Manager Dave Challinor emphasised the importance of Stockport’s 2-0 victory over Northampton in their League Two play-off push, stressing the need to “get points on the board as quickly as possible”.The Hatters edged a tight clash at Edgeley Park, with Antoni Sarcevic scoring from close range in the first half and Jack Sowerby being credited with an own goal in the second.The w...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic hailed teenager Tobi Adeyemo for scoring the goal that helped Watford beat Blackpool 2-0 and move the Hornets up to third in the Sky Bet Championship table.Ismaila Sarr was the Hornets’ star performer and made sure of victory with an 87th-minute penalty.But it was 17-year-old Adeyemo who will be remembered most fondly by the Vicarage Road faithful for coming off the bench to o...Full Story »

Scottish Championship basement boys Hamilton got only their third league win of the season as Andy Winter’s penalty was the difference in a 1-0 victory over Greenock Morton.Winter stuck his spot-kick into the bottom right-hand corner after Daniel O’Reilly was fouled in the box with 17 minutes gone.Winter had a great chance to double the lead just after the hour mark as he ran through...Full Story »

Jordan Beyer’s first goal for Burnley gave the Championship leaders a 1-0 victory over Coventry which extended their winning league run to seven matches.The German defender headed home Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s corner with eight minutes left, just when it seemed the Sky Blues – who had been the better side in the first half – would weather a growing Burnley storm.With the...Full Story »

Kristian Dennis scored one and created another as Carlisle eased to a 2-0 home victory against Newport in Sky Bet League Two.The Cumbrians’ top scorer netted for a third game in a row as he took his impressive tally for the season to 15 goals in all competitions on the stroke of half-time.He also provided the assist for Crystal Palace loanee John-Kymani Gordon to wrap up the points on debu...Full Story »

Bali Mumba rescued a point for top-of-the table Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points clear of third-placed Ipswich following a 1-1 draw.Wes Burns struck with an angled volley for Ipswich and both sides hit the woodwork in a pulsating encounter in front of a sold-out 29,069 crowd.A low shot by Niall Ennis was kept out by Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton and ...Full Story »

Bromley got their Vanarama National League play-off push back on track with a 4-1 home victory against in-form Yeovil.The Glovers had been unbeaten in seven league games before heading to Hayes Lane but Bromley returned to winning ways after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Wrexham.The Ravens opened the scoring in the ninth minute, with Louis Dennis’ strike taking a big deflection before loop...Full Story »

Jayden Bogle scored a brace as Sheffield United kept the pressure on Championship leaders Burnley with a 3-1 victory over Stoke.Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring and Bogle doubled the hosts’ lead, while Nick Powell’s goal at the end of the first half reduced the arrears before Bogle’s second at the death secured the points.Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom made five changes to his ...Full Story »

Everton’s board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park due to perceived security risks but what they missed was their relegation-threatened team plunging into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton.In an unprecedented move the executives did not attend after offensive messages – including death threats to chairman Bill Kenwright – were ...Full Story »

A Conor McAleny double boosted Salford’s promotion bid as they defeated Sutton 2-0.The in-form forward netted twice in the first half as the hosts clinched a second successive home victory and rose to fifth in League Two.After a fast start, McAleny opened the scoring inside nine minutes when he finished a precise effort low into the far corner.The visiting U’s, unbeaten in four match...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient were held to a 0-0 draw by play-off hopefuls Barrow at Brisbane Road and finished with 10 men after Tom James was dismissed in added time.The visitors proved positively doughty opponents and deserved their point. They had the ball in the net after 17 minutes only for Billy Waters to be ruled offside.Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman was then forced into two-f...Full Story »

Morgyn Neill’s stoppage-time equaliser secured Cove a 2-2 draw against Raith in their cinch Championship match at Balmoral Stadium.Lewis Vaughan put Raith ahead in the 29th minute with a chipped finish.The home side were soon level when Leighton McIntosh scored from the penalty spot following a handball by Ryan Nolan.Dylan Easton, though, had the visitors in front again just before half-ti...Full Story »

Manchester City were left fuming at Manchester United’s controversial equaliser after letting slip a lead to lose 2-1 at Old Trafford and let their neighbours into the title race.Arguments raged after Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Jack Grealish’s opener in the 78th minute of a dramatic derby on Saturday and rows continued into the tunnel after Marcus Rashford compounded City’s ...Full Story »

Manchester United struck twice in the space of four minutes late on to snatch a dramatic and controversial 2-1 derby win over Manchester City on Saturday. Jack Grealish looked to have headed City to a crucial victory in their pursuit of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League when he came off the bench to head home on the hour at Old Trafford. But United responded to claim a hotly-contested...Full Story »

Two goals within four first-half minutes lifted Aston Villa to a 2-1 Women’s Super League victory over Tottenham at Poundland Bescot Stadium.Jordan Nobbs made her first start for Carla Ward’s side after joining from Arsenal last week, while Bethany England made her Spurs debut following her January move from Chelsea.Starting 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️&#...Full Story »

Crawley’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Doncaster has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Broadfield Stadium.The match was set to be the first in charge for new Crawley boss Scott Lindsey, who joined the club from Swindon earlier this week.Crawley said in a statement: “A referee came to inspect the pitch at 8:30 this morning and deemed the pitch to be unplayable.”Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder looked in distress as he hobbled off in the 47th minute of United’s 3-0 win on January 3rd following a challenge by Marcos Senesi. Donny van de Beek gives the thumbs up from his hospital bed He picked up the injury after a tackle from Marcos Senesi Credit: Getty Now his worst fears have been realised as Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag revealed at his press conference a...Full Story »

According to reports, Newcastle United under Eddie Howe may not be able to secure the signing of Joao Gomes, a midfielder from Flamengo, during the January transfer window as Wolverhampton Wanderers managed by Julen Lopetegui are expected to sign him instead. Italian journalist Rudy Galetti last week suggested that the Magpies are keen on signing Gomes this transfer window. However, it seems ...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO revealed he rejected the Portugal manager's job. That is despite Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wanting the Special One to succeed Fernando Santos. Jose Mourinho insists he rejected the chance to be Portugal manager Credit: Getty Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have wanted the Special One to replace Fernando Santos Credit: Getty Euro 2016-winning coach Santos was sacked after the Wo...Full Story »

Manchester United have completed the loan signing of Burnley forward Wout Weghorst, who fills the gap in the team left by Cristiano Ronaldo. Dutch star joins Premier League giants United agreed to pay compensation to Besiktas Six-month loan deal signed WHAT HAPPENED? Besiktas agreed to allow the Dutch forward's one-year loan deal to be cut short after accepting a £2.5 million comp...Full Story »