BUY IN DUBAI England football legend and wife plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kids
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Rio, 46, and Kate, 33, are looking at big-money properties and schools for their younger children in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
Kate is married to former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand
Friends say the entrepreneurial pair, who live in Bromley, South East London, are keen to find a home in the Gulf.
A source said: "Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf a...Full Story »
Manchester City and Liverpool monitoring Lamine Yamal contract situation
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester City and Liverpool could end up competing for one of the biggest talents in world football, that being Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.
Since breaking into the first team in Catalonia at the age of 15, Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the biggest talents in world football. At 17, he is now considered to be one of the best footballers on the planet, and while Barcelon...Full Story »
SAU SAFE WAG Taylor Ward ‘feels safer’ living in Saudi Arabia after quitting UK with ex-Man City star Riyad Mahrez
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The reality star, 27, told The Sun on Sunday she "can now sleep at night" after making the move to Jeddah, where the ex-Manchester City star, 34, now plys his trade for Al-Ahli following his £30million switch from the Premier League champions.
Taylor Ward says she feels safer in Saudi Arabia after moving abroad with footballer Riyad MahrezTaylor says her house in Saudi Arabia is ten times ...Full Story »
SHE'S A KEEPER Inside Man Utd star Andre Onana’s romance with model wife Melanie Kamayou who has a doctorate in pharmacy
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Onana, 29 and Melanie were first spotted with each other back in 2019 and have been married for over two years.
The pair are always supporting one and otherMelanie and Onana have been married for over two yearsMelanie had her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and Rolex watch robbed last month
The pair tend to keep their life away from the football pitch private, but often share glimpses into thei...Full Story »
Carlo Ancelotti addresses Real Madrid's La Liga title chances as damaging Valencia defeat hands Barcelona the initiative
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Goal.com
WHAT HAPPENED?
The reigning La Liga champions suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Valencia at home on Saturday. Mouctar Diakhaby and Hugo Duro were on target for the visitors, while Vinicius Junior scored for the hosts as Valencia registered their first win at Santiago Bernabeu in 17 years.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The defeat in Madrid means that Ancelotti's side now...Full Story »
Liverpool eye Ronald Araujo as Virgil van Dijk replacement
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a move for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk's future.
Van Dijk, 33, is one of three key Liverpool players who are out of contract at the end of the season, alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Arne Slot’s side are planning for a future without their cu...Full Story »
Aston Villa ‘motivated and excited’ for Paris St Germain clash – Unai Emery
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side will travel to Paris for their Champions League quarter-final first leg with confidence after racking up a seventh win in a row.Villa beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 to boost their chances of returning to Europe’s biggest stage next season thanks to goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen in the opening 15 minutes.They have real momentum as they set ...Full Story »
Aston Villa build Champions League momentum with win over Nottingham Forest
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa warmed up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St Germain with a crunch 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest which boosts their chances of returning to Europe’s biggest stage next season.Villa’s electric start saw Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen both score in the opening 15 minutes to put them on the road to a seventh successive win in all competitio...Full Story »
Halifax leave it late to snatch draw with Eastleigh
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Ryan Galvin’s late equaliser earned Halifax a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh to aid their bid for a promotion play-off spot.The hosts had the chance to go in front after 30 minutes when Jake Taylor was brought down in the area. The midfielder took the resulting penalty himself but it was palmed away by keeper Toby Savin before Tyrese Shade put the rebound wide.Eastleigh’s bad luck then contin...Full Story »
‘Fuming’ Barry Ferguson promises changes after Rangers suffer home loss to Hibs
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Raging Barry Ferguson promised a series of changes and a switch in style at Rangers following a demoralising 2-0 defeat by Hibernian at Ibrox.Another mistake by Light Blues goalkeeper Jack Butland allowed Dylan Levitt to score in the eighth minute and a goal from Martin Boyle in the 69th minute extended the visitors’ unbeaten run in the William Hill Premiership to 16 games and le...Full Story »
Ruben Selles urges Hull to ‘keep competing’ as victory boosts survival hopes
