Barry Ferguson insists Jack Butland still has ‘huge part’ to play at Rangers
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Interim manager Barry Ferguson insisted dropped Rangers keeper Jack Butland still has a “huge part” at Ibrox after replacement Liam Kelly saved a penalty in the pulsating goalless Europa League draw with Athletic Bilbao.Ferguson made the big call to drop the Englishman for the first leg of the quarter-final tie in Govan after a series of errors and in the 79th minute – after de...Full Story »
The football gods have their eyes elsewhere this year – Spurs’ Ange Postecoglou
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Ange Postecoglou cursed the “football gods” after Tottenham spurned several second-half chances in a 1-1 home draw with Eintracht Frankfurt, but firmly believes they can reach the Europa League semi-finals.Spurs regrouped impressively from Hugo Ekitike’s fine sixth-minute opener for the visitors in their last-eight first-leg tie and forced a leveller after 26 minutes through an...Full Story »
Tottenham left with work to do as home leg of Europa League tie ends all square
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Tottenham have work to do to reach the Europa League semi-finals after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their last-eight tie.Ange Postecoglou watched Spurs go behind after six minutes through Hugo Ekitike’s fine long-range strike, but Pedro Porro pulled them level midway through the first half with a sumptuous back-heel finish.The Premier Leag...Full Story »
Liam Kelly saves penalty as 10-man Rangers hold Athletic Bilbao at Ibrox
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Liam Kelly was the penalty save hero as 10-man Rangers fought furiously to hold Athletic Bilbao to a goalless draw in an absorbing Europa League quarter-final tie at Ibrox.Barry Ferguson made the big call to drop under-fire keeper Jack Butland for the Scotland international who sensationally saved a 79th minute spot-kick from substitute Alex Berenguer.However, long before that – in the 13t...Full Story »
Crewe’s play-off hopes suffer blow after defeat to Cheltenham
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Crewe’s hopes of securing a play-off spot were hit when two late goals from Jordan Thomas and Liam Dulson earned Cheltenham a 3-2 win at Gresty Road.George Miller registered his first goal in 10 games to hand the Robins a 22nd-minute lead. Ryan Haynes squandered the chance to double the visitors’ lead 10 minutes later when he blasted his penalty against the bar and Crewe were level j...Full Story »
Andre Onana in spotlight as Man Utd denied Lyon victory by last-gasp equaliser
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Under-fire Andre Onana endured a nightmare evening as he gifted Lyon an opener and allowed Rayan Cherki to secure a 2-2 draw at the end of Manchester United’s make-or-break Europa League quarter-final clash.A war of words on the eve of the fixture added extra spice to the biggest game of the underperforming Red Devils’ season as Nemanja Matic reacted furiously to Onana saying the Pre...Full Story »
Tyrique George’s first goal for Chelsea helps them to convincing Warsaw win
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 by PA
Tyrique George scored his first Chelsea goal as Enzo Maresca’s side eased past Legia Warsaw to take a 3-0 lead into the second leg of their Conference League quarter-final.Next week’s return at Stamford Bridge should be little more than a formality and it would take an almighty collapse for Chelsea not to reach the last four from here, after three second-half goals helped purge the m...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - See u soon bro
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by 7M Sport
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When Just toon tried AI chibi
Let's take a break from free-kicks, Captain.
There is a bonus for D Rice.
Raphinha snatching Cubarsi's goal to boost his Ballon d’Or chances
Arsenal
Real Madrid fans are not eating rice this season.
See u soon bro
Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There w...Full Story »
WHAT A CLAN-GER ‘Who the f*** is she?’ – Peter Crouch reveals wife Abbey Clancy mistook Liverpool star for another woman
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
PETER CROUCH hilariously revealed how his wife Abbey Clancy mistook a Liverpool star for another woman.
The former striker and his model partner shared the brilliant story on their Therapy Crouch Podcast.
The couple have been married for 16 years
Abbey Clancy is a model and mother to Crouch's four kids
Crouch and Abbey, who have two sons and two daughters together, regularly lift the lid on ...Full Story »
Internal discussions ongoing as Liverpool shortlist two attackers ahead of the summer transfer window – report
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
It was widely reported today that the Salah is on the verge of agreeing a new two-year contract with Liverpool, a news that will have Liverpool supporters buzzing.
