Callum Elder’s pinpoint mid-week assist for Derby County capped another standout performance, Aiden O’Neill and New York City FC now gear up for an Eastern Conference Final clash with Inter Miami, while Nicholas D’Agostino and Gianni Stensness fight for the Norwegian title.
Socceroos also go head-to-head in England and Scotland this weekend while St. Pauli travel to league leaders Bayern Munich.
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In mid-week EFL Championship action, Callum Elder (cap #614) continued his outstanding run of form for Derby County, playing the full 90 and delivering a pinpoint assist in a 2–1 win over Swansea City on Wednesday. The defender’s contribution extended the Rams’ hot streak to six wins from their past seven and helped lift them to seventh in the Championship, an impressive turnaround for a side that spent last season battling relegation.
Cameron Burgess (cap #633) also played the full match for Swansea.
Wing-back ➡️ wing-back. Elder provides, Ward finishes. pic.twitter.com/7ivPv24IeG
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) November 26, 2025
Swansea return to action on Sunday at 2am (AEDT) against West Brom while Derby face Middlesbrough on Sunday at 2am (AEDT).
Riley McGree (cap #509) played 59 minutes while Sam Silvera (cap #634) played the full 90 on Wednesday for Boro as they lost 4-2 in a top-of-the-table clash against Coventry.
Nestory Irankunda (cap #643) came off the bench in the 75th minute for Watford as they drew 1-1 with Preston on Wednesday. They return to action on Tuesday at 7am (AEDT) against Birmingham.
Elsewhere, Lewis Miller (cap #635) played another full game for Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship in a 1-0 loss over QPR on Thursday. The defeat came after a strong run of form from Miller, who has settled into life in England with a string of consistent performances in the Championship.
Across his five league matches prior to the QPR result, the 25-year-old recorded a goal and an assist, kept two clean sheets and played every minute. His standout moment came with a towering header against Preston North End that secured three valuable away points for Rovers.
Blackburn now turn their attention to Wrexham on Sunday at 2am (AEDT).
Hayden Matthews (cap #648) was an unused substitute for Portsmouth on Thursday in a 3-0 loss to Sheffield United. Adrian Segecic also started and played the first half.
They return to Championship action on Saturday at 11:30pm (AEDT) against Bristol City.
In EFL League One, Joe Gauci (cap #631) should be Port Vale's goalkeeper when they face Lincoln City FC on Sunday at 2am (AEDT).
Elsewhere in League One, Alex Robertson (cap #630) could also feature for Cardiff City at the same time against Mansfield Town FC.
In EFL League Two, Gethin Jones (cap #639) could feature for MK Dons on Saturday at 11:30pm (AEDT) against Fleetwood Town FC.
In the MLS Cup playoffs, Aiden O’Neill (cap #629) and New York City FC are through to the Eastern Conference Final, where they’ll face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Sunday at 10am (AEDT).
NYCFC have reached the Conference Final for the third time in five seasons as they chase a return to the MLS Cup for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2021. Their playoff run has showcased resilience and consistency, beginning with a hard-earned Round One series win over Charlotte FC and continuing with a statement victory over the Supporters’ Shield-winning Philadelphia Union in the Semifinals.
They opened the postseason with a 1-0 away win in Game 1 against Charlotte before the Crown hit back via penalties in Game 2. In the do-or-die Game 3 on the road, NYCFC surged to a 3-1 win to claim the series. From there, they stunned Philadelphia 1-0 in the Semifinals despite missing several key players, including O’Neill, to book their spot in the final.
Inter Miami advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time in club history after a dominant 4-0 win over FC Cincinnati.
In Denmark, Paul Izzo (cap #650) could feature for Randers alongside Mohamed Toure (cap #636) when they travel to Silkeborg IF on Monday at 12am (AEDT).
In the Eredivisie, Ajdin Hrustic's (cap #589) Heracles Almelo travel to Fortuna Sittard on Sunday at 4:45am (AEDT) in the middle of his best spell of the season. Heracles have won four straight under interim coach Hendrie Kruzen, hitting 18 goals in the process, including a stunning 8–2 win over PEC Zwolle.
Hrustic has been central to the turnaround, playing every minute across the last three league matches and providing four assists. He’s now equal second in the Eredivisie for assists with six. With the FIFA World Cup six months away, his return to form is a welcome sign after missing the most recent Socceroos camp.
