Leicester must be completely obsessed with beating Southampton – Steve Cooper
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Leicester boss Steve Cooper wants his side to be “obsessed” with backing up their first Premier League win of the season with further good performances after the international break.Facundo Buonanotte scored the only goal of the game against Bournemouth in the 16th minute, dancing his way into the area and smashing the ball past Kepa Arrizabalaga.The Foxes wanted a penalty when Illia...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence hails Andy Dallas after late winner
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Barrow boss Stephen Clemence praised substitute Andy Dallas’ attitude after his late goal secured a 2-1 home victory over Cheltenham.Ryan Bowman put Cheltenham ahead before half-time, but Emile Acquah levelled straight after the break and Dallas came on up front in Acquah’s place to fire the winner.“Cheltenham made it very difficult for us in the first half,” Clemence sai...Full Story »
MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey unhappy with Tranmere’s late equaliser
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
MK Dons head coach Scott Lindsey was disappointed with a late Tranmere goal that denied him a first home win.In Lindsey’s first home game in charge, MK Dons had taken the lead in the 23rd minute when Joe White received Laurence Maguire’s pass and thumped in a first-time strike beyond Luke McGee.But the home side could not put the game to bed and, with the visitors having had a penalt...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin pleased Emmanuel Adegboyega atoned for miss in Dundee United win
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Manager Jim Goodwin was full of praise for Emmanuel Adegboyega after his winning goal for Dundee United against St Mirren – but his words towards the defender weren’t so pleasant at half-time.Adegboyega sent the noisy travelling support in Paisley into raptures when he headed home the only goal on 75 minutes to secure an excellent three points to continue United’s unbeaten away...Full Story »
Nectar Triantis red card angers Hibernian boss David Gray
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Hibernian boss David Gray reprimanded Nectar Triantis for the “unacceptable” red card he felt handed Motherwell the impetus to go on and win 2-1 at Easter Road.With the match delicately poised after Hibs’ Junior Hoilett had swiftly cancelled out Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ 56th-minute opener for Well, on-loan Sunderland midfielder Triantis – booked for diving in the ...Full Story »
Plymouth assistant defends Wayne Rooney’s passion after sending off
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Plymouth assistant head coach Pete Shuttleworth defended Wayne Rooney’s passion after the former England striker was sent off in the dramatic 2-1 win over Blackburn.Rooney was incensed by Blackburn’s equaliser four minutes from time and remonstrated with the fourth official after Joe Rankin-Costello had headed home.Rooney felt there was a foul in the build-up and was sent to the stan...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan knows West Brom must improve in final third after Millwall draw
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan admitted his team must do more to break down the opposition after a 0-0 draw against Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.Albion have now failed to score in their last two outings and gone three matches without a win while this stalemate was their second 0-0 draw at The Hawthorns this season.Chances were thin on the ground but after seven-goal top scorer Josh...Full Story »
It’s a good week but I know in football it goes so quick – Owls boss Danny Rohl
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Danny Rohl reflected on “a good week” for Sheffield Wednesday after they came from behind to earn a first away win of the season at Coventry.Djeidi Gassama cancelled out Jack Rudoni’s first Sky Blues goal before Southampton loanee Shea Charles stole all three points in the third minute of stoppage time.The victory means the Owls have picked up seven points in a week after beati...Full Story »
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lauds Bukayo Saka after match-winning display
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta hailed Bukayo Saka as “unbelievable” after the winger spearheaded Arsenal’s 3-1 comeback win against Southampton at the Emirates.Arteta’s side were stunned when Cameron Archer fired Southampton ahead with 55 minutes gone. But Saka started the comeback three minutes later when he disposed Flynn Downes to provide Kai Havertz with his fourth goal in as many game...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola pleased for ‘important’ Mateo Kovacic after brace against Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola was pleased to see Mateo Kovacic take a leaf out of Rodri’s book after his double spearheaded Manchester City’s comeback victory over Fulham.The Croatia international, filling in for the injured Rodri in midfield, struck either side of half-time as the champions came from behind to win Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium 3-2.City will be with...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney frustrated by Wigan’s lack of clinical edge against Stockport
