John Marquis scored twice as Portsmouth thumped high-flying Sunderland 4-0 to claim a much-needed first victory since August 17.Marcus Harness and captain Lee Brown were also on target to ease the pressure on Pompey manager Danny Cowley.In monsoon conditions at Fratton Park, Pompey took the lead in the 19th minute when Harness rounded off a sweeping counter-attack with a deflected goal.Defender ...Full Story »

Salford sealed their first away victory of the season with a deserved 2-0 win at Colchester.The visitors made a flying start and almost scored in the opening two minutes when Jason Lowe’s header crashed against the bar.Brandon Thomas-Asante’s header flew just over soon after and Salford did go in front in the 10th minute when Thomas-Asante pounced to score from close range after goal...Full Story »

The ‘Matt Taylor derby’ ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw between Exeter and Walsall at St James Park.It was the first time the two teams had met in the EFL, led by managers with the same name since Bobby Campbells managed Fulham and Bristol Rovers in 1978.Exeter made a dream start with a goal inside five minutes. Pierce Sweeney delivered a superb cross to the back post and Tim Dieng...Full Story »

Derby delivered another spirited display to hold Swansea to a 0-0 draw at rainswept Pride Park.Swansea dominated for long periods of the game but only forced Ryan Allsop into one serious save in the game.Derby, who were docked 12 points after going into administration two weeks ago, could have snatched a second victory in four days but for Ben Hamer, who made a triple save to deny Tom Lawrence e...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United have to do much better if they are to win silverware this season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side stumbled to a home draw with Everton.While in a stronger position than they were at the same stage last season, the Red Devils failed to build on the feelgood factor of Wednesday’s last-gasp Champions League victory against Villarreal.Cristiano Ron...Full Story »

The sale of Martin Odegaard to Arsenal allowed Real Madrid to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes at the end of the summer transfer window in a move that has so far worked out perfectly for Los Blancos. The 22-year-old struggled to make an impact at Real Madrid after returning from a season-long loan at Real Sociedad in the summer of 2020, yet the 18-year-old Frenchman has got off to an excell...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill is delighted with how his team is developing following Friday night’s narrow 1-0 Championship victory over leaders West Brom.Jacob Brown wasted a glorious chance to put the Potters ahead when he hit the post after nine minutes and Darnell Furlong’s comical own goal was chalked off for a foul five minutes before the break.Mario Vrancic hit the crossbar...Full Story »

Kris Renton’s late equaliser rescued Cowdenbeath a point in a 1-1 draw at Scottish League Two rivals Edinburgh.Former Norwich and Alloa forward Renton struck from close range in the 83rd minute after Danny Handling’s early far-post header had given Edinburgh a half-time lead.Both sides missed chances in either half, while the point lifted Cowdenbeath off the foot of the table and Edi...Full Story »

Nick Powell scored a late winner as Stoke ended leaders West Brom’s unbeaten start to the Championship season with a narrow 1-0 win.Powell calmly lofted the ball over goalkeeper Sam Johnstone with 11 minutes to go after a defensive blunder by Conor Townsend.It looked like the goal was not going to come for the Championship’s best home side – unbeaten at the bet365 Stadium so fa...Full Story »

Dundee United welcome two players back for their cinch Premiership clash with Ross County.Charlie Mulgrew is fit again after missing the draw with former club Celtic while, Declan Glass is back in full training following a long-term absence.Liam Smith is nearing fitness and will just miss out but Marc McNulty remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.Ross County have no fresh injuries ahead of t...Full Story »

Aberdeen are without midfielder Teddy Jenks for the visit of Celtic in the cinch Premiership on Sunday as he serves a suspension following his red card in last weekend’s defeat at St Mirren.Attacker Marley Watkins is set to remain on the sidelines after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury.Defender Andy Considine is out until the turn of the year following knee surgery.Ange...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton due to continued ankle trouble.Boss Thomas Tuchel also revealed the full-back would miss next week’s World Cup qualifiers with England, despite having been called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad this week.Mason Mount is fit after a minor knock, but N’Golo Kante (self-isolation) and Christian Pulisic (ank...Full Story »

Hull defender Lewie Coyle will sit out Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Middlesbrough through suspension.Coyle will serve a one-match ban after being sent off for a second bookable offence during Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Blackpool at the MKM Stadium and is likely to be replaced by Josh Emmanuel.Striker Tom Eaves will hope for further involvement after scoring as a subs...Full Story »

Gary Madine and Demetri Mitchell could feature for Blackpool in the Lancashire derby against Blackburn.The pair were brought back into the fold and handed their first starts of the season against Hull in midweek after recovering from injury.Jordan Gabriel could also be involved as he returns to the squad following a period of self-isolation.Grant Ward is still ruled out long-term after undergoin...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones could be tempted to name an unchanged side for the home game against Huddersfield.The Hatters thrashed Coventry 5-0 at Kenilworth Road in midweek and Jones has not reported any new injuries.Skipper Sonny Bradley (coronavirus) and Glen Rea (groin) made their first league starts of the season against Coventry, while Allan Campbell is pushing for a return to the starting lin...Full Story »

Leeds will be without Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling for their home Premier League game against Watford.Striker Bamford has not recovered from an ankle injury and right-back Ayling requires minor knee surgery, but winger Raphinha (hip) is available after being forced out of last week’s home defeat to West Ham and defender Diego Llorente (muscle strain) is also back in contention.Germany d...Full Story »

Doncaster defender Tom Anderson has a 50-50 chance of being involved in the visit of MK Dons at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday.The 28-year-old suffered concussion after being hit in the head with the ball during the second half of Rovers’ 6-0 loss to Ipswich on Tuesday.Centre back Joseph Olowu also suffered concussion in the same game and is unavailable for Saturday.Cameron John is ruled...Full Story »

Port Vale will assess Aaron Martin ahead of the Sky Bet League Two meeting with Leyton Orient.Defender Martin missed last weekend’s 1-0 win at Scunthorpe due to a back spasm.Midfielder Brad Walker has returned to light training as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, but the game may come too early for his involvement.Vale forward Devante Rodney completes a three-game ban, while d...Full Story »

Accrington will be without defender Ross Sykes due to suspension when they take on Ipswich.The defender picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Oxford on Tuesday night.Midfielder David Morgan is a doubt for Stanley as he continues to build fitness.Joe Pritchard and Joel Mumbongo are still out for John Coleman’s side with injury.Ipswich manager Paul Cook is unlikely to make ma...Full Story »

Exeter will be without Kyle Taylor for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two game at home to Walsall.Midfielder Taylor has tested positive for coronavirus and has begun a mandatory period of isolation.Grecians boss Matt Taylor revealed at his pre-match press conference that another player had been displaying symptoms of Covid-19, which could mean a further absentee.Defender Jack Sparkes remains on...Full Story »