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Championship Team News Sat 18th OctBristol City v Norwich
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson could hand a start to striker Nicky Maynard.
Jamie McCombe and Cole Skuse should return from injury, while influential midfielder Marvin Elliott is fully fit after his recent lay-off.
Norwich will be without defender Jon Otsemobor, who has ankle injury, and the suspended Dejan Stefanovic.
Troy Archibald-Henville could make his debut alongside Adam Drury at the back and David Bell is pushing for his full debut following an ankle injury.
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Burnley v Birmingham
Midfielder Kevin McDonald is expected to be passed fit for Burnley following an ankle injury, but defender Stephen Jordan is suspended.
Defender Michael Duff (ribs) and midfielder Alan Mahon are struggling to be fit in time for the game.
Birmingham defender Radhi Jaidi will miss out after suffering a thigh injury while playing for Tunisia, so Martin Taylor will step in.
Stephen Kelly and Damien Johnson remain the only other absentees.
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish told BBC WM of his past connection with Burnley boss Owen Coyle
"I signed Owen for Motherwell and he's a great lad, a fantastic, infectious enthusiast.
"Not only did he score vital goals for me but he was a spirited guy in the dressing room, always encouraging players, and I imagine he'll be like that as a manager."
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Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic
Wales international midfielder Joe Ledley will miss Cardiff City's home game with Charlton Athletic due to a hamstring injury.
Midfielder Riccy Scimeca and full-back Tony Capaldi (both knee) have recovered from injuries may feature on the bench and Mark Kennedy could also return.
Charlton are without Zheng Zhi, who has a foot injury, but they have been boosted by the return of Nicky Bailey.
Svetoslav Todorov hopes to shake off a knock in time to join the squad.
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Crystal Palace v Barnsley
Crystal Palace defenders Paddy McCarthy (shoulder) and Matt Lawrence (groin) should be passed fit to play.
Striker Alan Lee is on the mend after a hamstring injury but boss Neil Warnock is not expected to recall him yet.
Barnsley midfielder Hugo Colace has been included in the squad to face Crystal Palace having recovered from a hamstring injury.
Reds boss Simon Davey has to decide whether to select international duo Jamal Campbell-Ryce and Iain Hume.
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Derby v Plymouth
Derby winger Kris Commons (knee) could be back in the squad after returning to training earlier in the week.
Claude Davis could also be set for his first start since August, but Roy Carroll is suspended and Martin Albrechtsen (hernia) is out.
Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock is expected to name an unchanged side.
Scotland right-back David McNamee is fit again and played for an hour for the reserves on Tuesday, but Sturrock is unlikely to make changes.
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Doncaster v Blackpool
Doncaster Rovers will be without midfielder Richie Wellens because he faces groin surgery.
There is also a doubt over Brian Stock who is still struggling with a back injury, but Gordon Greer is back available after a long lay off.
Blackpool midfielder Claus Jorgensen should return from a groin injury to reclaim his place from David Vaughan.
On-loan Rangers striker Alan Gow may be handed a starting place with Steve Kabba dropping to the bench.
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Ipswich Town v Swansea City
Ipswich defenders Alex Bruce (groin) and Gareth McAuley (hamstring) will have late fitness tests.
Ben Thatcher (thigh) is still out but Pim Balkestein returned from his groin problem for the reserves in midweek and could come into the picture.
Swansea City winger Andrea Orlandi has a leg muscle injury and is doubtful.
Tom Butler (groin) is fit again while striker Jason Scotland will meet up with the squad on Friday after playing for Trinidad and Tobago in midweek.
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Preston v Reading
Preston defender Callum Davidson is out along with Michael Hart (ankle), Richard Chaplow (hamstring) and keeper Wayne Henderson (back).
Davidson was sent off against Burnley and has now sustained a knee injury.
Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson was withdrawn early from Iceland's win over Macedonia and will be assessed.
Captain James Harper is a ready-made replacement as he is now fully fit after the calf problem which ruled him out of the last three games.
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QPR v Nottingham Forest
QPR hope to complete at least one loan signing before the game at Loftus Road.
Italian midfielder Damiano Tommasi is likely to play some part and striker Samuel Di Carmine is trying to shake off a knock in time to join the squad.
Nottingham Forest could hand debuts to on-loan midfielders Paul Anderson and Carl Fletcher.
Striker Robert Earnshaw remains doubtful, as do Julian Bennett and Garath McCleary. Joe Garner and Guy Moussi are definitely ruled out.
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Southampton v Watford
Southampton report no new injury concerns, with captain Michael Svensson still missing with a knee problem.
Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin also remains on the sidelines, along with long-term absentee Jason Euell.
Watford can include winger Jobi McAnuff, who has recovered from a back injury, but skipper Jay DeMerit may miss out with a hamstring problem.
Lloyd Doyley (hamstring) and John Eustace (thigh) are back in training but are unlikely to be risked.
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Wolves v Coventry
Wolves' attacking stars Michael Kightly, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Chris Iwelumo are all available.
Kightly (hamstring) and Ebanks-Blake (knee) have been passed fit and Iwelumo, fresh from his Scotland howler, has served his three-game ban.
Coventry boss Chris Coleman is unlikely to make any changes to the side that thrashed Southampton 4-1.
Freddy Eastwood returns to Molineux for the first time since his summer move to the Ricoh Arena.
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