Tranmere Rovers and Newport County face off with both teams seeking better performances; Tranmere aims to avoid a third consecutive home loss, a scenario not seen since 2020, while Newport has lost nine of their last 11 away games. Doncaster Rovers, with the highest shots and second-highest xG in League Two, face Notts County, who are unbeaten in their last seven away league games. Stoke City will attempt to secure a second away Championship win against Blackburn Rovers, who have not won midweek since December 2023. In a recent match, Stoke's Ben Gibson scored a late winner against Derby County after a bizarre own goal incident involving his own header and the goalkeeper Johansson. Meanwhile, an independent football regulator for English football is a step closer, with a bill set to be introduced to parliament.