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Third time lucky for Newcastle as Alexander Isak secures a point from the spot

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Alexander Isak’s late penalty salvaged Newcastle a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brighton after his side had two second-half spot-kick awards overturned following VAR intervention.The Magpies striker converted his 27th goal of the season two minutes from time when Seagulls substitute Yasin Ayari was punished for handling a Fabian Schar free-kick.Referee Craig Pawson had earlier reversed his i...Full Story »

Kevin Schade’s double proves decisive as Brentford see off Manchester United

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Kevin Schade was at the double as Brentford beat Manchester United 4-3 in a seven-goal Premier League thriller to keep them in the hunt for European qualification.United failed to replicate their impressive 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the week, despite Mason Mount’s first goal of the season giving their much-changed team the lead at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday.Luke Shaw&rsquo...Full Story »

Barry Ferguson has confidence in his ability to manage Rangers permanently

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Barry Ferguson railed against his doubters and insisted he is equipped to become Rangers manager on a permanent basis after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to newly-crowned champions Celtic made it six games in a row without victory for his side.The interim manager has now won only four of his 12 matches in charge – and none at Ibrox – after Hoops forward Adam Idah cancelled out Cyri...Full Story »

Adam Idah equalises for Celtic as Rangers are denied third straight derby win

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Celtic striker Adam Idah scored a second-half equaliser to deny Rangers a third successive Old Firm derby triumph in a 1-1 William Hill Premiership draw at Ibrox.Rangers looked well placed to follow up their victories from January and March over Brendan Rodgers’ newly crowned champions when Cyriel Dessers struck just before the break.But Idah hit back to make it six games in a row without ...Full Story »

Daily Laugh - First-team squad before UCL 2 leg

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by 7M Sport

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Barcelona came back to beat last-place Valladolid. Real Madrid:     Arsenal had beaten Bournemouth all eight times they played at the Emirates. Until losing 2-1 on Saturday. Four days before a Champions League semifinal at PSG     Bayern hold off winning the league for another week so Harry Kane can be part of a potential titl...Full Story »

Strachan was forced out of his hotel room to make way for famous singer

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Former Scotland and Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has revealed he was forced out of his hotel room to make way for singer Beyonce. Strachan, 68, said the global superstar had booked into the plush Mar Hall hotel near Glasgow as she prepared to play a gig in Scotland. The five-star venue was a regular choice for visiting showbusiness figures but also played host to the Scotland squad during i...Full Story »

Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka’s Wag Tolami Benson steals show wearing plunging all-black outfit

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk

TOLAMI BENSON stole the show as she attended a concert. Benson, who is dating Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka, was seen in a stunning all-black outfit complete with leather trousers for the occasion. She shared pictures of her mesmerising look seemingly at a Central Cee performance. The award-winning rapper performed at the O2 Arena in London as part of his Can't Rush Greatness World Tour in late A...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard shows true colours in sweary clips about former club on night out

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk

Steven Gerrard has set Rangers fans' hearts racing by professing his "f****** love" for the club in a chaotic video clip. The Liverpool legend, who left his role as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq earlier this year and is currently without a club, has reignited rumours of a potential return to the Ibrox dugout. The 44-year-old led Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title in 2021....Full Story »

Real Madrid eye Theo Hernandez as AC Milan contract talks stall

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in re-signing Theo Hernandez as talks over a new deal with AC Milan hit a roadblock. According to Calciomercato the Spanish giants are monitoring the 27-year-old's contract situation at AC Milan as doubts over a new deal emerge. Hernandez's current deal is set to expire at the end of next season and Real Madrid believe an offer of €20 million could...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne drops hint over his future after guiding Man City to crucial win

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester City's midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, is set to bid farewell to the Etihad Stadium at the conclusion of the 2024–25 season. Despite his pivotal role in City's recent 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, which bolstered their Champions League aspirations, De Bruyne confirmed his impending departure, expressing surprise at the club's decision not to offer a contract ex...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to 'rage' and 'anger' in PSG clash

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players to channel their 'rage' and 'anger' from the 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in their Champions League clash with PSG on Tuesday. Arsenal went ahead in the 34th minute thanks to a strike from Declan Rice only to concede two unanswered goals in the second half. Arteta fielded a strong side against Bournemouth as he hoped to nail down second place a...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Villa eye Porto star as possible Rashford replacement

