Tranmere eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over League Two rivals Accrington at Prenton Park.The home side took the lead with their first attack when Harvey Saunders latched onto an Omari Patrick pass and slotted the ball under Michael Kelly from close range in the third minute.Rovers could have doubled their advantage 10 minutes later when Connor Wood delivered a...Full Story »

A first-half wonder strike by Brandon Khela handed 10-man Birmingham a narrow 1-0 Carabao Cup win at League One rivals Charlton.Both teams making many changes – the hosts making five, while the visitors made eight – did not prevent a lively opening to the tie.Charlton should have taken the lead after just 12 minutes, when Tyreece Campbell was upended in the area by Tyler Roberts, how...Full Story »

Mal Benning’s decisive penalty in the shoot-out confirmed Shrewsbury’s place in the second round of the Carabao Cup after a frantic 3-3 draw with Notts County in ordinary time.The Magpies made a blistering start as they broke the deadlock within the opening five minutes.David McGoldrick floated a cross to the back post for Jodi Jones to lay it back into the box for Conor Grant to hea...Full Story »

Bromley’s first Carabao Cup tie ended in a 2-1 south London derby defeat to AFC Wimbledon as Joe Pigott grabbed the winner at Hayes Lane.The Dons came from behind against the EFL newcomers, who they face again at the same venue in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.After Wimbledon started the brighter, Bromley struck first against the run of play after 19 minutes when Bes Topalloj’s exqu...Full Story »

Grimsby booked their spot in the Carabao Cup second round after beating fellow League Two side Bradford 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.Grimsby striker Donovan Wilson and Bradford substitute Andy Cook netted in each half during a 1-1 draw in normal time at Blundell Park.George McEachran then scored the decisive penalty after Neill Byrne missed for Bradford.It was a hectic start to the first-...Full Story »

Sheffield United came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-2 and advance to the second round of the Carabao Cup.After Wrexham defender Will Boyle saw his first-minute shot turned onto a post by Ivo Grbic, the hosts had several efforts which went close.But the visitors took the lead in the 29th minute when a corner was headed back at the far post by Dan Scarr and Boyle was there to sweep the ball in fro...Full Story »

First-half Goals from Tyler Goodrham and Matt Phillips on his debut gave Championship new boys Oxford a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over League One Peterborough.Posh were hoping to gain a measure of revenge for their play-off semi-final defeat by Oxford in May, but failed to convert good early chances.Instead it was Oxford who took the lead in the 20th minute when Goodrham capitalised on a shocking erro...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley felt his side’s patience was rewarded as they finally overcame 10-man Burton 4-0 to progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup.Albion were reduced to 10 men when centre-back Ryan Sweeney was red carded for handling Ashley Fletcher’s shot on the line after just 11 minutes, with the striker missing the subsequent penalty.But the Tangerines struck in t...Full Story »

Josh Gordon turned from villain to hero as he hit the winning spot-kick as League Two Walsall claimed a Carabao Cup comeback victory to upset Exeter 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.With the League One Grecians leading through Millenic Alli’s first-half strike, Gordon saw an 81st-minute penalty saved by Joe Whitworth after Vincent Harper had handled the ball.But Jamie Jellis spared Gordon...Full Story »

Crawley withstood a second-half Swindon fightback to clinch a 4-2 Carabao Cup victory.Swindon scored twice in the space of six minutes and also missed a penalty midway through the second half but a second from Jack Roles and another by Rafiq Khaleel gave the hosts victory.Crawley broke the deadlock after 34 minutes when Roles found Ade Adeyemo and his low shot squirmed under the body of goalkeep...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Steve Evans was pleased with his side’s response after they came from behind to beat Crewe 2-1 and reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.Matus Holicek gave Alexandra the lead in the second half when he latched onto a poor clearance from Alex MacDonald and curled beyond Cameron Dawson.Rotherham levelled five minutes later with Sam Nombe heading in after Joe Powell had ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens praised his side’s convincing display to brush aside Newport 4-1 and reach the Carabao Cup second round.Goals by Dan Agyei and Diallang Jaiyesimi gave Orient a half-time lead before Brandon Cooper and Charlie Kelman scored after the break to secure a comprehensive 4-1 win – with James Clarke giving Newport a consolation goal.“It was a pos...Full Story »

