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

The Yorkshire derby between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday headlines another busy weekend of football for the region’s clubs. Log on here for team news from your club.
Sheffield Wednesday's Caolan Lavery is tackled by Leeds United's Rodolph Austin in last season's meeting between the two.Sheffield Wednesday's Caolan Lavery is tackled by Leeds United's Rodolph Austin in last season's meeting between the two.
Sheffield Wednesday's Caolan Lavery is tackled by Leeds United's Rodolph Austin in last season's meeting between the two.

All matches Saturday 3pm unless stated

Premier League

Hull City v Crystal Palace

Team news: Allan McGregor is out for up to six weeks with a shoulder injury so Steve Harper comes in for his first start of the season in the Premier League.

Championship

Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday

Saturday 12.15pm

Team news: Brazilian play-maker Adryan is added to the Leeds squad for the first time since his loan switch from Flamenco, while Zan Benedicic is out with a knee problem along with Aidy White and Charlie Taylor. For the Owls, Tom Lees is vying for a return at his former club after recovering from a hamstring strain. Kieran Lee (groin) and Sam Hutchinson (back) are also available but Kamil Zayatte (hamstring) is out along with Caolan Lavery (knee). Tom Lees is vying for a return at his former club after recovering from a hamstring strain. Kieran Lee and Sam Hutchinson are also available after groin and back injuries respectively, with Stuart Gray having several selection dilemmas. Kamil Zayatte (hamstring) is sidelined along with Caolan Lavery (knee).

Blackburn v Huddersfield Town

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Team news: Lee Peltier is a major doubt with the calf injury that kept the Town captain out at Wolves, meaning Mark Hudson is again likely to don the armband. Nahki Wells is pushing for a recall but Chris Powell may stick with Grant Holt on his own up front in a 4-5-1 formation.

Norwich City v Rotherham United

Team news: Luciano Becchio is ineligible to play against his parent club, with the likes of Matt Derbyshire, Jordan Bowery and Jonson Clarke-Harris seeking to replace him. Kirk Broadfoot is sidelined, but Richie Smallwood is set to return to the squad. Richard Wood is closing in on a return along with Rob Milsom and Mark Bradley, who may go out on loan to gain match fitness.

Middlesbrough v Fulham

Team news: Albert Adomah and Dean Whitehead return from suspension. Adam Clayton and Jelle Vossen return from injury and illness respectively. Jonathan Woodgate, Damia, Mustapha Carayol and Rhys Williams are still sidelined.

League One

Bradford City v Crewe

Team news: Andrew Davies returns after nine games out with a broken arm but no risks will be taken with James Hanson over the torn thigh muscle he suffered two-and-a-half weeks ago in the warm-up at MK Dons.

Chesterfield v Sheffield United

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Team news: Jamal Campbell-Ryce could return to Blades team after calf injury. Jose Baxter (hamstring) has resumed light training.

Rochdale v Barnsley

Team news: Danny Wilson reports no fresh injury problems, but is expected to make changes to try and find a winning formula after a five-match winless streak in the league.

Scunthorpe v Doncaster Rovers

Team news: Paul Dickov should have striker Nathan Tyson back available after he missed the defeat at Walsall with concussion. Curtis Main (knee) could also make his much-awaited return from injury.

League Two

York City v Portsmouth

Team news: Ryan Brunt could go straight into the starting XI following his arrival in midweek on loan from Bristol Rovers. Long-term absentee Josh Carson remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.

For the full previews read tomorrow’s Sports Weekend inside tomorrow’s The Yorkshire Post.

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