Two goals in three first-half minutes from Murray Wallace helped Millwall into the third round of the Carabao Cup as they came from behind to beat Cambridge 3-1 at The Den.Tom Bradshaw almost opened the scoring early on for the Lions when his acrobatic effort clipped the crossbar.Cambridge took the lead after 33 minutes as Ben Worman’s free-kick found an unmarked George Williams and the U&...Full Story »

Preston moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup after edging out League One side Morecambe in a 4-2 thriller at the Mazuma Stadium.The visitors took the lead after just seven minutes when a long ball found Emil Riis who produced a fine low finish to beat Jokull Andresson from just inside the area.Morecambe bit back with Ryan Cooney slashing an effort wide from a good position before Brad P...Full Story »

Sheffield United came from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.Substitute Billy Sharp scored the winner after Luke Freeman cancelled out Louie Sibley’s opener.Oli Burke looked to get on the end of a Daniel Jebbison through ball early on, but goalkeeper Ryan Allsop was alert to the danger, racing out of his area to make a vital clearance.Moments later,...Full Story »

Andros Townsend fired Everton into the Carabao Cup third round after they overcame the straight red card shown to Moise Kean to claim a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.An Everton side featuring nine changes from the side that were held to a 2-2 draw at Leeds at the weekend looked to be up against it when Alex Iwobi’s goal was cancelled out by Tom Lees before...Full Story »

Cheltenham progressed to round three of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history after beating Gillingham 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.Town, who scored all five penalties in the shootout, secured their passage thanks to goalkeeper Owen Evans saving Stuart O’Keefe’s spot-kick.Cheltenham defender Ben Tozer had almost gifted the hosts an opening goal after eight minu...Full Story »

Michail Antonio’s two late goals fired the striker into the West Ham record books and the Hammers to the top of the Premier League.Antonio’s quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.His first saw him overtake Paolo Di Canio as West Ham’s top Premier League goalscorer, and he celebrated in hilarious fashion by kissing a life-siz...Full Story »

Barrow boss Mark Cooper has no new injury concerns as the Sky Bet League Two side prepare to host Aston Villa in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Matty Platt remains on the sidelines with a back complaint.Meanwhile, Mike Jones (Achilles), Jamie Devitt (thigh) and Tom Beadling (knee) are also missing.Former Villa trainee Dimitri Sea scored the winner in the first-round victory over Scunthorpe ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell is in contention to start their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale.The 28-year-old defender was unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 but may return after being an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at home to Plymouth.Khanya Leshabela came off the bench to make his debut at the weekend and is in contention to make his first start for t...Full Story »

Huddersfield are without striker Jordan Rhodes for the visit of Premier League Everton in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday.The 31-year-old, who rejoined the club this summer, missed Saturday’s victory over Sheffield United with a back problem and boss Carlos Corberan has since revealed he could be out for up to three months.Right-back Pipa, who is yet to feature this season, also fa...Full Story »

Harrison McGahey could still be out for Oldham ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Accrington.The defender is recovering from a calf injury and has missed the start of Oldham’s season so far.Harry Vaughan is in contention to feature after coming off the bench at half-time against Colchester at the weekend.The youngster assisted Dylan Bahamboula for Oldham’s only goal in that game....Full Story »

Winger Gwion Edwards could return for Wigan’s Carabao Cup tie against Bolton on Tuesday night at the DW Stadium.Edwards recently returned to training and was named as an unused substitute in his side’s 2-0 win over Charlton at the weekend.James McClean could also be in line to start after coming off the bench to score in stoppage-time on his debut.Goalkeeper Jamie Jones looks likely ...Full Story »

New signing Courtney Duffus could be in line to feature for Morecambe as they face Preston in the Carabao Cup.Duffus signed for the Shrimps from National League side Bromley and played 10 minutes in the weekend game against Gillingham after coming on as a substitute.The arrival of Duffus provides more options to help Morecambe’s injury-hit forward line.Strikers Jon Obika and Jonah Ayunga a...Full Story »

Blackpool could be without midfielder Grant Ward for their second-round clash with Sunderland in the Carabao Cup.Ward was taken off the field on a stretcher when the Seasiders played Bournemouth at the weekend and the club are waiting to hear about the severity of his Achilles injury.Manager Neil Critchley told the club website: “When somebody gets stretchered off, it doesn’t look go...Full Story »

Billy Sharp could start for Sheffield United as they prepare to welcome Derby to Bramall Lane on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.The 35-year-old replaced Rhian Brewster in the 65th minute and scored the equaliser for the Blades in their 2-1 loss to Huddersfield at the weekend.Kacper Lopata may start in the centre of defence for the first time since United’s first-round win over Carlisle.Goalkee...Full Story »

The lad had been gifted Grealish's boots by the winger earlier in the summer, while attending England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. Pep Guardiola carried a thank you note from a young fan to Jack Grealish The supporter had been gifted Grealish's boots by the star at Euro 2020 Fans praised the 25-year-old for handing over his boots having popped into the stand to meet loved ones following...Full Story »

James with Everton. The future of James Rodriguez will be decided in the next 10 days as he seeks a move away from Everton, where Rafa Benitez has told him he will not play, but a new suitor has come forward. James' future at Everton looks to be over with the player even recently admitting he has no idea who the club are playing in their opening Premier League fixtures. Newcastle, who showed ...Full Story »

Rochdale claimed their first win of the season with a 3-1 League Two victory over Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.The home side made all the early running but Dale struck against the run of play after 17 minutes when a free-kick routine saw Aaron Morley deliver a teasing ball into the box which Max Taylor guided home.The response from the hosts was almost immediate though as Mitch Pinnock&r...Full Story »

Southend got their quest for a return to the Football League off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory at King’s Lynn.Sam Dalby scored early as the Shrimpers won the Vanarama National League contest, with Junior Morias sent off for the hosts in the closing stages.Dalby made the decisive breakthrough when he rolled the ball home from close range after being set up by a Jack Bridge cross.Sou...Full Story »

Inverness maintained their 100 per cent record in the cinch Championship with a 1-0 home victory over Ayr.The game’s decisive moment came after 54 minutes as Manny Duku’s cross was deflected into his own net by Ayr defender Sean McGinty.Ayr were depleted by several positive coronavirus cases and had to soak up early pressure at Caledonian Stadium.Shane Sutherland and Robbie Deas sent...Full Story »

Joel Piroe’s first-half solo goal gave Swansea a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton GateThe striker, making his first Championship start, broke from midfield on 19 minutes and fired against a post, the ball rebounding back for him to net confidently at the second attempt from just inside the box.It was enough to give Russell Martin his first three-point haul as Swanse...Full Story »