Steve Cotterill insisted Shrewsbury deserved to take something from their opening-day defeat by Burton as he made an emotional return to the touchline.John Brayford’s first-half header was the difference in the game, which saw Burton dominate the first period while the Shrews were on top in the second.They had numerous chances to score late on but could not convert and give Cotterill a poi...Full Story »

Matty Willock marked his Salford debut in spectacular fashion with a 30-yard thunderbolt securing a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient.The home support saw their side fall behind after 33 minutes when Omar Beckles fired in on the rebound after Tom King’s initial save.However, Orient’s advantage proved short-lived with former Manchester United youngster Willock unleashing a venomous strik...Full Story »

Naby Sarr’s strike denied Derby victory in their Sky Bet Championship clash with Huddersfield at Pride Park.Curtis Davies had earlier celebrated his return to Derby when opening the scoring.The 36-year-old defender, who only signed on Friday having spent the end of last season with the club, forced the ball over the line following a corner but Huddersfield quickly replied through Sarr to t...Full Story »

Sunderland came from behind to beat Wigan 2-1 in their Sky Bet League One season opener at the Stadium of Light.Former Black Cats duo Charlie Wyke and Max Power started the game for the Latics after signing in the summer but it was their former team-mate Ross Stewart who hit the 53rd-minute winner on Wearside.Wigan took the lead in the 15th minute with a well worked move down the right-hand side...Full Story »

Luke McCormick marked his AFC Wimbledon debut with a fine free-kick that earned his new side a 2-1 comeback win at Doncaster.Charlie Seaman put disjointed Doncaster ahead but Ayoub Assal levelled for Wimbledon before McCormick netted the winner 16 minutes from time.The visitors had the better of the opening half with Rovers, complete with 10 debutants, struggling for cohesion.However, Doncaster ...Full Story »

A debut goal for Callum McManaman gave Tranmere a 1-0 opening-day win over Walsall.The former Premier League winger struck midway through the second half to give Micky Mellon’s side a deserved win.McManaman also had Rovers’ best moment of a goalless first half as fellow new signing Emmanuel Dieseruvwe played him through on goal, only to be denied by a perfectly-timed tackle from Mann...Full Story »

FANS are convinced Jorginho is mocking England after dying his hair blond. Manchester City star Phil Foden, 21, paid tribute to Paul Gascoigne by bleaching his hair ahead of Euro 2020 - like Gazza did at Euro 96. Jorginho showed off his new bleached blond look with many fans quick to suggest he might be trolling Phil Foden The whole England squad agreed to follow suit if they went on to win t...Full Story »

Cristian Romero was named Serie A Defender of the Year last season. Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of defender Cristian Romero from Atalanta, the club announced on Friday. Sources had told ESPN on Thursday the deal would be completed for €55 million ($65m). "I'm very happy to be wearing this shirt and to come to this club," Romero said in a video statement. "I want to than...Full Story »

Chelsea are confident of finding a breakthrough in their bid to land Romelu Lukaku by Sunday. Roman Abramovich's club were locked in talks with Inter on Friday over a deal for the Belgium international striker. Inter want a cash-only deal for the 28-year-old, while Chelsea are still keen on a player exchange switch. The Serie A club have already rejected an £85million offer from Chelsea w...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said negotiations to keep Lionel Messi at the club are over and that he does not want to generate "false hope" that the situation could be fixed. Barca announced on Thursday that Messi, a free agent since his contract expired in June, will not rejoin the club because of financial problems. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Laporta explained that the ...Full Story »

Livingston have lost Jack McMillan and Jaze Kabia to knee injuries for around eight weeks ahead of the cinch Premiership contest with Aberdeen.Jackson Longridge returns from injury, Josh Mullin is building up his fitness, while Andrew Shinnie has had a slight setback and will miss out again.Long-term absentee Keaghan Jacobs (foot) remains on the sidelines while manager David Martindale is trying...Full Story »

James McCarthy is likely to face a wait before making his Celtic debut.The Republic of Ireland midfielder will only have one day’s training with the bulk of his team-mates ahead of Sunday’s cinch Premiership clash with Dundee and has been working on his own during pre-season.Leigh Griffiths has been missing with a calf injury, while Christopher Jullien is still working his way back f...Full Story »

Dundee United have players back for the cinch Premiership visit of Rangers.Adrian Sporle has returned to full training and Louis Appere is close to a comeback.Florent Hoti is out with a heel knock along with long-term absentees Mark Connolly and Declan Glass (both knee).Alfredo Morelos is available for Rangers but has only trained for two days since completing his quarantine following his summer...Full Story »

Derby go into their Championship opener against Huddersfield low on numbers due to the combination of injuries and a transfer embargo.Full-backs Kornell McDonald and Lee Buchanan are doubts after they did not feature in Derby’s last pre-season game.The Rams also face injury issues over Krystian Bielik and Jason Knight.Derby could make use of their academy prospects, though. Defensive duo F...Full Story »

Harrogate are set to give seven new signings their first-team debuts for the visit of Rochdale on Saturday.The Sulphurites have strengthened in all departments and have a fully fit squad of 18 players for their first home game in the Football League with fans allowed to attend with no restrictions.One player will miss out on the matchday squad at The EnviroVent Stadium and Town boss Simon W...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are sweating on the fitness of Ollie Norburn and Ethan Ebanks-Landell for the League One opener against Burton.Norburn, who spent much of the summer on international duty with Grenada at the Gold Cup, has a chest infection and Ebanks-Landell has been nursing a hip injury, with both men missing the friendly against Exeter.Aaron Pierre has also been away with Grenada and will be assesse...Full Story »

Stoke signing Sam Surridge will be eager to make his Potters debut when they play Reading.Surridge could provide some firepower up top with Steven Fletcher after joining on an undisclosed fee from Bournemouth.The Potters are still without key player Tyrese Campbell who has had surgery on a knee ligament injury.They may also be without defender Harry Souttar as he makes his return back from Tokyo...Full Story »

Cameron Jerome could be handed his Luton debut in their Sky Bet Championship opener against Peterborough.The 34-year-old scored 15 times in 38 appearances for MK Dons last season before signing for the Hatters on a free transfer.Henri Lansbury, the former Arsenal and Aston Villa midfielder, and Allan Campbell, who signed from Motherwell, are also pushing to make their debuts.Luton finished 12th ...Full Story »

New Preston signing Matthew Olosunde will be absent for his side’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Hull.The right-back, one of five new arrivals at Deepdale, is struggling with an Achilles problem.Izzy Brown, who arrived on a free transfer from Chelsea, is facing a sustained spell on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles in pre season.Daniel Johnson is available for the hosts foll...Full Story »

New signings Mark Cullen and Jake Lawlor are both expected to be available for Hartlepool’s first game back in the English Football League against Crawley on Saturday.Defender Lawlor is on his way back from a hamstring injury he sustained in a pre-season fixture against Spennymoor.Neill Byrne, Fela Olomola, and Reagan Ogle are all in line for their first official starts for the club.Joe Gr...Full Story »