Elsewhere in the league, Max Balard (cap #652) should also feature on Sunday at 2:30am (AEDT) when NAC Breda travel to Excelsior Rotterdam in the Eredivisie.
In Spain, Maty Ryan (cap #555) should be in goal as Levante host Athletic Club on Sunday at 4:30am (AEDT).
In Germany's Bundesliga, Connor Metcalfe (cap #611) and Jackson Irvine (cap #568) could be in St. Pauli's squad on Sunday at 1:30am (AEDT) as the side travel to league leaders Bayern Munich.
In Serbia, Milos Degenek (cap #585) might start on Monday at 2am (AEDT) as TSC Backa Topola host FK Radnik Surdulica.
In Norway, returning Socceroo Nicholas D'Agostino (cap #621) and Gianni Stensness (cap #617) should be in Viking's squad as they host Vålerenga Fotball on Monday at 3am (AEDT). Viking are on the brink of winning Norway's Eliteserien and, if they pick up all three points, they'll seal their first league title in 34 years.
Nicolas Milanovic (cap #651) came off the bench in the 70th minute while Kusini Yengi (cap #638) was an unused substitute for Aberdeen on Friday in the Conference League in a 1-1 draw with FC Noah.
They return to league action on Monday at 2am (AEDT) against Livingston FC.
Martin Boyle (cap #599) played 79 minutes on Wednesday in a Hibs 2-0 loss to Motherwell. November window call-up Jack Iredale played 38 minutes.
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos' (cap #644) Motherwell face Cameron Devlin's (cap #625) Heart of Midlothian FC on Sunday at 2am (AEDT) while Hibs host Celtic on Sunday at 11pm (AEDT).
Elsewhere in the Scottish Premiership, Ryan Strain's (cap #624) Dundee United face Kilmarnock FC on Sunday at 4:45am (AEDT).
Keanu Baccus' (cap #628) St Mirren FC also face Dundee on Sunday at 2am (AEDT).
CommBank Young Socceroo James Overy, who earned a maiden Socceroos call-up for November, is likely to feature for Manchester United U18 against Liverpool U18 this weekend.
In Japan, Mitch Duke (cap #559) should feature for Machida Zelvia on Sunday at 4pm (AEDT) in J. League against Nagoya.
Continuing in Japan, Jason Geria (cap #586) may get minutes for Alibirex Niigata as they travel to Shonan Bellmare on Saturday at 5pm (AEDT).
In the Conference League, Marco Tilio (cap #616) was an unused substitute for Rapid Wien in a 4-1 loss to Raków Częstochowa on Friday.
They return to Austrian Bundesliga action on Monday at 3am (AEDT) against LASK.
Elsewhere in Austria, Jacob Italiano (cap #653) is likely to be out for a stint on the sidelines with Grazer AK, nursing a calf strain, when they travel to September call-up Noah Botic's Austria Wien on Sunday at 3am (AEDT).
Moving to Croatia, Fran Karacic (cap #607) and September window call-up Anthony Kalik could feature for Hajduk Split when they face NK Varaždin on Sunday at 1am (AEDT).
Ryan Teague (cap #649) will target minutes for KV Mechelen as they take on Standard de Liège in the Belgian Pro League on Saturday at 6:45am (AEDT).
In the Conference League, Garang Kuol (cap #627) came off the bench in the 85th minute for Sparta Prague in a 1-0 win over Legia Warszawa on Friday.
They return to Czech First League action on Monday at 1:30am (AEDT) against FK Pardubice.
Moving back to the Netherlands, Josh Nisbet (#642) should feature again for Roda JC Kerkrade when they travel to MVV on Sunday at 10:15pm (AEDT).
In Spain's second tier, Awer Mabil (cap #597) should feature for Castellon when they face UD Las Palmas on Monday at 7am (AEDT).
Mabil comes into the match after three straight 90-minute performances, including a 3–1 win over FC Andorra and a standout outing the week prior where he scored and added two assists in a 5–4 victory against Real Sociedad B. Castellón sit sixth as they continue their push for promotion.
In Thailand, Kenny Dougall (cap #608) and Curtis Good (cap #569) should feature for Buriram United when they face Ratchaburi FC on Sunday at 11pm (AEDT).
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In EFL League One, Raphael Borges Rodrigues could get minutes for Wigan Athletic against Stevenage FC on Sunday at 2am (AEDT).