While securing the Egyptian's future is a key focus, the club is simultaneously exploring options to add fresh firepower under Arne Slot.
Alexander Isak remains dream target for Liverpool
According to GiveMeSport, Newcastle United'...Full Story »
Micah Richards leaves Kate Abdo speechless with lewd Champions League comment
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk
Micah Richards left Kate Abdo and Jamie Carragher speechless with a lewd comment during CBS' coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday evening
Kate Abdo was left speechless by Richards' comments
Micah Richards left Kate Abdo speechless with a lewd comment during CBS' coverage of the Champions League.
Richard and Abdo were joined in the studio by their usual partner in crime Jamie Carragher ...Full Story »
Anne Hathaway goes viral singing in support of Arsenal and can sparks anger among Real Madrid fans with this move
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Marca.com
The actress left the entire world in awe after singing "North London Forever"
Dua Lipa wasn't the only star who showed up to watch Real Madrid get demolished by Arsenal in the Champions League Quarterfinals; actress Anne Hathaway was also present, celebrating the "Gunners'" victory with great excitement.
The Hollywood star doesn't hide that she's a fan of one of England's great teams and per...Full Story »
Barcelona fear summer move for top transfer target could be impossible as Liverpool hold out for €75m amid interest from Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Goal.com
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona fear missing out on top transfer target Diaz as they feel that an operation for the Liverpool winger might not be financially possible, especially with recent interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Barcelona's pursuit of Diaz has slowed due to intense competition and financial issues, includin...Full Story »
Better call Sal Mo Salah set to sign new two-year deal with Liverpool as cost of keeping talisman, 32, is revealed
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
Anfield's Egyptian king is understood to be ready to put pen to paper on a contract until 2027.
Mohamed Salah is edging closer to a new Liverpool deal
The current deal of the Kop's Egyptian King expires at the end of the season, with Salah himself previously hinting this could be his final year playing at Anfield.
But Owners Fenway Sports Group are confident Salah, 32, will ignore the lure of...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal set to offer new long-term contract to Nwaneri
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Goal.com
Man Utd closing in on signing Simons
Manchester United are being considered favourites to sign Netherlands and RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the summer. With Mohamed Salah all set to extend his Liverpool stay, the Reds will likely end their pursuit of Simons, which puts the Red Devils in an advantageous position in the transfer race, as per BILD journalist Christian Falk, who told Caughtoffsid...Full Story »
Unai Emery says PSG’s third goal does not change Villa’s task in second leg
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Paris St Germain’s late goal in their 3-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat does not affect his side’s chances of progressing.Villa looked like returning home from the French capital with just a one-goal deficit after Morgan Rogers’ opener was eclipsed by superb goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.But Nuno Mendes&rsquo...Full Story »
Frank Lampard hails ‘amazing’ Jamie Paterson after local hero lifts Coventry
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Frank Lampard hailed Jamie Paterson after the Coventry-born winger scored his first goal for the Sky Blues to lift them back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places.Paterson joined the Sky Blues on a free transfer in February after leaving MLS side Charlotte in August and his sumptuous volley earned Lampard’s side a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Portsmouth.Coventry dropped out of the to...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan: Swansea will not take their foot off the gas after Plymouth win
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Alan Sheehan says Swansea will not ease up despite reaching the 50-point mark usually associated with staying in the Sky Bet Championship.Swansea brushed aside bottom club Plymouth 3-0 with first-half goals from Lewis O’Brien, Harry Darling and Josh Key.The Swans moved up one place to 14th and, on 51 points with five games to play, are now nine points clear of the relegation zone.Caretaker...Full Story »
QPR’s character in win at Oxford impresses manager Marti Cifuentes
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes saluted his injury-hit team’s character after the 3-1 win at Oxford ended a dismal run of six successive away defeats.Ronnie Edwards’ header, an Ole Romeny own goal and Yan Min-heok’s stoppage-time third sealed a victory which takes the west London team on to 49 points, which should be enough for Sky Bet Championship safety.The visitors also had to deal...Full Story »
Paris St Germain hit back to take control of Champions League tie against Villa