Debutant goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was the hero as Barnsley reached the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out triumph away to Wigan.After a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes, summer signing Slonina saved spot-kicks from Josh Stones and Thelo Aasgaard to see the visitors progress in an all-League One encounter.Aasgaard had slotted home from 12 yards out just after the half-hour mark ...Full Story »

Debutant keeper Luke Southwood was the hero as Bolton survived a tense penalty shootout to beat fellow League One side Mansfield in the Carabao Cup.After the match had finished 1-1, Davis Keillor-Dunn netting a late leveller to cancel out George Thomason’s opener for the hosts, Bolton progressed 5-4 on penalties.Southwood, deputising for Nathan Baxter, saved a sudden-death spot-kick from W...Full Story »

Championship side Stoke proved too strong for gutsy Carlisle as second-half goals from Freddie Anderson and Emre Tezgel secured a hard-earned 2-0 victory in the Carabao Cup.League Two Carlisle made an encouraging start in the first round tie at Brunton Park, with Archie Davies and Josh Vela both going close early on.The Potters replied with Lewis Koumas firing narrowly off target, before Niall E...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics scored twice as Blackburn booked their Carabao Cup second-round place with a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Stockport.Szmodics’ double, Andreas Weimann’s strike and Yuki Ohashi’s header put Championship side Rovers in control as Makhtar Gueye and Jack Vale netted after half-time, while youngster Nathan Mapengu netted a consolation for League One County.After Cou...Full Story »

Romain Esse’s fine finish gave Millwall a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth and fired the Lions into the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in three years.Millwall were embarrassed 4-0 by Reading last season and Cambridge the year before but the 19-year-old ended their woes.Pompey started strongly and could have led when Ryley Towler bundled an awkward free-kick just over the bar.But Mi...Full Story »

Doncaster eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 2-0 win at Salford.Billy Sharp’s early strike and a stoppage-time effort from Luke Molyneux secured the win at the Peninsula Stadium.A total of 19 changes – nine for the hosts and 10 for Grant McCann’s side – combined probably said it all about where this competition sits in the list of priorities for th...Full Story »

Watford finally smashed their League Cup hoodoo as Tom Ince hammered a hat-trick in a 5-0 romp against MK Dons at Vicarage Road.The Hornets had been knocked out of the competition by lower division teams in each of the previous four seasons – including a 2-0 win for the Dons two years ago.But there were no banana skins this time as skipper Mattie Pollock and midfielder Ince gave the Hertfo...Full Story »

QPR won a superb Carabao Cup tie 2-1 at Cambridge to record their first win in the competition for three years.The Championship side went ahead in the 13th minute through Michael Frey, who drove a low shot past Jack Stevens from outside the box.Cambridge almost equalised when 19-year-old Dan Barton, making the first start of his professional career, saw a 25-yard effort bounce off the outside of...Full Story »

Goals from Ryan Ledson and Mads Frokjaer-Jensen gave Preston a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Sunderland in their first match since the shock departure of manager Ryan Lowe.Ledson opened the scoring via a deflection in the 37th minute and his Danish team-mate sealed the victory with an excellent 70th-minute solo strike.The Black Cats had made 11 changes from their win against Cardiff but should ha...Full Story »

Norwich kept their nerve to reach the second round of the Carabao Cup with an thrilling 4-3 victory over plucky Stevenage.The visitors twice came back to level before the break at Carrow Road but the Championship side took control in the second half to seal a deserved success.After a low-key start between sides both showing seven changes from the weekend, the tie burst into life with two goals i...Full Story »

Goals by Dan Agyei, Diallang Jaiyesimi, Brandon Cooper and Charlie Kelman earned Leyton Orient a 4-1 victory over Newport in their first-round Carabao Cup clash.Orient scored after just 43 seconds when Agyei collected a pass from Jayden Sweeney before steering the ball past County’s debutant keeper Jacob Carney and into the net off the inside of the far post.There were nine added minutes t...Full Story »

