Sunderland boss likes the way his 10-man Championship leaders dug in for a draw
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris believes his side showed in their 0-0 draw at QPR that they have the battling qualities needed to sustain a promotion challenge.The Sky Bet Championship leaders have been dominant so far this season but were not at their best at Loftus Road and had to hold on after Jobe Bellingham was sent off early in the second half.Frenchman Le Bris said: “We feel we can pl...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City couldn’t handle Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City “couldn’t handle” Bournemouth as his injury-hit side lost 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium to see their unbeaten run in the Premier League ended after 32 games.The champions were without key players, and in the absence of John Stones and Ruben Dias fielded a makeshift defence into which Bournemouth ripped with a fearless attacking display, capp...Full Story »
Swindon boss Ian Holloway needed ‘ice bath’ to calm down after extra-time win
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Ian Holloway admitted he needed an ice bath to contain his excitement after seeing Swindon come back to reach the FA Cup second round with a 2-1 win over Colchester.Town looked to be heading for their customary early Cup exit after Arthur Read found Harry Anderson in space on the right and the forward burst through on goal and rifled into the far corner in the 64th minute.But Swindon substitute ...Full Story »
Tom Cleverley hails four-goal Vakoun Bayo after Watford sink Sheffield Wednesday
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Head coach Tom Cleverley lauded four-goal Vakoun Bayo after Watford climbed into the top six of the Championship with a stunning 6-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Michael Smith quickly cancelled out Ryan Porteous’ opener before penalties from Tom Ince and Bayo put Watford in the driving seat.Bayo bagged his second and claimed the match ball either side of Pol Valentin&rs...Full Story »
Chesterfield happy to come through Horsham test
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb admitted Isthmian Premier League side Horsham caused them problems before his side advanced to the second round of the FA Cup.Leading scorer Will Grigg netted early in both the first and second half and Armando Dobra was also on the scoresheet in a 3-1 win.Horsham thought they could cause an FA Cup upset after substitute Chris Dickson’s consolation...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney praises Wigan keeper Sam Tickle after FA Cup win at Carlisle
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Wigan manager Shaun Maloney heaped praise on goalkeeper Sam Tickle as the England Under-21 international made several key saves in his side’s 2-0 success at Carlisle in the first round of the FA Cup.Tickle made some brilliant saves to stave off a galvanised Carlisle side, who felt aggrieved by Ethan Robson’s 14th-minute red card.There were two in particular, from Luke Armstrong and D...Full Story »
Matthew Taylor celebrates ‘exceptional day’ for Wealdstone in the FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Manager Matthew Taylor reflected on a proud day for Wealdstone as they caused an FA Cup first-round upset with a 1-0 triumph at Grimsby.Alex Reid’s 90th-minute strike was enough to give the National League strugglers an unlikely victory at the home of a side sitting 10th in League Two.And former Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder Taylor pointed to a half-time tactical tweak that helped his...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke hails ‘professional’ Barnsley win on return to Port Vale
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke praised the professionalism of his side after they booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over his former club Port Vale.Goals from Marc Roberts and Davis Keillor-Dunn were added to by substitute Adam Phillips’ coolly-taken penalty to secure victory for Clarke on his return to Vale Park, while Ronan Curtis replied for the Valiant...Full Story »
Boss says ‘I might be taking them’ after more penalty misery for St Mirren
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Stephen Robinson joked he might have to step up to take St Mirren’s next penalty after Greg Kiltie became the latest player to miss a spot-kick for the Buddies.Saints lacked the cutting-edge required to get the better of a resolute Ross County side who held firm for their second 0-0 draw in four days in the William Hill Premiership.After skipper Mark O’Hara relinquished penalty duty ...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers survive derby scare against Weston to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers were taken to extra time by Vanarama National League South side Weston-super-Mare before beating their West Country neighbours 3-1 to book a place in the FA Cup second round.A 95th-minute header from Rovers centre-back Connor Taylor, meeting Luke McCormack’s whipped cross, in the first half of the additional period saw Rovers reclaim the lead after the match had finished 1-1...Full Story »
