Stoke head coach Steven Schumacher believes Lewis Baker can flourish in his system after he netted the winner in a narrow 1-0 Championship victory at Rotherham.The game’s only goal and moment of real quality came through Baker’s sensational free-kick just before the break.That proved to be the difference and ensured Schumacher a second victory in charge.Stoke had certainly enjoyed th...Full Story »

Lewis Baker’s first-half goal proved enough as Stoke extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches with a narrow 1-0 victory at Championship bottom side Rotherham.The Potters have not lost since a home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on December 9, which cost former boss Alex Neil his job.New manager Steven Schumacher secured his second victory in the hotseat thanks to Baker’s st...Full Story »

Courtney Baker-Richardson’s backheeled finish secured Crewe a hard-fought 2-1 win over Swindon.It was the Railwaymen’s third consecutive win, but the Robins’ sixth defeat in their last eight outings as the visitors succumbed despite skipper Charlie Austin cancelling out Elliott Nevitt’s opener for Crewe in the first half.The out-of-form visitors were under pressure early ...Full Story »

A stoppage-time penalty from Courtney Baker-Richardson secured Crewe a dramatic 1-0 win over fellow promotion challengers Notts County.Baker-Richardson fired home with 97 minutes on the clock after County winger Jodi Jones was adjudged to have handled Ryan Cooney’s volley in the visiting box.Defences were on top for most at Gresty Road, although the Magpies controlled much of the second pe...Full Story »

Crewe made it back-to-back League Two wins with a convincing 4-1 comeback victory away to Forest Green.Goals from Chris Long, Elliot Nevitt and an eight-minute brace from Courtney Baker-Richardson saw the Railwaymen clinch all three points in a fine second-half display.Reece Brown opened the scoring for Forest Green but the visitors turned on the style after the break to record a comfortable win...Full Story »

Crewe will assess forward Courtney Baker-Richardson ahead of the Sky Bet League Two match against Gillingham.The club’s top-scorer missed the goalless draw at Carlisle after picking up a hip muscle problem while at home on his PlayStation 5 console, but scans have showed it is not a long-term issue as first feared.Rio Adebisi, only recently returned to fitness after a long injury lay-off, ...Full Story »

Lewis Baker scored twice as Stoke cruised to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Hull at the MKM Stadium for their first win under new boss Alex Neil.Stoke took the lead midway through the second half when Baker’s free-kick deflected past Matt Ingram and the visitors grabbed a second on the stroke of half-time through Ben Wilmot’s header.Baker gave the visitors an unassailable advantage...Full Story »

Lewis Baker’s long-range strike gave Stoke City a hard-fought 1-0 win at Blackburn in front of their rumoured new manager Alex Neil.Stoke’s captain Baker settled the contest in the 27th minute with a 25-yard strike of unerring accuracy that arrowed into the bottom corner for his second goal this term.Neil will have enjoyed the first half which the Potters dominated and they would hav...Full Story »

Courtney Baker-Richardson is a doubt for Newport ahead of their clash with Rochdale.The forward was substituted off against Port Vale and will be checked for the Dale game.Exiles boss James Rowberry confirmed that wing-back Ryan Haynes may also be unavailable after coming off against Vale.Mickey Demetriou is expected to be sidelined.Jimmy Keohane will be absent for Rochdale when they face the Ex...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry could have Courtney Baker-Richardson available again for the visit of fellow League Two promotion hopefuls Exeter.The forward has been sidelined since mid-February due to a hamstring injury but is closing in on a return to action.On-loan Coventry defender Josh Pask, who has been absent for a similar spell with his own hamstring problem, is also nearing a comeback...Full Story »

An equaliser from Lewis Baker deep into stoppage time snatched a point for Stoke in a 1-1 draw against Barnsley.A stunning strike from Domingos Quina with 20 minutes remaining had seemingly won it for the home side, only for Baker to pop up at the death.Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi made one change to the team that lost at Derby on Saturday, with Liam Kitching coming in.Stoke manager Michael O&rsqu...Full Story »

Stoke can welcome back Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker for the visit of Blackpool.Jagielka and Baker were cup-tied as City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek.Morgan Fox is halfway through a three-match suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.Abdallah Sima is closing in on a return from back and groin problems.Blackpool will assess the fitness of Jordan Gabrie...Full Story »

Newport have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Tranmere.Forward Courtney Baker-Richardson and defender Josh Pask will miss the game as they face spells out with hamstring injuries.Robbie Willmott came on midway through the 1-1 draw with Mansfield last time out, along with defender Cameron Norman.And the duo could be rewarded with starting spots after helping the Exiles se...Full Story »

Newport kept their League Two play-off push firmly on track with a 1-0 victory at struggling Scunthorpe.Courtney Baker-Richardson bagged the all-important goal early in the second period, though the Welsh club would have won by a much greater margin without the first-half heroics of Iron goalkeeper Rory Watson.He clawed away a curling effort from Jake Cain that looked destined for the top corner...Full Story »

Lewis Baker made a shock appearance in Chelsea's FA Cup third round clash with Chesterfield on Saturday evening, and his cameo left Blues fans scratching their heads Chelsea's forgotten man Lewis Baker has made his second appearance for the Blues eight years after his debut at the age of 26. Thomas Tuchel's side were cruising against Chesterfield in their third-round FA Cup tie when the Germ...Full Story »

Bristol City have suffered a blow ahead of the game against Derby with defender Nathan Baker set to be out for several weeks due to a second concussion of the season.Baker was injured in a challenge with Sheffield United defender Chris Basham last weekend and received treatment on the pitch for around 10 minutes before being carried off on a stretcher.Midfielders Matty James and Andy King took p...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without defender Nathan Baker for their home game against Barnsley.Baker was taken to hospital after suffering a nasty head injury in last week’s home defeat to West Brom.Midfielder Andy King has had surgery to repair hamstring damage and will be out until December.Striker Tommy Conway (ankle), midfielder Joe Williams (hamstring) and winger Antoine Semenyo (knee) are a...Full Story »