Inih Effiong’s brace helped Aldershot end a three-game losing streak after they defeated Barnet 3-1 at The EBB Stadium.The hosts were quick out of the traps and had a penalty in the ninth minute when Justin Amaluzor was hauled down in the box and Effiong made no mistake in dispatching from 12 yards.The visitors drew level in the 34th minute when Harry Pritchard headed home from a corner.Al...Full Story »

A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Beryly Lubala rescued Colchester a point in their 1-1 draw with visitors Hartlepool.Debutant Lubala headed in Cameron Coxe’s searching cross to salvage a draw for the U’s in the fourth minute of time added on, cancelling out Wes McDonald’s first-half opener.Mohamed Sylla fired over for Pools early on while, at the other end, Co...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was furious with his side’s sluggish start to the second half as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Oxford – their sixth loss in seven games.Albion players were slow to react when Kyle Joseph’s shot came back off the bar in the 48th minute and Cameron Brannagan shot home his sixth goal of the season to fire the home side in front.Joseph added a sec...Full Story »

Manager Darrell Clarke blasted Port Vale’s lack of resolve as they conceded a stoppage-time goal and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at home to Cheltenham.Charlie Brown touched the ball in from close range to earn the Robins a point on the road, leaving Clarke questioning his players’ willingness to take responsibility.He said: “It’s a frustrating afternoon and a very lacklu...Full Story »

An own goal by Jordan Turnbull and a sublime strike from Paul Smyth gave Leyton Orient a 2-0 home win against Tranmere as the Sky Bet League Two leaders maintained their 100 per cent home record and unbeaten run.With defences on top in the first half, the O’s got the breakthrough in the 36th minute when Smyth drilled a cross into the box from the right and, under pressure from Ruel Sotirio...Full Story »

Bobby Thomas struck late on his debut for Bristol Rovers as Morecambe’s winless start to the League One season continued following a 2-2 draw.The transfer deadline day loan signing from Burnley rifled in after Antony Evans’ corner dropped his way on the edge of the six-yard box on 80 minutes for a late equaliser.Jensen Weir had whipped a shot into the top corner from outside the area...Full Story »

Grimsby extended their unbeaten Sky Bet League Two run to five games with a 2-0 win at Newport.The hosts, seeking a fifth successive win in all competitions after their poor start to the campaign, never got out of second gear against the Mariners at Rodney Parade.Grimsby were almost ahead in the ninth minute when County goalkeeper Nick Townsend had to be at full stretch to prevent Harry Clifton&...Full Story »

Nicky Clark, Drey Wright and Graham Carey were on target as St Johnstone bounced back from a run of three successive defeats to beat St Mirren 3-0 in an impressive performance at McDiarmid Park.Clark opened the scoring as he showed composure to latch onto a Stevie May header and lift the ball over St Mirren goalkeeper Trevor Carson to mark his St Johnstone debut with a goal.Wright’s strike...Full Story »

Joe Ironside’s quick brace secured Cambridge a 2-0 win at home to Lincoln.The visitors were made to regret missing a big chance in the first 10 minutes when Tom Hopper found Teddy Bishop following a Jubril Okedina error, but Bishop could only fire straight at Dimi Mitov.Ironside opened the scoring on 24 minutes when Sam Smith nodded a cross down to Paul Digby, whose effort was diverted to ...Full Story »

Liverpool hit the woodwork three times and Everton once but both sides had to settle for a point from a sometimes feisty goalless Merseyside derby.Tom Davies found the outside of a post for Everton midway through the first half before Jordan Pickford pushed a Darwin Nunez shot on to the crossbar and Luis Diaz hit the frame with a follow-up effort.Then in stoppage time the outstanding Pickford ma...Full Story »

Celtic swatted Old Firm rivals Rangers away with ease in a thumping 4-0 cinch Premiership win at Parkhead.In a barnstorming first-half Liel Abada fired the home side after eight minutes and the Israel winger grabbed a second just before the break, after Portuguese winger Jota had scored with a delightful chip.The Hoops had opened up a 3-0 interval gap in this fixture in February and the result w...Full Story »

Edson Alvarez could be heading to Chelsea in the winter. Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez will be granted his wish to join Chelsea if they return for his signature in the winter transfer window, according to De Telegraaf. The 24-year-old Mexico midfielder was keen to make the switch to Stamford Bridge on deadline day, but his move was blocked as Ajax looked to consolidate a squad that had alread...Full Story »

Hector Bellerin left Arsenal and joined Barcelona as a free transfer on deadline day ending an 11 year stay with the Gunners. Bellerin joined Barcelona on deadline day Pair played together at Arsenal Arteta says he 'loves' full-back in emotional tribute WHAT HAPPENED? Bellerin joined Barcelona as a free agent on deadline day as the full-back returned to Barcelona, where he spent eight ye...Full Story »

JURGEN KLOPP has already experienced some serious touchline fireworks this week. And under-pressure Frank Lampard is unlikely to calm things down as he fights for his future in the white heat of a Merseyside derby. Frank Lampard was seething with Jurgen Klopp when he was Chelsea boss and his team lost to Liverpool in 2020 There won't be any love lost on the respective benches come game day ...Full Story »

James close to new Chelsea deal Reece James is close to signing a new deal at Chelsea, The Times is reporting. The versatile right-back who can play in numerous positions on the right side of the field has been a regular when fit for Thomas Tuchel and Frank Lampard, playing 86 times in the Premier League, scoring seven goals and registering 14 assists. Olympiacos announce signing of Marcel...Full Story »

Ross County are likely to be without George Harmon for the cinch Premiership visit of Aberdeen after he went off with a hamstring injury against Celtic.Ross Callachan and Jack Baldwin return from two-match suspensions.Connor Randall (broken leg) and William Akio (knee) remain on the sidelines.Aberdeen will have Hayden Coulson back in contention after the left-back sat out the midweek Premier Spo...Full Story »

Louis Moult is set to make his Motherwell return against Dundee United.The striker re-signed for the club on loan from Burton Albion on Friday four and a half years after leaving for Preston in a £500,000 deal.Left-backs Nathan McGinley and Jake Carroll are long-term absentees.United have an unchanged squad for the trip to Fir Park.Goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was absent through injury as Un...Full Story »

Livingston defender Jack Fitzwater is suspended for the cinch Premiership visit of Hearts on Saturday after being sent off in last weekend’s defeat by Aberdeen.James Penrice and Morgan Boyes are both back in the mix but still need to build up their match fitness after recent lay-offs.Bruce Anderson is still out with an ankle injury while Tom Parkes is beginning the road to recovery fo...Full Story »

New signing Leander Dendoncker is a doubt for Aston Villa’s clash with Manchester City.The £13million midfielder has a throat problem, having joined from Wolves, but Jan Bednarek, who signed on loan from Southampton, is in contention.Fellow defender Diego Carlos is out with a long-term Achilles injury which is likely to keep him sidelined for the majority of the season.Manchester Cit...Full Story »

Brighton remain without Adam Lallana for Sunday’s visit of Leicester but new boy Billy Gilmour could make his debut.Lallana has a calf injury, with boss Graham Potter admitting he is unlikely to return before the international break.Gilmour is available following his move from Chelsea and Joel Veltman is fit but the game could come too soon for Jeremy Sarmiento despite his return to traini...Full Story »