Michael Flynn hails ‘outstanding’ Cheltenham after convincing win over Rotherham
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Michael Flynn is looking forward to continuing his magical relationship with the FA Cup after guiding Cheltenham to a 3-1 first-round victory at Rotherham.The 44-year-old, who made a name for himself by twice steering hometown club Newport beyond the third stage of the competition, watched on as a Joel Colwill brace and Ethon Archer’s superb solo effort condemned Town’s League One op...Full Story »
Stephen Dobbie delighted as Blackpool beat Gillingham in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Blackpool coach Stephen Dobbie was delighted to see his side reach the FA Cup second round with a 2-0 win over Gillingham.Sonny Carey’s brilliant brace ensured the near 600-mile round trip was worth it for Steve Bruce’s League One outfit.And first-team coach Dobbie, at the helm as Bruce takes time off following the tragic death of his grandson, said: “The message to the boys wa...Full Story »
Graham Alexander hails Bradford for not getting frustrated in win over Aldershot
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Graham Alexander praised Bradford for not getting frustrated in their 3-1 comeback FA Cup first-round win over Aldershot.The Bantams, who had not made the FA Cup second round since 2020, came from behind against the National League side with three second-half goals.An upset looked on the cards when Jack Barham, who scored a hat-trick in the same round at Swindon last year, fired Aldershot in fro...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna bemoans ‘unacceptable’ decisions as Ipswich are pegged back again
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Kieran McKenna branded referee Tim Robinson’s decisions “unacceptable” after Ipswich were denied a penalty and had Kalvin Phillips sent off in the 1-1 draw against Leicester.The Town boss accused Robinson of taking centre stage when, with Ipswich leading through a fine Leif Davis volley, the official turned down what looked a clear penalty when Conor Chaplin was barged over by ...Full Story »
Andy Woodman eyes tie with ‘big guns’ after dramatic Bromley win at Rochdale
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Bromley boss Andy Woodman has set his sights on a place in the FA Cup third round after his side’s thrilling 4-3 victory at Rochdale.Corey Whitely opened the scoring after 19 seconds for the visitors and Michael Cheek doubled the lead on three minutes.But Sam Beckwith pulled a goal back after 24 minutes and Kyron Gordon levelled seven minutes into the second half.The script looked written ...Full Story »
Arne Slot praises Liverpool’s resilience after another come-from-behind display
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Arne Slot said he will take a lot of confidence from his Liverpool side’s resilience after seeing them come from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 and go back top of the Premier League.Liverpool were second best in the first half and fell behind to a fine strike from Ferdi Kadioglu, with Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck spurning chances to add to their lead before the break.And they paid the p...Full Story »
Guiseley denied FA Cup upset as Stevenage edge through on penalties
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Guiseley were denied a famous FA Cup win as they lost 5-4 on penalties away to Stevenage.The Northern Premier League side deserve plenty of plaudits and maybe more after the match had finished 1-1 following extra time.But two saves during the penalty shoot-out from home goalkeeper Murphy Cooper, one from Lebrun Mbeka which stopped the Lions winning, were able somehow to send the League One side ...Full Story »
Dagenham boss Ben Strevens delighted to make another FA Cup memory at Crewe
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Mornflake Stadium proved again to be giant-killing territory for Ben Strevens as he celebrated Dagenham & Redbridge’s FA Cup success at Crewe with his family at the final whistle.Daggers boss Ben Strevens once hit a winner from the penalty spot for Eastleigh in an FA Cup tie at Crewe in 2015.Just like the first-round tie nine years ago, the Vanarama National League side’s winner ...Full Story »
Garry Monk likes the way his team averted a shock to maintain the winning habit
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Cambridge manager Garry Monk was glad to avoid an FA Cup shock at Woking, with his team winning the first round tie 1-0.A second half goal by James Brophy was the difference at the Laithwaite Community Stadium as the League One team saw off their spirited National League opponents.Monk, whose team have now won four matches in all competitions, was keen to contrast his side with other FA Cup shoc...Full Story »
Ruben Selles delighted with Reading’s young side in FA Cup win over Fleetwood
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his young and inexperienced side were still too “powerful” for League Two Fleetwood in their 2-0 FA Cup first-round victory.The League One Royals went in front three minutes into the second half through skipper Tyler Bindon and doubled their advantage in the 86th minute. Jayden Wareham claimed the goal but the crucial final touch was adjudged to ...Full Story »