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Aston Villa’s Champions League dream is hanging by a thread after losing 3-1 at Paris St Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final.Villa, playing at this level of European football for the first time since 1983, had enjoyed a serene run to the last eight but faced their toughest challenge yet against the recently crowned French champions.They were dreaming of another famous night whe...Full Story »
Coventry-born Jamie Paterson the late hero as Sky Blues return to the top six
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Coventry-born Jamie Paterson scored his first Sky Blues goal deep into stoppage time to move them back into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places with a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth.The midfielder joined on a free transfer in February after leaving MLS side Charlotte in August and his sumptuous volley earned Frank Lampard’s side a last-gasp victory.Coventry dropped out of the top six aft...Full Story »
Swansea ease relegation fears as Plymouth remain in deep trouble
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Swansea eased their relegation concerns with a 3-0 win over Plymouth that added to those of the visitors.Lewis O’Brien, Harry Darling and Josh Key scored first-half goals as Swansea moved above the Sky Bet Championship’s traditional 50-point safety mark.Caretaker manager Alan Sheehan has now taken 14 points from eight league games since taking the reins following the departure of Luk...Full Story »
QPR improve survival prospects at Oxford’s expense
Posted Thursday, April 10, 2025 by PA
Yang Min-Hyeok struck in stoppage time to seal QPR’s 3-1 victory at Oxford and a first win in eight games as they took a massive step towards Sky Bet Championship safety.Ronnie Edwards gave Marti Cifuentes’ team a seventh-minute lead by heading in Nicolas Madsen’s corner from close range at the near post.Three minutes before the break the visitors made it two when Jamie Cumming...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - ARS 3-0 RMA (FT" 1st leg)
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Arsenal in the second half against Real Madrid: wop wop wop
Courtois vs Arsenal
ARS 3-0 RMA (FT" 1st leg)
Full Time : Arsenal 3 - 0 Real Madrid Poor Real Madrid
Fear no man, but Rice? Real Madrid Fans knows the truth.
When you realize the only Rice you can handle is ...Full Story »
Giant snake gatecrashes ex-Premier League WAG's house party – 'look how long it is'
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk
The Playboy model WAG of a former Manchester City star had a major fright as a huge snake appeared at a house party she was hosting for friends
Evangelina Anderson and Martin Demichelis had an intruder in their house
The WAG of an ex-Man City star was stunned after a giant snake showed up during a party.
Model Evangelina Anderson - married to former Premier League ace Martin Demichelis - foun...Full Story »
Declan Rice sets Champions League record with Arsenal
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal star Declan Rice set a Champions League record during Tuesday’s quarter-final first-leg fixture against Real Madrid.
The England international became the first player to score two direct free-kick goals in a knockout stage match in the UEFA Champions League.
Rice scored first for the Gunners in the 58th minute before completing his brace from a set piece, as Mikel Arteta’...Full Story »
'I'm Arsenal's biggest female fan and go to games to get laid – Gooners need me'
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Dailystar.co.uk
One fan who says men think she's "too hot" to be a football expert is looking to score at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal gear up for a huge Champions League showdown with Real Madrid
A model dubbed 'Arsenal’s biggest female fan' is vying for a spot on the team's newly-announced dating show to match up with fellow Gooners.
Arabella Mia went viral last season for going to matches wearing ...Full Story »
'As if I'm playing PES' - Lamine Yamal admits he's living the dream at Barcelona as teenager targets the treble with Hansi Flick's side
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Goal.com
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Barcelona sensation has displayed stunning form in the 2024-25 campaign, as he has scored 13 goals and provided 20 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. Yamal has played an important role in keeping his side alive in three competitions as the Catalan giants lead the Liga title race by four points, have reached the final of Copa del Rey and will compete against ...Full Story »
OUT AND ABOUT Sasha Attwood stuns in latex dress as Jack Grealish’s Wag heads out after City star is ‘slapped in face by Man Utd fan’
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
SASHA ATTWOOD has shared a picture of herself in a glamorous latex dress.
Jack Grealish's partner posted the image to her Instagram story earlier today.
Sasha Attwood posted this pic to her Instagram story
City star Grealish, 29, was in action in Sunday's Manchester derby 0-0 bore draw against United.
Yesterday it emerged that the England international was allegedly slapped in the face by a ...Full Story »
Arsenal prepare contract offer to beat Man Utd & Chelsea to major transfer
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to enter into advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres by offering him a contract.
