Russell Martin challenged Ryan Fraser to kick on after the Scotland international’s late goal maintained Southampton’s promising run with a 2-1 win at Hull.The on-loan Newcastle winger opened his Saints account in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle a fascinating game of end-to-end football.Martin said: “People ask me, ‘what’s he like as a person?’ &nd...Full Story »

Joel Senior’s stoppage-time strike inflicted heartache on the Football League’s basement boys Sutton as Morecambe edged a five-goal thriller.Shrimps goalkeeper Stuart Moore produced two good early saves to keep out a Ben Goodliffe header and Farrend Rawson effort.The visitors opened the scoring on the half-hour as Michael Mellon fired a penalty – awarded after Goodliffe’s...Full Story »

Joe Rankin-Costello’s first goal of the season earned Blackburn a 1-0 home victory over Cardiff.The midfielder’s second-half strike – Rovers’ only on-target attempt of the afternoon – condemned the Bluebirds to a third straight defeat on the road.It also meant the Welsh club are now without a win on their last nine trips to Ewood Park, stretching back to December 20...Full Story »

Doncaster collected a third straight league triumph on home soil with a comfortable 4-1 win over Sutton.Joe Ironside scored twice, including a first-half penalty, while Zain Westbrooke and Mo Faal also found the net for Grant McCann’s side with Harry Smith replying for the visitors in stoppage time.Rovers were gifted the lead after 17 minutes when Craig Clay fouled Faal in the box and Iron...Full Story »

Pete Wild believes Barrow will be “right up there” this season after his side held League Two leaders Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Holker Street.Luke Williams’ Magpies went in front thanks to David McGoldrick’s first-half penalty.But the spoils were shared in the first English Football League meeting between the two sides since 1970 after Dean Campbell converted from the...Full Story »

Joe Bryan’s first goal for Millwall earned them a 2-2 draw in a frenetic Championship encounter with Hull at The Den.After Jaden Philogene and Adama Traore had turned the game around for Hull following Duncan Watmore’s early opener, Bryan struck to secure a point.The Lions’ home form has been patchy, winning just two of their last eight matches, but they took the lead through W...Full Story »

Both managers were angry with referee Simon Mather after Oxford United beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium in a match that saw three red cards dished out.Rovers had Jevani Brown dismissed for two yellow cards midway through the second half, and Oxford had two of their substitutes, Oisin Smyth and Stan Mills, sent off in stoppage time.Billy Bodin and Sam Long scored the goals which secu...Full Story »

ELLA TOONE has enjoyed a loved-up break with her non-league footballer boyfriend Joe Bunney. The England star stripped down to a bikini as she relaxed in a hot tub whilst celebrating his 30th birthday. Toone shared a series of snaps from their romantic trip with her Instagram followers. Alongside the post, she wrote: "30th Bday Celebs continue… Thank you for having us @aphroditesgroup...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton tipped striker Jevani Brown to “go from strength to strength” after his first goal for the club sealed a comfortable 3-0 League One victory over 10-man Port Vale at the Memorial Stadium.Barton praised Brown after his 20-yard goal late on completed a good night’s work for the summer signing from Exeter, who put the Gas on course for victory whe...Full Story »

Ten-man Burton secured a much needed first home League One win of the season as Joe Powell’s brace saw off Wigan 2-1.The midfielder capped a superb performance with a stunning equaliser after Charlie Hughes had put Wigan ahead before firing home from the penalty spot to seal victory.Wigan hit the Brewers with a sucker punch just before half-time when Albion defender Sam Hughes headed a lon...Full Story »

Furious Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton criticised one of his own players after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Peterborough.Barton was angered by the actions of winger Luke Thomas, who went down with a hamstring injury in the build-up to the crucial second Posh goal.David Ajiboye doubled the hosts’ advantage in the match-defining 47th minute incident after a deflected Archie Collins strike had...Full Story »

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca have already discussed the possibility of signing the 18-year-old in 2024 during a meeting prior to the two teams meeting in the first match of their Champions League campaign. Antwerp are said to be expecting interest in the midfielder with coach Mark van Bommel having openly discussed his departure this season. The Belgian club are believed to have put a ...Full Story »

Liverpool and Arsenal are among the clubs reportedly interested in Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey. However, according to recent reports, both clubs are unlikely to sign the highly-rated Scotland international during the January transfer window. That’s according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claim Hickey, 21, is happy with life at the Community Stadium and is therefore...Full Story »

Manager Joey Barton saluted Jack Hunt after he set Bristol Rovers on course for a thumping 4-1 win over Wigan with his first goal for the club.Right-back Hunt later helped seal their biggest League One win of the season with a brilliant assist for John Marquis to round off victory, with Luke Thomas and Aaron Collins also on target.“Jack was first-class for us today but he has been since he...Full Story »

Reo Hatate’s penalty and second-half goals from Matt O’Riley and Daizen Maeda helped Celtic to a 3-0 win at Livingston despite losing Joe Hart to a first-half red card.The former England goalkeeper fouled Mo Sangare just outside of the penalty box and was sent off by referee John Beaton.That left Brendan Rodgers’ side to play the final hour with just 10 men but they never looke...Full Story »

Leeds overcame Joe Rodon’s second-half sending-off to secure a goalless draw at Hull.Daniel Farke’s men had the best chances of the first half – most significantly through the wasteful Georginio Rutter after 26 minutes – but they found debutant goalkeeper Ryan Allsop in inspired form.Leeds supporters will have expected their team to kick on after the restart, but they wer...Full Story »

Joe Quigley’s stoppage-time goal gave leaders Chesterfield a dramatic 3-2 win over FC Halifax in the National League.Will Grigg had put the hosts ahead early on and Tyrone Williams headed in a second in the 23rd minute before Millenic Alli pulled one back three minutes later.Luke Summerfield equalised from the penalty spot with 21 minutes left and the Spireites then had Tom Naylor sent off...Full Story »

Joe Grey stepped off the bench to score his third goal of the season and earn Hartlepool a 2-2 draw at Altrincham.The visitors broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Oliver Finney chipped the ball over home goalkeeper Ethan Ross and into the net.Altrincham hit back eight minutes later, with Isaac Marriott firing in from close range.And the home side went in front just before the break as Lew...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman praised playmaker Joe Pritchard who scored after nine months out injured in the 4-1 win over Sutton.Former Tottenham trainee Pritchard came on at half-time with Stanley already 1-0 up after Shaun Whalley had been upended by Craig Clay and Tommy Leigh slotted home the penalty in the first minute of first-half added time.Leigh curled home the second after 57 minutes be...Full Story »

Joey Barton was pleased with John Marquis’ application after Bristol Rovers claimed a 2-0 win at Shrewsbury.Just before Marquis grabbed his goal, he was involved in a controversial decision at the other end of the pitch.Shrewsbury won a corner in the 70th minute and the ball reached the back post where Chey Dunkley was lurking.The Salop captain looked to have been bundled to the floor by M...Full Story »