Coventry’s climb towards the Sky Bet Championship play-off places continued as they claimed a 3-1 win at Middlesbrough.The Sky Blues beat Boro in last season’s play-off semi-finals, and they enjoyed another successful day at the Riverside thanks to a double from the in-form Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and a close-range finish from Haji Wright.Josh Coburn opened the scoring for Middlesbrough i...Full Story »

Managerless Salford slipped to their fourth successive defeat as Accrington cruised to a 3-0 victory at the Wham Stadium.Shaun Whalley opened the scoring and Jack Nolan grabbed a brace for promotion-chasing Stanley, who had the game wrapped up by half-time.The win keeps the Reds just outside the play-Off places, while City are just two spots above the relegation zone, without a win in 10 league ...Full Story »

Reading moved out of the League One relegation places for the first time since early September with a hard-earned 3-2 home win over fellow strugglers Exeter.Top scorer Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead but Exeter defender Zak Jules soon levelled with a fierce long-range effort.Royals regained the lead in the second minute of first-half stoppage time when Alex Hartridge clumsily nodded int...Full Story »

CJ Hamilton sealed a valuable 2-0 win for Blackpool over Lincoln after Oliver Casey had set them on their way at Bloomfield Road.The Seasiders have picked up 29 points at home in the 2023-24 season, more than any other team in Sky Bet League One so far this season.The best chance early in the game fell to Lincoln’s Alex Mitchell, but he volleyed well over.Casey headed Blackpool in front af...Full Story »

Danilo Orsi scored twice as Crawley gained revenge for their 6-0 thrashing at Swindon at the end of August by easing to a 3-1 home victory.The former Grimsby striker hit a goal in each half to put his improving side on 11 league wins for the season – matching the total they achieved in the whole of last term.Crawley made an ideal start when leading scorer Orsi struck after only nine minute...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford marked his first Leeds start of the season with the opening goal in a 3-0 win over struggling Birmingham at Elland Road.It was far from the sort of free-flowing attacking football Leeds have been known for at home this season but it did not need to be against a fairly toothless Birmingham side.The victory ended a run of two successive defeats for Daniel Farke’s side and inc...Full Story »

Wigan came from behind to take a point away from Oakwell in a 1-1 draw with Barnsley.Devante Cole opened the scoring for the hosts with his 14th of the season before substitute Jonny Smith equalised late on with a spectacular effort.The Latics should have broken the deadlock in the 18th minute when Martial Godo passed to Jordan Jones inside the box, but his effort flew over the crossbar.Neill Co...Full Story »

Manager Michael Beale is intent on doing all he can to help ensure 2024 brings plenty more goals for Nazariy Rusyn and Sunderland’s strikers after watching an unwanted run come to an end against Preston.The Ukrainian became the first of Sunderland’s recognised strikers to score this season when he turned in Jack Clarke’s 44th-minute cross at the Stadium of Light.That goal follo...Full Story »

POLICE suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish's mansion may have been an inside job after dozens of workmen had recently been in the property. The Three Lions star and fiancée Sasha Attwood moved in five days before Christmas after tradesmen had been finishing renovations. And The Sun understands police are focussing on whether thieves who broke into the £5.6million pad via...Full Story »

Tottenham are in advanced talks over a new contract with Pape Matar Sarr. The midfielder, 21, is on the brink of reaching agreement over an improved deal, says the Athletic. Sarr has been impressive under manager Ange Postecoglou this season. The youngster was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury in victory against Bournemouth on Sunday, but has since taken to social media to ease c...Full Story »

Yoro is said to be on the radar of both Manchester clubs, but he'll cost as much as €90million to prise away from Lille, according to French outlet Le 10 Sport. A previous report, also from Le 10 Sport, claimed Liverpool were also among the young defender's admirers, and with this much interest in the player it's no wonder Lille seem prepared to hike up his asking price. Still only 18 ye...Full Story »

Manchester United are not triggering Raphael Varane's 12 month option. The decision leaves Varane free to speak with foreign teams about an end of season Bosman transfer, says the Daily Mail. Varane is on £350,000-a-week at United and they wish to renegotiate terms at a reduced rate. The France defender is wanted at United, but must accept a pay-cut to extend his stay. Varane is said ...Full Story »

The ex-England star, 41, was seen jogging with the influencer, 31, near his Herts home. Jermain Defoe was seen jogging with on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay near his Herts homePaige Mallabourn-Edmondson moved in with the footie ace in September They also had a recent date at Claridge's in London. In September, they looked over as Paige Mallabourn-Edmondson, 29, moved in with him. He had earlie...Full Story »

Manchester United have decided to hand Victor Lindelof a one-year contract extension. With Lisandro Martinez sidelined due to a long-term injury and Raphael Varane facing fitness struggles, the 29-year-old has played a crucial role for the club, likely prompting United to extend his contract. According to The Athletic, the 29-year-old Swede holds a pivotal role in Erik ten Hag's tactical pla...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson branded speculation he could be replaced by ex-Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as “disrespectful” after his side snapped an eight-match winless streak with a 3-1 home victory over Brentford.Influential duo Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, who have both sat out lengthy spells in the first half of the season, started alongside each other for just the ...Full Story »

Michael Olise scored in each half as Crystal Palace ended their eight-game winless streak with a 3-1 comeback victory over Brentford at a soggy Selhurst Park.Under-pressure Roy Hodgson’s hosts bounced back from a sorry start to an afternoon that began with Keane Lewis-Potter’s opener for the Bees inside two minutes.Olise ensured it was all square before the 15-minute mark and Eberech...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland continued his red-hot scoring form as Hearts came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Ross County.After the controversial decision not to award the Jambos a penalty when Alan Forrest appeared to be tripped by Ross Laidlaw early in the second half, County looked on course for victory following an Alex Cochrane own goal and a stunning free-kick from Yan Dhanda.But substit...Full Story »

Ayr fought back to draw 2-2 with Dunfermline in the cinch Championship after Alex Jakubiak had scored his first goals for the visitors.Jakubiak struck twice within the opening nine minutes to put the Pars in command.Ayr pulled one back four minutes before the break when Joe Chalmers failed to clear and Aiden McGeady swept home.Skipper Frankie Musonda secured a point for Ayr by heading home Georg...Full Story »

Chelsea survived a spirited late fightback by Luton to edge a dramatic match 3-2 at Kenilworth Road and end their four-game losing streak away from home.Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked to be cruising to a first victory on the road since early November thanks to two goals from Cole Palmer – his second a sensational piece of individual skill – and one from Noni Madueke who scor...Full Story »

MAN City boss Pep Guardiola yesterday told his mega-wealthy stars they are always being watched on social media — so the “less the criminals know, the better”. He urged players not to flaunt their wealth online after we revealed raiders terrified Jack Grealish’s family at his new mansion. Concerned manager Pep Guardiola has warned players not to flaunt their wealth afte...Full Story »