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Hull City manager Ruben Selles highlighted the resilience of his team after they secured an important 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday with a late winner.Charlie Hughes scored four minutes into stoppage time, meeting Lincoln Henrique’s free-kick with a powerful header which went in off a post.The win lifts the Tigers three points above the relegation zone and Selles said: “I think it w...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan happy to grind out win over Derby
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Swansea’s interim boss Alan Sheehan hailed a “wonderful win” after his side conjured up the only goal in a 1-0 win over Derby.Eom Ji-sung’s goal pushed the Swans up to 15th in the table, seven points clear of arch-rivals Cardiff in the third relegation place, while defeat for John Eustace’s side ended their recent run of four wins on the trot.“It wasn’t ...Full Story »
Miron Muslic not giving up hope of avoiding drop after Plymouth beat Norwich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Plymouth boss Miron Muslic has not given up hope of avoiding relegation from the Championship following Argyle’s surprise 2-1 home win over Norwich.Two Ryan Hardie goals were enough to secure Argyle’s victory despite another goal for in-form City striker Josh Sargent in the opening minute of the second half and Hardie making a late goal-line clearance.Argyle are still bottom, four po...Full Story »
Graham Alexander delighted as Bradford go top after beating Crewe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Graham Alexander felt Bradford showed their true identity after replacing Walsall at the top of League Two.Bobby Pointon and Calum Kavanagh scored in a 2-0 win over Crewe – their 12th victory in the last 13 home games.Pointon’s opener came after just 12 seconds – the quickest at Valley Parade since December 2000 when Ledley King scored inside 10 seconds for Tottenham.City manag...Full Story »
Andy Woodman pleased to see Bromley get what they deserve
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Andy Woodman expressed his delight as his Bromley side returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 4-0 Sky Bet League Two victory over strugglers Accrington.A first half goal from Cameron Congreve was added to by a second half penalty brace by Michael Cheek and a Ben Thompson goal as the Ravens romped to a convincing home victory.Boss Woodman said “We haven’t got our rewards in the...Full Story »
Neil Harris proud of Cambridge’s character after welcome win over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Cambridge United manager Neil Harris praised his players for their resilience following the 1-0 win at foot-of-the-table Shrewsbury.The U’s sat just one place and three points ahead of their hosts before the game, but came away with the victory after Dom Ballard’s second-half strike.Both teams struggled to create chances throughout the encounter, but Southampton loanee Ballard netted...Full Story »
Tony Docherty says in-form Dundee striker Simon Murray deserves Scotland call
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Tony Docherty believes free-scoring Dundee striker Simon Murray should receive international recognition.The uncapped 33-year-old netted both goals against St Mirren to secure a vital 2-0 home victory for the second-bottom Dark Blues in their battle to stay up.Murray’s goal tally for the season now stands at 21, with 15 of them coming in the league – the same as Celtic’s Daizen...Full Story »
Kevin Nolan eager for Northampton to earn ‘as many points as possible’ in run-in
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Kevin Nolan hoped to push for “as many points as possible” after Northampton eased their League One relegation fears with a 4-0 thrashing at 10-man Peterborough.The Cobblers ended their four-game winless run by putting Posh to the sword at London Road, opening up a welcome seven-point cushion over the dreaded drop zone.Sam Hoskins was at the double, while Dara Costelloe and Tom Eaves...Full Story »
Oliver Glasner delighted with ‘dramatic’ win as nine-man Palace beat Brighton
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Oliver Glasner said nine-man Crystal Palace’s victory was a priceless achievement after they clung on to a 2-1 lead to secure their first league double over arch-rivals Brighton in 92 years.Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike 10 minutes into the second half ultimately made the difference at Selhurst Park, but the Eagles needed everything in the tank to survive 12 minutes of added time fo...Full Story »
Mark Hughes hails ‘great win’ as Carlisle come from behind to beat Newport
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Mark Hughes was pleased with his Carlisle side’s 3-2 win against Newport, but the Cumbrians are still eight points adrift of safety and staring down the barrel of relegation.The Exiles took the lead with two goals in a matter of minutes. Kieron Evans put them ahead and then Bobby Kamwa produced a wonder goal to send the visitors two up but a brace from Georgie Kelly and a late goal from Aa...Full Story »
Danny Cowley ‘can’t remember better win’ after virus-hit Colchester down Magpies
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Colchester boss Danny Cowley said his side’s 1-0 win over promotion contenders Notts County was one of the best victories of his career after seeing their preparations badly hit by illness.Tyreece Simpson struck the U’s winner in the 43rd minute when he converted from close range after Oscar Thorn had robbed Will Jarvis of possession near the edge of the area.It sealed a valuable vic...Full Story »
