Reading boss Paul Ince is intending to name a strong side as the Royals host Stevenage in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Ince is struggling with a lengthy injury list but still oversaw a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Cardiff on Saturday.Scott Dann, Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Joao, Femi Azeez, Dejan Tetek and Liam Moore all missed that victory with none of them expected back on Tuesday night.W...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard bemoaned “glaringly obvious” failings after Aston Villa suffered a limp 2-0 loss in their Premier League opener at newly-promoted Bournemouth.Villa struggled to respond to falling behind to Jefferson Lerma’s second-minute goal at the Vitality Stadium and rarely threatened an equaliser before Kieffer Moore’s late header sealed victory for the Cherries.Gerrar...Full Story »

Motherwell interim manager Steven Hammell admitted it was a hard one to take as his side conceded a last-minute goal from Stevie May as they lost 2-1 to St Johnstone at Fir Park.The manner of the defeat was particularly sore for the hosts given they had got themselves level only moments earlier, as Sean Goss’ deep corner found its way over the line after touches from Sondre Solholm and Gra...Full Story »

Jamie Reid struck deep into injury time to complete a dramatic late Stevenage fightback as they claimed a 2-1 win at home to Stockport.County had looked like edging a scrappy game, courtesy of a Callum Camps strike in the 58th minute.But after Saxon Earley was flattened in the box with four minutes remaining Luke Norris sent Ben Hinchcliffe the wrong way to level from the penalty spot, Stockport...Full Story »

Stevenage will be without winger Elliott List as they look to make it two wins from two this season when highly-fancied Stockport visit The Lamex Stadium.List was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of last weekend’s 2-1 victory at Tranmere after suffering a foot injury that will now require surgery.Summer signing Jordan Roberts replaced the 25-year-old at Prenton Park and went on...Full Story »

Steven Hammell will have talks with Motherwell directors next week after cutting short his summer holidays to mastermind victory over St Mirren.The club’s academy director was installed as interim manager on Friday after Graham Alexander departed in the wake of the European exit at the hands of Sligo Rovers.A difficult week ended in celebration for the Motherwell fans after Kevin van Veen&...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted the 1-0 home win over Barnsley was the “best way to start the season”.Aston Villa attacking midfielder Finn Azaz, who has joined Argyle on a season-long loan, scored the 45th-minute winner with a superb first-time sidefoot strike into the top corner.Schumacher said:: “It’s three points on the board and a clean sheet so we’ve ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed the quality shown by Stevenage in their 2-1 win at Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Jordan Roberts smashed home from close range with six minutes to go to seal victory for the visitors at Prenton Park.Stevenage had been pegged back just after half-time when Kane Hemmings cancelled out Jake Reeves’ opener.It was a deserved victory after the Hertfordshire club bossed the fir...Full Story »

Jordan Roberts hit a late winner to give Stevenage a deserved 2-1 win at Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.It looked like the points would be shared after Kane Hemmings had cancelled out Jake Reeves’ first-half opener.But debutant Roberts smashed home from close range with six minutes to go to earn a victory for the visitors.Stevenage started strongly with Ross Doohan making early saves from ...Full Story »

Jordan Turnbull will be given a late fitness test ahead of Tranmere’s Sky Bet League Two opener at home to Stevenage.The 27-year-old defender moved to Prenton Park from Salford earlier this week but may have to wait to make his Rovers debut.Tom Davies, Kieron Morris and Charlie Jolley are definite absentees, the trio having all picked up knocks during pre-season.Micky Mellon’s side f...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard's daughter Lilly-Ella has made a fortune through her career as an influencer (Image: lilly.gerrardd/Instagram) Steven Gerrard’s influencer daughter is making a fortune from Instagram after landing at least 10 lifestyle brand deals. Lilly-Ella, 18, the Aston Villa manager’s oldest girl, rakes in tens of thousands of pounds per post to her 175,000 Instagram followers. ...Full Story »

STEVEN BERGWIJN has admitted that he wants to leave Tottenham this summer. And a move to Dutch giants Ajax could be on the cards. Steven Bergwijn is looking to leave Tottenham Last month, the winger declared he was frustrated with the lack of game time he has been given at Spurs having made 32 sporadic appearances across all competitions this season. His stance has still not changed, and he ...Full Story »

The Brazilian defender will undergo a medical to complete his move to the Premier League side this summer Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign defender Diego Carlos for a reported £26 million ($33m). The Brazilian had been linked with a move to Newcastle, but GOAL reported on Thursday that the Magpies and Sevilla were unable to come to terms over a transfer fee. V...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has targeted Liverpool defender Joe Gomez for the upcoming transfer window as the former Reds midfielder plots an overhaul of his Aston Villa defence reports the Daily Mirror. Aston Villa have an average defensive record in the Premier League this season and are in the middle of the pack when it comes to goals conceded with 49. Gerrard has two good full-backs in Matty Cash an...Full Story »

Manager Gary Bowyer admitted that the Salford fans put a smile on his face despite being disappointed with the result in a 4-2 League Two defeat against Stevenage.The Ammies went ahead in the 14th minute through Liam Shephard, though Stevenage were in front before half-time after a double from Jamie Reid.Luke Norris made it 3-1 before Corrie Ndaba grabbed Salford’s second, but Elliott List...Full Story »

Jamie Reid scored a brace as Stevenage ended their season in style with a 4-2 League Two win against Salford at the Lamex Stadium.The result means The Boro end their campaign in 21st, while Salford sit 10th.In the 14th minute, Christy Pym parried Brandon Thomas-Asante’s shot into the path of Liam Shephard, who put the visitors 1-0 up from close range.But nine minutes later, the ball fell t...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans may look to switch things up as they face Salford in the final game of the season.Boro have lost two games on the spin since securing safety in the league for next season and Evans may opt for a different XI in an attempt to finish the season on a high.Long-term injury absentee Jake Reeves will miss out.Midfielder Chris Lines will be hoping to start a game for the firs...Full Story »

Carlisle won their last home game of the League Two season as they beat Stevenage 2-1 at Brunton Park.Joe Riley and Lewis Alessandra did the damage within 11 second-half minutes and Boro were condemned to a second successive defeat despite Luke Norris’ late penalty.The visitors came agonisingly close to opening the scoring early on as Luke Prosser’s header hit a post.Down the other e...Full Story »

Forest Green have no fresh injury concerns going into their clash with Harrogate.Matty Stevens is the only long-term absentee for the side after sustaining an ACL injury that brought his season to an end.Rob Edwards’ side secured promotion to League One with a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers.The race for the League Two title will run down to the wire as Forest Green are top of the table bu...Full Story »

Carlisle will check on defender Dynel Simeu ahead of the Sky Bet League Two match against Stevenage.The Southampton loanee limped off early in the second half of last week’s defeat at Harrogate and continues to be assessed.Forward Tobi Sho-Silva missed out after picking up a knee problem during training, so also faces a late fitness test.Defender Morgan Feeney has been given the all clear ...Full Story »