Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »

George Lloyd was described as “unplayable” by Cheltenham assistant boss Adam Murray after the striker’s brace helped the Robins move off the bottom of the League One table with a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.Lloyd nodded in the hosts’ opener in the first half before sealing matters with a second goal five minutes from time.Cheltenham have now picked up five wins from 12 g...Full Story »

Newport produced a superb second-half fightback to recover from 2-0 to beat 10-man Forest Green 4-2 at Rodney Parade.An early own goal from Ryan Delaney and a second from Matty Stevens in the 33rd minute put Troy Deeney’s men in control.But a second yellow card for midfielder Callum Jones six minutes after the restart proved costly for the visitors.Two goals from Exiles top scorer Will Eva...Full Story »

Reading twice battled back from behind to boost their survival bid with a 2-2 draw at promotion-chasing Peterborough.Femi Azeez was the star man for Ruben Selles’ strugglers as he laid on Sam Smith’s first equaliser and then struck the second himself late on.League One top scorers Posh hit the front six minutes before half-time when Josh Knight claimed his first goal of the campaign ...Full Story »

Barnsley continued their push for a place in the League One play-offs with a 3-2 win away at Port Vale.Adam Phillips opened the scoring before John McAtee added a quickfire brace prior to half-time.Ethan Chislett and Jack Shorrock both scored after the break to make the scoreline a lot more respectable, but Vale’s three-match unbeaten league run came to an end.The hosts came close to takin...Full Story »

Burton claimed a first win in nine Sky Bet League One games as Bobby Kamwa’s early goal sealed a 1-0 victory over play-off hopefuls Blackpool.Kamwa’s strike came almost a year after his last goal, in the final game of 2022, and gave Albion something to build on.Goalkeeper Max Crocombe picked him out on the left wing and some superb chest control allowed him to cut inside and swing in...Full Story »

Gateshead kept themselves in the Vanarama National League play-off mix after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with York.Marcus Dinanga sent an early chance over as the home side made a positive start, but it was York who broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute when captain Ryan Fallowfield drilled the ball in at the far post.Gateshead were forced into a change just before the break when Joe Grayson ...Full Story »

Bradford came from two goals down to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw against Morecambe in their first home game on Boxing Day for six years.The Shrimps needed only three minutes to take the lead. Adam Mayor’s free-kick was not cleared by the home defence and the ball rebounded into the path of James Connolly to score from 10 yards.Adam Smith spread himself to deny Tyler Smith a quick response...Full Story »

Carlton Morris climbed off the bench to create two own goals in four minutes for Luton as they beat Sheffield United 3-2 in a crucial Premier League basement battle.The Blades were on course for an important victory as goals from Oli McBurnie and Anel Ahmedhodzic overturned Alfie Doughty’s first-half opener for the Hatters.But substitute Morris was the orchestrator as Jack Robinson and Ani...Full Story »

Michael Beale claimed a first victory since taking charge of Sunderland with a 1-0 triumph at Hull in the Championship.Jack Clarke scored the winning goal after 82 minutes when he cut inside from the left before smartly directing the football into the bottom right-hand corner.Beale, who replaced Tony Mowbray earlier in the month, suffered a miserable start in his new role when Coventry won 3-0 a...Full Story »

Crawley manager Scott Lindsey credited his side’s “character” after they claimed a 2-0 League Two victory over his former side Gillingham – but admitted they were still far from their best.Will Wright and Jack Roles sealed victory for the visitors with goals either side of the break.Lindsey revealed that he was disappointed in his side’s lack-lustre performance, des...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo is backing striker Chris Wood to fire Nottingham Forest away from Premier League trouble after seeing him plunder a hat-trick to fell former club Newcastle.The New Zealand international, who left Tyneside for the City Ground this summer having played his part in Newcastle’s top-flight survival fight two seasons ago, scored one goal for the Magpies in 20 appearances at S...Full Story »

Barcelona are eager to open new contract talks with Marc Guiu. The teenage striker burst onto the scene earlier this season, scoring in both the LaLiga and Champions League. Guiu currently has a deal to 2025, but Barca want to extend and upgrade the agreement. Onda Cero says Barca want to tie down Guiu to 2030 in the coming weeks. For his part, Guiu and his family are happy with Barca's pl...Full Story »

Tottenham are monitoring Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke as the Premier League club is eyeing to sign a striker in the summer. Solanke has been one of the best performers in the Premier League this season, with the English striker scoring 11 goals in 17 appearances this season. The Bournemouth star hit a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend. His scintillating current form ...Full Story »

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With the January transfer window just around the corner and Man City slipping off the pace a little in the Premier League, the first month of 2024 represents an ideal time to make some moves in the transfer market. Whether incomings or outgoings, if the deal makes good business and football sense, then there's reason enough to expect that the current Club World Cup champions will go ahead wit...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino lamented Chelsea’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal after a flurry of missed chances contributed to a 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux.Mario Lemina headed the hosts into the lead early in the second half, rising to nod Pablo Sarabia’s corner into the far corner after the visiting defence had failed to make a serious attempt to clear the ball.It was fair rewar...Full Story »

Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on bringing Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips to Selhurst Park next year. The English midfielder completed the dream move to the Premier League winners in the summer of 2022 but has failed to break into the starting eleven since. Even given the absence of both Rodri and Keven de Bruyne on several occasions this season, Phillips was still shunned by Pe...Full Story »

Manchester City target Tajon Buchanan is close to joining Inter on a five-year deal in the January transfer window. Buchanan set to join Inter Man City wanted to sign the winger Inter held talks with Club Brugge WHAT HAPPENED?Inter are close to finalising a deal with Belgian giants Club Brugge to sign Canadian winger Buchanan on a five-year deal in the January transfer window, according ...Full Story »

New Inter Miami signing Luis Suarez believes the MLS side will have a 'great year' and they will 'fight until the end' to achieve their dreams. Suarez signs for Inter Miami for 2024 Veteran striker last played for Gremio Vows to fight until the end for MLS side WHAT HAPPENED?The Uruguayan has joined former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Inter Miami...Full Story »