Colchester will once again be without Tommy Smith as they host Brentford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Club captain Smith is struggling with a foot injury and will miss the visit of Premier League opposition.The U’s eased past Ipswich in the previous round but will also be without midfielder Emyr Huws (ankle) this time around.Manager Wayne Brown could name a strong side as he aims...Full Story »

Grimsby’s summer signing Danilo Orsi is hoping to make his first appearance for the club in their Carabao Cup tie against Nottingham Forest.Former Harrogate striker Orsi sustained a groin injury in pre-season after joining the Mariners and has yet to feature for Paul Hurst’s side.Otherwise, Hurst will choose from an unchanged squad with no new injuries after Saturday’s goalless...Full Story »

Bolton striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Aston Villa.The Iceland international, who came off the bench during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in League One, sustained a hamstring problem in training.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has no other fresh selection concerns.Defender Eoin Toal, midfielder Josh Sheehan and ...Full Story »

Watford could have forward Ismaila Sarr available again for the Carabao Cup tie against MK Dons.Senegal winger Sarr, who has been linked with a move ahead of the transfer deadline, missed the past two Sky Bet Championship matches with a hamstring issue, but has resumed training.Forward Joao Pedro did not feature in Saturday’s goalless draw at Preston, with Rey Manaj coming into the startin...Full Story »

Rotherham’s teenage signing Brooke Norton-Cuffy could make his debut for the club in their Carabao Cup tie against Morecambe.Wing-back Norton-Cuffy, 18, has joined on a season-long loan from Arsenal and is eligible for Paul Warne’s side.Summer signing Tom Eaves was an unused substitute at QPR after recovering from an ankle injury and could make his debut for the club.Warne has no new...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild will have new signing Pawel Zuk available for the first time for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup second-round tie against League One Lincoln.The Poland youth international signed a one-year deal on Monday and goes straight into the squad.Wild must otherwise decide whether to stick or twist after fielding an unchanged team for Saturday’s 1-0 win over Harrogate, which...Full Story »

Norwich expect to have forward Adam Idah back in the squad for the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Bournemouth.Republic of Ireland international Idah, out since February after suffering a serious knee injury, has stepped up his recovery and should be available from the bench to help sharpen his match fitness.Full-back Sam Byram (thigh) looks set to return to the side for a first appearance ...Full Story »

Jamie Walker will be sidelined for Bradford when they take on Blackburn.The winger is a long-term absentee for the Bantams after undergoing a knee operation.Forward Andy Cook could also retain his position in the starting line-up after scoring a brace against Hartlepool at the weekend.Kian Harratt could also feature after making an impact from the bench against Colchester and Pools.Ryan Hedges i...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage could use Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup second round tie against Sky Bet Championship Preston to get match fitness into his returning troops.Striker Raul Jimenez made his first appearance of the season as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham on his return from knee and groin injuries, and is yet to work his way back up to ...Full Story »

Stevenage will check on forwards Danny Rose and Luke Norris ahead of the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Sky Bet League One side Peterborough.Rose (groin) and Norris (Achilles) were both forced off during the second half of Boro’s win over Carlisle on Saturday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the new League Two campaign.Boro boss Steve Evans had decided to field the exact sam...Full Story »