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Unfair scheduling was to blame for Cole Palmer starting on bench – Enzo Maresca

Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA

Enzo Maresca blamed the quick turnaround for his selection gamble after starting Cole Palmer on the bench in Chelsea’s 0-0 draw at Brentford.The Italian felt it was unfair that the Blues had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby, having played Tottenham at home on Thursday.England forward Palmer was eventually introduced after an hour but he was unable to break ...Full Story »

Arne Slot shocked by errors as Liverpool’s Premier League run ends at Fulham

Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted he was not used to seeing the volume of mistakes made by his Premier League leaders as a 3-2 defeat at Fulham saw their 26-match unbeaten league run ended.Despite Alexis Mac Allister’s sensational opener, Liverpool were handed their second defeat of the campaign, with Fulham responding thanks to goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Rodrigo Muniz.Su...Full Story »

Sam Dalby’s header earns Dundee United victory at 10-man Hearts

Posted Monday, April 07, 2025 by PA

Sam Dalby’s header proved decisive as Dundee United capitalised on a first-half red card for Hearts forward James Wilson to win 1-0 at Tynecastle and boost their European hopes.The Jambos knew victory would secure their top-six place and take them within two points of fifth-placed United in the William Hill Premiership, and they were on top before the break.However, the dismissal of 18-yea...Full Story »

Leaders Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten Premier League run ended in Fulham defeat

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA

Leaders Liverpool saw their 26-match unbeaten Premier League run ended as they threw away the lead and suffered their second defeat of the season as Fulham fought back to claim a narrow 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage.Arne Slot’s men failed to capitalise on Arsenal’s dropped points at Goodison Park in the previous 24 hours, on a day where Alexis Mac Allister scored a goal-of-the-season...Full Story »

Southampton suffer record earliest relegation after defeat to Tottenham

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA

Southampton’s survival battle ended at Tottenham after a 3-1 defeat consigned them to relegation from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion.Saints’ fate had felt inevitable for months, but a 2-1 victory for Wolves at bottom-three club Ipswich on Saturday opened up a 22-point gap to safety for the south coast club.It meant Ivan Juric’s team required a draw or win in nort...Full Story »

Angry Brendan Rodgers warns Celtic must be better after St Johnstone shock

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA

Brendan Rodgers had to control his anger after William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to bottom side St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Defender Daniels Balodis scored the only goal of the game after four minutes before the visitors dominated for the rest of the game but were denied by Simo Valakari’s side, whose keeper Andy Fisher made some vital saves.It was the ...Full Story »

Sub Cole Palmer fails to inspire Chelsea as they draw a blank at Brentford

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA

Cole Palmer was left on the bench for almost an hour as Chelsea’s winless run on the road continued with a goalless draw at Brentford.Blues boss Enzo Maresca raised eyebrows by leaving the England forward out of his starting line-up despite his side battling for a Champions League place.They do have a Conference League quarter-final trip to Legia Warsaw on Thursday, but Maresca’s pri...Full Story »

Celtic stunned by St Johnstone as struggling Saints boost survival bid

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by PA

Bottom side St Johnstone gave themselves an unlikely relegation boost with a stunning 1-0 win over leaders Celtic at McDiarmid Park.Defender Daniels Balodis went off-script after four minutes when he scored with a header and while the visitors dominated for the rest of the game, Simo Valakari’s side held out, helped by some vital saves by goalkeeper Andy Fisher.It was the Perth side’...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - Everton 1-1 Arsenal

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Silver lining for Barcelona     Barca fans today       Ahh shxt here we go againNuno and his Manager of the Month award (HT" Aston Villa 2-0 Forest)     Everton 1-1 Arsenal     Raya     Good luck KDB     Big game player     Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. The...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Ex-Liverpool star questions secrecy around Trent's transfer to Madrid

Posted Sunday, April 06, 2025 by Goal.com

Ex-Liverpool star questions secrecy around Trent's transfer to Madrid Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has questioned the club's stance on maintaining secrecy over Trent Alexander-Arnold's future. Speaking to PokerScout, Hamann said: "If Trent Alexander-Arnold is going to leave Liverpool, I don't know why he and the club haven't come out to explain the situation. I'd be very surpri...Full Story »

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 »

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