Yeovil hit two early goals to beat Southend 2-0 and move above United into 12th in the National League table.Yeovil raced into a two-goal lead through Reuben Reid and Tom Knowles inside the first eight minutes.Lawson D’Ath had a hand in both goals as first his cross was poked home by Reid with four minutes gone and then the midfielder’s quick throw-in found Charlie Wakefield who set ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has questioned the benefits of England boycotting the World Cup finals in Qatar over the country's human rights record. Concerns over the treatment of migrant workers and members of the LGBTQ+ community have prompted Southgate and his players to consider taking some sort of action to highlight the issues. Southgate held a 30-minute meeting at St George's Park on Tuesday to dis...Full Story »

Ryan Upward scored an 82nd-minute winner as Maidenhead completed a late comeback to beat Southend 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.Shawn McCoulsky hit the woodwork for Maidenhead in the first half but the Shrimpers claimed the lead when Tom Clifford struck just after the hour.Maidenhead rallied and levelled when Will De Havilland headed home from a Charlee Adams free-kick after 72 minutes.Upw...Full Story »

Phil Foden’s stunning strike capped off a dominant Manchester City performance as they booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.Pep Guardiola’s side had failed to win either Premier League game against the Saints this season, but their emphatic victory kept them on course for a treble.Raheem Sterling had handed the league leaders...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE says it's "horrible" that female and gay England fans fear travelling to the Qatar World Cup. The Three Lions boss said he and his team will try to put pressure on the Qatari authorities to make their country more welcoming. Southgate has spoken on issues facing fans who intend to travel to Qatar They will also address concerns about workers' rights and human rights. Southga...Full Story »

Oli Shaw’s late goal secured cinch Scottish Championship leaders Kilmarnock a 2-1 win over Queen of the South at Rugby Park.Killie created an early opening when Kyle Lafferty sent Fraser Murray clear, but Joshua Rae made the save.At the other end, Zach Hemming, on loan from Middlesbrough, produced a fine stop from Alistair Roy’s curling effort.The home side broke the deadlock shortly...Full Story »

Nathan Ralph and Matthew Dennis both hit the back of the net to get Southend back to winning ways with a 2-0 Vanarama National League win over Altrincham.Defender Ralph bundled home his first goal of the season after a scramble in the box following a corner to put the hosts into the lead.Midfielder Dennis then turned in his eighth league goal of the season, tapping home from Jack Bridge’s ...Full Story »

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has no fresh selection concerns ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City.Winger Nathan Tella had been sidelined by a groin issue, but is one of those who could return to contention along with Nathan Redmond.Defender Tino Livramento, on-loan Chelsea forward Armando Broja and striker Theo Walcott should also be involved again as Hase...Full Story »

Dagenham brought Southend’s unbeaten Vanarama National League run to an end with a 3-0 win at Roots Hall.The Daggers got off to a flying start to lead inside five minutes when Matt Robinson’s effort went into the net off Southend defender Will Atkinson.Southend cleared Paul McCallum’s shot off the line and Dagenham wing-back Myles Weston hit the inside of the far post before Ju...Full Story »

A brace from Cucho Hernandez kickstarted Watford’s survival bid with a 2-1 win at Southampton.The Colombia attacker struck twice in the first half and although Mohamed Elyounoussi pulled one back for the hosts before half-time, the Hornets held on to register only their sixth Premier League win of the season.Roy Hodgson’s side stay in the relegation zone but have moved up one positio...Full Story »

Raith Rovers ended their 11-game winless streak in the cinch Championship as they edged a 1-0 win over Queen of the South at Palmerston Park.The visitors headed into the game under pressure to turn their ailing season around on the back of last week’s dismal 4-0 defeat to Ayr.And a messy 21st-minute effort from Matej Poplatnik proved enough for the visitors to halt their slide away from pr...Full Story »

Nathan Tella could return to Southampton’s matchday squad for their Premier League game against Watford.The winger has been sidelined since mid-January, missing the Saints’ last nine fixtures, because of a groin injury but he is back in training and now building up his fitness.Defender Lyanco and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy remain sidelined.Watford will check on forward Joao Pedro, afte...Full Story »

Antonio Conte is a fan of Southampton full-back Tino Livramento and is reportedly considering making a move for the breakthrough sensation.Livramento, 19, has been instrumental in the Saints’ recent form. Having arrived at St Mary’s from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth just £5.3m, the teenage defender has already cemented him as a first-team regular for Ralph Hasenhuttl. ...Full Story »

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe toasted £40m Bruno Guimaraes after the Brazilian scored a superb back-heel goal to fire the resurgent Magpies to a sixth win in seven games.Strikes from Guimaraes, on his full Premier League debut, and fellow January buy Chris Wood sealed a comeback 2-1 victory at Southampton after Stuart Armstrong had headed the hosts in front.Delighted Howe, whose side are no...Full Story »

Southampton hope to welcome back Mohammed Salisu against Newcastle on Thursday.The Ghanaian centre-back missed Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa with a hamstring injury.The Saints have no new injury concerns, but Lyanco and Alex McCarthy remain sidelined, while the game has come too soon for Nathan Tella as the winger builds up fitness following two months out with groin trouble.Newcast...Full Story »

Southend extended their unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to 13 games with a 1-0 win over Grimsby at Roots Hall.There was little to choose between the teams during the first half, with Harrison Neal seeing his long-range shot pushed over by Grimsby keeper Max Crocombe.The Shrimpers broke the deadlock just after the hour when Callum Powell was fouled in the penalty area and Sam Dalby s...Full Story »

A late own goal from Fraser Kerr saw Southend salvage a point against Chesterfield after drawing 2-2.The point sees the Spireites remain second in the Vanarama National League and Southend still sit in 12th.Jeff King fired Chesterfield into the lead in the ninth minute, finding the top corner from 30 yards out.Southend were awarded a penalty in the 51st minute when Will Atkinson was brought down...Full Story »

Queen of the South improved their cinch Championship survival hopes with a second successive victory, beating Morton 3-0 at Palmerston Park.The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute through on-loan Motherwell full-back Max Johnston, whose powerful shot from just outside the box was too strong for goalkeeper Jack Hamilton to keep out.The lead was doubled just past the half-hour mark when Josh To...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore could return to the Aston Villa squad for the visit of Southampton.Traore has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but has taken part in full training for two days and will be assessed before manager Steven Gerrard names his squad.Carney Chukwuemeka remains out of action with a minor injury but Gerrard hopes the midfielder will be available to face Leeds next Thursday.Southampt...Full Story »

Romain Perraud’s stunning first-half rocket lit up St Mary’s as Southampton marched into the FA Cup quarter-finals by dispatching Premier League rivals West Ham 3-1.French full-back Perraud stylishly set Saints on course for victory with his first goal for the club, lashing home a swerving strike from more than 25 yards.Michail Antonio briefly levelled for the Hammers but James Ward-...Full Story »