Blackpool are likely to be without Jordan Gabriel when Birmingham visit Bloomfield Road on Easter Monday.The defender was withdrawn before half-time in Good Friday’s defeat at West Brom with a suspected recurrence of a hamstring injury and seems set to be sidelined.Fellow defender Richard Keogh was a late withdrawal because of illness in the 2-1 loss at the Hawthorns, where midfielder Char...Full Story »

The Americans were one of four in the battle for control at Stamford Bridge but faced fan backlash from the outset. Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts pictured in 2020 Credit: Getty That followed after leaked emails from 2009 - released in 2019 -appeared to reveal Joe Ricketts saying "Muslims are my enemy". It led to protests from supporters but SunSport understands that has nothing to do wit...Full Story »

A disastrous Thursday for Barcelona Eintracht Frankfurt fans, Joan Laporta and Xavi Thursday night was disastrous for Barcelona, as the club were knocked out of the Europa League at the quarter-final stage by Eintracht Frankfurt. However, it was not only the events on the pitch that were so disappointing the the Blaugrana. The Camp Nou was filled with as many as 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt sup...Full Story »

Fulham’s bid for an immediate return to the Premier League was put on hold again after they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at relegation-battling Derby.The Cottagers would have sealed promotion with victory and the Sky Bet Championship leaders were on track to do just that when Fabio Carvalho put them ahead in the 20th minute.But the Rams hit back and, inspired by teenager Luke Plange, cla...Full Story »

Huddersfield missed the chance to cut the gap on second-placed Bournemouth after being held to a 2-2 draw by QPR.The promotion-chasing Terriers twice held the lead before being pegged back by an impressive Rangers side.Town got off to the perfect start when Yoann Barbet turned into his own net, before Luke Amos levelled just before half-time.Harry Toffolo restored the home side’s advantage...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince praised his team’s togetherness and spirit following their 2-1 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.A dramatic late winner from Tom McIntyre sealed all three points for Ince’s relegation-battling side.Promotion-chasing Sheffield United thought they had rescued a point in the 90th minute when substitute Iliman Ndiaye cancelled out Lucas Joao&rsquo...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson was pleased with Bristol City’s determination as they snatched a late 1-0 win away at Stoke.The Robins found a breakthrough in the 84th minute in fortunate circumstances, with Jay Dasilva’s cross sailing beyond an unexpectant Jack Bonham in the hosts’ net.Michael O’Neill’s side had chances aplenty to have the game out of sight, with Jacob Brown te...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey insists his side have to remain positive despite their League One survival hopes suffering a major blow with defeat to Bolton.Rovers sit six points from safety with three matches left to play after the 2-1 loss to the Trotters.West Ham loanee Mipo Odubeko cancelled out Amadou Bakayoko’s opener for Bolton only for Kieran Sadlier to put the visitors back in fro...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Bowen warned his players need to be more mentally resilient if they are to avoid the drop following a tough 3-1 defeat at relegated Crewe.The Dons’ winless run was extended to 24 games after the Railwaymen hit back at Gresty Road with second-half goals from Mikael Mandron, Chris Long and substitute Bassala Sambou.It had looked promising for Bowen’s men when Sa...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke made a welcome return to join up with his Port Vale promotion-chasers and was able to celebrate a 1-0 win at Hartlepool.The Valiants’ boss has been on extended compassionate leave of late, and is making a phased return to the club. But he made a surprise trip to the north-east, where he spent six years as a player with Pools.He joined in the celebrations on the pitch at the ...Full Story »

Head coach Shota Arveladze expressed relief after the 2-1 win at home to Cardiff confirmed Hull’s position in next season’s Sky Bet Championship.Arveladze’s men are now safe after early goals from Allahyar Sayyadmanesh and Lewie Coyle earned the Tigers three points.Aden Flint scored a late header for Cardiff, but Hull calmly held on to end a run of six successive home defeats.A...Full Story »

Scunthorpe United manager Keith Hill admitted his thoughts were with the supporters after The Iron were sent tumbling out of the Football League.A 3-0 defeat at Leyton Orient guaranteed relegation at the end of what has been a wretched season for the club, who were elected into the League in 1950.First-half goals by Paul Smyth, Theo Archibald and Ruel Sotiriou ensured a 26th defeat in 42 matches...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray revelled in a “top performance” from his side after they beat Mansfield 3-2 to halt the Stags’ club-record home run of 11 successive league wins.An error from home defender Farrend Rawson gifted United a ninth-minute lead from which Mansfield never recovered as the visitors came out on top in a battle between two clubs pushing for promotion.The result saw ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon’s hopes of avoiding relegation were delivered a blow as already-relegated Crewe came from behind to win 3-1 and secure their first victory in nine games.Second-half goals from Mikael Mandron, Chris Long and Bassala Sambou left the Dons without a win in 24 games and gave interim Crewe manager Alex Morris success in his first match since taking over from Dave Artell, who was sa...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boosted their hopes of promotion from Sky Bet League Two with a 1-0 win against Salford at the Memorial StadiumOn-loan Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson drove in low at the near post on 75 minutes for his fifth league goal of the season after being set up by a fine pass from substitute Luke Thomas.Joey Barton had to rejig his attack when striker Leon Clarke was withdrawn from t...Full Story »

A dramatic late winner from Tom McIntyre helped Reading beat promotion-chasing Sheffield United and take a giant step towards Championship safety.The Blades thought they had rescued a point in the 90th minute when substitute Iliman Ndiaye finally cancelled out Lucas Joao’s first-half opener.But McIntyre quickly struck at the other end of the pitch to move Paul Ince’s side nine points...Full Story »

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink knows his Burton side need to be more clinical after chalking up their third 0-0 draw on the bounce away to Accrington Stanley.The Brewers have not scored in five games but virtually secured their League One status by securing a point at the Wham Stadium.Burton keeper Matej Kovar, on loan from Manchester United, had to be at his best to keep out efforts from Ethan Hamilto...Full Story »

Doncaster edged closer to relegation after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Bolton.It appeared Rovers were on course to take something from the game when Mipo Odubeko cancelled out Amadou Bakayoko’s strike for the visitors, but ex-Doncaster player Kieran Sadlier put Bolton back in front within a minute.The Trotters started the stronger and Bakayoko missed narrowly with a header.But Doncaster had ...Full Story »

Scott Cuthbert’s header secured a 1-0 win for Stevenage against Rochdale and lifted his side out of the League Two relegation zone.Cuthbert nodded home Arthur Read’s corner three minutes after the interval to secure a crucial three points for the hosts.The first half offered little in the way of chances with both sides largely cancelling each other out.Ben Coker’s early free-ki...Full Story »

Barnsley conceded a costly Olivier Ntcham equaliser as they lost ground in the fight for Sky Bet Championship survival with a 1-1 draw at Swansea.Claudio Gomes fired Barnsley into the lead in the 54th minute, but Ntcham’s leveller 10 minutes later left the Tykes 10 points from safety, with relegation rivals Reading, Peterborough and Derby all winning on Friday.Swansea dominated the final s...Full Story »