Jordan Williams could return when Barnsley face Forest Green.The defender has missed the Tykes’ last three games with a hamstring injury but may return on Saturday.Michael Duff could make changes following the 1-0 defeat at Lincoln on Tuesday.Jack Aitchison, who came off the bench, is pushing to start while Nicky Cadden is set to face his former club.Reece Brown and David Davis remain out ...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams made no apology for his celebrations after netting an 87th-minute winner to earn Northampton a dramatic 3-2 victory over fellow high-flyers Stevenage at the Lamex.Northampton academy product McWilliams swept in at the back post to score just his second league goal for the club and have the final say in a manic final 10 minutes that also saw Danny Hylton sent off.Stevenage and No...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams snatched all three points for his hometown club as Northampton claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.Louis Appere stepped up to convert an early penalty to give Northampton the lead but Stevenage levelled before half-time through Danny Rose.In a pulsating final 10 minutes, Kieron Bowie’s thunderbolt made it 2-1 to the visi...Full Story »

Welsh duo Jonny Williams and Luke Jephcott struck early goals as Swindon beat rock-bottom Hartlepool 2-1 to move into the League Two play-off places.Midfielder Williams opened the scoring after 12 minutes when a deep cross from Ben Gladwin found the Wales international, who stayed onside with a late run to turn the ball home.Swindon made it 2-0 five minutes later when Remeao Hutton beat his man ...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion’s home woes continued as they were beaten 2-0 by Bristol City.The managerless Baggies, with Richard Beale in caretaker charge after the sacking of Steve Bruce, haven’t won in five home games after Joe Williams and Nahki Wells scored before half-time.Former West Brom assistant manager and caretaker boss Nigel Pearson’s side won for only the second time in ei...Full Story »

Paul Warne said William Osula has earned a run in the side after his double in Derby’s 3-0 victory over Accrington.It was Warne’s third game in charge of the Rams and Danish striker Osula, on loan from Sheffield United, struck in the 15th and 39th minutes in his first start for County.However in between that, Sean McConville hit the woodwork for Stanley and then wasted two penalties ...Full Story »

William Osula celebrated a double for Derby in a 3-0 win but Accrington squandered two penalties in two minutes.The Danish striker, on loan from Sheffield United, opened the scoring on 15 minutes. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing charged forward, his pass split the Stanley defence and found teenager Osula who fired home his first goal in English football.Stanley almost equalised on 26 minutes but Sean McC...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris will be hoping Shaun Williams is fit to take his place in midfield when table-topping Stevenage arrive on Saturday.Williams, captain while Stuart O’Keefe recovers from a hamstring injury, played against Crewe with his ankle strapped last weekend and was given 45 minutes of their EFL Trophy tie in midweek.Harris, on a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions, ...Full Story »

Joe Williams is available for Bristol City as they prepare to host Preston.The midfielder missed the weekend loss to Birmingham after serving a one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards but is back in contention.Kal Naismith (calf) and Matty James (groin) are edging closer to returns but are expected to miss out against the Lilywhites.Long-term absentee Ayman Benarous is sidelined wi...Full Story »

Andy Williams could push for minutes when Walsall face Northampton.The forward came on as a substitute against Stockport at the weekend and scored a late equaliser to rescue a point for the Saddlers.Manager Michael Flynn confirmed Jack Earing is absent with an ankle ligament injury and could be out for up to 12 weeks.Oisin McEntee and Joe Riley are both expected to be sidelined.Northampton could...Full Story »

Walsall boss Michael Flynn praised substitute Andy Williams after his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Stockport in Sky Bet League Two.Despite performing poorly throughout, a late corner was all the Saddlers needed, with substitute Williams heading home from the near post.It cancelled out a first-half header from Stockport’s Paddy Madden, with the hosts failing to see the game out...Full Story »

Northampton could be without Tyler Magloire and Shaun McWilliams for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Stockport.Both are waiting on scan results: Magloire after being forced off against Rochdale last weekend with a hamstring problem and McWilliams having picked up a groin issue the previous Tuesday.Aaron McGowan, Danny Hylton and Akin Odimayi have all been closing in on returns but this weeke...Full Story »

Crewe will be without Wales Under-21 pair Eli King and Zac Williams for their home game against Mansfield.Midfielder King, on loan from Cardiff, and defender Williams are both on international duty for Saturday’s game against Austria in Vienna.Brentford loanee Lachlan Brook is pushing for his first start in over a month. The Australian midfielder came off the bench in last week’s hom...Full Story »

Northampton have a number of injury issues to deal with as they prepare to face Rochdale on Saturday.Midfielder Shaun McWilliams was taken off early in their 2-0 win over Wimbledon in midweek with a groin problem and will be assessed ahead of kick off.Several other including Danny Hylton, Akin Odimayo, Danny Hylton and Aaron McGowan are set to miss out due to injury.Midfielder Ben Fox (knee) is ...Full Story »

Cambridge will check on defender George Williams ahead of the Carabao Cup second-round match against Premier League side Southampton.Full-back Williams returned to action following a dead leg to start the Sky Bet League One draw at Charlton on Saturday and completed the full 90 minutes.Midfielders Adam May and James Brophy both came back into the side, while Jack Lankester and Joe Ironside will ...Full Story »

Dom Jefferies and Shaun Williams could return to the Gillingham squad for the visit of Exeter in the Carabao Cup.Jefferies has been sidelined by injury since the opening game of the season but is close to fitness.Fellow midfielder Williams has missed the last two matches due to a foot problem and is also nearing a return.Skipper Stuart O’Keefe may be rested having recently returned from a ...Full Story »

Gillingham could again be without midfielder Shaun Williams for the clash with Walsall on Saturday.Williams missed the defeat by Harrogate with a foot injury and has an outside chance of being involved at the weekend.Boss Neil Harris is being cautious with captain Stuart O’Keefe, who made his first start of the season on Tuesday following a knee injury but was taken off after 65 minutes.Wi...Full Story »

Arsenal defender William Saliba put in an impressive performance in his first senior appearance for the club and he admits he has waited a long time for his chance to shine in the Premier League. Saliba was one of the standout performers as Arsenal started the 2022-23 season with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Friday evening. Saliba joined the Gunners in 2019 but had to embark on loan sp...Full Story »

Ross County winger William Akio underwent surgery ahead of the visit of Celtic.Akio faces a spell on the sidelines after his knee operation.The South Sudan international sat out last weekend’s defeat by Hearts.Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has been in rehab after sustaining a muscle strain against Aberdeen last weekend and will miss the trip to Dingwall.Defender Carl Starfelt is training an...Full Story »

Arsenal will again be offered the chance to sign Barcelona misfit Samuel Umtiti this summer as William Saliba's future hangs in the balance. France defender Umtiti is surplus to requirements at Barca, who have decided to let him go at the end of the season. Arsenal have long admired the 28-year-old and came close to signing him on loan in January only for the transfer to break down when Umtit...Full Story »