Derby won the battle of the relegated clubs as they beat visitors Barnsley 2-1.The Reds started very nervously, with a mix-up between Conor McCarthy and goalkeeper Brad Collins in the six-yard box seeing Louis Sibley denied from close range by the stopper.The same two players will be disappointed with the opener on eight minutes as Collins totally missed a corner by former Barnsley captain Conor...Full Story »

Danny Schofield secured a first win as Huddersfield boss with a 3-1 victory over Stoke.The visiting Potters endured a frustrating opening period with Lewis Baker denied from the penalty spot and Jacob Brown striking the post in quick succession.The hosts gradually grew into the fixture and took the lead when Yuta Nakayama marked his home league debut with a goal.Baker made amends for his miss wi...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne hailed a “good day at the office” and praised his team’s ruthlessness as they thrashed Reading 4-0.The promoted Millers struck four first-half goals to completely blow away the Royals at the New York Stadium and claim their first league win of the campaign.It was the first time United have netted four times at this level under Warne and should serve...Full Story »

Liam Mandeville scored the only goal of the game as Chesterfield beat Aldershot 1-0.Mandeville’s second-half strike means the Spireites pick up their first win of the National League season, while Aldershot are still looking to earn their first points.Inih Effiong had an early chance for Aldershot but Chesterfield defended well and the Spireites then had two long-range efforts from Ollie B...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus emphatically announced his arrival at the Emirates Stadium with a brace in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Leicester.The Brazilian’s quality shone throughout the Gunners’ first home fixture of the season, which saw him fire the hosts ahead with a curled effort before heading in his second before the break.William Saliba’s own goal to start the second half drew th...Full Story »

Plymouth beat Peterborough 2-0 in League One to avenge their Carabao Cup defeat by the same score in midweek.Peterborough goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom made a brilliant 22nd-minute save to deny Bali Mumba, but Plymouth took the lead on the half-hour after a flowing move down the right led to playmaker Danny Mayor teeing up Finn Azaz, who made no mistake.Azaz, on loan from Aston Villa, has now score...Full Story »

A late penalty from Tyrone Marsh rescued a point for Boreham Wood as they drew 2-2 with Notts County.County took the lead six minutes in after a defender handled the ball in the penalty area and Ruben Rodrigues slotted home from the spot.They nearly had a chance to double the lead minutes later when Macauley Langstaff had a chance, but goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore was able to make the save.Wood the...Full Story »

Maidenhead gave Scunthorpe a taste of what could be waiting for them in the Vanarama National League as a first-half blast set up a 3-2 win.The Iron, who were relegated from Sky Bet League Two last season but won their opening game, fell behind in the 27th minute when Emile Acquah fired home.Will de Havilland struck from close range nine minutes later and then Kane Ferdinand completed a fine ope...Full Story »

Altrincham survived almost 35 minutes with forward Jordan Hulme in goal to earn a goalless draw at Bromley.The Ravens started brightly with Michael Cheek looking to set up Mason Bloomfield but Altrincham did well to defend.Altrincham had a good chance to find the opener half an hour in when Aaron Bennett had a good shot, but Reice Charles-Cook managed to save and Bloomfield continued to put pres...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard praised the returning Tyrone Mings as Aston Villa claimed their first Premier League victory of the season with a 2-1 success against Everton.Mings was stripped of the captaincy over the summer in favour of John McGinn and then eyebrows were raised when he was left on the bench during last weekend’s loss to Bournemouth.Gerrard insisted that was primarily due to a minor injur...Full Story »

Aston Villa loanee Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the game to condemn Birmingham to a 1-0 defeat in the Sky Bet Championship at Cardiff.Steve Morison’s men defied the sweltering conditions to produce a superb display of high-energy passing football in the first 45 minutes, playing out from the back and attacking Birmingham with pace and precision.Key to that approach were skipper ...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte believes Romelu Lukaku needed to return to Inter Milan to feel like a "king" again -- but said the striker could still thrive in the Premier League. Lukaku rejoined Chelsea last summer in a club-record €115 million deal after two hugely successful years in Italy under Conte's management, scoring 64 goals in 95 games and helping Inter end an 11-yea...Full Story »

The 34-year-old star has terminated his contract and is negotiating a move to Premier League new boys Fulham. Fulham are in talks to sign Willian after he left Corinthians Credit: Getty The winger, who has 70 caps for Brazil, said: "I did not come to Brazil to get threatened. "Whenever Corinthians lost and if sometimes I was not doing well in the game, my family received threats, and curses o...Full Story »

Two late goals propelled Dundee to the top of the fledgling cinch Championship table with a 4-2 victory over Arbroath.The hosts took the lead five minutes before half-time when a move from one end of the pitch to the other ended with Paul McGowan picking out Luke McCowan on the left, who struck his shot high into the net.Arbroath levelled from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, Nicky Low conve...Full Story »

St Mirren’s Declan Gallagher is suspended for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The defender was sent off in the first-half of the 4-1 defeat against Pittodrie last weekend.Scott Tanser remains out with what is thought to be a combination of a hamstring and back injury.Ross County defender Connor Randall drops out after suffering a serious injury against Celtic....Full Story »

Derby are set to have David McGoldrick available for the visit of Barnsley in Sky Bet League One.The former Sheffield United striker has missed the start of the season with a niggle but he returned to training this week, with boss Liam Rosenior suggesting he will be on the bench.Curtis Davies is one of several players who are set to return to the side after Rosenior made changes for the midweek ...Full Story »

Aberdeen new boy Callum Roberts is out for eight to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.Hayden Coulson took a knock against St Mirren last week and will miss the visit of Motherwell on Saturday but should return to training next week.Jack MacKenzie trained on Thursday after recovering from a thigh injury and will be considered along with Shayden Morris, who is in the squad after signing last week, ...Full Story »

Hearts are set to have Stephen Kingsley available for Sunday’s cinch Premiership visit of Dundee United after the influential defender missed the opening two league games with a hamstring injury.Michael Smith is also fit for selection despite going off in some discomfort in the second half of last weekend’s 1-1 draw away to city rivals Hibernian.Beni Baningime, who is likely to be ou...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens is set to recall a host of first-team regulars for the visit of Mansfield.Wellens made seven changes for the Carabao Cup first-round loss at Forest Green in midweek.The O’s have won their opening two League Two games so are likely to revert back to a more familiar line-up.Jordan Brown made his return from injury off the bench but Aaron Drinan (quad) is sti...Full Story »

Goncalo Guedes is in line for a Wolves debut in the Premier League match at home to Fulham following his midweek move from Valencia.But injured pair Raul Jimenez (knee and groin) and Joao Moutinho (heel) are missing again after sitting out the 2-1 opening-day defeat at Leeds.Nelson Semedo and Adama Traore (both hamstring) may not be risked as they work their way back to full fitness.Defender Iss...Full Story »