Kenny Clark scored the only goal as National League high-fliers FC Halifax lost 1-0 to Southend at Roots Hall.Clark converted from close range in the 12th minute having been teed up by Jack Bridge.The hosts went close to scoring again with 20 minutes remaining when Sam Dalby sent a header against the crossbar, with subsequent penalty appeals as he went down while trying to follow up proving in v...Full Story »

Ten-man Aberdeen remain at risk of being sucked into a cinch Premiership relegation dogfight after a controversial 2-1 defeat at the hands of Livingston.Livi captain Nicky Devlin opened the scoring late in the first half, just a minute after goalkeeper Max Stryjek could have been sent off for a clash with Vincente Besuijen.Jason Holt added a second from the penalty spot after a Funso Ojo foul, b...Full Story »

Wycombe kept themselves in the League One play-off places with a crucial 1-0 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday thanks to Jordan Obita’s second-half winner.With one game of their season left, the Chairboys remain sixth in the table, one point ahead of the Owls, although Wednesday would go back into the top six should they win their game in hand, at Fleetwood, on Tue...Full Story »

Mark Hughes enjoyed his first home win as Bradford manager as the Bantams beat already-relegated Scunthorpe with a 2-1 League Two victory at Valley Parade.The result ended a run of nine home matches without a win, five of them since Hughes became manager at the end of February.Bradford made the perfect start, going ahead after just 18 seconds through midfielder Jamie Walker – on loan from ...Full Story »

Jon Brady hailed another step towards promotion as Northampton moved into the top three in League Two with a 4-2 away win at Leyton Orient.A first-half goal-fest saw Mitch Pinnock, John Guthrie and Joshua Felix-Eppiah open up a three-goal advantage before Theo Archibald replied for the home side.Felix-Eppiah struck again before the half-time whistle to stretch the lead again. Jordan Brown netted...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne is pleased his side have their destiny in their own hands after they rallied to beat Oxford 2-1.Dan Barlaser went from villain to hero when he stroked home the second-half winner from the penalty spot, having earlier scored an own goal.It ensured the second-placed Millers remain on the same points as MK Dons in third, but with a better goal difference and a game in h...Full Story »

Ten-man Accrington celebrated a 2-1 win in their final home game of the Sky Bet League One campaign against Lincoln, with both teams now safe from the drop.In an eventful opening, Liam Cullen’s shot crashed against a post for the Imps while Jack Nolan’s header hit the top of the crossbar for the home side.Stanley opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Tommy Leigh headed the ball ...Full Story »

Peterborough’s relegation to League One was confirmed as Sam Surridge scored the only goal in a 1-0 Championship defeat at the hands of a Nottingham Forest side bidding to leave the second tier in a different direction.This was one of those surreal footballing occasions where Posh could be relegated with a win and Forest able to seal a play-off spot even if beaten.As it turned out, neither...Full Story »

Joelinton scored twice on his 100th Premier League appearance for Newcastle as they climbed into the top half with a comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich which moved the Canaries closer to relegation.It was the Magpies’ first win at Carrow Road since January 1994, with the Brazilian finding the net two times inside the first half.Joelinton broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with a curled st...Full Story »

Ross Docherty’s first-half strike was enough for Partick to return to winning ways as they beat Dunfermline 1-0.Docherty put Partick in front in the 15th minute, stabbing home at the near post from a low Kyle Turner corner.Joe Chalmers’ shot was blocked for the Pars and Stephen Hendrie defended well to deny Lewis McCann.Thistle twice went close at the start of the second half when Ja...Full Story »

Charlton ran out comfortable winners at The Valley as they defeated Shrewsbury 2-0 in Sky Bet League One.The first real chance of the game fell to Conor Washington in the 36th minute as he found space in the area to shoot, but his effort was well blocked by goalkeeper Marko Marosi.A header from Alex Gilbey before the break was collected well by the Shrewsbury stopper.The visitors almost took the...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy’s return failed to inspire Leicester to victory as they were held to a drab goalless draw by Aston Villa.The striker made just his second appearance since December after hamstring and knee injuries in a 0-0 stalemate at the King Power Stadium.Yet Vardy’s comeback as a second-half substitute still offers a huge boost ahead of the Foxes’ Europa Conference League semi-...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus struck four times as Manchester City crushed Watford 5-1 to chalk off another win in their battle with Liverpool for the Premier League title.The Brazilian also provided the assist for City’s other goal, a stunning strike by Rodri, as the champions increased their lead at the top of the table to four points.Hassane Kamara did get on the scoresheet for the visitors but Roy Hod...Full Story »

Weymouth moved closer to relegation from the National League following a 3-1 defeat to Notts County at Meadow Park.The second-bottom Terras fell behind in the eighth minute via a Kyle Wootton effort and Aaron Nemane then made it 2-0 five minutes later.The hosts’ advantage was further extended three minutes into the second half by Ruben Rodrigues’ free-kick.Weymouth, who had twice hit...Full Story »

Karlan Grant’s last-gasp penalty was saved as any lingering hopes of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs mathematically ended for both West Brom and Coventry as they played out a goalless draw at The Hawthorns.Grant’s spot-kick was parried by goalkeeper Ben Wilson to end an otherwise poor game where Coventry looked the more likely scorers.Viktor Gyokeres, Jamie Allen twice, Ben...Full Story »

Manchester United’s season lurched onto the next disappointment as their Premier League top-four hopes were all-but extinguished with defeat at Arsenal.With Erik Ten Hag’s arrival in the summer announced earlier in the week, the Red Devils followed a sorry loss at Anfield with a 3-1 reverse against a recently rejuvenated Gunners team.An enthralling game saw both sides make plenty of ...Full Story »

Luton failed to get the win they needed to all but secure a Sky Bet Championship play-off place after being held to a 1-1 draw by Blackpool.Town went ahead after just two minutes when Kal Naismith released Elijah Adebayo on the right and he cut inside before firing a deflected cross-shot into the bottom corner for his 17th goal of the season.Unbowed, the visitors looked the brighter, Keshi Ander...Full Story »

The seven-time F1 world champion is stumping up tens of millions of pounds to boost the £2.5billion offer headed up by former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton. Hamilton has injected millions into Sir Martin Broughton's bid to buy Chelsea Credit: Splash Merchant bank Raine Group are currently in the process of finalising the best candidates Credit: EPA Hamilton, who owns an £1...Full Story »

A massive ball pit and bouncy castle was erected in the garden, while there was also miniature ponies for guests to pet. Jesse Lingard's daughter Hope was treated to a brilliant Easter party, which was shared on social media Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Manchester United ace Lingard set up a huge ball pit in the garden of his mansion Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Th...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire received a bomb threat to his family home hours after captaining the Red Devils against Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday night Manchester United captain Harry Maguire received a bomb threat to his family home (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images) The bomb threat sent to Harry Maguire warned that there would be explosions at his family home unles...Full Story »