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by Goal.com

Villa eye Porto star as possible Rashford replacement Aston Villa are scouting Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as they look to strengthen in attack this summer. There are doubts over the club's desire to trigger the option to buy Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins has been linked with a move away, so Samu could be the solution to their problems. McKennie set for bumper pay rise at Juventus? Wes...Full Story »

Arsenal feeling ‘rage, anger, frustration’ after Bournemouth loss – Mikel Arteta

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Mikel Arteta demanded his Arsenal players use the “rage” from their shock defeat to Bournemouth as motivation for a Champions League comeback against Paris St Germain.The Gunners geared up for Wednesday’s semi-final second leg in France in the worst possible fashion with a 2-1 home defeat after second-half goals by Dean Huijsen and Evanilson cancelled out Declan Rice’s 34...Full Story »

Arsenal’s preparations for Paris St Germain clash dented by Bournemouth comeback

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Arsenal warmed up for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Paris St Germain with a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.Declan Rice fired the Gunners ahead after 34 minutes but Andoni Iraola’s visitors staged a spirited second-half comeback at the Emirates.Dean Huijsen equalised in the 67th minute and eight minutes later Evanilson bundled in the winner to help Bourne...Full Story »

It’s great news – Noel Hunt hails Reading takeover announcement

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Reading manager Noel Hunt stressed the need for talks with prospective new owner Rob Couhig after seeing their hopes of a League One play-off place ended.The Royals had needed to better the result of Leyton Orient to pinch sixth place but went down 4-2 at home to Barnsley as Orient triumphed 4-1 win at Huddersfield.After a goalless first half, goals from Stephen Humphrys and Jon Russell gave Bar...Full Story »

‘It’s the Bradford way’ says Graham Alexander after Bantams edge to promotion

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Graham Alexander joked that it was “the Bradford way” after the Yorkshire side clinched automatic promotion in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp 1-0 win.Antoni Sarcevic scored the winner against Fleetwood at Valley Parade in the sixth minute of added time, deflecting home George Lapslie’s shot.Bradford had been facing the prospect of dropping into the play-offs after failing to...Full Story »

Ruud van Nistelrooy relieved as Leicester end goal drought in win over Saints

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was relieved to see his side end their long wait for a home goal in the Premier League as they comfortably defeated Southampton 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.A clash between two already-relegated teams was broken open by Jamie Vardy’s 199th goal for the Foxes which ended a drought of 826 minutes of not scoring on their own patch in the league.It set Le...Full Story »

Inigo Calderon admits Bristol Rovers’ season has been a ‘nightmare’

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Inigo Calderon admitted the final chapter of Bristol Rovers’ season was a difficult watch as they went down 4-1 at Blackpool.Their relegation had been confirmed before the last round of games and, though they took the lead through Gatlin O’Donkor, they were pegged back by Blackpool before half-time and shipped three more goals in the second half.Calderon insisted he would like the ch...Full Story »

Andy Crosby rounds off impressive audition for Tranmere job with win at Newport

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Tranmere interim head coach Andy Crosby rounded off an impressive audition for the permanent job with a thumping 4-1 away win over 10-man Newport on the final day.Tranmere secured their League Two safety last week and they leapfrogged their opponents and Accrington to seal a 20th-place finish thanks to a superb second-half performance at Rodney Parade.County, who had Kai Whitmore sent off for a ...Full Story »

Karl Robinson disappointed as Salford miss out on play-offs

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Salford boss Karl Robinson was disappointed as his side missed the chance to secure a League Two play-off spot in their 2-2 draw with already-relegated Carlisle.The Ammies came into the final day of the season knowing that a win would be enough to seal a spot in the play-offs and keep their League One dream alive, but as soon as they went 2-0 down to a double salvo from Stephen Wearne and Matty ...Full Story »

Mat Sadler wants Walsall to quickly move on from automatic promotion heartbreak

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Mat Sadler is confident Walsall can take the momentum of a final day victory at Crewe into their League Two play-off clash with Chesterfield.George Hall’s second-half goal had the Saddlers and their 2,000 plus following daring to dream as they lay in the third automatic promotion spot for half an hour at Gresty Road.But Bradford’s stoppage-time winner against Fleetwood has left them ...Full Story »

