Daniel Farke praised his Leeds side’s dominance after they comfortably swept aside Plymouth 3-0 to extend their unbeaten Championship run to eight games.Goals from Dan James, Joel Piroe and Brenden Aaronson put the White 3-0 up at the end of a one-sided first half at Elland Road.It was a tough afternoon for Wayne Rooney’s Argyle, who set up in an ultra-defensive system but ultimately...Full Story »

Derek Adams was a happy man after League Two strugglers Morecambe avoided an FA Cup upset by beating non-league Worthing 2-0.The Shrimps scored early through Jordan Slew but they did not secure safe passage into the second round until Rhys Williams struck in the 88th minute.Morecambe boss Adams was impressed with the National League South outfit, who created a number of chances when 1-0 down.He ...Full Story »

Veteran midfielder Matthew Lund’s first-half brace ensured Salford advanced to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.The game was only five minutes old when Lund capitalised on sloppy Shrewsbury defending to rifle home from close range.Undettered by their opponents’ fast start, Shrewsbury battled their way back into the game and drew level after 15 minute...Full Story »

Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in the Premier League was ended by Bournemouth who gave a superb display to beat the champions 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.Not since losing to Aston Villa on December 6 last year had City lost in the league, but from the first moments on the south coast Andoni Iraola’s side looked a match for them, their energy and industry rewarded by goals fro...Full Story »

League One Reading eased into the FA Cup second round with an uninspiring 2-0 victory over League Two Fleetwood.It was Royals’ eighth win in nine outings in all competitions at the SCL Stadium this season.A disjointed first half produced few highlights, though Town keeper David Harrington made fine stops to deny Jayden Wareham and Chem Campbell.Reading captain Tyler Bindon broke the deadlo...Full Story »

Cambridge held off a spirited Woking performance to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 away win.A second-half goal by James Brophy was the difference at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.After a largely scrappy opening, Woking were forced into a 21st minute substitution when Dennon Lewis collided with the visitors’ Jubril Okebina and needed carrying from the field...Full Story »

Bromley scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a dramatic 4-3 victory at Rochdale in a rollercoaster of an FA Cup first-round tie.The League Two side were two up inside three minutes.They scored after just 19 seconds when Corey Whitely slotted wide of David Robson and doubled their advantage through Michael Cheek after a defensive mistake by Liam Hogan.Rochdale pulled one back in the 24th minut...Full Story »

Yu Hirakawa controversially gave Bristol City a helping hand in their 3-1 victory over Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.The 23-year-old used his hand to take the ball away from Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to score a sixth-minute opener for the visitors.Sam Greenwood’s free-kick in the 48th minute levelled proceedings but Nahki Wells’ header quickly put the Robins back in fr...Full Story »

Solihull Moors claimed a place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory in their all non-League clash with Maidstone on Saturday.James Clarke put the National League side ahead against their sixth-tier opponents when he pounced in the box following a double save from Alexis Andre Jr after 49 minutes at the ARMCO Arena.Jack Stevens made victory certain when he converted from the penal...Full Story »

Kabongo Tshimanga’s extra-time goal gave Ian Holloway a comeback win in his first game in charge as Swindon shook off their cup hoodoo with a 2-1 win over Colchester.From a flick-on the forward swiveled and drilled low from close range in the 106th minute to put Town into the FA Cup second round after only managing that feat three times in 12 years.Colchester had edged a lively first half ...Full Story »