Team news: Hull City; Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, Middlesbrough, Rotherham United, Sheffield Wednesday; Barnsley, Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers; York City

Another busy Saturday of football sees 10 of our clubs in action, highlighted by Hull City’s visit to Manchester United. Log on here for team news from your club.
Tigers manager Steve Bruce.Tigers manager Steve Bruce.
Tigers manager Steve Bruce.

Premier League

Manchester United v Hull City

Team news: Mohamed Diame is available again after missing the defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur but Gaston Ramirez is suspended and Abel Hernandez is in Uruguay following the birth of his child.

Championship

Bolton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town

Team news: Alex Smithies could return after missing last weekend’s draw with Sheffield Wednesday after suffering back spasms. The goalkeeper, who returned to training this week, may have to be content with a place on the bench if Joe Murphy overcomes a couple of clatterings he received from Stevie May.

Leeds United v Derby County

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Team news: Marco Silvestri will remain in goal as Neil Redfearn vowed to stick with a goalkeeper who has made a few uncharacteristic mistakes in recent weeks. Otherwise, Leeds have no fresh concerns over injuries with Redfearn expected to name an unchanged line-up from the one beaten at Blackburn Rovers a week ago.

Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers

Team news: Kenneth Omeruo is not fully fit after international duty but Damia Abella, Jonathan Woodgate, Rhys Williams and Mustapha Carayol are still out.

Rotherham United v Blackpool

Team news: Rotherham loan signings Tom Lawrence, Reece James and Scott Wootton could all make their debuts as the Millers chase a first win in six games. Fellow loanee Emmanuel Ledesma is expected to start. Blackpool have signed defender Kevin Foley and midfielder Stuart O’Keefe on loan and both are likely to feature. Defender Tony McMahon is suspended while Jose Miguel Cubero (foot) and Tom Barkhuizen (arm) remain sidelined.

Sheffield Wednesday v Wigan Athletic

Team news: Wednesday have been boosted by the return of striker Caolan Lavery (knee) who has not featured all season. Giles Coke (Achilles), Sam Hutchinson (knee), Joe Mattock (ankle) and Lewis Buxton (hamstring) are all out.

League One

Barnsley v Scunthorpe United

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Team news: Barnsley midfielder Ryan Williams, who has extended his loan from Fulham until the start of January, is a doubt with an ankle injury.

Scunthorpe could give debuts to defenders Alex Davey and Richard Brindley, who both joined on loan this week, while Iron boss Mark Robins must choose between Sam Slocombe or on-loan Bobby Olejnik in goal.

Bradford City v Leyton Orient

Team news: Filipe Morais is out for three weeks after suffering ligament damage to his right shoulder. Francois Zoko, an unused substitute a week ago against Gillingham, may deputise out wide, though youngster Dylan Mottley-Henry could also be handed an opportunity.

Crewe Alexandra v Doncaster Rovers

Team news: Crewe Alexandra have three new loan signings available - Leeds United striker Nicky Ajose, Watford forward Uche Ikpeazu and Wycombe Wanderers defender Anthony Stewart could all debut for League One’s bottom club, who have not won in six matches. Doncaster manager Paul Dickov is contemplating recalling midfielder Dean Furman while defenders Rob Jones, Jamie McCombe and Cedric Evina are all nearing a return to first-team action.

League Two

Plymouth Argyle v York City

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Team news: Diego De Girolamo is likely to go straight back into the side following his return on loan from Sheffield United. Carlton Morris is also in the squad after joining from Norwich City but will have to be content with a place on the bench.

For the full previews read Saturday’s The Yorkshire Post.