Hibs’ fortitude impresses David Gray as they put rare loss behind them in style

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

David Gray hailed Hibernian’s fortitude after consolidating third place in the William Hill Premiership with a convincing 3-1 win over Dundee United at Easter Road.The Leith side’s 1-0 defeat at Aberdeen last week was their first loss in 18 games but they bounced back against the Taysiders to go three points clear of the Dons in third place with three fixtures remaining and all but s...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham for staying ‘professional’ amid Vegas party plans

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Phil Parkinson praised his Wrexham players for not letting their promotion party plans affect their end to the season.History-making Wrexham, who sealed second spot last week to become the first Football League club to achieve three straight promotions, won 2-0 at Lincoln.The Dragons, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have a promotion party in Las Vegas booked for next w...Full Story »

Derek McInnes delighted to send travelling Kilmarnock fans happy with rare win

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Derek McInnes was pleased to give the long-suffering travelling fans from Kilmarnock a big win to celebrate after prevailing 2-0 against St Johnstone in Perth.Killie recorded only their third away William Hill Premiership victory of the season and first since October thanks to a goal in either half from David Watson and Danny Armstrong.That was sufficient to take the Ayrshire men six points clea...Full Story »

Rob Street revels in ‘perfect day’ after goals secure Doncaster League Two title

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Match-winning Doncaster striker Rob Street hailed a “perfect day” as Rovers were crowned League Two champions after beating Notts County 2-1 at Meadow Lane.Street’s brace before the break was enough for Rovers to take all three points and in turn finish four points clear of Port Vale at the summit.“t was a perfect day. It’s what I set out to do, from the minute I wa...Full Story »

Paul Warne keen to make big changes at MK Dons this summer

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

MK Dons boss Paul Warne is looking forward to ringing the changes in the summer after voicing frustration with his shot-shy team.The former Derby boss, who took over the Buckinghamshire side in mid-April, saw his side end the campaign with a 0-0 draw at Swindon.The Dons have scored just one goal in their last seven games as they finished 19th.“We need some pace and power,” Warne said...Full Story »

Andy Woodman proud of Bromley’s achievements in debut campaign

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Bromley manager Andy Woodman believes his side have laid the foundations for the club’s future in their first season in the EFL.The Ravens ended their League Two campaign with a 3-0 win over Cheltenham to secure an 11th-placed finish.League Two player of the year Michael Cheek scored two more goals to take his tally to 25 while Nicke Kabamba also netted in a comfortable home victory.And Wo...Full Story »

Darren Moore ‘elated’ with Port Vale achievement despite ending with defeat

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Port Vale manager Darren Moore was keen to focus on the “magnitude” of what his already-promoted side has achieved this season despite ending with a 1-0 defeat at home to Gillingham.Vale needed leaders Doncaster to drop points away at Notts County to have any chance of finishing in top spot but Rovers ran out 2-1 winners to be crowned champions.A stunning goal from Aaron Rowe secured...Full Story »

Chris Davies hails ‘proper team’ as champions Birmingham total 111 points

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Birmingham boss Chris Davies said “we’ve got the football but we’ve got the fight as well” at the conclusion to their record-breaking season.Davies’ side had already broken the record for most points in an EFL season with a game to spare, and their 2-1 win against Cambridge saw them end the campaign on 111 – 19 ahead of nearest challengers Wrexham.The two side...Full Story »

Danny Cowley delighted with ‘real pride’ shown by Colchester players

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Danny Cowley felt his Colchester players gave it everything after they missed out on a Sky Bet League Two play-off spot following a goalless draw with Barrow.The U’s had to beat the Bluebirds and hope three results elsewhere went their way to extend their season but were unable to break down the visitors, who finished the game with 10 men after substitute Kyle Cameron’s dismissal.The...Full Story »

Nigel Clough: Staying in League One is bigger than last year’s promotion

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough believes staying in League One has been a bigger achievement than gaining promotion 12 months ago after the Stags ended the campaign with a 3-0 home win over Exeter.Reece Cole hit the post for the visitors inside 30 seconds, and Mansfield responded to the let-off with goals from Stephen McLaughlin, Dom Dwyer and Ben Waine.“This week has been a brilliant end to t...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna rues Ipswich not signing ‘quality’ Julio Enciso earlier in season

