Karl Robinson said his Oxford team were hurting from the 2-0 loss at Accrington but would learn from the defeat.It was promotion-chasing United’s first defeat in four Sky Bet League One games and, after 14 goals in four games, they drew a blank at the Wham Stadium.John O’Sullivan scored his first league goal of the season on 28 minutes, firing home from the edge of the area.Oxford&rs...Full Story »

John O’Sullivan and Ethan Hamilton were on target as Accrington beat Oxford 2-0, upsetting the visitors’ Sky Bet League One promotion charge.Karl Robinson’s team were unbeaten in four matches and are one of the top scorers in the division but they drew a blank at the Wham Stadium.Oxford started the first half well with Nathan Holland having a strike well saved by Toby Savin and...Full Story »

Kane Hemmings struck twice as Tranmere secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Swindon to boost their League Two automatic-promotion hopes.Paul Glatzel was also on target for second-placed Rovers.January signing Hemmings capitalised on a Swindon defensive lapse inside six minutes to slide past Robins goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott for his first Rovers goal.Micky Mellon’s men almost doubled their le...Full Story »

Notts County ended a run of three games without a win with a crushing 6-1 Vanarama National League victory over Barnet at Meadow Lane.County were quick off the mark and fired in their first goal on seven minutes when Elisha Sam was on hand to tap in a rebound from Ruben Rodrigues’ effort.The hosts doubled their advantage four minutes later when Callum Roberts cut in from the right and unle...Full Story »

Coventry were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Blackpool at the Coventry Building Society Arena.The Tangerines opened the scoring in the 24th minute through former Sky Blues  striker Gary Madine, before Viktor Gyokeres netted his third goal in four games three minutes before the break.Mark Robins’ side showed two changes from their valiant 2-1 extra-time defeat at Southampton in the ...Full Story »

Alfie May scored the winner as Cheltenham Town came from a goal down to stun managerless Sunderland 2-1 in the Sky Bet League One match at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.The struggling Robins were without a win in 12 games and they fell behind in the first half to Alex Pritchard’s perfectly placed free-kick from the edge of the box in the 32nd minute.Sunderland were denied a second by Owen Evans&...Full Story »

Birthday boy Jaden Philogene-Bidace inspired Stoke’s 3-0 Championship victory against 10-man Swansea as the Potters recorded a first home league win since November.Stoke, with only one win in eight home league fixtures heading into the tie, started promisingly and had a glorious opportunity for an opener inside two minutes.On-loan Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis was found i...Full Story »

Ross County defender Jack Baldwin could return from a knee injury as the Staggies host Livingston.Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer was on the bench for Saturday’s win over Dundee after missing the midweek draw against Aberdeen with a broken nose.Defender Kayne Ramsay is also pushing for a recall after illness while midfielder David Cancola has been missing with a groin problem.Livingston s...Full Story »

Dundee United will again be without Kieran Freeman for the cinch Premiership meeting with Motherwell.The full-back is set for a lay-off after suffering a muscle injury.United also remain without Adrian Sporle and Charlie Mulgrew, – although the latter is expected to return to the squad soon.Motherwell welcome back Liam Shaw after the on-loan Celtic midfielder had to sit out the visit of hi...Full Story »

Norwich have a doubt over forward Josh Sargent for the Premier League match against Crystal Palace.USA international Sargent dropped out of the side for the FA Cup win at Wolves after feeling unwell during the warm-up and continues to be assessed, but midfielder Lukas Rupp (hamstring) is available again.Defender Andrew Omobamidele (back) should return to contention at the weekend, while centre-h...Full Story »

Dan Bentley is available for Bristol City’s clash with Reading.Goalkeeper Bentley missed the Robins’ 3-1 defeat to Blackpool at the weekend after contracting Covid-19 and following a period of self-isolation he is in contention for Nigel Pearson’s side.Matty James is still being regularly assessed by the club and is a doubt with a foot injury.Andy King is also out for the fores...Full Story »

Aston Villa have several players due to return for the visit of Leeds.Bertrand Traore is back from the Africa Cup of Nations and Leon Bailey is training again after a hamstring injury. Calum Chambers is also expected to be in the squad for the first time after joining from Arsenal.Marvelous Nakamba remains out with a knee injury, while Trezeguet is joining Turkish side Basaksehir.Leeds’ in...Full Story »

Blackburn striker Sam Gallagher could be involved in Wednesday’s clash with Nottingham Forest.Gallagher missed the weekend trip to Swansea after being hurt in a collision against Luton but he will undergo a scan ahead of the Forest match and manager Tony Mowbray hopes he will be available.Leading scorer Ben Brereton Diaz could be restored to starting line-up having made an appearance off t...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits they're battling through a form slump. Real eked out a 1-0 win against Granada on Sunday. Ancelotti said, "The best news of tonight are the three points. "We played a very good second half. The team and the players performed. "We all know right now we are not in our best moment, but I think it is going to end soon, as per next week we are recovering...Full Story »

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he's enjoying his job after victory over Inter Milan. Pioli raced to the corner flag to celebrate Olivier Giroud's winner with the players on Sunday. "Looking back at the footage, I did take quite a while to reach the players!" he laughed on Radio Anch'Io Sport. "The important thing is that I did get there! I am a very emotional person, I experience every...Full Story »

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says there'll be no underestimating Roma in Tuesday's Coppa Italia quarterfinal clash. Inter meet the Giallorossi as favourites, despite their derby defeat. "We meet a strong team with many quality players and a great coach like José," Inzaghi told Sportmediaset. "The Coppa Italia is a very important target for us. It must be in the DNA of Inter. "Now ...Full Story »

Wycombe could hand debuts to Lewis Wing and Jack Young when they host Shrewsbury.Wing brought a five-year spell with Middlesbrough to a close when he moved to Adams Park on deadline day.He was joined at Wanderers by fellow midfielder Young, who arrived on loan from Newcastle.Wycombe announced last week that long-serving midfielder Matt Bloomfield had retired on medical grounds.Shrewsbury also ha...Full Story »

Exeter seem likely to resist the temptation to hand fit-again Sam Nombe a starting spot at home to Leyton Orient.Nombe played a pivotal role in Exeter’s 2-1 win at Swindon, coming off the bench to set up Jevani Brown’s equaliser before being involved in the move that led to a late winner from Thimothee Dieng.But Grecians boss Matt Taylor says he can not rush Nombe back into his start...Full Story »

Derby boss Wayne Rooney faces a headache in defence for Tuesday’s Championship clash with Hull.Richard Stearman begins a three-match ban following his red card against Huddersfield last week, and Rooney is likely to pick either Lee Buchanan or Craig Forsyth.Midfielder Krystian Bielik has made two appearances as a substitute after a year out with a serious knee injury and could be in conten...Full Story »

Accrington will check on top scorer Colby Bishop ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against promotion-chasers Oxford.Stanley forward Bishop missed the controversial 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday with an ankle problem and continues to be assessed.Accrington boss John Coleman had called for the match to be abandoned after a supporter ran on to the pitch from the home end and clashed with ...Full Story »