Pete Wild rubbishes talk of Fleetwood’s League Two play-off chances
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Fleetwood manager Pete Wild rubbished talk of his side’s League Two play-off chances after Saturday’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Swindon, saying “We were never going to get to the play-offs.”Goals by Kabongo Tshimanga, Miguel Freckleton, a Rhys Bennett own goal and a late contribution by Nnamdi Ofoborh were more than enough to see the visiting Robins take maximum points from ...Full Story »
Matt Hamshaw ‘proud’ as Rotherham edge closer to safety with win over Blackpool
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Rotherham manager Matt Hamshaw hailed a “collective effort” after they edged closer to safety following a dramatic 2-1 home win over Blackpool.Joe Rafferty’s late goal settled the game and put a dent in the visitors’ hopes of sneaking into the play-off places.It also saw Rotherham go past the 50-point mark and well away from trouble at the wrong end of the League One tabl...Full Story »
‘I didn’t see this coming’ says Chris Wilder after Blades are cut down by Oxford
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted after the shock 1-0 loss to struggling Oxford that his promotion chasers did not do enough to get anything from the game.Siriki Dembele’s 38th-minute winner, following a long throw by Will Vaulks, gave Gary Rowett’s team a massive three points in their bid to beat relegation from the Sky Bet Championship.However, the defeat for the Blades w...Full Story »
Andy Whing admits Barrow ‘not overly great’ despite easy win at MK Dons
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Barrow boss Andy Whing was pleased to see his side beat MK Dons 3-0 despite feeling that his team did not deliver their greatest performance.Aaron Pressley gave Barrow a first-half lead before the same man scored a second in the opening stages of the second half.A late third by substitute Tyler Smith confirmed the Bluebirds’ victory as they picked up a first win in three outings and mathem...Full Story »
Crawley ‘scar tissue’ concerns Scott Lindsey
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Scott Lindsey believes Crawley were still smarting from their midweek loss to Peterborough as they lost 3-1 at Stevenage.The Reds had gone down 4-3 on Tuesday, conceding the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.At the Lamex, it was an 89th-minute strike by Jamie Reid and a goal two minutes past the 90 from Dan Kemp that consigned them to defeat.The boss said: “We probably left a l...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson relieved as AFC Wimbledon keep Harrogate out to claim victory
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was relieved after his side kept a clean sheet by defeating Harrogate 1-0.The south London outfit kept their outside chance of winning automatic promotion alive with a second-half strike from Alistair Smith.Wimbledon have made a habit of conceding late goals in recent games, including losing at Swindon last Tuesday thanks to two stoppage-time penalties.Jacks...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher praises Aaron Collins after Bolton beat Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Steven Schumacher praised the goal threat of Aaron Collins as the Bristol Rovers old boy gave Bolton a priceless 1-0 victory in the race for the Sky Bet League One play-offs.Collins’ 18th goal of the season also keeps Rovers anchored at the wrong end of the table after losing for the first time on Trotters’ territory in 36 years.“If you can get over 20 goals as a centre forward...Full Story »
Nathan Jones casts a critical eye following Charlton’s home draw against Lincoln
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Charlton manager Nathan Jones revealed after the 2-2 draw against Lincoln that he was questioning some decisions he made ahead of the game.The Addicks were hoping to record a ninth successive League One home win but instead had to battle back after James Collins had struck twice before the 50-minute mark.Charlton centre-back Macauley Gillesphey reduced the deficit in the 57th minute, with captai...Full Story »
David Artell lauds second-half response as Grimsby see off Morecambe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Manager David Artell felt Grimsby showed their superiority to Morecambe in the second half after they won 3-1 at Blundell Park.Inspired by two goals from Kieran Green and a first since October for Brighton loanee Luca Barrington, the Mariners made it back-to-back wins on home soil.Andrew Dallas gave Morecambe early hope with his first-half equaliser but their play-off contending opponents outcla...Full Story »
Chris Davies has ‘a lot to consider’ before promotion push and Wembley date
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Chris Davies admitted he has “a lot to consider” following Birmingham’s 6-2 thrashing of 10-man Barnsley at St Andrew’s in Sky Bet League One.Despite boasting a man advantage for all but three minutes of the game, it took a 33rd-minute Jay Stansfield penalty for Blues to find the breakthrough.Barnsley replied through Davis Keillor-Dunn just two minutes later and entered t...Full Story »
Millwall boss Alex Neil praises Mihailo Ivanovic after win over Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Millwall head coach Alex Neil was full of praise for how striker Mihailo Ivanovic has adapted to the Sky Bet Championship after he struck another late winner for his side against Portsmouth.Ivanovic is in his first season in English football after signing for the Lions from Vojvodina, in his native Serbia, last summer and the 20-year-old has developed a habit of making the difference when it rea...Full Story »