Rotherham had to produce a rallying performance to see off Crewe 2-1 in their Carabao Cup first-round tie.Steve Evans’ Millers had fallen behind in the second half to a Matus Holicek goal but Sam Nombe equalised and substitute Hakeem Odoffin won it for the hosts in the 86th minute.Rotherham missed a host of first half chances with Jonson Clarke-Harris close on two occasions to netting for ...Full Story »

Mark McGuinness and Rubin Colwill scored second-half goals to send Cardiff into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.McGuinness, the subject of interest from Luton, finally broke the deadlock at Cardiff City Stadium in the 68th minute when his header from Ollie Tanner’s corner just crossed the line before being cleared by Jake Garrett.Tanner’s introd...Full Story »

League Two Fleetwood celebrated a shock 2-1 Carabao Cup comeback victory at home to Championship West Brom on Tuesday night.The Baggies took an early lead through a cheeky Modou Faal finish, but the English third-tier side completed a fine turnaround in the first half thanks to impressive goals from both Ryan Graydon and Ronan Coughlan.The visitors had much more of the ball in the early stages a...Full Story »

League Two Harrogate produced an EFL Cup first-round upset as they won 2-1 at League One Lincoln.Second-half goals from Sam Folarin and James Daly were enough for ex-Imp Simon Weaver’s men, with substitute Jovon Makama grabbing a late penalty for Lincoln.An uninspired first half saw both teams cancel each other out, although Daly fired a shot narrowly over while he then created a great cha...Full Story »

Blackpool scored four second-half goals to reach the Carabao Cup second round with a resounding 4-0 win over 10-man Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion had to play almost 80 minutes with 10 men after Ryan Sweeney saw red for blocking Ashley Fletcher’s goalbound effort on the line with his hand. Fletcher, though, failed to capitalise, seeing his penalty saved by Max Crocombe in the Burton ...Full Story »

League One Huddersfield ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at home to League Two Morecambe to book their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Both sides made eight changes to their weekend selections and Jaheim Headley, one of Huddersfield’s, opened the scoring just 30 seconds in, chesting home the rebound after Harry Burgoyne saved Lasse Sorensen’s shot.Sorensen was the provide...Full Story »

Rangers’ Champions League aspirations ended for another season with a 2-0 defeat by Dynamo Kyiv at Hampden Park where they ended up with 10 men.Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their third qualifier in Poland last week, the match struggled to spark into life until the 51st minute when new signing Jefte, making his first start for the Light Blues, was sent off by referee Marco ...Full Story »

Substitute Ellis Simms struck a 65th-minute winner as Coventry progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over Championship rivals Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The striker had only been on the pitch for a matter of seconds when latching onto Kasey Palmer’s through ball and drilling a low shot past Bristol goalkeeper Stefan Bajic from 12 yards to the delight of n...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Zubimendi loves his club   Chelsea & Man Utd this transfer market   Liverpool fans seeing that Martin Zubimendi turned down the chance to join the club and will stay at Real Sociedad, per multiple reports   Club football is back in a big way   Can he continue That TREND at Manchester United?   No Pressure, Kids!  ...Full Story »

ARSENAL have unveiled their brand new 2024-25 third shirt - and fans absolutely love it. The new strip has combined base colours of blue and purple with navy on the sleeves, collar and shoulders. It also has the club's iconic cannon logo in place of Arsenal's standard crest. And the Adidas performance logo, which features on both the home kit and away kit this season, has been replaced by t...Full Story »

ALVARO MORATA announced he has split from his wife Alice Campello in a shock statement. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid striker has been with his stunning Wag for seven years and they have four children. Morata, 31, married Alice, 29, in her homeland of Italy back in 2017. Just two week ago, the couple posted several loved-up snaps together of them on holiday. And Alice came onto the pi...Full Story »

