Jim Goodwin feels there is plenty of promise in the Aberdeen squad he has inherited after his Covid-depleted side fought back for a point against cinch Premiership rivals Dundee United.A sell-out crowd and the presence of Sir Alex Ferguson perhaps overshadowed the build-up to the game, but Mark McNulty’s early penalty had United in front.Ryan Edwards’ own goal levelled the scores, an...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth says he will not panic after Wycombe’s 3-2 loss at Accrington made it seven Sky Bet League One games without a win.Promotion-chasing Wycombe took the lead with Sam Vokes side-footing home on 13 minutes before Stanley equalised after 20 minutes through Korede Adedoyin.Two minutes later the Chairboys were back in front through Sullay Kaikai’s powerful header before Sta...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was pleased on many levels as his side got their first win in nine League One games with a 2-0 victory over his former side Burton.In a game of few real chances, Town capitalised on a corner routine when Tom Bloxham swept home in the first half and Matthew Pennington netted after George Nurse’s long-range effort came loose in the box after another set-piece....Full Story »

Sunderland got their Sky Bet League One promotion push back on track with a deserved 3-0 victory at second-placed Wigan.The visitors were in front with only a minute on the clock, when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick from the right wing was headed home by an unmarked Bailey Wright.Ross Stewart doubled their lead seven minutes before the break from the penalty spot, after the former Ross County ...Full Story »

Mark Hughes’ first game as Bradford manager ended in defeat as Mansfield extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches with a 2-0 win in front of a bumper 16,797 crowd at Valley Parade.The former Wales and Manchester City boss was a surprise choice to succeeded Derek Adams who was sacked last week and has returned to his old club Morecambe.Hughes, who had been out of management since leaving S...Full Story »

Leaders Stockport needed a Cameron Murray own goal to secure a 1-0 National League win over struggling Weymouth at Edgeley Park.County took the lead on 23 minutes when Murray glanced Ryan Rydel’s cross past his keeper Ross Fitzsimons into the bottom corner.Scott Quigley’s long-range effort on 34 minutes was turned around the post by Fitzsimons.Weymouth had a chance to equalise five m...Full Story »

Paul Mullin made a goalscoring return after suspension as Wrexham moved up to fourth in the National League with a 4-1 victory over Aldershot in front of 8,475 fans at the Racecourse Ground.The striker, playing his first game since January 29, took his goal tally for the season to 13 with a brace while Jordan Davies and Ollie Palmer were also on target.Mullin missed a one-on-one in the 10th minu...Full Story »

Livingston moved up to sixth in the cinch Premiership table with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Dundee at the Kilmac Stadium.The visitors took control of the game from the start and established a commanding first-half lead thanks to two goals from Bruce Anderson either side of a Scott Pittman strike.Livi made it four in the second half through Jack Fitzwater to seal a richly-deserved three poi...Full Story »

The 19-year-old forward has always been highly rated by United and he made his first-team debut at the end of last season. Man Utd starlet Anthony Elanga looked a lot more slender this time two years ago But the forward has now buffed up with the help of a private coach Elanga has worked on improving his pace and jumping ability But he had to work hard to get to that position after suffering...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has said Oleksandr Zinchenko is ready to play for Manchester City this weekend despite being "worried" about the situation in Ukraine, while West Ham manager David Moyes has confirmed Andriy Yarmolenko has been given time off following Russia's invasion. Zinchenko will be available for City's trip to Everton on Saturday but Yarmolenko is likely to miss West Ham's match with Wolv...Full Story »

Arsenal are in talks with agents for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Sport says any potential deal would require Isak's club Real Sociedad waiving the 22-year-old's exorbitant £76million release clause. The Gunners are desperately seeking more reinforcements up front after cutting ties with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona last month. The north London club were fru...Full Story »

Both Los Blancos and the Citizens have pushed hard to make the Norway international a flagship capture Erling Haaland is set to decide his future in the next month, with both Real Madrid and Manchester City vying to capture the Borussia Dortmund man as their new star signing. The Norway international is likely to depart the Bundesliga outfit for one of Europe's biggest heavyweights at the cl...Full Story »

Dean Smith rued his Norwich side’s “six out of 10” performances as they managed just one shot on target in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Southampton.Che Adams and Oriol Romeu were on target for the home side, who had numerous chances to add to their tally as they extended their unbeaten league run to five games.Saints took the lead in the 36th minute when Adams bundled the ball...Full Story »

Edinburgh City got back on track with a 1-0 home win over struggling cinch League 2 rivals Cowdenbeath.Ryan Shanley’s first-half goal was the difference between the teams at Ainslie Park on Friday night.Shanley’s breakthrough came three minutes before half-time when he volleyed home from close range after Michael Travis had headed Danny Handling’s corner across goal.Cowdenbeath...Full Story »

Dundee captain Charlie Adam returns to the squad for the home cinch Premiership game against Livingston on Saturday.The midfielder missed the 3-2 defeat to Celtic at Parkhead on Sunday with a back complaint.Left-back Jordan Marshall is also fit again and will be on the bench. Goalkeeper Adam Legzdins is still struggling with a knee injury while defender Lee Ashcroft continues to build his fitnes...Full Story »

Scott Brown could return from injury when Aberdeen host Dundee United.The midfielder missed Jim Goodwin’s first match in charge against Motherwell with a hamstring issue but has returned to training.Goodwin was monitoring another couple of minor fitness issues in unnamed players and will be without long-term absentees Marley Watkins (foot), Mikey Devlin (ankle) and Andrew Considine (knee)....Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »

Everton’s Demarai Gray and Abdoulaye Doucoure both return to the squad for the visit of Manchester City.Gray has been sidelined for two matches with a hip injury, while Doucoure’s groin problem has meant this will be the first time Frank Lampard has had him available for selection since taking charge a month ago.Lampard will have talks with Ukraine international Vitalii Mykolenko bef...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen should make his Brentford debut in Saturday’s Premier League match against Newcastle.The Denmark international has built up his match fitness in behind-closed-doors fixtures and is in line to make a first competitive appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020 in June last year.Bees striker Ivan Toney has recovered from a calf issue, while defend...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer is hoping for positive news on the injury front ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield.On-loan Manchester United midfielder Tahith Chong played 45 minutes for the club’s under-23s on Monday as he returned to action for the first time since undergoing thigh surgery in October, but Bowyer admitted he looked understandably rusty.Chong...Full Story »