Promotion-chasing Northampton were held to a 1-1 draw by Michael Flynn’s resurgent Walsall at Sixfields.After Mitch Pinnock struck the opener, Conor Wilkinson equalised to leave the Cobblers second in League Two.Northampton were gifted the opening goal just four minutes in when Carl Rushworth scuffed his clearance straight to Pinnock and he held off the defender to slam into the bottom cor...Full Story »

James Maddison and Jamie Vardy came off the bench to deliver Leicester’s first Premier League win of 2022 as late goals beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor.Vardy, back from a hamstring injury, set up the first as he laid the ball off for Maddison to bend the ball beyond the excellent Nick Pope.And Vardy got his first goal in the league since November in the final minute, left alone at the far po...Full Story »

Alex Pattison could return to Harrogate’s starting line-up when they take on Port Vale.The forward came off the bench in Town’s goalless draw with Barrow at the weekend after missing their victory over Bradford just a few days before.Defenders Rory McArdle and Lewis Richards are still doubtful.Simon Weaver’s team will play at the EnviroVent Stadium for the first time in three w...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson will check on his squad ahead of the visit of Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.Richardson suggested some some of his players may have picked up knocks in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Sunderland.Key midfielder Jordan Cousins remains on the sidelines with a thigh problem.Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Thelo Aasgaard are also on the sidelines.Fleetwood will check on wing...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson will be hoping his winning return to the club continues with the visit of Rochdale.Simpson will take charge of his first home game since being appointed Cumbrians manager for a second spell after victory at Leyton Orient on his comeback.A rare start for defender Jon Mellish was one of five changes made by Simpson as Carlisle won 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone.H...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison hopes for better news on the illness front ahead of the Bluebirds’ Sky Bet Championship clash against Derby.A number of players were laid low by sickness prior to Cardiff’s 1-0 home defeat against leaders Fulham on Saturday.A lengthy list included Mark Harris, Isaak Davies, Uche Ikpeazu and Jordan Hugill, although Davies and Hugill were able to feature amon...Full Story »

Wycombe will check on Ryan Tafazolli and Curtis Thompson ahead of their League One clash with Cambridge.Defender Tafazolli has missed the last two matches after picking up an injury in the warm-up prior to last week’s defeat by Wigan while midfielder Thompson sustained a knee problem in the previous outing against Cheltenham.Jack Grimmer needed treatment for a head injury in Saturday&rsquo...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry labelled his side’s 4-2 victory over promotion rivals Tranmere as one of their best performances of the season.After a subdued first half that finished goalless, County took control when left-back Aaron Lewis broke the deadlock with a fine finish soon after the restart and Dom Telford doubled their advantage from the penalty spot eight minutes later.Josh Dacr...Full Story »

Mark Robinson hit out as AFC Wimbledon’s unacceptable second-half display after they threw away a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw with Doncaster.Headers from Jack Rudoni and Luke McCormick put the hosts two goals clear, only for Rovers’ match captain Tommy Rowe to square things up at Plough Lane.Doncaster are still four points off AFC Wimbledon, who are 20th and just above the relega...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson admitted his team’s exciting 4-2 comeback win over Cambridge was a fitting send-off for the late Joey Beauchamp.Regarded by many as Oxford’s greatest player, Beauchamp died last week, aged 50, and the fans sang his name throughout the match.Robinson said: “It’s been a hard week for the club and for me personally too.“But after this you c...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is delighted that midfielder Brennan Johnson has added a ruthless streak to his armoury of talents after scoring in the 2-0 win over Bristol City.Johnson, 20, grabbed his sixth goal in eight games before Manchester United loanee James Garner wrapped up a straightforward triumph at the City Ground.And, on the former’s contribution, Cooper said: “I h...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson bemoaned a trio of decisions after his first game as St Mirren boss ended in a 2-0 cinch Premiership defeat by Hearts in Paisley.The Northern Irishman watched as Saints midfielder Connor Ronan was shown a straight red card by referee Greg Aitken in the 23rd minute for a tackle on Beni Baningime before the home side had a penalty claim ignored when striker Alex Greive went tumbli...Full Story »

Paul Simpson made a dream return to Carlisle as he watched his side climb out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Leyton Orient.Simpson, appointed during the week for his second spell in charge of the Cumbrians, started his new tenure with a victory which ended a sequence of eight matches without a win for the team.The only goal of the clash of the strugglers came from Om...Full Story »

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min created Premier League history by setting the record for the most goal combinations in Tottenham’s 4-0 romp at Leeds. The pair combined for the 37th time when Kane superbly assisted Son’s late strike, moving clear of Chelsea pair Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba. It was a fitting end to a comprehensive win for Antonio Conte’s side, who laid the f...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »

New St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson could have a full squad to choose from for his first match in charge against Hearts.Eamonn Brophy returned to full training earlier in the week following a hamstring injury.Defender Charles Dunne is free to play after his red card against Livingston was downgraded to a yellow.Hearts are set to welcome key defender Craig Halkett back after a six-game absence wi...Full Story »

Newport have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Tranmere.Forward Courtney Baker-Richardson and defender Josh Pask will miss the game as they face spells out with hamstring injuries.Robbie Willmott came on midway through the 1-1 draw with Mansfield last time out, along with defender Cameron Norman.And the duo could be rewarded with starting spots after helping the Exiles se...Full Story »

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has been tipped to head back to Camp Nou because he "doesn't look happy" at Paris Saint-Germain Diego Maradona's son Diego Sinagra has expressed his belief that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona - perhaps even as soon as in the summer transfer window. Messi began his career at Barca back in 2004 and went on to help the club win 34 trophies, including 10 ...Full Story »

Sam Hutchinson could be back in contention for Sheffield Wednesday when they host Charlton.The defender missed the 3-1 weekend win at Doncaster after picking up an injury against Rotherham.Dominic Iorfa is close to returning after a long-term injury and could also be involved.Lee Gregory, Chey Dunkley and Harlee Dean are still on the sidelines.Charlton midfielder Scott Fraser could be added to t...Full Story »

Harvey Barnes struck early on before James Maddison added a second-half brace as Leicester eased into the Europa Conference League last 16 with a 7-2 aggregate win over Randers.Leicester’s 4-1 victory at the King Power Stadium a week ago meant their Danish opponents were second favourites to advance and the Foxes swelled their lead even further within two minutes of the second leg getting ...Full Story »