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney was left feeling frustrated after his side drew 0-0 away to Stockport to make it six games unbeaten.Former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool playmaker Thiago Alcantara was a boardroom guest at Edgeley Park, but he was treated to everything but a goal-mouth thriller.The Latics managed to put the ball in the back of the net in first-half stoppage-time when Thelo Aasga...Full Story »
Karl Robinson believes Salford deserved their luck in victory over AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Karl Robinson was delighted as Salford survived a late AFC Wimbledon onslaught to win 1-0 at the Peninsula Stadium.The Ammies broke the deadlock against the run of play in the 83rd minute through Junior Luamba’s composed finish.Salford’s winning goal came 10 minutes after Wimbledon thought they had taken the lead. Referee Scott Simpson controversially waved away the travelling side&r...Full Story »
Michael Skubala hails Lincoln youngsters in victory over Orient
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala hailed his academy players after his side’s 2-1 win over Leyton Orient.The Imps maintained the pace in the early promotion race thanks to goals from academy products Jovon Makama and Freddie Draper at Sincil Bank.Dan Agyei pulled one back late on, but goalkeeper George Wickens ensured all three points with some vital stoppage-time saves.Talented trio Makama, Dr...Full Story »
Danny Webb hails Chesterfield effort in draw with Walsall
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb was pleased to secure a 2-2 draw against a tough Walsall side, to continue their impressive undefeated home streak.Nathan Lowe twice gave Walsall the lead but first Darren Oldaker and then Dilan Markanday equalised for the hosts.Webb said: “We’re pleased with the overall outcome; we could have done things differently as a team but to get that...Full Story »
Luke Williams desperate to see Swansea turn chances into goals after latest draw
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Swansea manager Luke Williams is becoming frustrated at his side’s inability to finish their chances after playing out a goalless draw against Stoke.The Swans extended their unbeaten home run in the Sky Bet Championship this season to five matches but three of those fixtures have been stalemates.Williams feels the changes he has tried to implement in a bid to score more goals have yet to b...Full Story »
Wayne Rooney sent off as Plymouth claim dramatic late win over Blackburn
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Manager Wayne Rooney was sent off as Plymouth secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Blackburn at Home Park.The former England striker was incensed by Blackburn’s equaliser four minutes from time and remonstrated with the fourth official after Joe Rankin-Costello had headed home.Rooney felt there was a foul in the build-up and was sent to the stands by referee James Linington following a heated e...Full Story »
Julen Lopetegui relieved to finally guide West Ham to victory at home
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Julen Lopetegui was finally able to enjoy some home comforts as West Ham swept to a 4-1 win over Ipswich.Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta were on target as Lopetegui celebrated a first Premier League victory at the London Stadium after defeats in his first three matches in charge.“Yes, we are happy for sure, always when you win you are happy,” said the ...Full Story »
Nathan Jones says Krystian Bielik comments motivated Charlton in Birmingham win
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Charlton manager Nathan Jones says that Krystian Bielik’s comments that Birmingham are “too good” for Sky Bet League One acted as extra motivation as they inflicted a first defeat on the leaders at The Valley.The Blues came into the contest on a seven-match winning streak in League One but they could have absolutely no complaints about the outcome – with their south-east ...Full Story »
Danny Cowley frustrated by Colchester’s draw with Carlisle
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Manager Danny Cowley was disappointed Colchester were unable to find a breakthrough after being held to a 0-0 home draw by Carlisle.Defences were on top at the JobServe Community Stadium, with Cumbrians goalkeeper Harry Lewis in good form.Lewis made impressive saves from Jack Payne and Arthur Read in the second half as the spoils were shared in the League Two clash.Cowley said: “We’r...Full Story »
Steve Parkin hails Wrexham’s cutting edge against Northampton
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Wrexham assistant boss Steve Parkin felt the Dragons’ quality at the top end of the pitch was there for all to see in the impressive 4-1 victory over Northampton.James McClean’s early finish and Jack Marriott’s strike sandwiched Cameron McGeehan’s equaliser before half-time, with Elliot Lee’s header and McClean’s volley putting the result beyond doubt after th...Full Story »
John Doolan ‘over the moon’ as Accrington end wait for win
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
John Doolan said he was happy for everyone connected with Accrington after two Dara Costelloe goals secured the Reds’ first win of the season, 2-1 over Lancashire rivals Morecambe.Both sides remain in the bottom two but Doolan wanted his players to celebrate a much-needed victory and bragging rights in the derby.Accrington took the lead on 36 minutes when they were awarded a penalty for a ...Full Story »