A lot of strings to his bow – Mark Robins lauds ‘really good’ Lewis Baker
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Mark Robins heaped praise on Lewis Baker after his second-half equaliser in Stoke’s 1-1 draw at Preston, saying the midfielder has “a lot of strings to his bow”.Kaine Kesler-Hayden fired Preston ahead in the 10th minute but former Chelsea youngster Baker levelled with a 75th-minute spot-kick.Baker, 29, had been on loan at Blackburn earlier in the season but was recalled in Janu...Full Story »
Vitor Pereira likes what he sees as Wolves hit back to seal a big win at Ipswich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was delighted with the 2-1 comeback win at Ipswich, which significantly improves their hopes of staying in the Premier League.Pablo Sarabia and Jorgen Strand Larsen scored in the second half, after Liam Delap had opened the scoring for Ipswich before half-time at Portman Road.As a result, the gap between the two clubs was extended to 12 points with just seven games left...Full Story »
Derek McInnes hails Rory McKenzie as Kilmarnock beat 10-man Motherwell
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised Rory McKenzie’s influence after the midfielder helped his side secure victory over 10-man Motherwell in his first start since August.But McInnes feared it might be the long-serving player’s last action for a while after he suffered a thigh injury in a comfortable 2-0 win.The 31-year-old was one of five players drafted in following a 5-1 defeat...Full Story »
Graham Potter admits West Ham did not deserve more than their Bournemouth draw
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Graham Potter admitted West Ham did not deserve to beat Bournemouth and described their 2-2 draw as “the good, the bad and the ugly”.Niclas Fullkrug, fit after a long spell out injured, scored his first goal at the London Stadium and Jarrod Bowen netted his first at home since December as the Hammers, who had been trailing to Evanilson’s first-half goal, threatened to snatch al...Full Story »
Liam Manning thanks Bristol City fans for backing as Robins return to play-offs
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Liam Manning praised the contribution of Bristol City fans after his team leapt back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off zone and called for more of the same when West Brom visit Ashton Gate on Tuesday night.Ross McCrorie volleyed the Robins in front in the 24th minute following an error by Watford defender James Abankwah and Nahki Wells doubled the advantage five minutes later with a low dri...Full Story »
Omer Riza confident relegation-threatened Cardiff will avoid drop after QPR draw
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Cardiff boss Omer Riza insisted he remained confident his side would avoid the drop following a goalless Championship draw at QPR.The result meant Rangers – who are now without a win in seven matches – remained five points clear of the Bluebirds, who occupy the final relegation place.Cardiff’s cause was not helped by fellow strugglers Plymouth, Hull and Oxford all winning, whil...Full Story »
Michael Cheek scores two penalties as Bromley brush aside Accrington
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Michael Cheek scored twice from the spot as Bromley crushed Accrington 4-0 in Sky Bet League Two.Cameron Congreve netted in the first half before Cheek’s penalty brace and a Ben Thompson header rounded off a comfortable home victory.Cheek provided the first moment of quality in the game, crashing Congreve’s cross against the underside of the crossbar.Bromley took a deserved lead on t...Full Story »
Maidenhead return to winning ways with Tamworth victory
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Relegation-threatened Maidenhead returned to winning ways with a much-needed 3-1 National League vitory over Tamworth at York Road.Shawn McCoulsky opened the scoring for the hosts midway through the first half as he slotted Brendan Kiernan’s assist home at the near post for his 11th league goal of the season.Former Harrogate and Walsall winger Kiernan doubled their advantage – seven ...Full Story »
Aaron Collins scores against former club as Bolton beat Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aaron Collins fired Bolton back into the Sky Bet League One play-off places with the only goal in a 1-0 win over former club Bristol Rovers.Steven Schumacher’s side had dropped out of the top six after results earlier in the day and Rovers frustrated the hosts until Collins headed his 18th goal of the campaign from substitute Gethin Jones’ cross after 76 minutes.Bolton then needed Na...Full Story »
Aaron Pressley’s double helps Barrow ease past MK Dons
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aaron Pressley scored twice as Barrow eased past MK Dons 3-0 in a meeting between two lower mid-table sides.Substitute Tyler Smith added a third in stoppage time to earn the Bluebirds a first win in three games.It was a third defeat in a row for MK Dons, however, who are 10 points above the bottom two.The hosts had an early opportunity as Jack Sanders was denied by Wyll Stanway.Barrow then took ...Full Story »
Swindon fire four past Fleetwood in mid-table League Two clash
