CommBank Socceroos Abroad: Big opportunity for Herrington's Hull

Lucas Herrington and Hull City will have a chance to pick up a massive three points as they take on fellow promoted side Ipswich Town on the weekend.

Elsewhere, CommBank Socceroos clash in Japan, while Middlesbrough could go five points clear on top of the EFL Championship.

In Focus

Big Opportunity for Herrington's Hull 

The first task for Hull City after being promoted via the play-offs last season was always going to be avoiding relegation - and, up against the fellow newly-promoted Ipswich Town, they have a huge opportunity for three points this weekend.

Hull are currently tenth on the table, with two wins and four draws from eight Premier League games so far this season. A win could see them rise as high as fifth.

19-year-old Herrington has started the team's last three Premier League fixtures and has been commended for his assured performances both on and off the ball.

Fixture: Hull City v Ipswich Town, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

CommBank Socceroos face off in Japan

Tete Yengi's Machida Zelvia will host Eli Adams' Gamba Osaka on the weekend in the J1 League.

Machida will go into the game as favourites. They are currently flying high on top of the table, with eight wins in twelve matches. Yengi has been a big part of that, contributing three goals and an assist in the league so far this season.

Osaka, meanwhile, will be hoping to improve on their eleven points as they are forced to look over their shoulder and attempt to stave off the teams in the relegation zone. Adams has made seven appearances in the league after moving from the Newcastle Jets in the off-season, two of them starts.

Fixture: Machida Zelvia v Gamba Osaka, Sunday 1 November, 6.00pm AEDT

Top-of-the-table Middlesbrough look to keep up form

Middlesbrough will hope to remain top of the EFL Championship table when they take on Charlton Athletic this weekend.

Riley McGree has been a key part of the side since returning from injury, appearing in all 12 league games and contributing three assists. After a commanding performance last week, the midfielder will once again be a handful to shut down as the Boro search for promotion.

Fixture: Middlesbrough v Charlton, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Midweek Headlines

Yazbek's Nashville claims Supporters' Shield

A scoreless draw midweek was enough for Patrick Yazbek and Nashville SC to secure the Supporters' Shield in the MLS.

The Shield is awarded to the team with the best record in the regular season. Nashville achieved the feat with two games remaining, having won 21 times and only lost thrice in 32 appearances.

Yazbek has played 21 times - 16 of those being starts - and has contributed one goal and three assists.

Result: Nashville SC 0 - 0 Philadelphia Union

Souttar continues to impress

Harry Souttar continues to stand tall in the centre of defence for Leicester City, playing a big role in the team's 3-0 victory against Wigan midweek.

He won a penalty, completed 50/55 passes, and made ten defensive contributions to help his side to an important clean sheet. The Foxes continue to stabilise their form after a difficult run to start the season.

Result: Leicester City 3 - 0 Wigan

Okon-Engstler making his mark

Paul Okon-Engstler produced another impressive display in Germany on the weekend, helping FC Köln to a big win in the cup.

The 21-year-old midfielder completed 62/69 passes - 11 of those in the final third - while making five defensive contributions and winning three fouls in the 5-0 win. He continues to build his minutes for the top-flight side as he builds towards a regular first team place in the future.

Result: FC Köln 5 - 0 Union Berlin

Midweek Fixtures

Ajdin Hrustic (Al Nasr, UAE) - 45 minutes in 1-0 win v Al Zawraa in the Gulf Club Champions League

Eli Adams (Gamba Osaka, J1 League) - 73 minutes in 1-1 draw v Buriram in the Asian Champions League

Tete Yengi (Machida Zelvia, J1 League) - not in matchday squad for 1-0 victory v Shanghai Shenhua in the Asian Champions League 2

Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo, Serie A) - unused substitute in 6-2 defeat v Lazio

Nestory Irankunda (Sporting CP, Liga Portugal) - not in matchday squad for 2-1 victory v Maritimo in the League Cup

Alessandro Circati (SL Benfica, Liga Portugal) - 8 minutes in 2-1 victory v Santa Clara

Alessandro Circati (SL Benfica, Liga Portugal) - full match in 4-1 victory v Gil Vicente in the League Cup

Sam Silvera (MK Dons, EFL League One) - 84 minutes in 4-1 win v Bromley

Kasey Bos (Excelsior, Eredivisie) - unused substitute in 3-0 win v Maastricht in the KNVB Cup

Max Balard (NAC Breda, Eerste Divisie) - 90 minutes in 3-1 win v Watergraafsmeer in the KNVB Cup

Martin Boyle (Hibernian, Scottish Premiership) – not in matchday squad (illness) for 1-1 draw v St. Mirren

Jacob Chapman (St Mirren, Scottish Premiership) - in goals for 1-1 draw v Hibernian

Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK, Austrian Bundesliga) - not in matchday squad v Altach in OFB Cup

Marcus Younis (Brøndby IF, Danish Superliga) - 70 minutes in 2-1 win v AB Copenhagen in the Danish Cup

Jackson Irvine (Cerezo Osaka, J1 League) - 90 minutes in 3-1 win v Mito in J.League Cup

Yaya Dukuly (Celje, Slovenian PrvaLiga) - 18 minutes in 1-1 draw v O Ljubljana

Deni Juric (Wisla Plock, Polish Ekstraklasa) -  99 minutes in 2-1 victory (AET) v Puszcza in Polish Cup

Kye Rowles (D.C. United, MLS) - 90 minutes in 2-1 defeat v Toronto FC

Aiden O’Neill (New York City SC, MLS) - 64 minutes in 2-1 victory v Atlanta United

Upcoming Fixtures

Maty Ryan (Levante, La Liga) – v Atletico Madrid, Sunday 1 November, 12.00am AEDT

Patrick Beach (Troyes, Ligue 1) – v Le Mans, Sunday 1 November, 6.45am AEDT

Cristian Volpato (Sassuolo, Serie A) - v Fiorentina, Tuesday 3 November, 4.30am AEDT

Alessandro Circati (SL Benfica, Liga Portugal) - v Alverca, Tuesday 3 November, 7.15am AEDT

Nestory Irankunda (Sporting CP, Liga Portugal) - v Casa Pia, Saturday 31 October, 7.15am AEDT

Alex Robertson (Cardiff City, EFL Championship) – v Wolves, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Joe Gauci (Lincoln City, EFL Championship) – v Birmingham, Saturday 31 November, 11.30pm AEDT

Kealey Adamson (QPR, EFL Championship) – v Southampton, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Harry Souttar (Leicester City, EFL League One) – v Stevenage, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Sam Silvera (MK Dons, EFL League One) – v Doncaster, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Köln, Bundesliga) – v Union Berlin, Monday 2 November, 1.30am AEDT

Connor Metcalfe (St Pauli, 2.Bundesliga) – v Nurnberg, Sunday 1 November, 11.30pm AEDT

Dylan Leonard (Alemannia Aachen, 3.Liga) – v Munster, Monday 2 November, 5.30am AEDT

Nishan Velupillay (FC Ingolstadt, 3.Liga) - v Havelse, Sunday 1 November, 12.00am AEDT

Martin Boyle (Hibernian, Scottish Premiership) – v Hearts in Scottish League Cup, Monday 2 November, 2.00am AEDT

Jacob Chapman (St Mirren, Scottish Premiership) – v Motherwell, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Kasey Bos (Excelsior, Eredivisie) – v Twente, Monday 2 November, 12.30am AEDT

Max Balard (NAC Breda, Eerste Divisie) – v Jong PSV, Tuesday 3 November, 6.00am AEDT

Ryan Teague (KV Mechelen, Belgian Pro League) – v Genk, Sunday 1 November, 2.00am AEDT

Paul Izzo (Randers FC, Danish Superliga) - v Lyngby, Saturday 31 November, 5.00am AEDT

Marcus Younis (Brøndby IF, Danish Superliga) - v Aarhus, Monday 2 November, 4.00am AEDT

Gianni Stensness (Viking FK, Eliteserian) - v Bodo/Glimt, Saturday 31 October, 5.00am AEDT

Yaya Dukuly (Celje, Slovenian PrvaLiga) – v Nafta, Monday 2 November, 3.30am AEDT

Deni Juric (Wisla Plock, Polish Ekstraklasa) - v Piast, Saturday 31 October, 10.15pm AEDT

Jacob Italiano (Grazer AK, Austrian Bundesliga) - v Hartberg, Saturday 31 October, 5.30am AEDT

Jackson Irvine (Cerezo Osaka, J1 League) – v Kashima, Saturday 31 October, 5.00pm AEDT

Jason Geria (Albirex Niigata, J2 League) - v Toyama, Saturday 31 October, 4.00pm AEDT

Kye Rowles (D.C. United, MLS) – v Columbus Crew, Sunday 1 November, 5.00am AEDT

Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC, MLS) – v New York Red Bulls, Monday 2 November, 8.30am AEDT

Aiden O’Neill (New York City SC, MLS) – v CF Montreal, Sunday 1 November, 5.00am AEDT

Unavailable

Kai Trewin (New York City FC, MLS) – Injured

Jordy Bos (Feyenoord, Eredivisie) – Injured

Lewis Miller (Blackburn, EFL Championship) – Injured

Cameron Burgess (Swansea City, EFL Championship) – Injured

Mo Toure (Norwich City, EFL Championship) - Injured

Cammy Devlin (Rangers, Scottish Premiership) - Injured