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard adamant Port’s Vale match-winner was offside
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard believed Port Vale’s match-winning goal was offside after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Meadow Lane.The hosts started quickly as Dan Crowley and Alassana Jatta had efforts to put their side ahead, yet both chances were squandered.Shortly after, Port Vale went into a 23rd-minute lead. Excellent work down the left from Ronan Curtis saw the winger fire the ball l...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield delighted with Wycombe desire
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield said he can “never question” his side’s desire after they defeated Crawley 1-0 at Adams Park.Fred Onyedinma’s goal on 25 minutes secured the Chairboys’ fifth league win of the season as they made it seven unbeaten in the league.They now sit in fifth place, five points off the top spot.Bloomfield said: “I’m so pleased. The ...Full Story »
Gillingham display in loss at Crewe leaves Mark Bonner fuming
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Boss Mark Bonner was dismayed by Gillingham’s lack of threat as the early-season frontrunners succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at Crewe which saw them tumble off the top of the table.Shilow Tracey netted in either half for Crewe, whose defending was immaculate in registering a fourth consecutive clean sheet in front of their own fans.Bonner said: “I’m fuming, really, as I didn’t...Full Story »
Peter Atherton reveals reason behind Bolton boss Ian Evatt’s red card
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt faces a potential touchline ban for a post-match red card as tempers flared following his side’s comeback draw against Shrewsbury.Evatt was sent off by referee Declan Bourne after the final whistle following a face-to-face bust-up with Town defender Morgan Feeney.Assistant Peter Atherton said the Trotters chief was annoyed the Nottinghamshire official failed to add on...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell hails Exeter character after win over struggling Cambridge
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his side’s character as they climbed to seventh in the League One table with a hard-fought win over luckless Cambridge at St James Park.Ryan Woods struck his first goal since November 2017 to earn City the win, but they were far from their best as energy-sapping away trips to Wigan and Leyton Orient in the past week showed.“I thought we were very g...Full Story »
Watford showed top-six credentials in win over Middlesbrough – Tom Cleverley
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Watford head coach Tom Cleverly felt his side defeating Middlesbrough 2-1 was the perfect response to their midweek woe.The Vicarage Road outfit came from behind to defeat the Teessiders after a poor performance at Preston that Cleverly described as being that of a mid-table outfit.With a win that extends their unbeaten run at home to 11 games and leaves them sixth, Cleverley felt his side are o...Full Story »
Matt Taylor says Bristol Rovers were ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ in comeback at Burton
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers boss Matt Taylor described his side as “Jekyll and Hyde” as they produced a second-half turnaround to win 3-1 at 10-man Burton.Albion led at half-time through Danilo Orsi’s fourth goal of the season but an early second-half double substitution paid off immediately for Rovers.Grant Ward set up fellow substitute Shaq Forde for the equaliser before teeing up Clinton...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes urges QPR to ‘stay together’ after loss at Derby
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Marti Cifuentes wants his QPR side to “stay together” after a 2-0 defeat against Derby at Pride Park left them winless in five Sky Bet Championship games.Curtis Nelson headed in Nathaniel Mendez-Laing’s corner after 54 minutes before Marcus Harness swept a first-time effort into the top corner less than a minute later.Cifuentes signed a new long-term deal to remain with QPR at ...Full Story »
Shea Charles snatches a stoppage-time winner for Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Shea Charles scored a stoppage-time winner as Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to earn their first away victory of the season – 2-1 at Coventry.Jack Rudoni scored his first Sky Blues goal since his summer move from Huddersfield before Djeidi Gassama equalised on the stroke of half-time.Substitute Anthony Musaba then played in Charles to snatch all three points at the death.The win made...Full Story »
Dara Costelloe at the double as Accrington move off bottom
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Dara Costelloe scored twice as Accrington celebrated their first win of the season, sending Morecambe to the bottom of the table in a 2-1 victory.Both sides remain in the relegation spots but Burnley loanee Costelloe scored two first-half goals to secure Stanley the bragging rights in the Lancashire derby despite a late rally from the Shrimps.Accrington took the lead on 36 minutes when they were...Full Story »
Barnet battle back to beat struggling Boston
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