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged the Reds to be at the "front of the queue" for Anthony Gordon this summer. Reds icon urges club to sign Gordon Newcastle star heavily linked with Anfield switch Magpies facing PSR issues this summer WHAT HAPPENED?Carragher has urged the Reds to get to the front of the queue for Anthony Gordon, who has been linked with a move to Anfield through...Full Story »

COLEEN ROONEY succeeded where husband Wayne failed on his dismal debut as Plymouth Argyle boss. The Manchester United legend was "disappointed, angry, surprised" by a 4-0 thumping at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship opener. But whereas the ex-England skipper looked on anxiously throughout, his wife managed to find moments to smile about as she watched from the crowd with the couple's ...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly failed in their attempts to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Liverpool thought they had got their man in Martin Zubimendi (Image: GETTY) Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi has reportedly snubbed a move to Anfield and will instead remain at Real Sociedad this summer. The 25-year-old enjoyed a scintillating season last time around and was part of the Spain squad...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Eddie Nketiah is being lined up with a move to Bournemouth, according to reports. The striker has been tipped to leave the Emirates this summer after struggling for game time last season. Bournemouth want to sign Eddie Nketiah Credit: Getty He signed a five-year contract two years ago worth £100,000-a-week but Mikel Arteta is now happy to let him leave. Nketiah, 25, was sub...Full Story »

Barcelona ask Ansu Fati to leave the club Barcelona have told winger Ansu Fati to leave the club this summer as they seek to cut costs. Per Sport, Barcelona have told Fati that he must find a new club as he has no future under manager Hansi Flick. Fati has struggled with a recurring injury, plantar fasciitis, and that, coupled with his large wages, have made him expendable. Barcelona eye up...Full Story »

Burnley manager Scott Parker praised his players after a “statement” 4-1 win against Luton at Kenilworth Road but said no decision has been taken on the futures of Sander Berge and Wout Weghorst.Both players have been linked with moves away from Turf Moor, with Berge left out of the squad for the Sky Bet Championship opener after picking up an injury on the team’s pre-season to...Full Story »

Burnley marked their return to the Sky Bet Championship with a deserved 4-1 win against Luton as Scott Parker opened his tenure with an emphatic victory at Kenilworth Road.Luton finished above their visitors in last season’s Premier League relegation zone but were second best throughout as they began life back outside the top flight.The Hatters were undone by first-half goals from Josh Bro...Full Story »

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SPURS ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks off. The £55,000-a-week Tottenham star laughed manically between taking hits from a balloon in footage which will dismay the footie player's boss and millions of fans. The midfielder last night apologised for his "severe lack of judgment". He had headed out to party following his s...Full Story »

OnlyFans star Madelene Wright has confirmed her new club ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season. Wright, 22, left Leyton Orient just days ago amid claims she was preparing to call time on her career as a footballer. But the online influencer, so to speak, is now gearing up for another new challenge in the women's game. "A massive personal achievement for myself after such a big break from foo...Full Story »

REALITY TV star Chloe Goodman fell out with her sister Lauryn when she "covered up" her second affair with footballer Kyle Walker — and they are still not speaking. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, glamour model Chloe tells how the feud saw her disinvite Lauryn from her dream wedding, claiming she had been "kept in the dark". She says she had no idea the England and Manchester C...Full Story »

Virgil van Dijk congratulates Trey Nyoni after his goal for Liverpool against Sevilla Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has issued an update on his future - and admitted he's yet to receive a formal contract offer from the club. The Dutch defender was part of Liverpool's penultimate pre-season clash against Sevilla on Sunday at Anfield, which Arne Slot's side won 4-1. A Luis Diaz brace, couple...Full Story »

The veteran midfielder has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. But Ten Hag says: "I have not received any signals that he will not remain at the club. "We are very happy about this." Casemiro's deal runs to 2026 with the option of another year.Full Story »

Manchester United are considering a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson in the last few weeks of the summer transfer window, the Daily Star reports. Ferguson, 19, has been on United's radar since his breakout season for the Seagulls in 2022-23. The Republic of Ireland international has suffered from injury problems since, and fell out of favour under previous manager Rob...Full Story »

