Paul Simpson says Carlisle have made a “big statement” with a 4-1 hammering of League Two promotion rivals Salford.The visiting Cumbrians returned to the play-offs as they extended their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions.Kristian Dennis opened the scoring inside three minutes and, despite Matt Smith’s leveller after the break, Carlisle took control of the deciding ...Full Story »

Priestley Farquharson was Newport’s unlikely match-winner after scoring both goals in County’s 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Gillingham at Rodney Parade.The 25-year-old centre-back had never previously netted in his professional career but he headed home from Aaron Lewis’ corner to break the deadlock two minutes before half-time.And he was credited with the second 11 minut...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson thought his players were “flippant” as they allowed bottom club Forest Green to secure a 1-1 draw in their League One game at the Kassam Stadium.James Henry put the U’s ahead in the 19th minute but Rovers recovered and were the better side in the second half, equalising through substitute Jamille Matt just after the hour mark.The game’s most memo...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hailed Harrogate’s best performance of the season as they romped to a 3-0 home win over play-off hopefuls Mansfield.A sixth goal of the season for midfielder Alex Pattison followed by striker Luke Armstrong’s brace – all scored in the first half – saw the Sulphurites extend their proud undefeated record against the Stags to a sixth contest, including five win...Full Story »

Richard Nartey will hope for more minutes for Salford in their Sky Bet League Two clash with Carlisle on Saturday.The defender played 45 minutes against AFC Wimbledon last weekend having been sidelined since August but did not feature in the FA Cup replay against Peterborough in midweek.Odin Bailey, who missed the Dons clash for family reasons, returned as a substitute in the cup while Marcus Da...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is heading towards the end of his contract with the Blues and the latest transfer news suggests he’s become a top target for Inter Milan when he’s a free agent next summer. Kante has endured a difficult season so far due to injury, which means he’s had much of an opportunity to get a run of games for Chelsea, while he’s also been rul...Full Story »

The Chelsea star still has not signed a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge - alerting European rivals to future availability. Mason Mount has established himself as a first-team player at Chelsea over the last three years Credit: Reuters Mount has 18 months left on his Blues deal and is one of a number of stars from the London club who are facing numerous urgent contract situations. As one...Full Story »

Jonathan Grounds will hope for more game time when Exeter take on Ipswich in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The defender returned as a very late substitute in last weekend’s stoppage-time victory over Peterborough after two months out with a calf injury.Captain Matt Jay made only his fourth league start of the season in place of Sam Nombe, who replaced him midway through the second half an...Full Story »

Port Vale top scorer Ellis Harrison will miss the visit of Charlton.Harrison serves a one-game ban after a late booking against Oxford took him to five yellow cards for the season.Boss Darrell Clarke is set to make changes after that 4-0 defeat.Midfielder Ben Garrity is fit enough to start having come off the bench at the weekend.Charlton are without goalkeeper Jojo Wallacott.The 26-year-old Gha...Full Story »

George Thomson is available for Harrogate as they prepare to face Mansfield on Saturday.The midfielder has not featured since October after picking up a hamstring injury but boss Simon Weaver confirmed he is back in contention to play.The Sulphurites have no other new concerns heading into the fixture.Will Smith, Dior Angus, Stephen Dooley and Max Wright all remain out.Mansfield will make a late...Full Story »

Newcastle keeper Karius, 29, has taken advantage of the club break for the World Cup to go away with Leotta. Leotta wowed fans with footage of her bike ride The pair have been pictured relaxing on a Miami beach Credit: Splash The TV star shares holiday updates on her Instagram Credit: Diletta_Leotta_-_Instagram_@dilettaleotta_3. Newcastle's Karius has taken advantage of the World Cup winter ...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he was close to signing for bitter rivals Manchester City last year but former manager Alex Ferguson asked him not to. Ronaldo said Ferguson persuaded him to re-join United for a second spell at Old Trafford when he moved from Juventus in August, 2021 on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009. "...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Jack Marriott’s late double helped Peterborough to a comfortable 3-0 FA Cup replay win at Salford.Grant McCann’s League One high-flyers proved too strong for the Ammies as they booked a second-round trip to Shrewsbury.Posh skipper Harrison Burrows curled a 25-yard strike just over the top early on.Salford goalkeeper Tom King then produced a superb double save to keep out Kwame Poku a...Full Story »

Bobby Wilkinson was beaming with pride despite seeing his Weymouth side lose 3-1 to AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup first-round replay at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.There were 561 Terras fans that travelled to South London to support their National League South team and they were by far the better side during a goalless first half.However, Ayoub Assal found the back of the net and Ethan Chisle...Full Story »

Derby midfielder Jason Knight is a doubt for the FA Cup replay against Torquay.Knight has a slight ankle injury which he sustained in the Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool.Tom Barkhuizen is edging closer to a return following a hamstring problem.Defenders Curtis Davies and James Chester are not expected back until December.Gulls defender Dean Moxey is battling to be fit to face his former side.The...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson says he is hurting after his side suffered their sixth defeat in seven matches as Kilmarnock secured a 1-0 cinch Premiership victory at Rugby Park.Daniel Armstrong scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after VAR ruled that Marijan Carbraja’s foul on Liam Polworth had taken place just inside the area.The defeat for Hibs was also their third suc...Full Story »

Rob Kelly admitted Wigan’s victory over Blackpool – their first in eight Sky Bet Championship matches – was dedicated to departed boss Leam Richardson.The Latics surprisingly parted company with Richardson on Thursday, with Kelly stepping up from assistant to take charge of a vital six-pointer.And after trailing at half-time to Gary Madine’s rocket, Wigan showed tremendou...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic was lost for words to express his dismay over the serious injury which could well end the season for Watford’s Dan Gosling.The midfielder went down in clear distress off the ball on 80 minutes and after signalling frantically to the bench was stretchered off.It marred an afternoon in which his team had to defend for their lives to take a point, Daniel Bachmann making an outsta...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson believes his side are in a “good place” as they head into the World Cup break buoyed by a five-match unbeaten run.The McDiarmid Park side looked to be heading for victory after Drey Wright’s 26th-minute breakthrough against Motherwell. But the visitors levelled things up with a deflected Blair Spittal free-kick in first-half stoppage time.Sa...Full Story »