EVERTON keeper Jordan Pickford's "penalty cheat sheet" was spotted on his water bottle during their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Monday night. The England shot-stopper, 28, had the spot-kick records for Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, James Milner and Cody Gakpo at hand for the clash with Liverpool. Pickford's bottle shows that all four players favour going to the keeper's left And we now know he would...Full Story »

Bottom side Hamilton secured a much-needed point from a 1-1 cinch Championship draw at home to Dundee.On-loan Hearts midfielder Connor Smith handed the hosts an early lead as he picked out the top corner with a long-range strike after just five minutes of his home debut.Dundee began to dominate possession and Jordan McGhee came close to equalising after the half-hour mark although he headed just...Full Story »

Jordan James struck in stoppage time as Birmingham snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw at Blackburn in the FA Cup fourth round.Rovers looked to be heading through to the fifth round for the first time since 2017 after recovering from conceding Reda Khadra’s early opener thanks to Bradley Dack’s close-range finish and a precise Joe Rankin-Costello strike.But 18-year-old James, who had been o...Full Story »

Jordan Jones’ stoppage-time volley was the difference as Kilmarnock defeated a resolute Dumbarton 1-0 to advance to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.The home side had dominated possession and chances but they were unable to break down the impressive League Two leaders until substitute Jones met Danny Armstrong’s deflected cross with a clinical volley.Kilmarnock had hit a post thro...Full Story »

Jordan Beyer’s first goal for Burnley gave the Championship leaders a 1-0 victory over Coventry which extended their winning league run to seven matches.The German defender headed home Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s corner with eight minutes left, just when it seemed the Sky Blues – who had been the better side in the first half – would weather a growing Burnley storm.With the...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper said the fact Dean Henderson cannot play in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United has put a dampener on his side’s progress.Henderson was the hero for Forest as he saved two penalties in a 4-3 shoot-out success against Wolves after the quarter-final tie had finished 1-1 in normal time during which he made a number of other saves.The on-loa...Full Story »

Dean Henderson was the hero for Nottingham Forest as he saved two penalties in a shoot-out against Wolves to send his side through to the Carabao Cup semi-final.The on-loan Manchester United goalkeeper kept out spot-kicks from Ruben Neves and Joe Hodge as Forest emerged 4-3 winners after it had ended 1-1 in normal time.Willy Boly scored against his old club to put Forest ahead but Raul Jimenez l...Full Story »

Ian Henderson scored a second-half double as struggling Rochdale came from behind to win 2-1 at Bradford.Mark Hughes’ side looked on course to go fourth in League Two with a third consecutive victory after Abo Eisa put them ahead.But veteran striker Henderson, who is 38 later this month, struck twice in seven minutes to earn Rochdale only their second win in 14 games in all competitions.Br...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA are keeping an eye on Jordan Pickford’s contract issues — as they brace themselves for offers for World Cup winner Emi Martinez. England goalkeeper Pickford, 28, has yet to settle a new deal at Everton and that has alerted his admirers. Jordan Pickford is on Aston Villa's radar Those, of course, include Chelsea — as we first revealed in November. But Villa are k...Full Story »

Forest Green could be boosted by Jordan Moore-Taylor’s return to fitness when they host Alvechurch in the FA Cup second round on Saturday.Moore-Taylor has missed the last month following a minor hernia issue but could return alongside Ben Stevenson (knock) for the weekend clash.Kyle McAllister was forced off at Oxford last week following a blow to the face and will join Armani Little, Udok...Full Story »

Tranmere are without Jordan Turnbull through suspension for the visit of AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League Two.The defender was sent off in the closing stages of last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Swindon.Reece McAlear will be assessed after missing out against the Robins with a knee injury.Luke Robinson, Joel Mumbongo and Charlie Jolley are long-term absentees.The Dons will check on the fitness of ...Full Story »

Jordan Roberts returns from suspension as Stevenage look to move on from their midweek penalty heartbreak with a positive result against Hartlepool in Sky Bet League Two.Forward Roberts sat out the dramatic 1-1 Carabao Cup clash with Charlton that the Addicks edged 5-4 following a shoot-out.Aaron Chapman was the losing goalkeeper in that showdown but could keep Taye Ashby-Hammond out of the line...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Jim Bentley was happy for match-winner Ian Henderson to take the plaudits following his side’s 1-0 win over Salford.Henderson became Dale’s all-time leading goalscorer when he netted his 130th goal for the club in the 80th minute of the game, heading home Ethan Brierley’s intelligent delivery.The experienced frontman was given a guard of honour on the field after ...Full Story »

Ian Henderson wrote himself into Rochdale’s record books as the striker’s 80th-minute header proved decisive in a 1-0 win against Salford.The Dale frontman met a superb Ethan Brierley pass to nod beyond Tom King in the visitors’ goal and overtake Reg Jenkins as the club’s all-time leading scorer with 130 goals.His landmark goal lit up a game low on quality.Ryan Watson cam...Full Story »

Carlisle progressed to the second round of the FA Cup after claiming a 2-1 win over fellow League Two side Tranmere.Jordan Gibson and Jayden Harris scored either side of half-time as the Cumbrians successfully followed up their league victory against Rovers from last weekend.Tranmere came close to taking an early lead as Kane Hemmings’ shot from inside the box was saved by Tomas Holy.Carli...Full Story »

Stevenage will be without suspended forward Jordan Roberts for their home Carabao Cup tie against Charlton.Roberts was shown a straight red card for kicking out while on the floor after a tackle in Saturday’s FA Cup win at Gateshead.Boss Steve Evans made four changes for the first-round win at the weekend and could mix things up again, while Dean Campbell, Aaron Chapman, Jamie Reid and Sax...Full Story »

Midfielder Jordan Gibson is back after suspension as Carlisle prepare to play Tranmere for the second time in a week.The Cumbrians were 2-0 winners at Prenton Park in Sky Bet League Two action last Saturday and now play host in the FA Cup.Gibson is likely to come straight back in but striker Ryan Edmondson sits out the last match of his three-game ban and Omari Patrick is a doubt.Fin Back is als...Full Story »

Jordan Williams could return when Barnsley face Forest Green.The defender has missed the Tykes’ last three games with a hamstring injury but may return on Saturday.Michael Duff could make changes following the 1-0 defeat at Lincoln on Tuesday.Jack Aitchison, who came off the bench, is pushing to start while Nicky Cadden is set to face his former club.Reece Brown and David Davis remain out ...Full Story »

Dean Henderson appeared to give Liverpool fans the middle finger at full time Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson appeared to give Liverpool fans the middle finger after helping Nottingham Forest to a huge win at the City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the game just after half time, but it was Henderson who stole the headlines both during and after the match. The 25-year-old...Full Story »

Preston will welcome back Jordan Storey for Saturday’s clash with Stoke as injury concerns mount elsewhere.Storey’s absence was felt in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at Bristol City as he served a one-match suspension, and his return will allow Ryan Lowe to restore his first-choice defence.But both Alvaro Fernandez and Liam Lindsay took knocks at Ashton Gate and must be assessed befor...Full Story »