The Gunners are in need of more firepower up front next season, and Gyokeres looks like he could be ideal after another prolific season in Portugal.
The Sweden international has 44 goals in all competitions for Sporting so far this term, and there'll surely b...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Pogba reveals he's received 'offers from all over'
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Goal.com
Pogba reveals he's received 'offers from all over'
Ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba says he "can't wait" to return to football and that he has had "offers from all over" following his doping ban.
The Frenchman told GQ: "First of all, I can't wait to play. You know, it's been so long since I played football. I never imagined I'd be free at this time of the season. I've never really experi...Full Story »
‘What are the odds?’ – Declan Rice’s free-kick double delights Mikel Arteta
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Mikel Arteta hailed Declan Rice’s magical double set-piece strike against Real Madrid and then insisted Arsenal have “a lot more to give” in their historic bid to win the Champions League.Rice opened the scoring at the Emirates with the first direct free-kick of his career on 58 minutes before landing a second 12 minutes later.Mikel Merino scored the third with 75 minutes gone ...Full Story »
Offside calls frustrate Daniel Farke despite Leeds win
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke admitted he was “struggling for words” after his side had two goals disallowed in controversial offside calls at Middlesbrough.Daniel James’ early strike was enough to send Leeds back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship summit with a 1-0 win but Leeds were on the end of two questionable decisions.Ao Tanaka struck at the back post in the first half and...Full Story »
Valerien Ismael relieved as Blackburn ‘stop the bleeding’
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Blackburn boss Valerien Ismael was relieved to see his team “stop the bleeding” as they halted their losing run by recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park.Rovers were on course for a sixth consecutive Championship defeat at the interval following Yan Valery and Djeidi Gassama’s first-half goals.But they fought back with Tyrhys Dolan hea...Full Story »
Scott Parker focuses on ‘point gained’ as Burnley move second after Derby draw
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Burnley boss Scott Parker believed his side’s goalless draw against Derby was a “point gained” despite being knocked off the top of the Sky Bet Championship.The high-flying Clarets could only muster two shots on target in a rather low-key affair as Derby goalkeeper Jacob Zetterstrom was only called upon twice to deny efforts from Zian Flemming and Hannibal Mejbri.Relegation-thr...Full Story »
Richie Wellens lauds two-goal Charlie Kelman as Leyton Orient beat Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Richie Wellens paid tribute to two-goal hero Charlie Kelman after his spectacular curler saw play-off chasing Leyton Orient win 3-2 in a thriller at Mansfield.But the O’s boss had to have words with his striker at half-time to up his game.“I’m pleased for Charlie in the end, but his first half was nowhere near acceptable,” he said.“He is a goalscorer, but the basics...Full Story »
Point keeps play-off dream alive for Chesterfield – Danny Webb
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Gillingham keeps their hopes of making the play-offs alive.Elliott Nevitt put the visitors ahead but Chesterfield hit back to level through Will Grigg’s 77th-minute goal and lie 10th, six points outside the top seven.Webb said: “Initially, very, very disappointed with the fact you’re going in at ha...Full Story »
Chris Davies praises Birmingham for dealing with pressure as they seal promotion
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Birmingham head coach Chris Davies praised his players for dealing with the pressure placed on them this season after they secured promotion from Sky Bet League One with a 2-1 victory at Peterborough.The Blues’ budget – the biggest in the division – meant they were favourites from the start of the campaign, but they have lived up to their billing by sealing a return to the Cham...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield hopes Luton’s late leveller at Stoke becomes big survival point
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Matt Bloomfield hopes Millenic Alli’s late equaliser in Luton’s 1-1 draw against Stoke becomes a big point in their Championship survival hopes.Lewis Baker’s free-kick put Stoke on course for three points at the bet365 Stadium, but Hatters substitute Alli dramatically struck in second-half stoppage-time to ensure the spoils were shared.The point means Luton remain just two poin...Full Story »
Reading boss Noel Hunt urges fans to dream after moving into play-offs
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Reading boss Noel Hunt urged the fans to dream as they beat basement boys Shrewsbury with a 3-1 League One away win to push into the top six.Victory means Reading have their play-off fate in their own hands, with the Royals sitting two points clear of Bolton, who are in seventh.Lewis Wing broke the deadlock for the visitors, converting from 30 yards out. But minutes into the second half, Taylor ...Full Story »