National League leaders Barnet came from behind to avoid a shock defeat to struggling Boston, running out 3-1 winners.The Pilgrims went ahead six minutes in as Keaton Ward drove home.It took the Bees some time to get going in response and their equaliser came in the 57th minute when Callum Stead headed in Ben Coker’s cross.Thirteen minutes later they were in front, Nik Tavares heading in f...Full Story »
Emmanuel Adegboyega nets winner for Dundee United at St Mirren
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Promoted Dundee United maintained their impressive start to the Scottish Premiership season as they secured a 1-0 win over St Mirren courtesy of Emmanuel Adegboyega’s winning goal.It was far from a classic in Paisley as both sides lacked quality in an arduous affair and it seemed destined to finish goalless before Adegboyega became the hero on 75 minutes to leave United fifth in the table ...Full Story »
Lincoln extend unbeaten run to seven with victory over Orient
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Lincoln held off a spirited late Leyton Orient fightback to secure a fine 2-1 win at Sincil Bank.Michael Skubala’s Imps kept up the pace in the early promotion race as they extended their unbeaten run to seven games.Orient defender Tom James almost caught the hosts out from a quick corner routine as his dipping strike hit the bar in the first half.Jovon Makama broke the deadlock in the 47t...Full Story »
Lorent Tolaj scores only goal to help Port Vale to victory against Notts County
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Lorent Tolaj’s first-half strike proved enough as Port Vale edged out Notts County with a 1-0 victory at Meadow Lane.The first chance of the game fell to Dan Crowley in the sixth minute when the County playmaker found space in the penalty area, but could only turn his effort over the crossbar.Alassana Jatta was next on hand to chance his luck, but he could only put his diving header wide o...Full Story »
Rotherham battle back to beat 10-man Reading
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Rotherham made it back-to-back wins in League One after coming from behind to see off 10-man Reading 2-1.The Millers had trailed at the break but second-half goals from Sam Nombe and Hakeem Odoffin ensured three points for Steve Evans’ team.The first moment of quality in the match produced the opening goal.Lewis Wing, a one-time Miller loanee, lashed a free-kick from the edge of the box in...Full Story »
Ian Evatt sees red at the end of Bolton’s entertaining draw with Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt was sent-off after the final whistle as Kyle Dempsey’s goal and assist saw Bolton recover from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw with struggling Shrewsbury.Evatt received his red card from referee Declan Bourne in the centre circle after a fractious end to an entertaining draw.Town, who despite a point still equalled their worst ever start to a Football League season after ...Full Story »
Swindon’s struggles continue after being held by Harrogate
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Boos rang out around the County Ground after Swindon’s lowest crowd of the season saw them eke out the dreariest of 0-0 draws with Harrogate.Just 6,333 fans saw the strugglers, with just one win all season, fail to kill off a lacklustre Harrogate side.Town were the first to shake off their rustiness, forcing away keeper James Belshaw to go full length to claw away Joel Cotterill’s ri...Full Story »
Scott High’s late strike edges Halifax past Tamworth
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Scott High scored a late winner as Halifax recovered from two goals down to beat Tamworth 3-2 in the Vanarama National League.Haydn Hollis struck from close range to give the Lambs a fourth-minute lead, which Jasbir Singh preserved with a fine save from Billy Waters.Dan Creaney scored his third goal in as many games shortly after the half-hour mark to double Tamworth’s advantage and put th...Full Story »
Struggling Ebbsfleet battle back to draw with Rochdale
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Bottom-placed Ebbsfleet fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Rochdale in the National League.Rochdale had breathing space at the break after Connor McBride skipped past a defender and Tarryn Allarakhia curled home after 36 minutes.McBride bagged his third Rochdale goal on the stroke of half-time with a clinical finish from Jake Burger’s pass.But Ben Chapman chipped home a...Full Story »
Solihull end winless run after late drama against Oldham
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Solihull ended a run of three games without a win as they held on in a dramatic finish for a 3-2 win over Oldham at Boundary Park.After a goalless first half, Solihull were ahead six minutes into the second half when the ball fell into the path of Jack Stevens and he fired home from close range.The Latics drew level 12 minutes from the end when Mark Kitching rose highest at the far post to ...Full Story »
Ciaran McGuckin earns all three points for Yeovil against Dagenham & Redbridge
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Ciaran McGuckin scored the only goal as Yeovil leapfrogged opponents Dagenham & Redbridge in the Vanarama National League table.Visiting goalkeeper Elliot Justham was busy in the first 20 minutes, saving from Jordan Young, Frank Nouble and McGuckin, who moments earlier had had treatment for an injury.It remained goalless until the interval, but McGuckin broke the deadlock with a 55th-minute ...Full Story »
Shilow Tracey bags brace to help Crewe beat Gillingham
