Championship football transfer news and results

Matthew James could make his Preston debut against Sheffield United at Deepdale after joining on loan from Manchester United.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones will give Jay Bothroyd a late fitness test ahead of the clash with Peterborough after he picked up a dead leg.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock could name an unchanged side for the visit of Swansea although Stern John is pushing to be included.

Swansea boss Paulo Sousa will give full-back Angel Rangel a fitness test ahead of the clash at Crystal Palace.

West Brom could hand Frank Nouble his debut against Scunthorpe tonight after the West Ham striker signed on loan for a month.

Scunthorpe will be without the suspended Marcus Williams for the trip to West Brom, while Garry Thompson misses out through injury.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies may make some changes for the trip to Coventry, with Nathan Tyson pushing for a starting role.

Ian Holloway will be without suspended midfielder Charlie Adam for the clash at Sheff Weds, while three players are out of the squad.

Sheffield Wednesday will be without Tommy Miller, Jermaine Johnson, Francis Jeffers and Lewis Buxton for Blackpool's visit.

Plymouth defender Karl Duguid will miss Tuesday's trip to Reading after sustaining an ankle injury in the defeat to West Brom.

Newcastle's Alan Smith has recovered from a thigh problem and is available to face Derby after missing the victory over Cardiff.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson will be boosted by the return of midfielder Richie Wellens for the clash with Doncaster tonight.

David Martin could make his Derby debut against Newcastle tonight after moving from Millwall on loan until the end of the season.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has a keeper problem ahead of the clash with Preston as Mark Bunn is a doubt.

Mikele Leigertwood and Peter Ramage are suspended for QPR's visit of Ipswich to Loftus Road on Tuesday evening.