Woking fight back to take maximum points from Oldham
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Woking came from behind to beat Oldham 2-1 to move six points clear of the National League relegation zone.The fourth-placed Latics, who have ambitions at the other end of the table, failed to take advantage of the third-minute lead given to them when Kian Harratt converted a rebound from Mike Fondop’s shot.But Woking launched a fightback after the break with Dion Kelly-Evans heading home ...Full Story »
Wycombe boss Mike Dodds hails ‘gutsy’ performance in win at Huddersfield
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Wycombe boss Mike Dodds hailed his side’s “gutsy” performance as they claimed a 1-0 victory away to Huddersfield.Daniel Udoh fired home the game’s only goal in the 63rd minute.The result cuts Wrexham’s advantage in second place back down to three points in the race to join Birmingham in achieving automatic promotion.Dodds said: “It’s a really important t...Full Story »
If there was a team looking to win, I thought it was us – Exeter’s Gary Caldwell
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt it was two sides intent on not losing rather than looking to win in their 1-1 draw with Wigan.Latics were awarded a penalty after 51 minutes when Maleace Asamoah was deemed to have been upended by Angus MacDonald and Dale Taylor sent Joe Whitworth the wrong way from 12 yards, but Reece Cole’s 18-yard volley rescued a deserved point for the Grecians.“...Full Story »
Omer Riza promises Cardiff will keep fighting until the end after Preston draw
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Omer Riza promised his Cardiff side will keep fighting until the end in their battle against relegation after Yakou Meite’s goal late in stoppage time earned a point from a 2-2 draw at Preston.Stefan Thordarson’s 72nd-minute header looked like earning Preston only a second win in 10 games after Will Alves had cancelled out Milutin Osmajic’s first-half strike, but in the fourth ...Full Story »
Sloppy England were ‘not good enough’ – Sarina Wiegman
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Sarina Wiegman blamed a lack of focus after “not good enough” England suffered another 3-2 Nations League loss to Belgium in Leuven.The England boss before this contest said her side wanted “revenge on ourselves”, but instead the Lionesses conceded three goals in the opening 30 minutes, two years on from their defeat to the same opponents by an identical Nations League sc...Full Story »
Matt Hamshaw hails ‘unbelievable three points’ for Rotherham at Bolton
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw admitted his side got some good fortune in their 1-0 win at play-off chasing Bolton.Sam Nombe’s early strike proved to be the winner but only because the home side missed a raft of chances, peppering the Millers’ goal with 36 shots.Hamshaw could only name six substitutes with a squad missing seven first-teamers but praised the players who dug in for a resu...Full Story »
Ruben Selles urges Hull to find cutting edge in final third after Watford loss
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Ruben Selles refused to castigate his Hull players after a limp performance in a 1-0 loss at Watford left the Tigers still in danger of relegation.Moussa Sissoko netted the only goal early in the second half to prevent City from moving clear of their relegation rivals.Hull finished Tuesday in the same position in the table as they had been when they kicked off – 19th.Stoke moved level on 4...Full Story »
The winning goal was the biggest thrill – Bristol City boss Liam Manning
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Head coach Liam Manning shared the euphoria of celebrating Bristol City fans over the last-gasp Haydon Roberts goal which provided a major boost to their hopes of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.Nahki Wells fired the home side in front in the 56th minute after a clever turn on the edge of the box, but Alex Mowatt equalised six minutes later following a collision between Robins goalke...Full Story »
Regis Le Bris keen for strong finish after Sunderland secure play-off place
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris insisted there would be no slackening off after his side guaranteed a place in the Championship play-offs with a goalless draw at Norwich.The Black Cats look almost certain to finish fourth in the table, meaning nothing hinges on their final five fixtures, but Le Bris wants his side to go into the end-of-season showdown on a high.“Momentum is important i...Full Story »
Haydon Roberts’ late winner boosts Bristol City’s play-off hopes
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Substitute Haydon Roberts fired a last-gasp winner as Bristol City strengthened their Sky Bet Championship play-off bid with a 2-1 win over a West Brom side who finished the game with 10 men.The home side went in front after 56 minutes when Nahki Wells turned his marker on the edge of the box and arrowed a low right-footed shot into the bottom corner.But Albion were level six minutes later when ...Full Story »