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Shilow Tracey netted an impressive double as Crewe beat Gillingham 2-0.The striker scored in either half as the Railwaymen bounced back from defeat at Newport, making it five wins from their last six games as they moved up to eighth.Meanwhile, a second consecutive defeat for the Gills put a dent in their strong start to the campaign as they dropped to second place.Former Crewe striker Elliott Ne...Full Story »
Kevin Lokko double earns Maidenhead victory at Southend
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Kevin Lokko’s double earned Maidenhead a third successive National League win with a 2-0 victory at Southend.Maidenhead took the lead after 13 minutes when Lokko rose highest to head in Nathan Ferguson’s free-kick.Craig Ross made a brilliant save to deny Jack Bridge and preserve Maidenhead’s lead after 23 minutes before the goalkeeper also kept out Josh Walker’s effort.Wa...Full Story »
Forest Green fight back to seal victory at Eastleigh
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Forest Green recovered from a goal down to beat Eastleigh 3-1 in the National League at Silverlake Stadium.Eastleigh went ahead after 37 minutes when Jake Taylor headed on after a long throw had caused confusion in the Rovers area and Chris Maguire flicked home.Harry Cardwell equalised two minutes after the interval after Charlie McCann had slipped him through on goal.The unfortunate Jake Vokins...Full Story »
Steve Evans has faith in Rotherham after come-from-behind win over Reading
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Rotherham manager Steve Evans feels his team are starting to hit their stride after they rallied to beat 10-man Reading 2-1.The Millers needed two early second-half goals from Sam Nombe and Hakeem Odoffin to turn the game on its head after Lewis Wing’s opener.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan was then sent off for fouling Joe Rafferty to ensure back-to-back wins for Evans’ team, who are recoverin...Full Story »
Arsenal hit back to see off Southampton and keep the pace at the top
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli struck in 10 second-half minutes as Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 win against Southampton.In the week that Bukayo Saka said he expected this season to be the one that Arsenal would beat Manchester City to the Premier League title, Mikel Arteta’s men were staring down the barrel of a shock defeat after Cameron Archer fired Southampton into ...Full Story »
West Brom’s woes in front of goal continue after draw with Millwall
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
West Brom failed to turn home advantage their way again as they drew 0-0 against Millwall at The Hawthorns in the Sky Bet Championship.After Tuesday’s 1-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough, the Baggies struggled in front of goal once more as they made it three games without a win.Seven-goal top scorer Josh Maja missed Albion’s best chance but after dominating the first half they failed to...Full Story »
James McClean double helps Wrexham return to winning ways against Northampton
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
James McClean’s double helped promotion-chasing Wrexham return to winning ways with a 4-1 victory against struggling Northampton.McClean’s early finish and Jack Marriott’s strike sandwiched Cameron McGeehan’s equaliser before half-time, with Elliot Lee and McClean putting the result beyond doubt after the break.McClean nodded the hosts ahead inside nine minutes after meet...Full Story »
Regan Hendry grabs late equaliser to earn draw for Tranmere against MK Dons
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Regan Hendry scored a stoppage-time equaliser to help Tranmere earn a 1-1 draw at MK Dons.Joe White’s first-half effort looked to have sealed all three points for the hosts before Hendry’s late intervention.The leveller denied MK Dons victory in their first home game under boss Scott Lindsey, who took over from Mike Williamson last week.Tranmere arrived without a win in their previou...Full Story »
Birmingham beaten as Matty Godden strike gives Charlton victory
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Birmingham’s seven-game winning streak in Sky Bet League One was ended as Charlton striker Matty Godden scored the only goal at The Valley.It was nothing less than the Addicks deserved as they subdued the Blues’ attacking talents with Alfie May, facing his former club, replaced as one of three half-time changes by manager Chris Davies.Charlton’s pressing caused Birmingham probl...Full Story »
Barrow snatch late winner against Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Substitute Andrew Dallas’ late goal sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for Barrow over Cheltenham.The Robins had taken the lead late in the first half through Cumbria-born Ryan Bowman, but Emile Acquah levelled just after the break and Dallas won it four minutes from the end with his first goal for the club.Cheltenham were looking for their first away win of the season and they made a promising...Full Story »
Nick Haughton scores from halfway as Fylde thrash Aldershot
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Nick Haughton scored from the halfway line as Chris Jolley and Gavin Massey bagged doubles in Fylde’s 5-2 Vanarama National League win over Aldershot at Mill Farm.Haughton’s spectacular effort came after 26 minutes before Jolley and Massey, with his first Fylde goal, put the Coasters in command.Josh Barrett and James Henry, poking home his sixth goal of season from Christian Maghoma&...Full Story »