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Fleetwood’s feint promotion hopes took a serious blow as they fell to a 4-0 League Two defeat by Swindon at Highbury on Saturday afternoon.Goals by Kabongo Tshimanga, Miguel Freckleton, a Rhys Bennett own goal and a late contribution by Nnamdi Ofoborh were more than enough to see the visiting Robins take maximum points from this mid-table League Two clash.This battle of Red and White armie...Full Story »
Falkirk thrash Morton to close in on Scottish Premiership return
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Falkirk moved another step closer to promotion back to the Scottish Premiership after thrashing Morton 5-0 at Falkirk Stadium.The Bairns, who last featured in the top flight in 2010, remain eight points clear of nearest rivals Livingston with four games left.Scott Arfield gave Falkirk, seeking back-to-back title-winning campaigns, a fourth-minute lead with his seventh goal in nine games since re...Full Story »
Bobby Pointon quick off the mark as Bradford go top with win over Crewe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Bradford went top of League Two as a goal from Bobby Pointon after just 12 seconds helped clinch a 2-0 win over Crewe.Bradford went ahead before Crewe had even touched the ball. Calum Kavanagh’s shot hit the post but the rebound came back to him and he turned it towards Pointon to score from close range.Crewe responded with Jamie Knight-Lebel flicking over Tom Lowery’s corner but Ale...Full Story »
Darren Moore lauds Port Vale ‘belief’ after beating Walsall to move joint-top
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Port Vale boss Darren Moore hailed his side’s consistency after moving joint-top of League Two with a 3-2 win at Walsall.The Saddlers supplanted Vale at the summit in December after winning in Burslem and stayed there for four months – until Moore’s men gained revenge at the Bescot Stadium.Vale dropped as low as sixth after five wins in 19 games between November and mid-March.B...Full Story »
Ryan Hardie brace earns bottom club Plymouth victory over Norwich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Basement club Plymouth claimed a surprise 2-1 home win over play-off hopefuls Norwich thanks to Scottish striker Ryan Hardie’s two first-half goals.Hardie struck in the 24th and 29th minutes and despite a 46th-minute reply from in-form Josh Sargent, Argyle held on for an unlikely victory.Argyle central defender Nikola Katic had his first-minute header from a Kornel Szucs long throw-in easi...Full Story »
Alfie May brace boosts Birmingham to victory in eight-goal Barnsley rout
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Alfie May inspired Birmingham to a 6-2 win against 10-man Barnsley in Sky Bet League One at St Andrew’s.Mael De Gevigney saw red in just the third minute after a last-man coming-together with Keshi Anderson.Jay Stansfield fired Blues ahead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute after Keshi Anderson was taken out by Kieren Flavell.Davis Keillor-Dunn headed Barnsley level in the 35th minut...Full Story »
Jon Worthington happy as Huddersfield return to winning ways against Mansfield
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Huddersfield interim boss Jon Worthington was delighted to see his side return to winning ways and maintain their top-six hopes as they claimed a 2-1 victory at home to Mansfield.After the visitors wasted the best chances of the first hour of the game, Ruben Roosken and Ben Wiles set each other up to give Huddersfield a two-goal lead before Dominic Dwyer headed home what proved to be a late cons...Full Story »
Arbroath extend lead at top of League One to 11 points with win at Montrose
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Arbroath continued their charge for an immediate return to the William Hill Championship with a 1-0 victory at Montrose on a day when their two closest rivals both lost.The Red Lichties defeated second-placed Cove Rangers last time out to move eight points clear and they extended that advantage to 11 points on Saturday, with only five games left this season.Ryan Flynn netted the only goal of the...Full Story »
Jimmy Thelin hails ‘special’ Shayden Morris goal as Aberdeen eye top-three spot
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin labelled Shayden Morris’ winning goal against Ross County “special” as the Dons continued their push for third in the William Hill Premiership.The English winger’s first-half strike stole the headlines, running from inside his own half into the County box and firing into the net off the underside of the crossbar.It was his fifth goal of the s...Full Story »
Stockport manager Dave Challinor hails two-goal Kyle Wootton after win at Exeter
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor praised the performance of striker Kyle Wootton, whose first-half brace sealed a comfortable 2-0 win for the League One promotion chasers at Exeter.Wootton had the Hatters in front after 62 seconds with a typical poachers’ finish and he was the right man in the right place 20 minutes later with another tap-in to take him up to 12 for the season.“If yo...Full Story »
Karl Robinson insists ‘massive run’ for play-offs is still possible
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Salford boss Karl Robinson is not giving up on making the Sky Bet League Two play-offs despite their 2-2 draw with Gillingham leaving them seven points adrift.The Ammies battled back after a second-minute setback when Elliott Nevitt put the Gills ahead, responding through Cole Stockton and Kelly N’Mai.Remeao Hutton then made it 2-2 and although Salford shaded the chances for the remainder ...Full Story »
