Leyton Orient progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for only the second time in eight years as they overcame Carlisle 3-1 at Brisbane Road.Goals by Joe Pigott and substitutes Aaron Drinan and Ruel Sotiriou proved defining, while Joe Garner replied for the visitors.Orient went ahead from the penalty spot in the 11th minute after Dan Happe had been fouled by Owen Moxon and Pigott stepped fo...Full Story »

Rhys Murphy hit a brace to send Yeovil into the second round of FA Cup after a 3-2 win over Gateshead at Huish Park.Murphy gave the Glovers an early lead before Jordan Stevens doubled the advantage.Murphy added a second to put Yeovil in complete control but a pair of late goals from Marcus Dinanga kept them on their toes.Yeovil started brightly and Murphy turned in a long ball over goalkeeper Ar...Full Story »

Wigan progressed through to the second round of the FA Cup with a second 2-0 victory at Exeter in a fortnight.It was a case of deja vu following Latics’ 2-0 win in the league, with Exeter on top for virtually the entire 90 minutes, but lacking any penetration in the final third and Wigan scoring twice on the counter-attack.Exeter made a bright start to the game, with Vincent Harper seeing ...Full Story »

Ian Evatt secured his first ever FA Cup managerial win as League One Bolton hammered National League Solihull Moors 4-0 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.Goals from skipper Ricardo Santos, Paris Maghoma, Will Forrester and substitute Dion Charles, who also had a penalty saved, earned Evatt overdue success after five previous knockouts, including three with the Trotters.The four-time cup winner...Full Story »

Cambridge United held off a late Bracknell Town fightback to win 2-1 and progress in the FA Cup.The Sky Bet League One side provided a moment of quality to take the lead after 27 minutes when Fejiri Okenabirhie exchanged passes with Adam May before firing unstoppably into the top corner.It ended a streak of 16 consecutive fixtures in which the U’s had failed to score in the first half.Brac...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild was thrilled with his side’s performance after they upset the odds to beat League One Northampton in the first round of the FA Cup.Mitch Pinnock cancelled out Emile Acquah’s early opener but second-half goals from Tom White and Ben Whitfield secured a 3-1 victory as the Bluebirds secured their place in the draw for the second round.“I’m really please...Full Story »

Barrow upset League One Northampton in the first round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at Sixfields.Emile Acquah’s early header was cancelled out by Mitch Pinnock but second-half goals from Tom White and Ben Whitfield secured Barrow’s place in the draw for the second round.The League Two outfit made the better start and led after only nine minutes when Acquah headed in Elliot Newby&...Full Story »

Jaw-dropping Hungarian model Viktoria Varga has proved every task is the opportunity for a photoshoot as the stunning WAG wowed while taking out the rubbish Viktoria Varga wowed fans on social media (Image: @vikyvarga/Instagram) The 'world's sexiest WAG' Viktoria Varga, who's the better half of ex-Premier League and Southampton goalscorer Graziano Pelle, has proved that even taking out the rub...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS showed off her Sports Presenter of the Year Award in a daring dress as she thanked friends and family for contributing towards her success. Woods, 36, claimed the gong for hosting the football on ITV across the last 12 months. Laura Woods showed off her Sports Presenter of the Year Award Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy She smiled with the gong and thanked friends and family in a le...Full Story »

Sheppey United boss Ernie Batten was proud of his side despite their 4-1 FA Cup first-round exit at the hands of League Two Walsall.The eighth-tier side were the lowest-ranked club in the first-round proper of the longest-running cup competition in the world.Batten’s Ites were competing in the first round for the first time in their history.And hopes of a huge cup upset were high after Jam...Full Story »

Leeds manager Daniel Farke felt his side’s 1-0 victory at Championship leaders Leicester was a reward for a performance of “bravery and courage”.Georginio Rutter’s 57th-minute goal was enough to make sure Leeds closed in on Ipswich in second place, and condemn Leicester to their second home defeat of the season.Farke praised an impressive display from Leeds, who took the ...Full Story »

Sheppey United’s historic FA Cup run was ended with a 4-1 defeat to League Two Walsall.The eighth-tier outfit, who sit 73 places below the Saddlers in the English football pyramid, were competing in the first round proper for the first time in their 123-year history.A packed house of 1,400 were crammed in at Holm Park to roar on the lowest-ranked side left in the competition on the biggest...Full Story »

Plucky Horsham twice came from behind to earn a 3-3 draw at Barnsley as substitute Tom Richards earned them an FA Cup first-round replay.Barnsley took a 14th-minute lead when Jamie McCart’s ball into the area was met by a close-range header from Max Watters.The visitors equalised eight minutes later when Shamir Fenelon produced a fine finish after Dan Ajakaiye caused problems for the Barns...Full Story »

Lionel Messi may have won a record eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday, but the 36-year-old missed out on one other prestigious award. Messi cemented his legacy as perhaps the greatest player of all time when he collected the 2023 Ballon d'Or, beating the likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to the infamous prize. However, the World Cup winner missed out on the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award, ...Full Story »

MELISSA REDDY has left fans stunned as she shared snaps of her Manchester derby outfit on Instagram. The Sky Sports presenter also took aim at Manchester United while posting the photos on social media. Melissa was part of the broadcaster's presenting team for the blockbuster clash at the weekend. And she left fans in awe of her elegant outfit in the photos she shared from Sunday's match. ...Full Story »

Instagram sensation and Dartford defender Gabriella Howell ditched her football boots in favour of a Halloween costume that was more tantalising than terrifying If you go down to the woods today, you'd better avert your eyes. But that might prove easier said than done given Gabby Howell's choice of Halloween costume this year. After debuting for Dartford this season, the social media star put ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says he 'has to put it right' after Manchester United's 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? Goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall, and Joe Willock ended the Red Devils' Carabao Cup defence in emphatic fashion at a gloomy Old Trafford on Wednesday night. The Magpies inflicted a number of unwanted records on Ten Hag's team as they avenge...Full Story »

Luis Suarez has reportedly agreed to join Lionel Messi's Barcelona reunion at Inter Miami. Messi is one of three former Barca stars who joined David Beckham's MLS club earlier this year. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba followed him through the door after his arrival in July. Becks is continuing to get the band back together - as according to Spanish newspaper El Pais, a fourth member will be ...Full Story »

Philippe Clement thanked the Rangers supporters for backing their team in the 5-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park but asked them to leave the pyrotechnics at home in future.The match was delayed by 45 minutes after the Rangers team bus was held up in traffic and then suspended for 18 minutes after the travelling fans let off a large number of flares that triggered fire alarms under the stand.Ranger...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva challenged Rodrigo Muniz to make the forward position his own after he scored in a 3-1 win at Ipswich to send them through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2004.The Premier League opposition proved too strong for the Championship high-flyers with Harry Wilson, Muniz and Tom Cairney on target at Portman Road before substitute Elkan Baggott pulled ...Full Story »