Facundo Buonanotte earns Leicester a first win of the season
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Facundo Buonanotte’s first-half strike fired Leicester to their first win of the Premier League season – a 1-0 victory at home to Bournemouth.The Cherries were slick, stylish and clinical in Monday’s win against Southampton but their first-half showing against the lowly Foxes was quite the opposite.Boss Steve Cooper pleaded for “support and energy” in his programme ...Full Story »
Wycombe stretch unbeaten run with victory over Crawley
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Wycombe made it seven league games unbeaten with a 1-0 victory over Crawley.In the first meeting between the two sides since 2018, the Chairboys started the better and nearly took the lead inside five minutes when Richard Kone’s header just went wide of the target from a Dan Harvie cross.But it was not long until the home side took the lead, as Fred Onyedinma’s tap-in from a Garath M...Full Story »
Andy Halliday grabs winner as Motherwell beat 10-man Hibernian
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Andy Halliday’s late goal proved decisive as in-form Motherwell capitalised on Nectar Triantis’s red card to defeat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road.The Steelmen went ahead through Apostolos Stamatelopoulos in the 56th minute but Junior Hoilett quickly hit back for the hosts.With the match delicately poised, Hibs midfielder Triantis received a second yellow card in the 77th minute and th...Full Story »
Late Junior Luamba goal helps Salford edge past AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Substitute Junior Luamba stepped off the bench to earn a hard-fought 1-0 win for Salford against AFC Wimbledon.In a largely uneventful first period short of clear-cut chances, both sides lacked fluidity and were unable to sustain pressure in their opponent’s half.Salford came closest to opening the scoring inside 14 minutes when livewire Kelly Nmai skilfully set up Cole Stockton to volley ...Full Story »
Stockport held at home by Wigan
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Wigan extended their unbeaten run to six games with a 0-0 draw away at Stockport.Jay Mingi drove a low cross into the box early on for the hosts, which reached Louie Barry but his effort was blocked.Wigan went close just before the 20-minute mark, as Dale Taylor won the ball up high and went through on goal, but Corey Addai batted it away.The visitors had the ball in the back of the net just bef...Full Story »
Morgan Whittaker leaves it late to secure Plymouth victory over Blackburn
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Plymouth midfielder Morgan Whittaker scored a dramatic last-minute winner as Argyle beat Blackburn 2-1 at Home Park.Whittaker nodded home Adam Randell’s header back into the goalmouth from Lewis Gibson’s deep cross as Argyle piled on the pressure in the seventh and final minute of stoppage time.Plymouth swept into a 15th-minute lead against the run of play through on-loan Burnley str...Full Story »
Swansea and Stoke share points in entertaining draw
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Swansea and Stoke had to settle for a point apiece after playing out an entertaining goalless draw at Swansea.com Stadium.Stoke had arrived in Wales on the back of a 6-1 midweek demolition of Portsmouth, which had given new boss Narcis Pelach his first win since taking charge last month.Luke Williams’ Swansea also had an unbeaten home run in the Championship this season to defend, and they...Full Story »
Mateo Kovacic at the double as Manchester City come from behind against Fulham
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Mateo Kovacic staked his claim to fill the void left by Rodri with two goals as Manchester City came from behind to beat Fulham 3-2.The champions were stunned as Andreas Pereira fired Fulham ahead after 26 minutes of Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium and the visitors should have had more.Past tormentor Adama Traore, scorer of three goals when Wolves did the double o...Full Story »
Mani Dieseruvwe nets hat-trick as Hartlepool beat Sutton in seven-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Mani Dieseruvwe came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Hartlepool eased the pressure on manager Darren Sarll with a hard-fought 4-3 win at home to Sutton.The visitors cruised into a 2-0 lead, with Jayden Harris firing them in front after six minutes from Josh Coley’s pass and Ashley Nadesan turning home Eduino Vaz’s deep cross in the 25th minute.Luke Charman pulled a goal back fo...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers battle back to beat Burton
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers scored three second-half goals to come from behind and win 3-1 at 10-man Burton in League One.Albion had led through Danilo Orsi but Rovers substitute Shaq Forde levelled before Clinton Mola and Grant Ward secured victory for Matt Taylor’s side.Orsi’s fourth goal of the season came after 15 minutes and was reward for a bright start from Mark Robinson’s team.Orsi ...Full Story »
Chesterfield hit back twice to deny Walsall
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Walsall.Nathan Lowe scored both Walsall goals while Darren Oldaker and Dilan Markanday were on the scoresheet for the hosts.Lowe scored Walsall’s opener in the 33rd minute after Chesterfield’s defence failed to capitalise on the rebound, allowing him to easily slot the ball in the centre of the goal.Oldaker’s coolly placed sh...Full Story »