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was left to ponder what might have been had Julio Enciso been available for more matches after the Paraguayan scored a brilliant goal in the 2-2 draw at Everton.The 21-year-old joined on loan from Brighton in late January but his appearance at Goodison Park was only his 11th for the club after an interrupted start to life in East Anglia.He has been making up for lo...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey frustrated Crawley could not stop relegation after his return

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey was frustrated it was too little too late following relegation by a one-point despite a 2-1 over 10-man Shrewsbury.Both teams’ fates were already confirmed before the start of the game, with the fixture already destined to be replayed in Sky Bet League Two next season.It was a tale of two halves in the dead-rubber affair, with all the action coming in the second ...Full Story »

Tony Docherty ‘hugely frustrated’ by officials as Dundee go down to Motherwell

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Dundee manager Tony Docherty claimed the decision to disallow what would have been a second goal for Antonio Portales against Motherwell was a “disgrace” after the 10-man visitors fought back to win 2-1 at Dens Park.Portales had volleyed Dundee into a 31st-minute lead following a long throw and emulated the feat with a left-footed strike into the same top corner from the same source ...Full Story »

Story of our season – Derek Adams not surprised Shrimps bowed out with defeat

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams felt his side’s 2-1 defeat by Harrogate told “the story of their season”.The Shrimps were relegated from the Football League two weeks ago and ended the season with six successive defeats after Harrogate came from behind with two quickfire first-half goals to take three points at the Mazuma Stadium.Morecambe started the game on the front foot and took...Full Story »

Nathan Jones looks forward to play-offs with confidence after final-day success

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Nathan Jones has insisted that Charlton’s results against Wycombe this season count for nothing ahead of their League One play-off showdown.The Addicks finished fourth in the table after a 3-1 home victory over Burton on Saturday.The SE7 outfit leapfrogged Wycombe, who lost at home to promotion rivals Stockport on the final day.Charlton did the double over the Chairboys in the regulation c...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher confident he can turn Bolton into title contenders next season

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Bolton boss Steven Schumacher insists he will not waste time from turning Bolton from Sky Bet League One also-rans into genuine promotion candidates.Josh Dacres-Cogley’s 66th-minute goal – his first of the season – was cancelled out by fellow substitute Jake Young 10 minutes later.“We need to get to work and make sure we are better next season,” confirmed the frustr...Full Story »

It’s all to play for – Stephen Robinson talks up St Mirren’s European hopes

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for staying in the fight for European qualification after Mikael Mandron’s goal earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Aberdeen at the SMISA Stadium.The striker, who signed a new contract this week, controlled Mark O’Hara’s outswinging free-kick on his chest before lashing home a fierce volley to score the only goal of the game....Full Story »

Terry Skiverton delighted as AFC Wimbledon secure play-off spot

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

AFC Wimbledon assistant manager Terry Skiverton expressed his delight at his side’s 1-0 away win over Grimsby which saw them make the League Two play-offs.Dons manager Johnnie Jackson was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands at Blundell Park, but despite not being close to his team, they got the job done to extend their season.A draw would have been enough for Wimbledon, but...Full Story »

Will Grigg says celebrations on hold after Chesterfield snatch play-off spot

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Will Grigg scored the vital goal to take Chesterfield into the play-offs but said there will not be any celebrations yet after their dramatic final-day 1-0 win over Accrington.The Spireites were ninth at the start of the day and were relying on Salford and Grimsby not winning and for themselves to do a job at the Wham Stadium.It worked out perfectly for them to secure seventh spot thanks to Grig...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor keen to cut out ‘habit’ of conceding first

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor wants his side to stop the ‘beautiful habit’ of going a goal down before securing victory following their 3-1 win at Wycombe.Garath McCleary put the home side ahead but Luke Leahy then saw his penalty saved by Stockport goalkeeper Corey Addai around the hour mark.The visitors capitalised when Benony Andresson levelled with 20 minutes left before Olive...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe blasts ‘unacceptable’ first half as Wigan snatch draw at Northampton