Barcelona believe Nico Williams will join the club Barcelona have reportedly found new confidence in their race to sign Spain and Athletic Club star Nico Williams. As per SPORT, sources inside the club have said that Williams is eager to join Barcelona this summer and join forces with the Catalan side as they look to continue their rebuild under new boss Hansi Flick. The club has already sig...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney said he was “angry and surprised” by his side’s display after his first game in charge of Plymouth ended in a chastening 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Rooney is back in management having been appointed by the Pilgrims in May after being sacked from his previous job as Birmingham boss in January.He won only two of his 15 games at Birmingham and Owls debutant Jam...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein was full of praise for his strike force of Adama Sidibeh and Benjamin Kimpioka after both got on the scoresheet in a 3-0 win over 10-man Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Sidibeh prodded the visitors ahead before slotting home a composed second, after Killie’s Joe Wright had been sent off for two yellow cards in the first 16 minutes.Kilmarnock hit the woodwork thro...Full Story »

Jimmy Thelin would not be drawn on Bojan Miovski’s future despite the striker appearing to bid farewell to supporters following Aberdeen’s 3-1 victory over St Mirren.The 25-year-old North Macedonia international, who has been strongly linked with a move to LaLiga side Girona, started the game on the bench before being brought on in stoppage time for what looked to be his last appeara...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney endured a miserable return to management as his Plymouth side slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Debutant Jamal Lowe’s first-half close-range finish, Brendan Galloway’s unfortunate own goal and late efforts from Josh Windass and substitute Michael Smith consigned the Pilgrims to a disappointing defeat.Rooney, back in a manager’s role after an ill-fated ...Full Story »

Aberdeen made it six wins from six in all competitions under new boss Jimmy Thelin as they overcame battling St Mirren 3-1 in their first home William Hill Premiership match of the season.Dons duo Pape Habib Gueye and Jamie McGrath found the net either side of Toyosi Olusanya’s close-range equaliser for Saints, with substitute Vicente Besuijen putting gloss on the scoreline with a late div...Full Story »

Kilmarnock were left to rue Joe Wright’s early red card as a double from Adama Sidibeh and a Benjamin Kimpioka penalty gave St Johnstone a comprehensive 3-0 win at Rugby Park.Killie had been in European action on Thursday night and were caught cold by fresher opponents who took the lead after just three minutes as Sidibeh prodded home from a long throw-in.Wright was sent off after 16 minut...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed Callum McGregor after the Hoops captain began life after Scotland duty with a stunning strike in a 2-0 victory at Easter Road.The 31-year-old midfielder struck from nearly 30 yards two days after announcing his retirement from international football.“He was brilliant,” Rodgers said. “That’s what happens when you retire from Scotland!&...Full Story »

Callum McGregor reminded watching Scotland manager Steve Clarke what he will be missing with a spectacular goal in Celtic’s dominant 2-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.The 31-year-old midfielder struck into the top corner from nearly 30 yards two days after announcing his retirement from international football.Nicolas Kuhn had given Celtic an early lead which they never looked like ...Full Story »

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Liverpool management are confident of keeping hold of Luis Diaz. Linked with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and PSG this summer, Diaz has intimated a willingness to stay at Anfield this season, says the Liverpool Echo. Diaz is convinced by Liverpool's potential under new manager Arne Slot and is happy to commit to the Dutchman's plans. For their part, Reds management are comfortable, given Diaz...Full Story »

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club this summer as per club director Giovanni Manna amid Chelsea links. WHAT HAPPENED?Osimhen has been linked with an exit from Napoli all summer long as he had been reported as a major target for Paris Saint-Germain. However, Les Parisiens quickly pulled out of the deal due to the Nigerian's price tag and their willingness to stick with R...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly in 'pole position' to make a move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer. WHAT HAPPENED?Mamardashvili has been performing at a very high level for Valencia since his move to the La Liga side in 2021 from Dinamo Tbilisi, originally on loan. However, it was at Euro 2024 that the 23-year-old goalkeeper truly shone as he pulled off a solid tournament for...Full Story »

