Leeds’ hopes of automatic promotion from the Championship suffered another blow as they were beaten 1-0 by West Brom at the Hawthorns.Grady Diangana’s 37th-minute goal was enough to give former Leeds coach Carlos Corberan back-to-back home wins and inflict a second consecutive loss on Daniel Farke’s side, who have won one of their last five games and trail second-placed Ipswich...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson admitted his side never gave themselves a chance of climbing off the foot of Sky Bet League One as they crashed 2-0 at Wigan.Roared on by a travelling support of more than 4,000, the Cumbrians were fortunate to see Wigan’s Liam Morrison hit a post inside two minutes.And the night did not get any easier when Josh Emmanuel tripped Stephen Humphrys inside the box in...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson is encouraged by how his players found a way to defeat Crawley 2-0 despite not being at their best for long periods of the game.The Dons’ superb turnaround in fortunes since Williamson’s appointment in October continued as they recorded their fourth win in a row to move up to sixth in League Two.They are also unbeaten in nine league games, although the...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Andy Crosby felt it was about time his side beat one of the bigger sides in League One after their 3-0 victory over Blackpool.Ben Garrity’s opener was added to after half-time by James Wilson and Nathan Smith for a first win in three matches as Vale ended 2023 on a high.And Crosby reserved particular praise for the likes of youngsters Ben Lomax and Jack Shorrock, who made th...Full Story »

Eiran Cashin completed a stunning 3-2 comeback win for Derby at League One promotion rivals Oxford.After they trailed to two Cameron Brannagan goals, the Rams hit back with efforts from Craig Forsyth, Liam Thompson and Cashin extending their unbeaten run to nine matches.Oxford got off to the ideal start with a goal inside two minutes.Mark Harris, who had bagged a brace in Oxford’s 2-1 win ...Full Story »

Newport and Crewe shared the spoils after a largely uninspiring 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade.Chris Long put the visitors ahead three minutes after half-time but Exiles top scorer Will Evans’s 17th goal of the season earned the hosts a point.Evans was denied by his former team-mate Mickey Demetriou, who blocked his goalbound effort, early in the first half.And Matt Baker headed wide from a cor...Full Story »

Sunderland had to battle back to earn a 1-1 draw at Championship strugglers Rotherham.Two second-half goals ensured a point for both sides with Jack Clarke getting a deflected leveller for the visitors after Sam Clucas put the Millers ahead.Rotherham remained bottom despite picking up four points from their two post-Christmas matches, while Sunderland dropped out of the top six.It was a quiet op...Full Story »

League Two leaders Stockport made it back-to-back away draws over Christmas with another point at Bradford.Dave Challinor’s side have now lost just once in 20 games after a goalless stalemate at Valley Parade in front of a 19,657 crowd, the match going ahead after passing an early-evening pitch inspection.Nick Powell saw two shots charged down from Stockport’s first corner before Ibo...Full Story »

Port Vale returned to winning ways in League One with a 3-0 victory over Blackpool.Ben Garrity’s opener was added to after half-time by James Wilson and Nathan Smith for a first win in three matches.CJ Hamilton’s early attempt was thwarted by Vale stopper Connor Ripley, while Vale’s Uche Ikpeazu lashed wide before 10 minutes.Jordan Rhodes beat the offside trap but not Ripley as...Full Story »

Veteran striker Chris Martin came off the bench to secure Bristol Rovers a 2-1 victory over Charlton with a stunning double – including a stoppage-time winner – at the Memorial Stadium.Charlton began brightly and Alfie May almost opened the scoring after two minutes but his curling shot thudded against the crossbar with goalkeeper Matthew Cox well beaten.But Rovers gradually gained t...Full Story »

A clinical first-half strike from Marvin Johnson proved enough as 10-man Sheffield Wednesday edged to a 1-0 victory at Preston.The Owls, who remain rooted in the Championship drop zone, were forced to defend for their lives in the second half.They were reduced to 10 men when George Byers saw red late on but Wednesday held on to seal a potentially precious fourth victory in seven matches.In drivi...Full Story »

Russell Martin hopes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak enjoyed the show his Southampton side put on as they beat Plymouth 2-1.Saints fan Sunak celebrated from the stands as Carlos Alcaraz and Che Adams helped the south coast side go a 17th match unbeaten to bolster their automatic promotion credentials.Martin, who has been a member of the Green Party, said: “I hope he enjoyed himself just like an...Full Story »

Joe Tomlinson’s early goal set MK Dons on their way to a fourth straight victory in League Two as they defeated Crawley 2-0 at Stadium MK.Crawley, who had Laurence Maguire sent off late on after Alex Gilbey’s clincher, will rue spurning a string of big chances during the game.MK Dons were ahead after just two minutes when Max Dean produced a superb pass to put Tomlinson through and h...Full Story »

Wigan secured a first Sky Bet League One victory in five thanks to a comprehensive 2-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle at the DW Stadium.The visitors – backed by an incredible travelling support of more than 4,000 – were bruised aside by a Wigan side who hit a post inside two minutes thanks to Liam Morrison.Josh Magennis opened the scoring in the 16th minute from the penalty spot a...Full Story »

Che Adams and Carlos Alcaraz netted as Southampton continued their assault on the Sky Bet Championship automatic places by beating Plymouth 2-1 at St Mary’s.Alcaraz’s and Adams’ second-half strikes were also given an official seal of approval as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – a Southampton fan – celebrated them from the stands.Ryan Hardie pulled one back in stoppage t...Full Story »

TWO LaLiga stars have found themselves in a love triangle with an influencer. Athletic Bilbao legend Iker Muniain's ex-wife is now dating Getafe star Luis Milla. Andrea Sesma was in a relationship with Muniain for several years and they have two kids together. The couple tied the knot in 2017 but went their separate ways four years into the marriage. Not much is known about their separatio...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced Erling Haaland is still not training with the team as he continues to recover from an injury. The Premier League top scorer travelled with the team to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup but did not take part in the tournament. He continued individual rehab as he aims to make a comeback inn January. The Norwegian striker missed Man City...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for 26-year-old Polish international Matty Cash from Aston Villa during the January transfer window. The Blues are reportedly seeking a right-back, and Cash has caught their attention as a potential target, per 90min. Matty Cash, the 26-year-old right-back, has been a regular feature for Aston Villa over the past three years. While he has experienced...Full Story »

Brentford have entered negotiations for USMNT striker and FC Cincinnati star Brandon Vazquez. Brentford enter negotiations for Vazquez USMNT star to leave MLS Bees fear losing Ivan Toney in January WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fernando Esquivel, the Bees are buzzing over Vazquez. Despite having England international Ivan Toney returning to the pitch from suspension in January, they're read...Full Story »

HUGO LLORIS is in advanced talks over a move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC. The former France captain, who turned 37 on Boxing Day, has been at Tottenham for 11 years. Hugo Lloris is set to leave Tottenham after over a decade in North London Credit: PA But he has not featured at all this season following the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli in June. He had options to leave ...Full Story »