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Wigan boss Ryan Lowe was angry with his side’s “unacceptable” first-half performance after they drew 1-1 at Northampton on the final day of the season.Tariqe Fosu finished off a sweeping counter-attack to give the home team the lead shortly before half-time, and that looked to be enough for all three points until Dale Taylor equalised in stoppage time.Wigan then lost Will Aimso...Full Story »

Port Vale end season with defeat to Gillingham as Doncaster halt their title bid

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Already-promoted Port Vale fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Gillingham as their hopes of pipping Doncaster to the League Two title failed to materialise.Vale needed leaders Doncaster to drop points away at Notts County to have any chance of finishing in top spot but Rovers ran out 2-1 winners to be crowned champions.A stunning goal from Aaron Rowe secured all three points for Gillingham, who ende...Full Story »

Queen of the South and Stenhousemuir clinch League One play-off places

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Queen of the South wrapped up a Scottish League One play-off place with a 1-1 draw at champions Arbroath.Peter Murphy’s side began the day in pole position to finish in the top four and got the point they needed to guarantee a second chance at promotion.Reece Lyon’s first-half strike gave the visitors the lead before Ryan Dow levelled.The champions had Thomas O’Brien sent off l...Full Story »

‘It’s an exciting time’ says Matt Hamshaw after Rotherham finish with a win

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Rotherham manager Matt Hamshaw is preparing for a transformative summer after his side came from behind to see off Peterborough 2-1.Hamshaw will lead the Millers next season following the dismissal of Steve Evans in March and his Sky Bet League One side finished the season with reason for optimism.Goals from Sam Nombe and Cameron Humphreys secured the victory for the boyhood Miller.He said: &ldq...Full Story »

Richie Wellens hails Leyton Orient for ‘staying in the moment’ to make play-offs

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens praised his players for focusing on the task at hand as they sealed a League One play-off place with a 4-1 win at Huddersfield.Orient went into the game knowing they needed to at least match Reading’s result on the final day to ensure they held on to sixth spot.And while the Royals went down at home to Barnsley, Orient now have a two-legged semi-final a...Full Story »

Hearts comeback victory a ‘relief’ for interim boss Liam Fox after testing week

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Hearts caretaker manager Liam Fox admits watching his side fight back to beat Ross County came as a relief after a testing week at Tynecastle following the dismissal of Neil Critchley.A double from Lawrence Shankland either side of half-time saw the Jambos overturn a deficit given to County by Ronan Hale midway through the first half in Dingwall.The Jambos skipper then turned provider late on to...Full Story »

Rotherham come behind to beat Peterborough and finish with a flourish

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Rotherham finished thle season with a flourish as they came from behind to beat Peterborough 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.Matt Hamshaw’s side made a nightmare start but goals from Sam Nombe and Cameron Humphreys helped them see out the season with three points and finish comfortably in mid-table.Peterborough were ahead in 28 seconds with Abraham Odoh allowed to dribble into the area and then ...Full Story »

Salford miss out on play-offs after draw at Carlisle

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

A spirited comeback from Salford was in vain as they missed out on a League Two play-off place after a 2-2 draw with relegated Carlisle at Brunton Park.Mark Hughes’ Carlisle took a two-goal lead within 17 minutes through tidy finishes from Stephen Wearne and Matty Dennis.Salford pulled a goal back before the break through top scorer Cole Stockton and Hakeeb Adelakun equalised, but it was n...Full Story »

Colchester miss out on League Two play-off place after draw with Barrow

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Colchester missed out on a Sky Bet League Two play-off spot after drawing 0-0 at home with 10-man Barrow.The U’s needed to win to have any hope of a top-seven finish but were held by the Bluebirds.Ben Jackson curled a dipping shot just over and Tyler Smith headed over for Barrow while Jack Payne fired into the side netting from a tight angle for Colchester before half-time.Colchester squan...Full Story »

Mikael Mandron goal earns St Mirren narrow win over Aberdeen

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

St Mirren kept their European hopes alive as Mikael Mandron’s composed finish earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Aberdeen at the SMISA Stadium.The striker, who signed a new contract this week, controlled Mark O’Hara cross on his chest and rifled home the game’s only goal after an hour.Aberdeen started well and Jeppe Okkels had a goal ruled out by VAR, but they faded in the secon...Full Story »