Ederson will stay at Man City despite Saudi links Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has disclosed that his future has already been established. Although the Brazil international was being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, Ederson told ESPN Brasil he has no plans to move. Speaking after City's Community Shield win over Manchester United, he said: "The decision has been made. I will stay at M...Full Story »

Austrian sailor Vadlau, 30, and German footballer Schuller, 26, had been dating for over three years and hoped to spend some time together in the French capital. Paris 2024 stars Lara Vadlau and Lea Schuller have broken upThe former couple had been dating for over three yearsThe former pair had been sharing daring pics on social media The pair enjoyed immense success during the Olympic Games. ...Full Story »

Madelene Wright is already back in football Madelene Wright has found a new football team as fans delighted to see her continue on her career. Her football career was up in the air just days ago after she left Leyton Orient, but Madelene has just confirmed news she has joined Chesham United FC Women. The former Charlton Athletic star wrote on X: "A massive personal achievement for myself afte...Full Story »

Cam Reading - Scott McTominay Brains as well as beauty, Cam Reading - Scott McTominay's better half - works at an investment firm. However, that doesn't stop Cam enjoying the WAG lifestyle, and her Instagram is flooded with holiday snaps. Anna Mariana - Casemiro Veteran midfielder Casemiro is married to Brazilian beauty Anna Mariana, who he met over a decade ago. He shares two children, d...Full Story »

Nathan Jones was understandably a happy man after seeing his Charlton side kick-off their League One campaign with three points at Wigan.The Addicks soaked up all the pressure thrown at them from the home side, and defender Lloyd Jones fired home the only goal with nine minutes remaining after Wigan failed to clear a free-kick.“It was a very hard-fought victory,” said the Charlton ma...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies admitted his side started slowly as they began life in the third tier with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Reading.Bailey Peacock-Farrell was powerless to keep out Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s low, driven effort in the 43rd minute as Reading took an unexpected lead.The Royals saw two goals ruled out, one for a foul and the other for offside, which allowed Birmingham...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor called for “more improvement” despite a fine 2-0 opening day win over Cambridge.On their return to third-tier football, goals from Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton sealed all three points for last season’s League Two champions.It only took five minutes for the deadlock to be broken, when Barry scored a brilliant chip from 25 yards.County held off spell...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey paid tribute to “new heroes” after his side began life back in League One with victory.First-half goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna earned a 2-1 win over Blackpool, who replied late on through substitute Ashley Fletcher.Crawley went into the game with only two survivors from the side that beat Crewe in the League Two play-off final and L...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson was overjoyed as Wrexham began life back in League One with three points after beating Wycombe 3-2 and hailed Jack Marriott’s wonder goal in the win.Wrexham led through Max Cleworth’s early close-range finish before Marriott doubled the lead before the half-hour with a sublime goal, chesting down a clever Ollie Palmer flick-on before volleying into the top corner with ...Full Story »

Huddersfield head coach Michael Duff wants his players to get used to the winning feeling they experienced in their 2-0 victory away to Peterborough.Former Barnsley and Swansea boss Duff is Huddersfield’s seventh managerial appointment of the past two years, both of which saw them struggling against relegation from the Championship – a battle they eventually lost last season.But the ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his players after they opened their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending pre-season promotion favourites Rotherham.Substitute Caleb Watts, who has endured an injury-ravaged time with the Grecians since joining 12 months ago, scored the only goal in the 71st minute when he chested in a sublime cross from man-of-the-match Johnly Yfeko.Ca...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt admitted that his substitutes had a significant impactas the Trotters ran out 2-1 winners over Leyton Orient.One of his second-half tactical substitutions making an immediate impact as Victor Adeboyejo had just stepped off the bench when he met a set-piece to score with his first touch.Dion Charles had opened the scoring before Orient equalised through Charlie Kelman before...Full Story »

