Bradford’s defence held out for a point in a goalless draw against Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The Bantams started and finished the game strongly, but in between Dale looked the more likely winners.The visitors were exposed in the seventh minute when Liam Kelly dispossessed Elliot Watt and sent an early pass forward. A neat touch from Josh Andrews set Conor Grant through and his first-...Full Story »

Chesterfield returned to the top of the National League table despite being held to goalless stalemate by Aldershot at the Technique Stadium.The Spireites almost scored the opener when Akwasi Asante leaped highest from a corner but saw his effort cleared off the line by Aldershot’s Giles Phillips.Tyrone Williams was next to come closes for the hosts when his long-range effort was saved by ...Full Story »

Arsenal talks for Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo are well on track. Arsenal have offered to take the midfielder on loan for six months, but the Italians are pushing for an 18-month deal with an obligation to buy - something the Gunners are against committing to. The Brazilian is keen on a move to Arsenal after his agent Federico Pastorello had a productive meeting with sporting director Edu...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson says he is confident goals will come for his side after a second straight 0-0 draw.After Saturday’s stalemate against Morecambe, it was a similar result for the Dons against Portsmouth.In a goalless first half it was the hosts who were in control, with Jack Rudoni’s low half-volley superbly saved by Gavin Bazunu just two minutes in.Ollie Palmer and...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes the fact this season is far from normal will give his side a chance of reeling in Premier League defending champions Manchester City at the top of table.A comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford secured a first league win since mid-December and closed the gap to 11 points with a match in hand.Klopp concedes in any other year that sort of lead would be unassail...Full Story »

Shrewsbury extended their unbeaten run to five League One games with a goalless draw at local rivals Crewe.Neither side offered enough quality in front of goal to break the stalemate, with the visitors going closest through late efforts from defenders Matthew Pennington and Ethan Ebanks-Landell.Salop celebrations were cut shot in the fourth minute after an Elliott Bennett corner deflected past D...Full Story »

Newcastle will reportedly have to overcome a battle with Premier League rivals Crystal Palace if they are to land Juventus star Aaron Ramsey this month. The Magpies are in desperate need of reinforcements as they look to avoid relegation to the Championship. Newcastle have won just one game in all competitions this season and are 19th in the Premier League table. On Saturday they suffered the ...Full Story »

Dutch footballer Jeff Hardeveld has confirmed his budding romance with fourth official Shona Shukrole - just four months after he was sent off when they met for the first time Dutch footballer Jeff Hardeveld has confirmed his relationship with fourth official Shona Shukrula - months after she officiated in a game where he was sent him off in the Dutch second division. Hardeveld plays for FC Em...Full Story »

Arbroath missed their chance to pull six points clear at the top of the cinch Championship after promotion rivals Inverness held them to a goalless draw at Gayfield Park.Derek Gaston tipped over a Scott Allardice effort midway through the first half and, after Mark Ridgers gathered Joel Nouble’s attempt at the end of a fine run, Aaron Doran shot just wide for Inverness.Arbroath pushed a li...Full Story »

Boreham Wood were held to a goalless home draw by Barnet at Meadow Park.The Bees had a chance in the opening 10 minutes when a deep free-kick from goalkeeper Aston Oxborough found Jamie Turley, but his headed effort flew wide.Oxborough was called into action when Josh Rees had a shot soon after, and managed to push the ball away.Both sides continued to have chances in the second half, with Tyron...Full Story »

Raith Rovers missed the chance to move up to second in the cinch Championship table after being held to a goalless draw by struggling Dunfermline.Tom Lang had a chance to open the scoring for the hosts in the 20th minute when he connected with Ethan Ross’ free-kick, but he headed wide.Lewis McCann came close to nodding Dunfermline in front in the 62nd minute but was unable to find the open...Full Story »

League One strugglers Gillingham ended a run of six-straight defeats in all competitions by grinding out a dour goalless draw at play-off chasers MK Dons.The third-from-bottom Gills’ first game in three weeks was easily forgettable and although the visitors earned their point, it still leaves them four adrift of safety, while the Dons sit just outside the top six.The only clear chance of a...Full Story »

Troy Parrott could return to the MK Dons starting line-up for the visit of Cheltenham.On-loan Tottenham striker Parrott came on as a late substitute at Lincoln on Boxing Day after serving a suspension.He helped the Dons come from two goals down to register a dramatic 3-2 victory.Fellow forward Max Watters is not expected to be available again.Cheltenham duo Will Boyle and Taylor Perry are s...Full Story »

BLACKBURN players and fans were left fuming after their game at Hull was called off just two hours before kick-off due to Covid. The Tigers had suffered a coronavirus outbreak within their squad, meaning they did not have enough players to complete the Championship fixture. Some Rovers fans had already arrived at the ground while others (not pictured) ranted on Twitter And the hosts confirmed...Full Story »

Leeds are braced for a Premier League investigation after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed some of his players had been racially abused by a fan during his side’s 4-1 win at Elland Road, with the club stating an arrest had been made.Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half brace and further goals from Bukayo Saka and substitute Emile Smith Rowe secured Arteta’s impressive side a thir...Full Story »

Former Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael could not inspire West Brom to their first win at Oakwell for 74 years on his return to the club.Albion, currently positioned 18 places above Ismael’s old employers, were forced to settle for a goalless Championship draw at his old stomping ground, extending the club’s winless run in the South Yorkshire town to a 19th visit.The sorry record &ndash...Full Story »

Southampton vs Brentford, Everton vs Leicester, West Ham vs Norwich and Watford vs Crystal Palace are also postponed as Covid rips through the English game. Man Utd and Spurs are among the latest sides to see games postponed due to Covid Credit: Getty And the announcements came just a few hours after Prem chiefs vowed to plough on with the weekend programme - ignoring calls for a pre-Christmas...Full Story »

A Covid-19 outbreak within the Watford squad has led to an abrupt postponement of their Premier League game at Burnley on Wednesday evening.Burnley announced the fixture was suddenly off just two and a half hours before kick-off, with a follow-up Premier League statement apologising for the “inconvenience and disruption” a late cancellation has caused to supporters.The Clarets said i...Full Story »

Solihull could not extend their winning run but registered a fourth successive clean sheet as they drew 0-0 with Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium.Neal Ardley’s Moors, looking to add to victories in each of their last three National League outings, went close to breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute when Joe Sbarra’s effort deflected just wide.Seven minutes later, it was Eastlei...Full Story »

David Moyes questioned why West Ham were not awarded a penalty after their Champions League ambitions suffered a setback in a goalless draw away to struggling Burnley.Having beaten the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool in recent weeks to justify their place in the top four, the Hammers found Burnley more stubborn opposition as Nick Pope thwarted the handful of clear openings they were able to carve...Full Story »