Richie Wellens rues lack of cutting edge as Leyton Orient held at home by Wigan
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens wants his side to a show more of a cutting edge in attack after seeing them held to a goalless draw at home by Wigan.Wigan failed to muster a single shot on the Orient goal but despite dominating the game, the hosts lack of guile and creativity proved their shortcomings.Visiting goalkeeper Sam Tickle produced a series of saves to thwart the home side who saw the...Full Story »
Mihailo Ivanovic strikes late as Millwall beat Portsmouth
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Mihailo Ivanovic struck another late winner as Millwall defeated Portsmouth 2-1 at The Den to move into the top half of the Sky Bet Championship.The Serbian striker’s header with three minutes to go was his second of the afternoon and the second Lions home game running in which he has proved the difference-maker in the closing stages.His latest intervention moved Millwall up to ninth in th...Full Story »
Aaron Hayden goal sees struggling Carlisle come from behind to beat Newport
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
A brace from Georgie Kelly and a late goal from Aaron Hayden saw relegation-threatened Carlisle come from behind to secure a 3-2 win against Newport.Newport stunned the hosts with a double salvo through a tidy finish from Kieron Evans and a stunner from Bobby Kamwa, but the visitors were soon pegged back by Kelly’s first goal for Carlisle.Kelly then tapped home on the hour mark to bring hi...Full Story »
Colchester close in on play-off spots with victory over high-flying Notts County
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Colchester boosted their League Two play-off hopes and dented Notts County’s promotion push with a 1-0 victory at the JobServe Community Stadium.Tyreece Simpson netted the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time as Colchester moved to within three points of the top seven, with beaten County falling four points adrift of the top three.The first half was a scrappy affair, where both...Full Story »
Alistair Smith fires AFC Wimbledon to vital victory against Harrogate
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon kept their outside chances of winning automatic promotion alive with a 1-0 victory at home to Harrogate.A second-half strike from Alistair Smith proved to be enough for the south London outfit.The hosts started on the front foot in windy conditions at Plough Lane, although Harrogate were capable of holding their own.The visitors were forced to make a substitution after 30 minutes w...Full Story »
Wolves come from behind to inflict a damaging defeat on Ipswich
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Ipswich’s hopes of retaining their Premier League status took a huge knock as they lost 2-1 at home to Wolves.The visitors came from behind to extend the gap between the two clubs to 12 points with just seven games remaining.Ipswich took the lead through Liam Delap after 16 minutes but Pablo Sarabia equalised in the 72nd minute and Jorgen Strand Larsen completed the turnaround with six min...Full Story »
Sam Folarin scores to give Hartlepool a last-gasp win over Ebbsfleet
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Sam Folarin’s goal in the fourth minute of added time gave Hartlepool a third successive Vanarama National League win, 3-2 against relegated Ebbsfleet.Pools’ on-loan West Brom forward Cleary opened the scoring with his fourth goal in five matches in the 29th minute, only for Maxx Manktelow to equalise six minutes into the second half.Emmanuel Dieseruvwe restored the home side’s...Full Story »
Two Kyle Wootton goals help Stockport maintain promotion push with win at Exeter
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Two goals from striker Kyle Wootton helped Stockport maintain their promotion push in League One with a comfortable 2-0 win at Exeter.County made a flying start to the game and were in front with just 62 seconds on the clock. A low cross by Tanto Olaofe was slammed against a post by Jayden Fevrier and as the ball ran loose on the goal line, Wootton smashed it in.It was 2-0 after 22 minutes when ...Full Story »
Ashley Nadesan earns Sutton late draw against Southend
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Ashley Nadesan struck in added time as Sutton held promotion-chasing Southend to a 1-1 National League draw at the VBS Community Stadium.Home goalkeeper Jack Sims pulled off a fine reaction save to keep out Macauley Bonne’s header, but there was nothing he could do to prevent Ben Goodliffe from volleying the visitors ahead 13 minutes before the break.Nick Hayes palmed away Finley Barbrook&...Full Story »
Championship strugglers QPR and Cardiff play out goalless stalemate
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
QPR and Cardiff played out a goalless draw in a forgettable match between two struggling teams in the Sky Bet Championship.The Welsh side remain third from bottom, while Rangers are now without a win in seven matches – a run which has included five defeats – and five points ahead of Saturday’s opponents in the table.After a poor start to the season, an excellent spell in the mi...Full Story »
Charlie Hughes steals dramatic win for relegation-battlers Hull over Sheff Wed
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Charlie Hughes scored the only goal deep into stoppage time to give Hull City a 1-0 victory at Sheffield Wednesday and ease their relegation fears.The result leaves the Tigers three points above the drop zone with six matches remaining, while Wednesday are without a home victory since New Year’s Day,Hull had more of the possession early on and the first chance of note came when John Egan h...Full Story »