Jovan Malcolm secures third straight win for Gateshead as Wealdstone beaten
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Gateshead maintained their impressive Vanarama National League form with a 1-0 home victory over Wealdstone.Jovan Malcolm was the hero as his 73rd-minute strike gave Gateshead a third consecutive win.Thomas Allan had earlier gone close to breaking the deadlock when denied by a fine Sam Howes save.Micah Obiero and Jack Wells-Morrison had chances for the visitors but Wealdstone’s winless run...Full Story »
Ryan Woods scores first goal in seven years to earn victory for Exeter
Posted Sunday, October 06, 2024 by PA
Ryan Woods scored his first goal in almost seven years to earn Exeter a hard fought 1-0 win over battling Cambridge in League One.Woods struck in the 23rd minute after Cambridge failed to clear a corner and the experienced playmaker drilled a superb shot into the opposite corner from the edge of the penalty box.It was the only goal in a tight encounter and Cambridge will feel hard done by a...Full Story »
Liverpool’s Alisson set to be out ‘for a few weeks’ with latest hamstring issue
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Arne Slot does not expect goalkeeper Alisson to be available for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Chelsea later this month after he sustained a suspected hamstring injury in their 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.The Brazilian hobbled off in the second half after making a clearance, with Vitezslav Jaros coming on.Liverpool’s number one has been hampered by hamstring injuries and is ...Full Story »
‘Bad decision’ by officials cost Preston, claims boss Paul Heckingbottom
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom was frustrated his Preston side’s training ground work on free-kicks was thwarted by a “bad” offside decision as they earned a 0-0 draw at Burnley in the Championship.Preston were denied a fourth-minute goal when Emil Riis timed his run on to a clever low Ben Whiteman’s free-kick to sweep a shot into the net – with television replays showing the D...Full Story »
Charlie Adam happy with a good week’s work for Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Charlie Adam was satisfied with a point from Fleetwood’s goalless draw at home to Bromley, a game where neither side showed the necessary cutting edge in front of goal.Bromley should have led at half-time but Cod Army keeper David Harrington stood firm in the face of fine chances for the visitors.And, although Fleetwood were on top for much of the second half, they could not replicate the ...Full Story »
Kieran Scarff urges Peterborough to improve despite late win over Stevenage
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Assistant manager Kieran Scarff admitted Peterborough’s performance in their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Stevenage did not merit them earning all three points.Despite opening the scoring early at London Road, Darren Ferguson’s side were second-best for long periods against the Boro, who were eventually made to pay for missing a host of chances.The sucker punch came in the fourth minut...Full Story »
Angus Gunn a national team doubt after injury in Norwich’s big win over Hull
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup admitted keeper Angus Gunn was a doubt for Scotland’s forthcoming Nations League matches after picking up a knock in his side’s 4-0 win over Hull in the Championship.Gunn, who has established himself as Scotland’s number over the past year, was injured during the closing stages of the first half at Carrow Road and did not appear after the...Full Story »
Grant McCann hails Doncaster’s first-half display in win at Grimsby
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann felt Doncaster’s first-half display in the 3-0 win at Grimsby was the best his side have played this season.Jordan Gibson led the way with a brace and Luke Molyneux was also on target before the break, with Grimsby defender Harvey Rodgers seeing red on the stroke of half-time.That meant Doncaster had a man advantage for more than 45 minutes, but they were unable to add to thei...Full Story »
Michael Duff happy as Huddersfield stay patient before beating Barnsley
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Huddersfield boss Michael Duff was relieved to see his side end their four-game losing run with a 2-0 victory over Barnsley.Ben Wiles and David Kasumu struck inside the last seven minutes for the hosts to deliver a home win that Duff felt was no less than the Terriers deserved against his former club.He said: “I thought we were good value for the win. You’re never going to dominate a...Full Story »
John Mousinho apologises to assistant referee after incident in draw with Oxford
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologised to assistant referee Bhupinder Singh Gill for an alleged discriminatory comment made from the stands during Portsmouth’s 1-1 draw with Oxford.Singh Gill drew attention to alleged offensive remarks made towards him during the second half at Fratton Park to referee Lewis Smith, with the club later appealing for information to help identify those...Full Story »
Feisty Lancashire derby finishes level as Burnley miss chance to go top