Dale Taylor strike earns Wigan last-gasp draw at Northampton

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Dale Taylor scored a late equaliser as Wigan rescued a 1-1 draw at Northampton on the final day of the season.Tariqe Fosu fired the Cobblers ahead before half-time but Taylor’s stoppage-time goal meant the spoils were shared.The home team were first to threaten at Sixfields and Terry Taylor’s devilish free-kick delivery would have forced an own goal had Sam Tickle not pulled off an e...Full Story »

Emotional Daniel Farke soaks in Leeds’ title-winning campaign

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

A tired Daniel Farke celebrated an emotional day for Leeds as they won the Championship title in dramatic style at Plymouth.United needed to match Burnley’s result to beat them to the crown on goal difference and, thanks to Manor Solomon’s injury-time winner, they did just that.Their 2-1 victory and superior goal difference rendered Burnley’s 3-1 win over Millwall meaningless i...Full Story »

Stockport to face Leyton Orient in play-offs after beating Wycombe

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Stockport ended their first year back in League One in third place and will face Leyton Orient in the play-offs after they beat Wycombe 3-1 at Adams Park.Garath McCleary put the home side ahead and Luke Leahy then saw his penalty saved by Stockport goalkeeper Corey Addai around the hour mark.The visitors capitalised when Benony Andresson levelled with 20 minutes left before Oliver Norwood (penal...Full Story »

Michael Cheek ends fine campaign with a brace in Bromley’s win over Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Michael Cheek capped off a week that saw him named League Two’s player of the season with a double in Bromley’s comfortable 3-0 win over Cheltenham.Nicke Kabamba also scored as the hosts secured a victory that saw them end their inaugural EFL campaign in 11th place.It took 25 minutes for the game to spring into life and it was no surprise that Cheek provided the telling moment.#Kabam...Full Story »

Charlton head into play-offs full of cheer thanks to Matty Godden

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Matty Godden’s double took his tally to 21 goals this season and helped Charlton finish fourth in League One as they saw off Burton Albion 3-1.The Addicks, unbeaten in 15 matches at The Valley, will face Wycombe in the play-off semi-finals.The Addicks fell behind in the 13th minute, Mason Bennett converting from the penalty spot after Fabio Tavares was brought down by goalkeeper Ashley May...Full Story »

St Johnstone’s Scottish Premiership survival hopes dented by loss to Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

David Watson and Danny Armstrong scored early in either half for Kilmarnock to leave St Johnstone’s William Hill Premiership survival hopes hanging by a thread.Watson’s fifth goal of the campaign after 12 minutes sent the visitors on the way to a comfortable 2-0 success.Saints missed chances in the first period in the hunt for a leveller, but did not cause Killie any serious problems...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy scores 199th Leicester goal in win over sorry Southampton

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Jamie Vardy ended Leicester’s long wait for a home goal in the Premier League as they defeated Southampton 2-0 in a clash between two already-relegated teams.Vardy’s opener at the King Power Stadium was the 38-year-old’s 199th goal in a Foxes shirt and set Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side on their way to a first win since January.Jordan Ayew added a second before half-time for ...Full Story »

Will Grigg fires Chesterfield into League Two play-offs with Accrington winner

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Will Grigg scored the vital goal as Chesterfield beat Accrington 1-0 to snatch the final play-off spot in League Two.The Spireites were ninth at the start of the day and were relying on Salford and Grimsby not winning and for themselves to get at least a point at the Wham Stadium.It worked out perfectly for them to secure seventh spot but it was almost snatched out of their hands in added time a...Full Story »

Hibernian improve their hopes of finishing third with defeat of Dundee United

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Hibernian moved three points  clear of Aberdeen in third place in the William Hill Premiership with a 3-1 win over Dundee United at Easter Road.Martin Boyle fired the home side ahead after just three minutes before fellow striker Mykola Kuharevich added a second after 14 minutes to give David Gray’s side a comfortable interval lead.Jim Goodwin needed to stir his lacklustre side at the...Full Story »

