Daniel Udoh’s first Sky Bet League One goal of the season lifted Shrewsbury out of the relegation zone and earned the praise of manager Steve Cotterill.Substitute Udoh scored the winner four minutes after coming on for fellow striker Sam Cosgrove.Luke Leahy supplied the cross for his team-mate’s header having also headed in himself in the 41st minute after Dapo Mebude’s opener ...Full Story »

Halifax moved up to fifth in the Vanarama National League with a 1-0 win at strugglers Aldershot.The Shaymen broke the deadlock in the 26th minute when defender Jack Senior fed Matthew Warburton down the left and his pass picked out Billy Waters, who tucked the ball in from a tight angle.Aldershot, who had lost all three of their previous home games, looked to get themselves back into the game f...Full Story »

A stoppage-time penalty from Chris Porter earned Crewe a point in a 1-1 draw at Rotherham.The Millers met stubborn resistance in a first half they dominated, but a second-half breakthrough looked like earning them maximum points before Porter netted the late spot-kick – which also saw Wes Harding sent off.Chiedozie Ogbene blew a big chance to give Rotherham an early lead but he ballooned o...Full Story »

Kelty Hearts kept themselves top of cinch League Two with a 1-0 win over Stranraer to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.Nathan Austin headed home a cross from Joe Cardle in the eighth minute, which proved enough for all three points.Stirling moved up into second place as they thumped bottom club Cowdenbeath 4-0 at Forthbank Stadium.Jack Leitch put Albion in front after just six minutes, s...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell praised “penalty maestro” Chris Porter as his side pulled off a late smash-and-grab to draw 1-1 at Rotherham.Veteran striker Porter struck a late leveller from the spot after being felled by Wes Harding, who was shown a second yellow card for the foul.Ollie Rathbone struck the game’s opener as he bravely charged down a clearance from Donervon Daniels ...Full Story »

Carl Winchester pounced in the first half to earn Sunderland a 1-0 win over Bolton at the Stadium of Light.The converted full-back’s third goal of the season arrived in the 17th minute and was enough to separate the two teams.Sunderland’s fifth straight home win kept Lee Johnson’s side level on points with Wigan at the top of Sky Bet League One.The hosts could have been ahead i...Full Story »

Two second-half penalties saw high-flying Plymouth recover from a goal down to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over bottom side Doncaster at Home Park.Jordy Hiwula gave bottom-placed Rovers the lead early in the second half, capping a swift counter-attack to fire past Mike Cooper in the Argyle goal, before Luke Jephcott levelled after Ryan Broom was fouled by Kyle Knoyle in the box.With the game l...Full Story »

Sheffield United recorded a 1-0 victory over 10-man Derby following a late penalty from Billy Sharp.Goalkeeper Kelle Roos was sent off in the 57th minute for a foul on Sharp and the Rams looked to be holding out for a point until the Blades striker kept his cool from 12 yards at the death.Slavisa Jokanovic made one change to his side that defeated Hull in their last league outing, with Oliver No...Full Story »

Swindon and Colchester could not be separated in a frustrating goalless draw at the County Ground.The home side had a lot more of the play but a combination of impressive Colchester defending, some decent Shamal George saves and Swindon letting themselves down in the final third saw the two sides share the spoils.Most of Swindon’s opportunities were wasted with good moves ending with passe...Full Story »

Hartlepool dropped their first home points of the season as they were pegged back in a 1-1 draw with Exeter.Pools’ return to the EFL had seen them win four in a row at Victoria Park – but the Grecians put an end to that.The visitors, seven games without defeat themselves, gave as good as they got.Pools started on the front foot and on 12 minutes defender Neill Byrne sent a free heade...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed matchwinner Gabriel Jesus as one of his best signings for Manchester City. Brazil forward Jesus netted the only goal in City’s 1-0 win at Premier League title rivals Chelsea, in a tense encounter at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel sent the Blues out to stifle Guardiola’s side, deploying an extra man in midfield. However, the 3-5-2 formation backfired as Chels...Full Story »

Aston Villa claimed just a second victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 38 years after Bruno Fernandes missed an injury-time penalty.The game had looked set to end goalless until the 88th minute, when defender Kortney Hause flicked a near-post header beyond David De Gea.OUR HAUSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6HTvOF2U5x— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 25, 2021H...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins heaped praise on his star Swedish striker after Viktor Gyokeres’ brace lifted the Sky Blues into the top two of the Sky Bet Championship.City saw off Peterborough 3-0 at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Friday night as Gyokeres’ second-half double quickly followed Gustavo Hamer’s opener.“He’s gleaming from belief,” said Robins. ...Full Story »

Viktor Gyokeres’ brace helped Coventry move up to second in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-0 win over Peterborough on Friday night.The Swedish striker scored twice in three minutes soon after Gustavo Hamer’s opener to blow away Darren Ferguson’s Posh, who remain one place outside the bottom three.The Sky Blues, who came into the clash off the back of a 1-1 draw against Millw...Full Story »

Mason Mount will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City due to a minor injury.The England midfielder picked up a knock in Chelsea’s 4-3 Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.Edouard Mendy has shaken off a hip problem to start in goal, but Christian Pulisic is still sidelined with ankle trouble.City could have John Stones,...Full Story »

Ayoze Perez is available for Leicester after serving his three-game ban.The forward could return having been sent off in the 4-1 defeat at West Ham in August.Jonny Evans is fit after a foot problem and could make a Premier League start for the first time since April but James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (broken leg) remain out.Burnley will have Josh Brownhill available again after the midfie...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is back in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.The 34-year-old Uruguay international has not played since the end of August because of a muscle strain, but has returned to training and is in contention for Villa’s trip to Old Trafford.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made 11 changes for the Carabao Cup third round defeat...Full Story »

Plymouth hope to have Danny Mayor and George Cooper back as they try and make it eight games unbeaten against Doncaster.Mayor (thigh) and Cooper have returned to training this week after injuries and boss Ryan Lowe hopes to have them in his squad.Niall Ennis and James Bolton remain in the treatment room and will not feature.Striker Kieran Agard will be hoping for his first start for the club aft...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo took a break from Manchester United training to apparently visit some local shops on Thursday, with the Portugal superstar spotted walking out of fast-food shop Subway in Hulme Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted strolling out of a Subway in Hulme during a break from Manchester United training on Thursday afternoon. The Portugal captain, who sealed a sensational return to Old Traff...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho was pleased with their 1-0 win against Udinese on Wednesday night. Tammy Abraham struck the winner for Roma as they bounced back from Sunday's defeat at Hellas Verona. Mourinho said, "After defeat, the next game is always more difficult on an emotional level. I think the first 35 minutes showed more quality than we've had yet this season. We were in total control aga...Full Story »