Braintree end Barnet’s unbeaten run as John Akinde haunts former club
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Former Barnet favourite John Akinde put the brakes on the club’s Vanarama National League promotion push by ending their 25-game unbeaten run with the winner in a 2-1 home triumph for Braintree.Kyreece Lisbie forced Owen Evans to make an incredible save midway through the first half but, in the 36th minute, Ryan Glover set up Callum Stead to run through and slot the ball home for a Barnet ...Full Story »
Stevenage leave it late as Crawley’s relegation plight worsens
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Stevenage’s winless run came to an end thanks to two late goals as they beat Crawley 3-1, putting Town deeper into relegation trouble.Jamie Reid broke the visitors’ hearts on 89 minutes and then two minutes into stoppage time, Dan Kemp rubbed salt in the wounds.It seemed as if Bradley Ibrahim’s equaliser with 20 minutes to go would earn the Reds something for their efforts, can...Full Story »
Siriki Dembele improves Oxford’s survival hopes and deals Blades a damaging blow
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Siriki Dembele’s first-half goal gave struggling Oxford a 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Sheffield United at the Kassam Stadium and ruined Chris Wilder’s return to his former club.It denied the Blades a return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table, where they had started the day.Burnley’s 2-1 victory at Coventry had earlier taken the Charets to the top – and ...Full Story »
Simon Murray brace earns Dundee valuable victory over St Mirren
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Simon Murray was the Dundee hero with both goals in a vital 2-0 victory over St Mirren at Dens Park.The Buddies had several chances and hit the woodwork but they could not find a way past Trevor Carson in the home goal with the result putting a big dent in the Paisley side’s top-six hopes.Dundee remain 11th in the table but are now one point behind Ross County and Kilmarnock, and eight ahe...Full Story »
Alex Reid double secures victory for Wealdstone over Forest Green
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Alex Reid’s brace boosted Wealdstone to back-to-back victories as Vanarama National League play-off challengers Forest Green went down 2-1 at Grosvenor Vale.Rovers swarmed all over their hosts from the off and, after Adam May hit the bar with a free-kick, Jordon Garrick drove inside from the left and found the bottom corner in the 18th minute.Reid ensured the scores were level heading into...Full Story »
In-form Hibs condemn Rangers to record fifth successive home defeat
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Rangers’ defensive frailties were laid bare again in the 2-0 defeat against a Hibernian side who extended their unbeaten run in the William Hill Premiership to 16 games.Hibees midfielder Dylan Levitt opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a drive which went all too easily through Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland.Rangers had lost the opening two goals in five of the last seven matches &nd...Full Story »
Charlton come from two down to deny Lincoln and maintain unbeaten home run
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Charlton produced a stirring fightback from 2-0 down against Lincoln to draw 2-2 in Sky Bet League One and extend their unbeaten run at The Valley to 13 matches.Imps striker James Collins put the visitors in front after 18 minutes after he met Erik Ring’s corner at the near post to head beyond Charlton goalkeeper Will Mannion.Collins, a January signing from Derby, made it 2-0 in the 49th m...Full Story »
Nine-man Crystal Palace cling on to beat Brighton
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Nine-man Crystal Palace clung on to a 2-1 lead through 12 minutes of second-half added time at Selhurst Park to secure their first league double over arch-rivals Brighton in 92 years.Jean-Philippe Mateta fired the hosts in front three minutes in, but Danny Welbeck drew the sides level before the break, surpassing Pascal Gross as Brighton’s top Premier League goal-scorer in the process.Dani...Full Story »
Sam Hoskins bags brace as Northampton ease past 10-man Peterborough
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Sam Hoskins scored a first-half brace as Northampton returned to winning ways to ease their League One relegation fears as they hammered 10-man Peterborough 4-0.It was a first-half assault from the Cobblers after Tayo Edun received his second red card in a month.The Cobblers, who went close early on when Cameron McGeehan’s effort was cleared off the line, broke the deadlock as Hoskins fire...Full Story »
Leyton Orient held to goalless stalemate at home by struggling Wigan
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Leyton Orient’s hopes of closing in on the League One play-off spots were dented by a 0-0 home draw against struggling Wigan at Brisbane Road.Orient had only won one of their previous nine meetings with Wigan and another game was added to that statistic as the teams fought out a goalless stalemate, leaving Richie Wellens’ men six points off the top six.An uninspiring bland first 45 m...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray acknowledges he has a decision to make with Joe Wildsmith
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