Bradford seal automatic promotion to League One with dramatic win over Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Bradford clinched automatic promotion to League One after a dramatic 1-0 win over Fleetwood.The Yorkshire side looked set for the play-offs after Walsall had beaten Crewe.But Antoni Sarcevic scored a deflected winner in the sixth minute of added time to spark two pitch invasions before the final whistle.Bradford made the early running as expected but the first big chance fell to Fleetwood after ...Full Story »

Reading beaten by Barnsley to fall narrowly short in play-off bid

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Reading fell at the final hurdle in their gallant bid to reach the League One play-offs as they lost 4-2 at home to Barnsley.The Royals had needed to better Leyton Orient’s result on the last day of the season to creep into the top six.But the defeat – and Orient’s 4-1 win at Huddersfield – meant it was the Londoners who finished sixth and took the final play-off slot.A s...Full Story »

Motherwell secure top-flight survival with dramatic victory over Dundee

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Tawanda Maswanhise headed a stoppage-time winner as 10-man Motherwell secured William Hill Premiership safety with a 2-1 victory at Dundee.The substitute sealed a second-half comeback despite Johnny Koutroumbis receiving a VAR-assisted red card in the 80th minute.Dundee had taken a half-time lead through a brilliant strike from Antonio Portales, who soon had a second goal disallowed.But Tom Spar...Full Story »

Bolton’s end-of-season slide continues after home draw with Stevenage

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Substitutes Josh Dacres-Cogley and Jake Young scored second-half goals as Bolton and Stevenage shared a 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.Dacres-Cogley had only been on the pitch six minutes when he accepted Joel Randall’s pass to fire under Taye Ashby-Hammond for his first goal since March 2024.But Wanderers’ end-of-season fade continued as they chased ...Full Story »

Walsall end winless run but miss out on automatic promotion

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Walsall missed out on automatic promotion despite ending a 13-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at Crewe on the last day of the League Two season.George Hall’s 59th-minute strike put the Saddlers on the brink of a top-three finish, but rivals Bradford broke their hearts with a stoppage-time winner over Fleetwood.It means Mat Sadler’s side – who blew a 12-point lead at the to...Full Story »

Doncaster crowned League Two champions as Rob Street brace downs Notts County

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Doncaster clinched the League Two title while Notts County were consigned to the play-offs as Rob Street’s first-half brace earned Rovers a 2-1 win at Meadow Lane.Street opened the scoring from point-blank range in the 19th minute after Jordan Gibson’s blocked effort had fallen kindly at his feet.Nine minutes later, he brought Jamie Sterry’s aerial delivery under control before...Full Story »

Leyton Orient seal play-off place with emphatic win at Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Leyton Orient made sure of a League One play-off place as they ran out convincing 4-1 winners away to Huddersfield.The hosts gifted Orient the lead within two minutes as Josh Koroma’s mis-hit pass played in Jamie Donley to run unchallenged into the box, where a square ball gave Dan Agyei a simple finish.Agyei went close to doubling the advantage five minutes later but hit the crossbar with...Full Story »

Chris Wilder sure Sheffield United are ready to break their play-off curse

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is convinced his side are ready to break the club’s play-off curse and seal Premier League promotion.The Blades fought back in their final Sky Bet Championship match of the regular season to draw 1-1 at home against Blackburn, who fell short in their own bid to snatch a top-six finish.Yuki Ohashi gave Blackburn a second-half lead, which briefly lifted the...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield apologises after ‘painful day’ for Luton following relegation

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield reflected on a “particularly painful day” and apologised to the club’s supporters after they were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship following their 5-3 defeat to West Brom at The Hawthorns.The Hatters needed to match Hull’s result at Portsmouth to avoid a second successive relegation.Instead, first career braces from Tom Fellows and Cal...Full Story »

Danny Rohl ‘very clear’ over Sheffield Wednesday future

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2025 by PA

Danny Rohl says he has made his position on his Sheffield Wednesday future clear to the club’s hierarchy after his side wrapped up the campaign with a 1-1 draw at Watford.The German, who has been linked with Southampton, Leicester and RB Leipzig, saw Josh Windass put the Owls ahead in the 29th minute before Watford midfielder Moussa Sissoko equalised in first-half added time.The point ensu...Full Story »

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