New Stevenage manager Alex Revell feels an opening-day 1-0 win over Shrewsbury can be the start of something promising.Elliott List scored the only goal at the Lamex Stadium, firing home after 58 minutes with a firm drive which flew across Toby Savin in the Shrewsbury goal.They could have made it two but Dan Kemp’s penalty, after he had been fouled, was put wide.However, Revell was content...Full Story »

Huddersfield made a winning start to life in League One following relegation with an impressive 2-0 win at last season’s defeated play-off finalists Peterborough.Antony Evans and Ben Wiles struck first-half goals for the visitors as Michael Duff’s side came out on top in the battle between two of division’s leading promotion hopefuls.The Terriers had to ride out an early scare ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith conceded his “sluggish” Hearts side got what they deserved as they crashed to a 3-1 William Hill Premiership defeat away to Dundee.The Jambos arrived at Dens Park in optimistic mood after an encouraging display in their opening-day draw at home to Rangers but found themselves 3-0 down at the end of a calamitous first half on Tayside.Dundee forward Scott Tiffoney capit...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor tipped debutant Bryant Bilongo to become a local hero after his late goal sealed a dramatic 1-0 win over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.Bilongo, 22, headed in Luke Thomas’ corner in the second minute of stoppage time as he capped his first EFL appearance in style following a move this summer from Middlesbrough.Taylor said: “He didn’t play...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala was delighted to come away from a tough opening day game at Burton with a 3-2 victory.Udoka Godwin-Malife pounced on a rebound to put Burton ahead but Lincoln hit back quickly when O’Connor headed home.Tendayi Darikwa nodded the Imps ahead but Bodin headed in a Brewers equaliser and the game seemed to be petering out into a draw but Lincoln struck late on...Full Story »

Dundee moved to the top of the fledgling William Hill Premiership table by capitalising on a calamitous first-half display from Hearts to run out 3-1 winners at Dens Park.The Dark Blues found themselves 3-0 up at the break when an error from goalkeeper Zander Clark paved the way for Scott Tiffoney to open the scoring before Gerald Taylor’s own goal was quickly followed by a Luke McCowan pe...Full Story »

Bolton opened their season in perfect fashion with a 2-1 away win at Leyton Orient through goals by Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo book-ending Charlie Kelman’s strike for the hosts.It took The Trotters just seven minutes to go ahead when Aaron Collins pulled the ball back into his fellow striker’s path and Charles squeezed the ball past O’s debutant keeper Zach Hemming from ...Full Story »

Birmingham needed a late Alfie May penalty to earn a 1-1 draw against Reading in League One.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had given the Royals a lead before half-time but debutant May struck with four minutes left to rescue a point.Harvey Knibbs had the ball in the back of the net for the visitors after just five minutes, but the whistle had already gone for a foul on Bailey Peacock-Farrell.The Royals di...Full Story »

Paudie O’Connor scored twice to give Lincoln a 3-2 win over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.The Imps skipper equalised early on before bagging the winner with four minutes remaining.A breathless start to the game saw two goals in the opening 10 minutes.Albion struck first with their opening attack after five minutes, with Udoka Godwin-Malife pouncing on a rebound from Billy Bodin’s sho...Full Story »

Bryant Bilongo capped his first EFL appearance with a dramatic late winner to snatch Bristol Rovers a 1-0 victory over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.The 22-year-old headed in the winner from close range from a Luke Thomas corner in the first minute of stoppage time to ensure his first game since moving from Middlesbrough ended on a high.Before the impressive left-back’s intervention,...Full Story »

First-half goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna ensured Crawley began life back in League One after nine years away with a 2-1 home victory over Blackpool.Substitute Ashley Fletcher pulled a goal back for Blackpool late on, but they struggled for openings in the final third before a crowd of nearly 5,000.Crawley went into the game with only two players remaining from the side th...Full Story »

Substitute Caleb Watts scored the only goal as Exeter started their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending Rotherham.It was no more than the Grecians deserved as they dominated for large spells, although the Millers will regret not taking the clear-cut chances they created in an entertaining match in Devon.Debutant Josh Magennis saw a shot turned against the crossbar insid...Full Story »