Blues on loan: Baggott close to return, Valentine injured and some FA Cup action

A look at how Ipswich Town players got on for their loan clubs this weekend...

ELKAN BAGGOTT 

The defender is close to a return for Blackpool, having recovered from an ankle injury he suffered in training at the end of August.

Baggott has only managed three appearances for the Seasiders since his loan move but could feature for Steve Bruce's side when they face Liverpool U21s in the EFL Trophy at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday night.

They progressed to the second round of the FA Cup after winning 2-0 at Gillingham.

George Edmundson in action for Middlesbrough at Coventry City. (Image: PA)

GEORGE EDMUNDSON

The defender featured and was booked for Middlesbrough as they were beaten 3-0 at home by Coventry City in the Championship.

Edmundson played the full 90 minutes for Michael Carrick's side, who played most of the game with ten men after Hayden Hackney was shown two yellow cards.

Boro return to action when they travel to QPR on Tuesday.

MARCUS HARNESS

The attacker featured and was booked for Derby County as they lost 2-1 at Stoke City in the second tier.

Harness started and played 64 minutes for Paul Warne's side, who are on a bad run of form, having won just once in the last nine league games.

The Rams will look to get back to winning ways when they travel to Coventry on Wednesday.

CAMERON HUMPHREYS

The midfielder featured for Wycombe Wanderers as they beat National League side York City 3-2 at home in the first round of the FA Cup.

Humphreys came on as a 54th minute sub for Matt Bloomfield's side, who secured their place in round two.

The Chairboys return to league action when they travel to Stockport County on Tuesday.

Nico Valentine has suffered another injury at Needham Market. (Image: Ben Pooley)

NICO VALENTINE

The youngster was not involved for Needham Market as they drew 1-1 with Spennymoor Town in the National League North.

Valentine is set to be a long-term absentee for Kevin Horlock's side after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend.

The Marketmen return to action when they travel to Rushall Olympic on Tuesday.

FINLEY BARBROOK

Barbrook featured for Sutton United as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Birmingham City in the first round of the FA Cup.

Barbrook played the full 90 minutes and was booked for Steve Morison's side, who battled well against higher opposition.

The U's switch their focus back to league action when they travel to Rochdale on Saturday.

OSMAN FOYO AND WOODY WILLIAMSON

The duo featured for Chelmsford City as they drew 2-2 with Torquay United at Plainmoor in the National League South.

Williamson made a magnificent double save for Robbie Simpson's side, who came from two goals down to secure a point in Devon.

The Clarets return to action when they travel to St Albans City on Tuesday.

CHARLIE BINNS

The young goalkeeper featured for Bishop's Stortford as they were beaten 4-1 at AFC Telford United in the Southern League Premier Central.

Binns was making his return to action after serving a three game suspension for Steve Castle's side, who suffered their fifth straight defeat.

The Blues will look to bounce back when they host Banbury United next weekend.

Chris Wood has scored nine goals in 13 games this season. (Image: PA)

EX-BLUES CORNER

Chris Wood continued his superb start to the season as he scored for Nottingham Forest as they beat ten-man West Ham 3-0 at the City Ground in the Premier League.

Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring for Crystal Palace as they drew 2-2 with Wolves in the top flight.

Cameron Carter-Vickers was among the scorers for Celtic as they thrashed Aberdeen 6-0 at Hampden Park to book a place in the Scottish League Cup final.

Dane Scarlett netted for Oxford United as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Swansea City in the second tier.

Grant Ward was among the scorers for Bristol Rovers as they beat sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare 3-1 at home to progress  in the FA Cup.

Armando Dobra notched for Chesterfield as they eased into the FA Cup second round after a 3-1 win against Horsham.

James Norwood scored for Oldham Athletic as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Tranmere Rovers to dump the League Two side out of the FA Cup.

Conor Sammon was among the scorers for Alloa Athletic as they beat Annan Athletic 5-0 at home in Scottish League One.