Yakou Meite stoppage-time goal earns relegation-battling Cardiff draw at Preston
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Yakou Meite struck in stoppage time as relegation-battling Cardiff snatched a point from a 2-2 draw at Preston.Stefan Thordarson’s 72nd-minute header looked like giving Preston victory in a tight contest, but in the fourth of five minutes added on at Deepdale, Meite got on the end of fellow substitute Alex Robertson’s cross to head in a potentially vital goal for the Bluebirds.Miluti...Full Story »
Out-of-sorts Sunderland held to goalless draw by Norwich
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Promotion-chasing Sunderland turned in a below-par display at Norwich and could count themselves fortunate to come away from Carrow Road with a goalless draw.The visitors were put under intense pressure in the opening stages by a side all-but out of the Championship play-off race and were fortunate the Canaries were unable to make the most of the series of chances they created.It was a more even...Full Story »
Watford win dents Hull’s survival bid
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Hull passed up a chance to ease their relegation worries after Moussa Sissoko’s second-half goal earned Watford a 1-0 win at Vicarage Road.Former France midfielder Sissoko, 35, netted in the 55th minute to give the Hornets’ slim chances of making the play-offs a timely boost.Ruben Selles’ Tigers put in a tepid performance that leaves them with much work still to be done before ...Full Story »
Sheffield United suffer further promotion setback after defeat to Millwall
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Josh Coburn’s first-half strike clinched play-off chasing Millwall a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane and dented Sheffield United’s automatic promotion chances.Millwall turned in one of their best away displays of the season to frustrate the Blades and Coburn’s thumping finish lifted the Londoners to within three points of the top six with five games to play.Blades substitute Jesurun Ra...Full Story »
Burnley slip to second on goal difference after being held in Derby stalemate
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Burnley lost their place at the Sky Bet Championship summit as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Derby after Leeds beat Middlesbrough to move top on goal difference.The visitors stretched their unbeaten streak to 28 games at Pride Park, while a point on the road against resurgent Derby keeps them in the top two in their quest for a return to the Premier League.Scott Park...Full Story »
Charlie Kelman brace helps Leyton Orient beat Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
A spectacular finish by two-goal Charlie Kelman sealed a hard-earned 3-2 win for play-off chasing Leyton Orient at battling Mansfield.The Stags made a superb start as Elliott Hewitt drilled in a low cross from the right byline and Dom Dwyer was on hand to tuck it home from close range at the far post after only three minutes.Six minutes later Aaron Lewis burst into the box to smash a rising shot...Full Story »
Blackburn battle back from 2-0 down to end losing run
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Yuki Ohashi scored a late equaliser as Blackburn battled back from two goals down to halt their losing run with a 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park.On an evening that saw chants ring out from fans on both sides against the ownership of their clubs, Rovers at half-time were facing a sixth successive Championship defeat after goals for Wednesday from Yan Valery just past the quart...Full Story »
Rochdale’s National League play-off push suffers setback with defeat by Sutton
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Rochdale’s National League play-off push suffered a setback with a 1-0 defeat by Sutton at Borough Sports Ground.To compound their misery, Dale contributed to their downfall after Kyron Gordon conceded an own goal in the 87th minute.It came after Ashley Nadesan shot from the edge of the area, with the attempt deflecting off Gordon and into the net.Rochdale remain in seventh place but they ...Full Story »
Daniel James strikes early as Leeds move back to Championship summit
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Leeds returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a narrow 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.Daniel James scored his second goal in as many games with a close-range finish just minutes after kick-off at the Riverside, his 12th of the Championship campaign.Both teams had first-half goals ruled out for offside – Leeds controversially so – and despite a dominant display from the...Full Story »
Declan Rice’s free-kick double helps Arsenal to stunning win against Real Madrid
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks to send Arsenal on their way to a remarkable 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.Rice delivered his first stunning set-piece with 58 minutes gone before striking again 12 minutes later. Mikel Merino grabbed a third to send the Emirates into dreamland ahead of next week’s return fixture at the ...Full Story »
