Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted his team were taught a hard lesson after his first home game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Port Vale.Derby started well with James Collins driving in a Tom Barkhuizen cross in the fifth minute but Vale captain Tom Conlon missed a penalty in the 15th minute after Dan Jones was fouled by Barkhuizen.But the game turned on two controversial moments after the...Full Story »

Aldershot came from behind to rescue a point with a 3-3 draw against fellow strugglers Scunthorpe.The Iron responded to the Shots’ early lead, scoring three goals in the first half, before the visitors responded after the break, but both sides still remain in the National League relegation zone.Aldershot took an early lead in the second minute when Ody Alfa broke from a counter attack and ...Full Story »

Paul Mullin and Aaron Hayden both scored twice as Wrexham claimed a stunning 7-5 victory at home to Barnet to stay a point behind leaders Notts County in the Vanarama National League.The Red Dragons started the game on the front foot and Hayden slotted home the opening goal in the ninth minute.Elliot Lee and Ollie Palmer spurned chances before Barnet came storming back.Nicke Kabamba equalised wi...Full Story »

Harrison Biggins headed home to ensure a frustrating return to Doncaster for former boss Richie Wellens whose Leyton Orient side were held to a 1-1 draw.Orient thoroughly dominated the first half and took the lead through Paul Smyth’s stunning overhead kick.But they could not press their advantage and were punished by improving Doncaster in the second half.Idris El Mizouni and George Moncu...Full Story »

Roarie Deacon salvaged a point for Maidstone with a last-ditch equaliser in a 1-1 draw against fellow National League strugglers FC Halifax.Jack Barham twice threatened for Maidstone and Regan Booty blazed a great chance over, while Jamie Cooke drew a good save from Yusuf Mersin at the other end in a goalless first half.Mersin tipped Rob Harker’s effort over but Mani Dieseruvwe scored with...Full Story »

Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja sent Chelsea fourth in the Premier League as the Blues cruised past managerless Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.Mason Mount teed up Havertz and Pulisic before Albania striker Broja netted his maiden Blues goal to floor the struggling visitors.Boyhood Chelsea fan Broja was left delighted with his first senior strike that capped a landmark week for Gr...Full Story »

Stockport claimed their first away win since returning to the Football League to end Bradford’s unbeaten home record.The Hatters had lost all five of their games on the road this season but stopped the rot with a deserved 1-0 win at Valley Parade.Antoni Sarcevic signalled Stockport’s intentions by forcing a good save from Harry Lewis after two minutes.Harry Chapman then hit the bar f...Full Story »

Peterborough paid the price for missed chances as lowly Burton snatched a valuable point in a 1-1 draw.Ricky-Jade Jones hit the bar with the best opportunity of the first half before the breakthrough eventually arrived in the second minute of the second period.Jack Taylor’s fine pass picked out Ben Thompson who was denied by a last-ditch sliding clearance from Tom Hamer, but he could only ...Full Story »

Carlos Mendes Gomes scored his first Fleetwood goal as Scott Brown’s side came from behind to hold high-flying Portsmouth to a 1-1 draw at Fratton Park.Pompey took the lead with just seven minutes played when Owen Dale teed up Huddersfield loanee Josh Koroma to net his second goal in three games from 20 yards.Fleetwood hit back just eight minutes later when Mendes Gomez marked his injury r...Full Story »

Defender Chris Forino’s first-half header earned Wycombe a 1-0 win at local rivals Oxford in a game that was held up for 45 minutes due to a medical emergency for a spectator.Forino peeled away to meet Alfie Mawson’s long diagonal cross with a powerful header back across goalkeeper Simon Eastwood and into the net after 34 minutes.Oxford were left to rue a missed penalty by Cameron Br...Full Story »

Swansea made it four Championship wins on the bounce as they held on for a nervy 2-1 win against Sunderland at the Swansea.com Stadium.First-half goals from Ollie Cooper and Harry Darling were enough for Russell Martin’s men who cemented their sixth place in the table, despite a 51st-minute strike by Black Cats winger Jack Clarke.Swansea were ultimately made to work hard for the three poin...Full Story »

Jerry Yates’ late double sealed a welcome 3-1 victory for Blackpool against stuttering Watford.Gary Madine put the home side in front before Imran Louza restored parity before the break.A draw then looked to be on the cards before Yates two superbly taken goals in the final 10 minutes secured Blackpool’s first home win since the opening day of the season.The Hornets were booed off by...Full Story »

Craig Gordon insists Hearts must banish their Europa Conference League disappointment against Fiorentina from their minds in time for Sunday’s cinch Premiership trip to Kilmarnock.The Jambos crashed to a demoralising 3-0 defeat at home to the Serie A side on Thursday.They have managed to win two of their three league matches immediately after Thursday-night European fixtures this term and ...Full Story »

Manchester City have benefitted from the prowess of Kevin de Bruyne during his time at the Etihad where his incredible range of passing has helped them overtake Manchester United Kevin de Bruyne had a priceless reaction after being handed a Man Utd shirt Kevin de Bruyne looked shocked when he was handed a Manchester United shirt and immediately asked if he could burn it. The Manchester City s...Full Story »

The former midfielder, now 43, was famous for his luscious long locks as he spent three years at Old Trafford and was even part of the historic 1998-99 team. A former Manchester United star looks totally unrecognisable after retiring in 2017 Credit: Instagram Dyed blonde hair and a skin fade is a far cry from his playing days Credit: Instagram After featuring alongside the likes of David Beck...Full Story »

The Spanish giants have made their opening moves in the race to sign the Borussia Dortmund star, despite the Prem sides having monitored him since his Birmingham days. Real Madrid are confident of sealing a deal for Jude Bellingham ahead of his Prem suitors Credit: Getty Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and champions Manchester City are all eyeing the 19-year-old. But Madrid believe they...Full Story »

Craig Gordon admits the lack of stability in Hearts’ injury-hit defence has taken a toll on their ability to deal with a demanding start to the campaign.The Tynecastle side have been plagued by personnel issues at the back since the end of last term when John Souttar and Craig Halkett spent lengthy periods on the sidelines.While Souttar left to join Rangers at the end of last term, summer ...Full Story »

Charlie Mulgrew and Steven Fletcher are unlikely to feature for Dundee United in their cinch Premiership game against Aberdeen at Tannadice on Saturday evening.Veteran defender Mulgrew missed the home defeat by St Johnstone last week with a thigh injury while striker Fletcher picked up a knock in the game and had to be replaced soon after the break.Midfielder Peter Pawlett is still working his w...Full Story »

Doncaster defender Joseph Olowu will be unavailable to face league leaders Leyton Orient on Saturday.The centre-back was substituted with a facial injury in last weekend’s 2-1 win over Rochdale after a collision with teammate James Maxwell and will be out for around six weeks.A late decision will be made on the fitness of George Miller and Kyle Knoyle ahead of the weekend.Other injury doub...Full Story »

Bradford will continue to be without defender Liam Ridehalgh for the visit of Stockport on Saturday.The 31-year-old has been out of action for the last month with a calf injury but could be back in the fold soon.Winger Abo Eisa suffered a setback on his return from a long-term injury and will miss out yet again.The weekend’s game will come too soon for Crystal Palace loanee Scott Banks who...Full Story »