Crewe and AFC Wimbledon offered a distinct lack of quality in front of goal as their clash at Gresty Road ended in a goalless stalemate.Home forward Bassala Sambou’s second-half effort, which struck a post, was the closest either side came to an opener.The only time the Dons troubled goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was a shot on the turn from Josh Davison early in the game, which was easily held...Full Story »

Southend returned to winning ways as they beat Solihull Moors 3-0 in their Vanarama National League match at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers, who had not won in the league since November, dominated the first half and took the lead in the 19th minutes from a header by Jason Demetriou.Southend remained on top following the restart and doubled their lead in the 55th minute through Harry Cardwell’s n...Full Story »

Barrow battled back superbly from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at promotion rivals Mansfield and replace them in the play-off spots.Stephen McLaughlin put the Stags ahead on nine minutes. Harrison Neal brought down George Maris almost 25 yards out and McLaughlin’s free-kick found a way off a defender through the wall and, although he got a hand to it, goalkeeper Paul Farman was unable to keep it ou...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO watched on from an exercise bike as Al-Nassr played for the first time since his transfer. The 37-year-old forward cheered when playmaker Talisca netted the second of his two goals in the 2-0 win over Al-Ta'ee. Cristiano Ronaldo clapped after Al-Nassr scored against Al-Ta'ee Ronaldo watched the game while pedalling on an exercise bike Ronaldo was also spotted during the gam...Full Story »

Rashford, 25, has enjoyed a stellar season under Erik ten Hag. Marcus Rashford celebrated New Years with fiancee Lucia Loi and an ex-Man Utd ace Credit: https://www.instagram.com/marcusrashford/ Rashford has been in flying form for the Red Devils Credit: EPA He scored his 12th goal of the season in yesterday’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth. And United are now five points clear of Tottenham ...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved once again he's ageing like a fine wine as the 41-year-old showed off a new hairstyle and his ripped physique while holidaying in Florida Fans labelled Zlatan Ibrahimovic a "Greek god" after he was spotted at the beach (Image: LCD / SplashNews.com) Zlatan Ibrahimovic debuted a bold new look and wowed fans with his physique as he holidayed in Florida. The AC Milan str...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was baffled by the decision to disallow Omar Beckles’ equalising goal during his side’s 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Ben Fox broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half at Sixfields but Beckles looked to have levelled for the league leaders on the hour, only for the goal to be chalked off after a long consultation between re...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick demanded more from his side after they returned to the Championship play-off spots.Matt Crooks’ brace and Chuba Akpom’s late strike earned a deserved 3-1 win at Birmingham.Tahith Chong pulled a goal back for the mid-table hosts to give them hope before Akpom rubber-stamped Boro’s sixth win in their last seven games.Carrick has lifted Boro from...Full Story »

A late goal from substitute Vakoun Bayo earned Watford a hard-fought 1-0 win at Norwich which got their Championship promotion bid back on track.The Hornets went into the clash at Carrow Road with successive defeats behind them but turned in an improved display which was rewarded four minutes from the end of normal time when the young frontman slotted home after a swift breakaway.For Norwich it ...Full Story »

Red-hot Matt Crooks inspired Middlesbrough to victory at Birmingham as they charged back into the Championship’s top six.The midfielder bagged a quickfire second-half double and set up Chuba Akpom’s late clincher as Boro sealed a 3-1 win.Crooks now has four goals in his last five games with Boro up to fifth in a congested and competitive Championship – having reached the play-o...Full Story »

Bromley extended their unbeaten run to five National League matches but had to settle for a goalless draw at home to play-off rivals Southend.The Kent side’s narrow victory in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day had put their sixth-placed opponents within reach but they missed the opportunity to leapfrog their rivals.Southend had the better of the first half with Jack Bridge squandering a ch...Full Story »

Maidenhead and Wealdstone started 2023 with a point apiece as they battled out a 0-0 draw at York Road.The visitors went close early on when Olufela Olomola’s header was well saved by Daniel Gyollai.Remy Clerima passed up a good chance for Maidenhead just before the hour mark as he sent an effort over the bar.Wealdstone remain ninth in the National League table, while Maidenhead move up a ...Full Story »

Douglas James-Taylor’s maiden English Football League goal and Liam Kinsella’s first for more than seven years earned Walsall a 2-1 win over League Two play-off rivals Mansfield.Stoke loanee James-Taylor’s finish on the turn and Kinsella’s header gave the Saddlers a sixth victory in eight league games despite Rhys Oates’ late consolation.Mansfield created the best e...Full Story »

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Scott Fraser and an own goal ended Charlton’s winless League One streak as they beat 10-man Portsmouth 3-1.Neither Pompey nor Charlton had won in the league since October 22 going into this fixture.Crystal Palace loanee Rak-Sakyi gave the Addicks a 23rd-minute lead after bundling through the penalty area, sitting defender Sean Raggett down and firing in his sixth goal of...Full Story »

Chelsea and Manchester United have been told by Brighton that Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister will be going nowhere in January. Both Seagulls stars have been linked with departures ahead of the winter window, but the South Coast outfit plan to keep their squad intact for the remainder of the Premier League season. Caicedo was sought by Chelsea, United and Liverpool in the summer, while ...Full Story »

Fabian Schar wasted a hat-trick of chances as Newcastle’s hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were dashed by Leeds.The Magpies’ best opportunities on an ultimately barren afternoon fell to the Switzerland international and fellow defender Dan Burn, but neither was able to break the deadlock and the Yorkshiremen emerged with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at St James’ Park....Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed Marcus Rashford had been dropped to the bench for the Premier League match at Wolves for “internal disciplinary” reasons.Rashford scored three goals for England at the World Cup, where Gareth Southgate’s men reached the quarter-finals.The 25-year-old had been in good club form since his return to domestic action, finding the net i...Full Story »

League Two leaders Leyton Orient were frustrated for a second time this week as lowly Newport held them to a goalless draw at Rodney Parade.Richie Wellens’ O’s and second-placed Stevenage battled to a goalless draw in Tuesday’s summit meeting and a spirited showing from Graham Coughlan’s Newport meant another stalemate in South Wales.Exiles goalkeeper Joe Day kept his sid...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was delighted with Riley McGree’s winner after his side moved into the Championship top six with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Blackburn.McGree, who was part of Australia’s World Cup squad, completed his side’s comeback by rounding off a brilliant team move with a controlled volley into the top corner.Rovers had taken the lead through Ryan Hedges&rs...Full Story »

Captain Tom Anderson scored his first goal in 14 months to earn Doncaster a thrilling 4-3 victory over struggling Rochdale in League Two.Anderson struck with nine minutes remaining to settle a game in which Dale had battled back from 2-0 and 3-2 down.Charlie Seaman saw a low drive take a wicked deflection to give Doncaster the lead after seven minutes – the first of four goals in a 10-minu...Full Story »