Substitute Nikolay Todorov headed Dunfermline to the top of the cinch League One table courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Montrose.Todorov’s 78th-minute effort was enough to claim the points at East End Park as leaders Airdrieonians were held 1-1 at Queen of the South.Calum Gallagher’s free-kick handed the visitors a 19th-minute lead, but they were pegged back 16 minutes into the second ...Full Story »

Queens Park Rangers boss Michael Beale thinks a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from goalkeeper Seny Dieng at Sunderland summed up a “crazy game” at the Stadium of Light.Beale watched his side fight back from two goals down to claim a point courtesy of late heroics, capped by Dieng becoming the first QPR goalkeeper to find the net.Sunderland, unbeaten in three league games since ret...Full Story »

There was no goal for Erling Haaland on his home debut but Pep Guardiola insisted it was a matter of time before Manchester City fans get to see the best out of their marquee summer signing.Haaland – who opened his account with a brace at West Ham last week – set up Ilkay Gundogan’s opener in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but could not take two chances of his own and ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor saluted a gritty display in hot conditions from his team as they saw off Colchester 1-0.Substitute Kyle Wootton scored the winner for newly-promoted County as they grabbed their first victory of the Sky Bet League Two campaign following back-to-back losses.Challinor said: “I’m just delighted we got the three points in the end. The first win of any season...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his team’s battling qualities after Tyreeq Bakinson’s goal late in the game gave them a 1-0 victory over Charlton.Charlton had their chances but substitute Bakinson had threatened to force the breakthrough after emerging from the bench shortly before the hour.And the goal came nine minutes from time when Josh Windass crossed from the r...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne hailed a “good day at the office” and praised his team’s ruthlessness as they thrashed Reading 4-0.The promoted Millers struck four first-half goals to completely blow away the Royals at the New York Stadium and claim their first league win of the campaign.It was the first time United have netted four times at this level under Warne and should serve...Full Story »

Rotherham ran riot in the first half to thump Reading 4-0 and claim their first win of the new Championship season.The Millers struck all four goals before the break to effectively end the contest before half-time and give the promoted side a huge early-season confidence boost, with most bookmakers predicting an immediate return to League One.It is the first time Rotherham have netted four at th...Full Story »

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng headed in a dramatic equaliser after Sunderland had looked on track to hit top spot in the Sky Bet Championship.Ross Stewart and Ellis Simms scored for the second Saturday in a row to put Sunderland on track for three points only for QPR to hit back late on and earn a point.QPR looked like having no answer to their first-half goals in the 31st and 40th m...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Steve Morison was “pleased as punch” with his team’s performance as they dominated Birmingham to record a 1-0 Championship win in the south Wales sunshine.Aston Villa loanee Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the game for the hosts after 17 minutes and the only disappointment for Morison was that his side did not win more comfortably.Man of the match Callum...Full Story »

Aston Villa loanee Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the game to condemn Birmingham to a 1-0 defeat in the Sky Bet Championship at Cardiff.Steve Morison’s men defied the sweltering conditions to produce a superb display of high-energy passing football in the first 45 minutes, playing out from the back and attacking Birmingham with pace and precision.Key to that approach were skipper ...Full Story »

It appears the Portuguese star will stay on at Old Trafford Erik ten Hag has given the clearest indication Cristiano Ronaldo now wants to stay at Manchester United. The Portuguese legend had set his sight on a move away this summer to carry on playing in the Champions League. But United’s refusal to consider selling the 37-year-old – as well as a lack of clubs capable of meeting ...Full Story »

Not a care in the world for Frenkie De Jong Frenkie de Jong enjoyed a wakeboarding session in Spain with this other half as his move to Chelsea draws near. The Barcelona star has been the subject of a massive, complicated saga this summer window, with Manchester United and the Blues thought to be keen on bringing him in. The Sun reports that, although he would rather stay with his current club...Full Story »

Rayo Vallecano have clinched an agreement with former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. It marks a return for the veteran, who played for Rayo on-loan early in his career with Atletico. Marca says the signing of Costa was carried out by President Raul Martin Presa, much like last year's addition of Radamel Falcao, which wasn't met with approval by other club officials. Costa ...Full Story »

Todibo one of several defenders on Inter's listInter are looking at Jean-Clair Todibo as a potential replacement for Milan Skriniar, reports Foot Mercato. The club has not ruled out the sale of Skriniar and are now assessing options to potentially replace him. Todibo is one, but he's still drawing interest from PSG and Chelsea, which further complicates Inter's pursuit as they also look at M...Full Story »

Dundee United conceded five goals in 15 minutes on their way to equalling Scottish football’s worst European result with a 7-0 defeat by AZ Alkmaar.Glenn Middleton’s only goal had given United a deserved first-leg lead in the Europa Conference League third qualifying round and rekindled memories of great 1980s nights at Tannadice when the club reached the latter stages of the Europea...Full Story »

Rotherham will assess Conor Washington and Peter Kioso ahead of the visit of Reading.Washington (dead leg) and Kioso (groin) both picked up injuries in the Carabao Cup win over Port Vale.Tom Eaves (calf) and Joshua Kayode (groin) are already out and will not be involved.Boss Paul Warne is confident his side will sign a striker on loan before the match.Reading could be without eight players for t...Full Story »

Cardiff will welcome back defender Perry Ng for the visit of Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Ng was sent off in the opening-day success over Norwich for two bookable offences but has now served his one-match ban.Bluebirds boss Steve Morison will be without Vontae Daley-Campbell after his debut in midweek ended with a late dismissal during a disappointing 3-0 loss at home to Po...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady and Wycombe assistant boss Richard Dobson were both pleased with the efforts of their younger players during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Sixfields.Wycombe prevailed 2-1 through first-half goals from Joe Jacobson and D’Mani Mellor but they had to survive a second-half fightback as Louis Appere halved the deficit from the penalty spot.Northampton rang the...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans praised his side for an “outstanding” first-half display which set up a 2-1 win over Championship outfit Reading in the first round of the Carabao Cup.League Two Stevenage went ahead in the 10th minute through Saxon Earley but Reading, fielding a young side, equalised just past the hour mark when Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan slid home after a quick break.Danny R...Full Story »

Manager Matt Taylor was left purring as his Exeter side dismantled Cheltenham 7-0 away from home to continue their fine start to the season.The promoted Grecians have taken four points from six in League One and with confidence flowing they registered their biggest win since 1935.Taylor said: “We started so well, our intent was outstanding and our box entries were superb.“The ball wa...Full Story »