Chesterfield peg back Gillingham to leave Gareth Ainsworth winless
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Chesterfield came from behind to draw 1-1 with Gillingham, leaving Gareth Ainsworth still waiting for his first win since taking charge of the Gills.Elliott Nevitt put the visitors ahead in the first half but they had to settle for a point following Will Grigg’s goal inside the final quarter-hour.Dylan Duffy threatened for the hosts in the opening minute, firing in a shot which was deflect...Full Story »
Jai Rowe’s late goal fires relegation-battling Boston to victory at Aldershot
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Jai Rowe’s late goal fired relegation-battling Boston to a 2-1 National League victory at Aldershot.Kwame Thomas and Ollie Bray combined to enable Tyler Frost to open the scoring for the home side a minute before the interval.But James Gale was on target in the 72nd minute for Boston to set up a nervy finish to the clash.Rowe then struck one minute into added time to win it.Full Story »
Millenic Alli rescues much-needed late Luton point in draw at Stoke
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Millenic Alli netted a vital stoppage-time strike as Luton rescued a late point in their fight against the drop in a 1-1 Championship draw against relegation-rivals Stoke.Lewis Baker’s free-kick put the hosts on course for three points at the bet365 Stadium, but Hatters substitute Alli struck in the first minute of second-half added time to ensure the spoils were shared.The result ensures ...Full Story »
Davide Frattesi snatches late winner for Inter Milan at Bayern Munich
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Davide Frattesi grabbed a late winner as Inter Milan snatched a 2-1 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Bayern Munich.Frattesi turned in from close range two minutes from time at the Allianz Arena just moments after veteran Thomas Muller looked to have rescued a draw for the hosts.Muller had come off the bench to cancel out Lautaro Martinez’s superb first-ha...Full Story »
Birmingham clinch promotion with win at Peterborough
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Birmingham secured promotion from League One with six games to spare by defeating Peterborough 2-1 at the Weston Homes Stadium.Goals from Alfie May and Taylor Gardner-Hickman earned an immediate return to the Championship for the runaway leaders in what was a dress rehearsal of Sunday’s Vertu Trophy final between the two sides.Birmingham broke through in the 19th minute when May’s he...Full Story »
Wycombe boost their automatic promotion hopes with win at Huddersfield
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Wycombe gave their automatic promotion hopes a boost as they claimed a 1-0 win away to Huddersfield.Both sides were heavily incentivised to push for the win, with Wycombe hoping to narrow their six-point gap to second-placed Wrexham and Huddersfield two points off the play-off places.The hosts went close inside a minute after Lasse Sorensen played in Ben Wiles, but his shot from a narrow angle r...Full Story »
Sam Nombe strike earns resurgent Rotherham victory at Bolton
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Rotherham made it three wins out of three under Matt Hamshaw as Sam Nombe’s first-half strike earned them a smash-and-grab 1-0 win at Bolton in League One.The Millers took their only real opportunity of a one-sided game at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, with Nombe plundering a 12th goal of the season after a mistake by Gethin Jones after 11 minutes.Play-off chasing Bolton wasted a pleth...Full Story »
Reece Cole’s goal earns Exeter a point against Wigan
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Reece Cole’s second-half equaliser earned Exeter a 1-1 draw in their League One clash with Wigan at St James Park.The Grecians had the first effort at goal in the 13th minute but Joel Colwill was high and wide after being teed up by Josh Magennis.Wigan responded with some good individual play by Maleace Asamoah, who won the ball out wide and cut infield but fired straight down the throat o...Full Story »
Reading move into play-offs after easing past sorry Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Lewis Wing inspired Reading to a 3-1 League One away victory over bottom side Shrewsbury as his side broke into the top six.George Lloyd latched on to a through ball just past the 20th minute but dragged his shot wide.Reading found the breakthrough just past the half-hour mark as Wing picked the ball up from 30 yards and unleashed a strike which found the back of the net.Taylor Perry tried his l...Full Story »
England stunned by Belgium despite Michelle Agyemang’s debut strike
Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by PA
Michelle Agyemang scored 41 seconds into her debut but England could not overcome an early deficit in their 3-2 Nations League loss to Belgium in Leuven.Tessa Wullaert netted a fourth-minute opener for the hosts and picked up an assist for their second, scored by Everton’s Justine Vanhaevermaet.After Wullaert netted again in the 29th minute, Beth Mead got England on the scoresheet with a p...Full Story »