previews
Novak Missing For Orient Trip
Huddersfield striker Lee Novak has been ruled out for a fortnight with a knee problem and will miss the League One clash at Leyton Orient.
Gleeson Hoping For Dons Recall
Stephen Gleeson is pushing for a recall as MK Dons prepare to host play-off hopefuls Southampton at stadium:mk in League One on Saturday.
No New Worries For Royals Boss
Reading manager Brian McDermott can choose from a settled squad ahead of the trip to Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday.
Jones Returns For Terriers Clash
Leyton Orient manager Geraint Williams can welcome back goalkeeper Jamie Jones for the visit of Huddersfield in League One on Saturday.
Webster Back For Dons Encounter
Dundee United captain Andy Webster is available for Saturday's trip to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League.
Reds Down To Bare Bones For Posh
Nottingham Forest will be without George Boyd for Saturday's Championship clash against his parent club Peterborough at the City Ground.
Jackson Concern For Addicks Clash
Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has a major doubt over top scorer Simeon Jackson for their League One clash at Charlton on Saturday afternoon.
Villa Waiting On Agbonlahor Fitness
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will check on the fitness of Gabriel Agbonlahor before finalising his side for the visit of Wolves (12.45pm).
Roy To Ring Changes For Tykes Test
Ipswich manager Roy Keane is poised to make sweeping changes to his side for the visit of Barnsley in the Championship on Saturday.
Baggies Trio Out Of Preston Clash
West Brom will be without Jonas Olsson, Roman Bednar and Steven Reid in Saturday's Championship clash with Preston at The Hawthorns.
Warnock Forced Into Change At Back
Neil Warnock will be forced to change his starting line-up for the first time as QPR manager when Swansea visit Loftus Road on Saturday.
Eckersley Returns To Argyle Squad
Plymouth Argyle are boosted by the return of Richard Eckersley for Saturday's crucial Championship clash with Scunthorpe at Glanford Park.
Arfield In Line For Bairns Return
Falkirk midfielder Scott Arfield returns from suspension for Saturday afternoon's Scottish Premier League clash against Hamilton.
Iron Have Doubts For Pilgrims Test
Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins has a host of injury doubts for his side's vital clash with fellow Championship strugglers Plymouth on Saturday.
Giggs Returns For Visit Of Liverpool
Ryan Giggs returns to the Manchester United squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford (1.30pm).
Eardley Sidelined For Seasiders
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has been hit by the loss of Neal Eardley ahead of the Championship clash with Crystal Palace at Bloomfield Road.
Clarke Favourite To Fill Varney Gap
Luke Varney does not have permission to face Derby on Saturday so Leon Clarke should start in the Sheffield Wednesday attack at Hillsborough.
Posh Sweat On Dickinson Fitness
Peterborough manager Jim Gannon has a fitness doubt over striker Liam Dickinson ahead of the trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Shawcross Set For Stoke Return
Ryan Shawcross is likely to go straight back into Stoke's side for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham at the Britannia Stadium.
Double Trouble For Trip To Dons
Jon Otsemobor and Michail Antonio will be missing from Alan Pardew's Southampton squad for the trip to MK Dons in League One on Saturday.
Campbell-ryce Sits Out Toon Test
Bristol City will be without suspended midfielder Jamal Campbell-Ryce when they host Championship leaders Newcastle on Saturday (5:20pm).
Lovenkrands A Doubt For Robins Trip
Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands is a doubt for the trip to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday (5:20pm)
Parnaby Back In Blues Contention
Birmingham right-back Stuart Parnaby has shaken off an ankle problem and is available for Saturday's Premier League clash at Sunderland.
Williams Sidelined For Royals Rumble
Middlesbrough will be without suspended midfielder Rhys Williams for the home clash with in-form Reading in the Championship on Saturday.
Hammill Ruled Out Of Ipswich Clash
Barnsley boss Mark Robins will be forced into a change against Ipswich with Adam Hammill ruled out of the Championship clash at Portman Road.
Wolves Duo Return For Villa Clash
Wolves welcome Dave Edwards and Chris Iwelumo back into their squad for Saturday's Premier League clash at Aston Villa (12.45pm).
Lawrence Likely To Face Blackpool
Crystal Palace defender Claude Davis starts a three match ban at Blackpool on Saturday so Matt Lawrence is likely to play at Bloomfield Road.
Keeper Quandary For Blades Boss
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell must decide between Ian Bennett or Mihkel Aksaluin in goal at Doncaster on Saturday.
Jones Could Feature Against Blues
Sunderland ace Kenwyne Jones will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's Premier League visit of Birmingham.
Orlandi Set For Swans Bench Role
Andrea Orlandi could be added to the Swansea squad for the trip to Loftus Road to face Paulo Sousa's former club QPR on Saturday.
N'zogbia Doubtful Against Clarets
Wigan midfielder Charles N'Zogbia is doubtful for Saturday's Premier League match against Burnley at the DW Stadium.
Hearts Hit By Injuries For Derby
Hearts have a host of injury worries for Saturday's Edinburgh derby against Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League (12.15pm).
Parky Poised To Freshen Things Up
Charlton manager Phil Parkinson is planning to make changes to his side for the visit of derby rivals Gillingham in League One on Saturday.
Boateng Banned For Pompey Trip
Iain Dowie will make his first team selection as Hull manager for the Tigers' vital Premier League trip to Portsmouth on Saturday.
Sharp Sits Out Keepmoat Clash
Doncaster will be without Billy Sharp for Saturday's South Yorkshire derby against his parent club Sheffield United at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Ferguson To Make Check On Mawene
Preston boss Darren Ferguson will assess the fitness of Youl Mawene ahead of Saturday's Championship clash with West Brom at The Hawthorns.
Hibs Hoping For Derby Fitness Boost
Hibernian are hoping to welcome Sol Bamba, Merouane Zemmama and Lewis Stevenson back from injury for Saturday's Edinburgh derby (12.15pm).
Pompey Waiting On James Fitness
Portsmouth will again check on the fitness of England goalkeeper David James (calf) ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Hull.
Ricketts Returns To Face Toffees
Bolton manager Owen Coyle has Sam Ricketts available for the Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Brown In Line For Hartlepool Start
James Brown is pushing for a start at Tranmere as Hartlepool boss Chris Turner contemplates wholesale changes for Friday's League One clash.