West Brom head coach Tony Mowbray will assess whether he keeps faith with Joe Wildsmith, after the goalkeeper’s error gifted Sunderland a 1-0 win at The Hawthorns in the Sky Bet Championship.Trai Hume’s 36th-minute free-kick evaded the grasp of Wildsmith to give the Black Cats their second successive win and leave Albion with consecutive defeats.It left Sunderland fourth in the table...Full Story »
Cambridge cling on to slim survival hopes with win over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Cambridge kept their slim League One survival hopes alive with a 1-0 win over foot-of-the-table Shrewsbury.Dom Ballard scored the decisive goal after 75 minutes to move six points clear of their opponents.The visitors came closest to scoring early on, as Ryan Loft’s snapshot hit the outside of Jamal Blackman’s post and trickled wide.Cambridge thought they had grounds for a penalty so...Full Story »
Gateshead beat Dagenham to end miserable run
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Gateshead ended their six-match losing run with a 2-1 victory over struggling Dagenham in the Vanarama National League.After a quiet start to the game, debutant Tim Akinola opened the scoring after 19 minutes.And Gateshead doubled their lead eight minutes before half-time through Ethan Robson.Josh Rees pulled a goal back for relegation-threatened Dagenham just after the hour mark but Gateshead h...Full Story »
Five draws in a row for Gillingham as points shared with Salford
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Gillingham recorded their fifth consecutive draw in Sky Bet League Two as they shared the points with Salford.All four goals came in a frantic first 25 minutes with Elliott Nevitt’s early goal being cancelled out by efforts from Cole Stockton and Kelly N’Mai for the hosts, only for Remeao Hutton to equalise for the Gills.Just two minutes were on the clock when Nevitt cut into the Sal...Full Story »
Kieran Green at the double as Grimsby see off Morecambe
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Grimsby made it back-to-back home wins to keep their grip on the final play-off spot with a 3-1 triumph over Morecambe.The Mariners took the lead in the 24th minute through Kieran Green, who headed in Denver Hume’s corner with a diving effort at the edge of the six-yard box.Morecambe levelled six minutes later when Andrew Dallas, a late addition to the line-up following a warm-up injury to...Full Story »
Huddersfield return to winning ways against Mansfield
Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA
Huddersfield returned to winning ways as they claimed a 2-1 win over Mansfield.The visitors should have taken the lead after nine minutes as Will Evans had an open goal off the rebound from Jordan Bowery hitting a post, only to shoot wide of the unguarded net.Huddersfield were again lucky not to go behind early in the second period, with Lasse Sorensen’s block just about enough to turn Mat...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta turns focus to ‘beautiful’ Real Madrid clash after draw at Everton
Posted Saturday, April 05, 2025 by PA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking forward to “one of the most beautiful games in football” against Real Madrid after losing more ground on Premier League champions-elect Liverpool following a 1-1 draw at Everton.The Gunners boss was unhappy with the awarding of the second-half penalty for a soft foul by Myles Lewis-Skelly on Jack Harrison which allowed Iliman Ndiaye to cancel o...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson delight as Wrexham boost promotion bid in front of Ryan Reynolds
Posted Saturday, April 05, 2025 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was delighted to see his side boost both their promotion push and goal difference with a 3-0 victory over Burton in front of watching owner Ryan Reynolds.Second-half goals from Steven Fletcher, Sam Smith and Jack Marriott earned Wrexham the spoils against a Burton side that had lost Charlie Webster to a red card after just 10 minutes.Victory sees Wrexham move six poin...Full Story »
Grant McCann hails Doncaster’s ‘big win’ at 10-man Cheltenham
Posted Saturday, April 05, 2025 by PA
Manager Grant McCann described Doncaster’s 2-0 League Two victory at 10-man Cheltenham as a “big win” as they kept their title hopes alive with two late goals.Jamie Sterry smashed home Rovers’ opener and his first of the season in the 89th minute before a second – deep into second-half stoppage-time – from former Robins striker Rob Street sealed maximum points...Full Story »
Daniel Farke hails ‘hard-fought point’ as Leeds struggle to secure draw at Luton
Posted Saturday, April 05, 2025 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke felt his side’s 1-1 draw with struggling Luton at Kenilworth Road was definitely a point gained in their quest to reach the Premier League.The Hatters had taken the lead when Izzy Jones volleyed home his first goal for the club in the 15th minute before Daniel James curled home an equaliser just before the half-hour mark.Manor Solomon missed a glorious late chance t...Full Story »
Scott Parker proud as Burnley beat Coventry to go top
Posted Saturday, April 05, 2025 by PA
Scott Parker spoke of his pride as Burnley moved to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 win at Coventry.Haji Wright controversially opened the scoring after five minutes before Jaidon Anthony scored either side of half-time to make it 27 league games unbeaten for the Clarets.“Immensely proud, a tough place to come, we knew that coming into the game,” said Burnley boss Park...Full Story »