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Burnley missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston in a scrappy, occasionally bad-tempered Lancashire derby.The visitors gained a valuable point in their bid to pull away from the relegation zone, in their first outing since striker Milutin Osmajic was given an eight-match ban for biting.Preston could feel hard done, as they saw a fourth-minute goa...Full Story »
Louie Sibley earns point for Oxford at winless Portsmouth
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Louie Sibley came off the bench to fire his first Oxford goal and deny Portsmouth a first win of the season in a 1-1 draw at Fratton Park.Mark O’Mahony had stooped low to head Pompey into a 58th-minute lead, after Elias Sorensen had seen an early penalty saved.Sibley brilliantly finished from the edge of the area 128 seconds after coming on as Oxford drew on the road for the second time in...Full Story »
Norwich hit Hull for four in impressive display
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Norwich maintained their impressive surge up the Championship table with a 4-0 demolition of a ragged Hull side at Carrow Road.The Tigers went into the match with three straight wins behind them but were no match for a rampant home outfit who scored twice in each half to make it four wins in six games.Helped by some desperately poor defending, Norwich scored two early goals in quick succession t...Full Story »
Michael Duff’s Huddersfield end losing run with late win over ex-club Barnsley
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Ben Wiles and David Kasumu were on target as Huddersfield halted a four-match losing run with a late 2–0 League One victory against manager Michael Duff’s former club Barnsley.Huddersfield dominated the first half but were unable to make a breakthrough, with Callum Marshall having a backwards header turned wide by Gabriel Slonina.Bojan Radulovic did well to get onto a bouncing ball i...Full Story »
Fleetwood and Bromley unable to break each other down
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
A failure to finish proved both sides’ undoing as Fleetwood and Bromley played out a 0-0 draw.The visitors had the better of the first half, while the Cod Army were on top after the break but wasted chances at both ends meant a point apiece.Fleetwood were grateful to goalkeeper David Harrington for keeping them in contention at the break. Harrington rescued his side when they surrendered p...Full Story »
Kwame Poku nets stoppage-time winner as Peterborough edge Stevenage
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Kwame Poku netted a stoppage-time winner as Peterborough got themselves back on track in Sky Bet League One with a narrow 2-1 victory at home to Stevenage.It was the Posh’s first win in four games, but it was harsh on their opponents, who looked set for a deserved share of the spoils thanks to Louis Thompson’s second-half equaliser.Peterborough were ahead after only five minutes when...Full Story »
Diogo Jota strike enough for Liverpool to see off Crystal Palace
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Diogo Jota’s goal kept Liverpool at the top of the Premier League for another week as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park.The Portugal international punished some poor defending to earn Arne Slot’s men a third league win on the spin.Liverpool showed their title pedigree in south London and head into the international break in high spirits ahead of a home clash against Chels...Full Story »
Jordan Gibson’s brace helps Doncaster to victory at 10-man Grimsby
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by PA
Jordan Gibson scored twice as Doncaster coasted to a 3-0 win over 10-man Grimsby.Luke Molyneux also got in on the act, while Harvey Rodgers was sent-off for the Mariners.Gibson made it 1-0 in the second minute, scoring at the second attempt after beating the offside trap and initially being thwarted by defender Lewis Cass.Molyneux, who teed up that opener, put Doncaster in control when he found ...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Lord Maguire
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Lord Maguire
Unai, You have to save 10hag.
Spange Bobstecoglou
Harry Maguire came to Erik ten Hag's rescue against Porto
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You know Ten Hag? The bald fraud.I saved his job.
Calafiori
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GEOR DROPPING Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wag Georgina Rodriguez sets pulses racing as she shares ‘belfie’ from steamy gym workout
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
The model and influencer left little to the imagination with her latest Instagram "belfie".
The model shared the racy snap to her Instagram story Credit: Getty
She flaunted her physique in the mirror after working up a sweat in the weight room.
In a snap posted to her Instagram story, Georgina showed off her bum as she looked back for the mirror selfie.
Her fans were treated to a glimpse of ...Full Story »
Barcelona could target Man City striker Haaland in deal worth over £170M
Posted Saturday, October 05, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
The Norway forward has made a significant impact at City, scoring 101 goals in 107 appearances since his transfer in 2022.
His performances have helped the team win two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Per The Mirror, City are pushing to ensure they retain Haaland for the long term.
He does have a contract until 2027 that has a £175M release clause to a non-Engli...Full Story »