Danny Collinge’s late goal earns Barnet a replay
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Danny Collinge’s 89th-minute header earned National League promotion hopefuls Barnet a 1-1 draw at League Two Newport in a tight FA Cup second-round tie.A replay was the least the visitors deserved for an impressive display at Rodney Parade.Wing-back Shane McLoughlin, who scored both goals in the Exiles’ first-round win over Oldham, looked like being the hero again for the Welsh side...Full Story »
Jack Clarke makes Millwall pay penalty as Sunderland earn draw
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Jack Clarke’s penalty denied Joe Edwards his first home win as Millwall manager and rescued a 1-1 draw for Sunderland at The Den.Kevin Nisbet gave the hosts a deserved lead after an energetic first half in South London.However, Clarke equalised from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left, much to the delight of the travelling Sunderland supporters behind the goal.Arsenal loanee Brooke Norto...Full Story »
Leeds stay unbeaten at home with pulsating win against 10-man Middlesbrough
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Leeds maintained their unbeaten home Championship record this season with a pulsating 3-2 win over 10-man Middlesbrough which saw all of the goals scored in the first half.Middlesbrough took the lead through an early strike by Emmanuel Latte Lath but Leeds responded to go ahead.Dan James and Crysencio Summerville, two of the smallest players on the pitch, put Leeds in front with headers inside t...Full Story »
Wesley Hoedt’s stunning strike from halfway line gives Watford win at Hull
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Wesley Hoedt’s stunning log-range winner maintained Watford’s promising run of form with a 2-1 victory at Hull.The Hornets captain nicked possession off Liam Delap just inside Hull’s half before executing a perfect lob over Ryan Allsop after 74 minutes.Hoedt ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with the away fans following a goal which evoked memories of David Beckham&rsquo...Full Story »
Southampton roll on as Adam Armstrong double sees off Cardiff
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Adam Armstrong’s brace fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory over Cardiff and to Saints’ longest unbeaten run for 19 seasons.Armstrong curled and headed in his 11th and 12th goals of the season to stay on the heels of Blackburn’s Sammie Szmodics in the race for the Sky Bet Championship’s Golden Boot.Saints stay fourth but the 11 matches they are now without defeat has equall...Full Story »
Five-star Burnley crush Sheffield United at Turf Moor
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Burnley ended their wait for a Premier League home win in style with a 5-0 rout of fellow strugglers Sheffield United, climbing off the foot of the table and piling pressure on Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom.Jay Rodriguez needed just 15 seconds to head Vincent Kompany’s side in front and Jacob Bruun Larsen doubled the lead in the 28th minute, with United ending the first half a man down af...Full Story »
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard fire Arsenal four points clear at PL summit
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Arsenal opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League as two early goals proved just enough to see off Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.With closest challengers and reigning champions Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side took full advantage as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard struck in the opening 16 minutes before a nervy ending brought about by Math...Full Story »
Partick impress in win over Airdrieonians
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Partick stretched their unbeaten Scottish Championship run to five matches with a 2-1 victory at home to Airdrieonians.Ricco Diack got Partick off to an ideal start as he opened the scoring after just seven minutes, rising highest to head in from a corner.The 18-year-old threatened again as he glanced an effort past the post after 32 minutes and his involvement forced the second five minutes lat...Full Story »
Grant McCann loses on Peterborough return as Doncaster exit FA Cup
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Grant McCann’s return to London Road ended in defeat as Peterborough moved into the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 win against Doncaster after surviving a late fightback.Harrison Burrows opened the scoring after just three minutes with an incredible piece of luck that saw his cross from the left sail over everyone and bounce into the top-right corner.Kwame Poku and Ricky-Jade Jones both was...Full Story »
Unbelievable – Enzo Maresca unhappy with gap in rest times for Midlands rivals
Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA
Leicester manager Enzo Maresca said it was “unbelievable” his team were given less time to recover than opponents West Brom despite beating them 2-1 in a dramatic late finish.The Foxes briefly extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to four points after Harry Winks scored a stoppage-time winner to cancel out substitute Josh Maja’s 89th-minute equaliser.Kierna...Full Story »