terry in central defence for England's World Cup qualifying Group Six clash against Andorra.

Harrold In Line For Chairboys Bow

Wycombe striker Matt Harrold is set to make his debut as Peter Taylor's side take their fine early-season form to face Rochdale.

Simpson Set To Shuffle Shrews Pack

Graham Coughlan's return is the biggest boost for Shrewsbury ahead of Saturday's encounter against Morecambe at Christie Park.

Garcia Poised For His Robins Bow

Mark Robins could name new signing Omar Garcia in his squad for Rotherham's clash against Chesterfield at Saltergate this Saturday.

Rochdale Set To Be Unchanged

Rochdale boss Keith Hill has no new injury or suspension worries for his side's home clash with League Two promotion rivals Wycombe.

Glovers Buoyed By Schofield Return

Yeovil are set to be boosted by the return from injury of winger Danny Schofield when they make the trip to face MK Dons on Saturday.

Vale Chief Out To Silence Critics

Port Vale boss Lee Sinnott will name his strongest starting XI against Bradford after coming under fire for ringing the changes in midweek.

Mullen Mulling Over Demontagnac

Walsall manager Jimmy Mullen must decide whether to keep faith with Ishmel Demontagnac for the home clash against Leyton Orient.

Rovers Do Battle Without Goodison

Tranmere Rovers will again be without central defender Ian Goodison when they play host to Oldham Athletic in League One on Saturday.

Mcparland To Name Unchanged Squad

Notts County manager Ian McParland has no new injury worries ahead of his side's clash with Bournemouth at Meadow Lane on Saturday.

Shrimps Aim To Halt Shrews' Charge

Morecambe boss Sammy McIlroy looks set to make changes for the visit of League Two pace-setters Shrewsbury Town on Saturday.

Gritton Out For Pointless Silkmen

Macclesfield boss Keith Alexander will be without striker Martin Gritton when his pointless side entertain Luton in a league tie on Saturday.

Hatters Look To Continue Run

Luton boss Mick Harford has an unchanged squad available to him as his side attempt to further eat into their points deficit at Macclesfield.

Imps Reeling From Virus Outbreak

Lincoln are sweating over the fitness of a number of players ahead of the visit of Barnet after the outbreak of an infectious virus.

Adkins Expected To Ring Changes

Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins is set to revert to his first-choice XI when his side travels to Brighton on Saturday for a league clash.

Latics In Line For Quartet Boost

Chris Taylor, Mark Crossley, Sean Gregan and Andy Liddell are all expected to return to Oldham's squad for Saturday's clash at Tranmere.

Posh Boss Has Defensive Headache

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson has a defensive headache to deal with for the televised clash with Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Mariners Set To Be Unchanged

Grimsby Town manager Alan Buckley has no new injury concerns ahead of the Mariners League One trip to Gillingham on Saturday.

Gills To Do Battle Without Crofts

Gillingham will be without captain Andrew Crofts as they look to make it three wins in a row when they entertain Grimsby on Saturday.

Defender Set For League Start

Dean Moxey is in line for his first Football League start when Exeter City host Accrington Stanley in League Two on Saturday.

Winter Facing Race Against Time

Chesterfield manager Lee Richardson looks set to be without midfielder Jamie Winter for Saturday's visit of local rivals Rotherham.

Hitman Abbott Set To Boost Quakers

Fit-again striker Pawel Abbott will be added to the Darlington squad for the League Two encounter against Aldershot at the EBB Stadium.

New Daggers Duo Look To Impress

Dagenham & Redbridge manager John Still will include new signings Wesley Thomas and Mbive Lokando in his squad for the clash at Brentford.

Davies To Stick With City Slickers

Chester boss Simon Davies is likely to name the same side against Bury that secured last weekend's convincing 5-1 triumph over Barnet.

Dons To Show Off Spanish Signing

MK Dons manager Roberto Di Matteo will have Spanish defender Miguel Angel Llera in his squad for the visit of Yeovil to stadium:mk.

Duo Passed Fit For Wales Qualifier

Jason Koumas and Rob Earnshaw have both been passed fit for Wales' opening World Cup qualifier at home to Azerbaijan on Saturday.

O's Boss Forced To Reshuffle Pack

Leyton Orient manager Martin Ling will be without a number of players for his side's League One trip to Walsall on Saturday.

Lions Boast Triple Boost Up Front

Gary Alexander, Neil Harris and Lewis Grabban should all return to the Millwall squad for the league clash with Hartlepool at the New Den.

Mcallister Set To Shuffle His Pack

Leeds striker Enoch Showunmi is doubtful for his side's League One encounter with Crewe at Elland Road on Saturday due to a hip injury.

Terriers Without Strike Pair

Huddersfield Town will be without strike pair Danny Cadamarteri and Andy Booth for their League One trip to Cheltenham Town.

Shakers Set To Be Unchanged

Bury manager Alan Knill has the luxury of being able to field an unchanged starting line-up for his side's clash at Chester City.

Ni Eyeing Winning Start To Campaign

Northern Ireland begin their 2010 World Cup campaign against Slovakia with Nigel Worthington keen to put his side back on the world stage.

Injury-hit Scots Ready For Macedonia

George Burley goes into his first competitive game as Scotland coach away to Macedonia without the services of five first-team regulars.

Wilson Set To Miss Daggers Visit

Brentford will be without centre-half James Wilson when they welcome League Two table-toppers Dagenham to Griffin Park on Saturday.

Same Again For Bantams Boss

Bradford City manager Stuart McCall is expected to name the same side that lost at Aldershot last weekend for the League Two trip to Port Vale.

Cherries Travel Without Connell

Bournemouth striker Alan Connell has been ruled out for up to eight weeks ahead of the League Two trip to Notts County on Saturday.

Bees Set To Welcome Back Devera

Barnet are in line to welcome defender Joe Devera back into their squad for their League Two encounter with Lincoln at Sincil Bank.

Mendes Back But Duo Out For Shots

Junior Mendes is expected to return to the Aldershot starting line-up for the League Two encounter with Darlington at the EBB Stadium.

Whelan Gets The Nod In Mainz

Glenn Whelan will make his first competitive appearance for the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier against Georgia on Saturday.

Boss Sweating Over Jones Fitness

Ritchie Jones is Hartlepool manager Danny Wilson's only fresh injury concern for Saturday's league clash against Millwall at the New Den.