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Blues on loan: Harness and Al-Hamadi score for Derby and Stoke

Scenes in front of the South Stand, courtesy of @MarcusHarness! ๐Ÿ‘Œ pic.twitter.com/MSdR60Exgs

โ€” Derby County (@dcfcofficial) March 11, 2025

MARCUS HARNEESS

The attacker bagged a goal and assist for Derby County as they beat Coventry City 2-0 at home in the Championship.

Harness set up former Town youngster Matt Clarke for the opening goal for John Eustace's side, before netting his second goal of the season with a neat finish to secure all three points for the Rams. This result sees them now just one point adrift in the relegation zone.

The Rams return to action with a trip to fellow strugglers Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

HARRY CLARKE

The defender didn't feature for Sheffield United as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home with Bristol City in the Championship.

Clarke is currently sidelined with a foot injury for Chris Wilder's side, who moved back to the top of the second tier table despite being denied a win by a last-minute equaliser.

The Blades are back in action as they travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby on Sunday.

Striker's instincts from City's number 9๏ธโƒฃ pic.twitter.com/euvjAtG1PO

โ€” Stoke City FC (@stokecity) March 12, 2025

ALI AL-HAMADI

The forward featured and scored for Stoke City as they beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at home in the Championship.

Al-Hamadi slid in and converted Lewis Bakerโ€™s precise cross to notch his second goal for Mark Robins' side, who claimed their first victory in five league games and moves them into 19th spot, four points above the bottom three.

Next up, the Potters host Millwall on Saturday.

ELKAN BAGGOTT

The defender didn't feature for Blackpool as they beat Cambridge United 2-1 at home in League One.

Baggott was an unused sub for Steve Bruce's side, who came from behind to secure all three points and now sit 11th in the third tier table, nine points from the play-offs.

The Tangerines are next in action when they host Leyton Orient on Saturday.

FINLEY BARBROOK

The young midfielder started for Sutton United as they lost 2-1 at Forest Green Rovers in the National League.

Barbrook played the full 90 minutes for Steve Morison's side, who sit 12th in the fifth tier, eight points from the play-offs.

The U's will look to bounce back when they host Halifax Town on Saturday.

Another W ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ#RAFC pic.twitter.com/zHCDUzL0kS

โ€” Rochdale AFC (@officiallydale) March 11, 2025

LEON AYINDE

The Irishman featured for Rochdale as they beat Altrincham 3-0 at home in the National League.

Ayinde came on as a 61st minute for Jimmy McNulty's side, who made it three straight league wins and moved into the play-off spots.

The Dale are next in action when they travel to Oldham Athletic on Saturday.

HENRY GRAY AND EMMANUEL OKUNOWO

The duo featured for Braintree Town as they beat Brighton under-21s 2-1 at home to booked their place in the National League Cup semi-final.

Steve Pitt's side opened the scoring in just 17 seconds via Jermaine Francis, before Kyreece Lisbie, the son of former Town striker Kevin netted the winner.

The Iron switch their focus back to league action when they Boston United on Saturday.

HARRY BARBROOK, NICO VALENTINE AND OLLY DAVIS

Barbrook and Valentine featured for Chelmsford City as they beat St Alban City 2-1 at home in the National League South.

Davis came off the bench for Ian Culverhouse's side, who conceded a 96th minute goal to lose to Robbie Simpson's men. Valentine assisted the Clarets opening goal and was named man of the match.

Both sides return to action when they face Weston-super-Mare and Chesham United respectively on Saturday.

DANIEL O'CONNOR

The Irishman didn't feature for Farnborough as they lost 2-0 at home against Boreham Wood in the National League South.

O'Connor wasn't in the matchday squad for Spencer Day's side and is currently not in the manager's plans, who are now without a win in their last three league games.

Boro will look to bounce back when they host Welling United on Saturday.

AYYUBA JAMBANG

The young full-back didn't feature for Chatham Town as they beat Hendon 2-1 at home to reach the final of the Velocity Cup.

Jambang is currently sidelined with a minor knock for Kevin Hake's side, who are the current holders and will look to retain when they face Billiercay Town in the final next month.

The Chats switch their focus back to league action when they host Bognor Regis Town on Saturday.

EX-BLUES

David McGoldrick scored for Notts County as they won 2-0 at Grimsby Town in League Two. The 37-year-old forward has 17 goals to his name this season.

Armando Dobra was among the scorers for Chesterfield as they won 4-0 at Salford City in League Two. The attacker has notched nine league goals this season.

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