Celtic’s hopes of progressing in the Europa League were dashed in agonising fashion as a late fightback from Bayer Leverkusen denied them a famous victory in Germany.Ange Postecoglou’s spirited side knew they would probably require a win to keep their last-32 dream alive and they were on course for this outcome until the closing stages after a Josip Juranovic penalty and a strike fro...Full Story »

Plymouth will be without Zimbabwe defender Brendan Galloway because of a dislocated kneecap.Galloway was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of Tuesday’s 3-0 home defeat by Wycombe.“I don’t know how long it will be or how bad it is. There is a bit of swelling on it but it’s not ligament damage,” boss Ryan Lowe said.Long-term absentees Niall Ennis and James ...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut against Wycombe in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The winger joined the club on Monday after training with the Owls for a number of weeks but was left out of the squad for Tuesday’s victory over MK Dons.This weekend is set to come too soon for Marvin Johnson, who is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury,...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are set to be without midfielder David Davis for their Sky Bet League One clash with Charlton through suspension.Davis is facing a three-match ban following his second red card of the season against Sunderland in midweek, although the club are waiting on an appeal.Elliott Bennett is eligible to return after serving a one-game suspension for his dismissal at Cheltenham.Ethan Ebanks-Lan...Full Story »

Salford pair Matty Willock and Ash Hunter are suspended for the visit of Oldham.Midfielder Willock was shown a red card for a challenge in Tuesday’s draw with Bristol Rovers, while substitute Hunter was dismissed for an elbow in the same game.Another midfielder, Matty Lund, returns after serving a one-match ban.Tom King, Corrie Ndaba, Luke Burgess, D’Mani Mellor and Ian Henderson all...Full Story »

Stoke will be without Joe Allen through suspension for the Sky Bet Championship match against Blackburn.Veteran midfielder Allen was sent off late on for a second yellow card in the midweek defeat at Bristol City, so must serve a one-match ban.Forward Sam Surridge continues to serve out his own suspension for a straight red card during the closing stages of the win over Peterborough.Midfielder J...Full Story »

Rochdale midfielder Jimmy Keohane is a doubt for the visit of Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.The 30-year-old was forced off with a foot injury during Tuesday’s draw with Stevenage and his replacement in midweek Conor Grant is set to deputise again.Aaron Morley missed that game with a knock and will have to be assessed ahead of the weekend but Stephen Dooley could keep his place.Full-back Aid...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without midfielder Tom Conlon for the home clash with Hartlepool.Club captain Conlon was shown two yellow cards in the Valiants’ 1-0 defeat to Walsall in midweek and must now serve a one-game suspension.Striker Jamie Proctor returned from a hernia problem as a second-half substitute against the Saddlers and will hope to feature more prominently at the weekend.Fellow forwa...Full Story »

Junior Tchamadeu could be a doubt for Colchester’s clash with Newport in Sky Bet League Two.The defender came off the pitch injured during the first half of United’s 3-1 win against Exeter in midweek.Cameron Coxe could be expected to slot in again if Tchamadeu is unavailable.Jake Turner could also feature between the sticks after making his first league appearance for the side, repla...Full Story »

West Brom will welcome Nottingham Forest to the Hawthorns on Friday night without captain Jake Livermore.The 32-year-old midfielder was shown a red card by referee Tim Robinson for a foul on Fraizer Campbell in the 1-0 loss to Huddersfield last week and will serve his second game of a three-match ban after they lost an appeal against the dismissal.Robert Snodgrass has missed each of the Baggies ...Full Story »

Sash had been eager to spend time with her lad - who lives just eight miles away - after the couple went a week without seeing each other. Sash was keen to see her boyfriend after they hadn't been together for a week Instead, he travelled 660 miles to an away game But instead of seeing his girlfriend, he decided to travel 330 miles from Kent to see Charlton Athletic play away against Morecamb...Full Story »

Real Madrid have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Getty Images Real Madrid secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League after they cruised to a comfortable 3-0 at Sheriff Tiraspol on Wednesday. Real took their revenge against the Moldovan side, who pulled off a shock 2-1 win in the reverse fixture in September, with goals from defender David Alaba, midfielde...Full Story »

The Red Devils are stepping up their search for a new head coach after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United have held talks with former Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde over the interim manager position after seeing an initial enquiry for Mauricio Pochettino knocked back, GOAL can confirm. The former Tottenham boss remains the number one target to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola felt his Manchester City team made a real statement as they came from behind to beat Paris St Germain and reach the Champions League last 16.Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus struck as City responded to a Kylian Mbappe goal to claim a 2-1 win in a pulsating clash at the Etihad Stadium that sealed top spot in Group A.City will now go through to the knockout stages for a ninth succes...Full Story »

QPR manager Mark Warburton paid tribute to Luke Amos after he marked his recent return from a long-term injury with a late winner against Huddersfield.Rangers’ 1-0 victory took them up to fourth in the table and preserved their record of being the only Sky Bet Championship side to have scored in all their league matches this season.And it was a sweet moment for Amos, who headed home Chris ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney insisted Derby will not give up the fight against relegation after the 0-0 draw with Championship leaders Fulham.The Rams had been left on minus three points following a points deduction last week but after following up Sunday’s victory over Bournemouth with the stalemate at Craven Cottage, the bottom club have collected four points in two games.Rooney’s side held on in ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill was scathing about the performance of referee Oliver Langford after seeing Stoke’s three-match winning streak end abruptly at Ashton Gate.Tyreeq Bakinson volleyed the only goal on 38 minutes after a Tomas Kalas long throw was flicked into his path to give Bristol City only their second home victory since January.Stoke hit the woodwork twice and spurned numerous chance...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Thiago Alcantara’s “thunderball” goal which set them on their way to a 2-0 victory over Porto and a fifth successive Champions League win.The Spain international broke the deadlock with a delicious low, first-time, 25-yard half-volley which was subsequently added to by Mohamed Salah’s sixth European goal of the season.It was only the ...Full Story »

Luke Amos scored a late winner for QPR as they beat Huddersfield 1-0 and moved up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship table.Amos, recently back from the second long-term knee injury of his career, headed in Chris Willock’s cross with nine minutes remaining at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.The lively Willock did superbly on the right flank and Amos, on as a substitute, was in front ...Full Story »

Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham were unable to make up for the absence of 21-goal top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic as they were held to a 0-0 draw by bottom club Derby at Craven Cottage.Marco Silva’s side were seeking an eighth successive win but they were denied by Wayne Rooney’s determined side, who followed up Sunday’s victory over Bournemouth with another impressive displ...Full Story »