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 »

Grant McCann could not hide his disappointment following a losing return to the Peterborough hot seat at the hands of his previous club Hull.The Northern Irishman’s second spell as Posh boss began with a drop to the bottom of the Championship table following a comprehensive defeat to a side he had steered away from relegation trouble before being sacked last month.McCann admitted: “M...Full Story »

Grant McCann suffered a miserable start to his second reign as Peterborough manager with a 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Hull – the club who sacked him a month ago.McCann was axed following the Tigers’ takeover by Acun Ilicali and saw his former side leave in possession of three points after Keane Lewis-Potter’s double.Posh chiefs turned to McCann, who managed the club between 2...Full Story »

Paris will stage the 2022 Champions League final after UEFA stripped Saint Petersburg of hosting rights for the showpiece fixture following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops continued their advance on Ukraine on Friday, which has caused widespread condemnation and sanctions from world leaders. The decision to move the game to the Stade de France, which last hosted the Cha...Full Story »

Hibernian have lost Elias Melkersen and James Scott to illness ahead of the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Shaun Maloney was already without six players and none will be returning for Sunday’s Easter Road clash.Demetri Mitchell (foot), Paul Hanlon (heel), Kyle Magennis (groin) and Harry Clarke (hamstring) are all out while Paul McGinn and Joe Newell remain sidelined by knocks.Ja...Full Story »

Reece James could make a surprise Chelsea return in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.The England wing-back has been out of action since December with hamstring trouble, but has impressed on his return to full training this week.Hakim Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic have shaken off worrying knocks to be available for the Blues, who are only missing long-term absentee Ben Chilwell.Liver...Full Story »

Rangers dug deep into their reserves to battle past Borussia Dortmund and into the Europa League last 16 with a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win at Ibrox.The Scottish champions stunned the Bundesliga outfit with a 4-2 win in the first leg of the knockout round play-off in Germany last week and the return game in Glasgow was equally pulsating.Gers skipper James Tavernier scored from the spot in the 22n...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 »

James Henry could be available for Oxford when they host Cambridge.The forward is returning from a calf injury and played 45 minutes for the Under-23s against QPR in a friendly earlier in the week.Billy Bodin is progressing from the ankle injury which saw him miss the last two matches and is edging closer to a return for the U’s.Elliott Moore could also be checked after coming off injured ...Full Story »

New Peterborough boss Grant McCann will face former club Hull in his first Sky Bet Championship match of a second spell in charge at the Weston Homes Stadium.McCann left the Tigers last month and has been appointed to succeed Darren Ferguson, who resigned on Sunday with Posh deep in relegation trouble.Defender Hayden Coulson is available again following a suspension for his sending off in last w...Full Story »

The 25-year-old fashion-conscious Leicester City ace has already scored a modelling deal with online fashion giant Boohoo. James Maddison is flogging earrings, bracelets and chains for net store Cernucci The Iced Smiley Pearl Necklace, worn by the Leicester City ace, costs £60 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Now he is selling men’s necklaces, earrings and bracelets for &...Full Story »

Marco Silva hailed Aleksandar Mitrovic after he set a new Sky Bet Championship goalscoring record but the Fulham boss urged his side to tighten up despite watching them beat managerless Peterborough 2-1.Two record-breaking goals from Mitrovic sealed the victory – with 33, the Serbian has now scored more in one season since the league was rebranded in 2004 than any other player – alth...Full Story »

Rochdale snatched an unlikely point as James Ball scored a 93rd-minute equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Port Vale.It was the home side’s first shot on target at the end of a game low on quality and goalmouth action.The visiting fans went into the break singing as Vale got the breakthrough in the final minute of the first period. Chris Hussey’s corner into the six-yard area was met by an ...Full Story »

Falkirk missed the chance to close on the top four in cinch League One after being held to a 1-1 draw by strugglers Peterhead.Ryan Duncan gave the visitors an early lead in the ninth minute when he slotted in a rebound following a counter-attack.The Bairns, beaten 2-0 at leaders Cove Rangers last time out, finally hauled themselves level when Anton Dowds headed in from a corner four minutes befo...Full Story »

Birmingham teenager Jordan James scored his first senior goal as the Blues earned a 2-2 draw away to Stoke.The 17-year-old struck after just 12 minutes to put the visitors ahead but Stoke hit back to lead through two goals from Tyrese Campbell either side of half-time.Gary Gardner quickly drew Birmingham level again and defences came out on top after that as the spoils were shared.The Blues, wit...Full Story »

James Tavernier insists Rangers still have Europa League work to do following their stunning 4-2 first-leg win over Borussia Dortmund.In an incredible knockout round play-off encounter at Signal Iduna Park, the Scottish champions raced into a two-goal interval lead through a VAR-awarded penalty from the Gers captain and an Alfredo Morelos tap-in.Light Blues midfielder John Lundstram curled in a ...Full Story »

Derby will check on forward Festy Ebosele ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against fellow relegation-battlers Peterborough.Ebosele is carrying a hamstring problem, but has been able to train this week, so Rams boss Wayne Rooney will make a late call on his match fitness.Midfielder Lee Buchanan is another being monitored after picking up an unspecified knock during training, but forward Co...Full Story »

Peterborough and Reading battled out a 0-0 draw in a crucial Championship relegation clash at the Weston Homes Stadium.Posh kicked off two points behind the visitors but in possession of a game in hand – and that was exactly how it stayed on a night when the only winner was Storm Dudley.Gale force winds were the last thing needed by the two worst defences in the Championship, but two sides...Full Story »

A Peter Clarke own goal on the stroke of half-time earned Hartlepool a 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Tranmere.Clarke glanced on David Ferguson’s free-kick in the last attack of the first half in a crowded area to find the far corner of the Rovers net.Before that it was a game of few chances and Hartlepool, who had won their previous two matches, created the only other opportunity.That saw...Full Story »

Ronnie Edwards could be involved for Peterborough when they face Reading.The defender missed the 1-0 defeat to Preston at the weekend due to a hamstring issue, but boss Darren Ferguson is hopeful Edwards will be available.There are no fresh injury concerns for Posh after the weekend, but they are still without Mark Beevers and Jack Taylor, both of whom have hamstring problems.Dan Butler is out f...Full Story »