Last-gasp goal carries Charlton past Southend and into FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Gassan Ahadme scored a last-gasp extra-time winner as Charlton escaped with a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win at National League Southend.Miles Leaburn and Zach Mitchell had put the Addicks in control during the first half but their non-league opponents fought back through a Jack Bridge penalty and Oliver Coker’s 52nd minute strike.Matty Godden put Charlton back in front midway through the second...Full Story »
John Doolan happy to see Accrington progress in FA Cup after win over Rushall
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan was relieved to see his side beat non-league Rushall Olympic 2-0 and secure a place in the next round of the FA Cup.Rushall competed well but the game swung in Accrington’s favour just past the hour mark when Luke Benbow was sent off for two yellow card offences.Josh Woods poked home from close range for Accrington after 73 minutes, and the visitors seal...Full Story »
Mark Robins keen for Coventry to build momentum after win at Middlesbrough
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Mark Robins has challenged his Coventry players to go on a Sky Bet Championship charge after the Sky Blues ended their wait for success on their travels with a 3-0 victory against 10-man Middlesbrough.Hayden Hackney was sent off for Boro just 22 minutes into the game at the Riverside after picking up two early yellow cards, and Coventry took full advantage.Bobby Thomas scored Coventry’s fi...Full Story »
Tom Hounsell hails Burton resilience in win over Scarborough
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Interim head coach Tom Hounsell was proud of his Burton side as they progressed to round two of the FA Cup at the expense of National League North Scarborough.Lithuanian winger Tomas Kalinauskas scored the only goal with his first in English football as the League One strugglers avoided an upset.Hounsell said after Albion’s first win since August: “Unbelievably proud of the players.&...Full Story »
Daniel Farke praises Leeds dominance in sweeping aside Plymouth
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Daniel Farke praised his Leeds side’s dominance after they comfortably swept aside Plymouth 3-0 to extend their unbeaten Championship run to eight games.Goals from Dan James, Joel Piroe and Brenden Aaronson put the White 3-0 up at the end of a one-sided first half at Elland Road.It was a tough afternoon for Wayne Rooney’s Argyle, who set up in an ultra-defensive system but ultimately...Full Story »
Derek Adams relieved after Morecambe avoid upset against ‘excellent’ Worthing
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Derek Adams was a happy man after League Two strugglers Morecambe avoided an FA Cup upset by beating non-league Worthing 2-0.The Shrimps scored early through Jordan Slew but they did not secure safe passage into the second round until Rhys Williams struck in the 88th minute.Morecambe boss Adams was impressed with the National League South outfit, who created a number of chances when 1-0 down.He ...Full Story »
Matthew Lund brace sees Salford beat Shrewsbury in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Veteran midfielder Matthew Lund’s first-half brace ensured Salford advanced to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town.The game was only five minutes old when Lund capitalised on sloppy Shrewsbury defending to rifle home from close range.Undettered by their opponents’ fast start, Shrewsbury battled their way back into the game and drew level after 15 minute...Full Story »
Bournemouth end Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in Premier League
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Manchester City’s 32-game unbeaten run in the Premier League was ended by Bournemouth who gave a superb display to beat the champions 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.Not since losing to Aston Villa on December 6 last year had City lost in the league, but from the first moments on the south coast Andoni Iraola’s side looked a match for them, their energy and industry rewarded by goals fro...Full Story »
Reading battle past Fleetwood to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
League One Reading eased into the FA Cup second round with an uninspiring 2-0 victory over League Two Fleetwood.It was Royals’ eighth win in nine outings in all competitions at the SCL Stadium this season.A disjointed first half produced few highlights, though Town keeper David Harrington made fine stops to deny Jayden Wareham and Chem Campbell.Reading captain Tyler Bindon broke the deadlo...Full Story »
James Brophy’s goal proves decisive as Cambridge win at Woking
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Cambridge held off a spirited Woking performance to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 away win.A second-half goal by James Brophy was the difference at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.After a largely scrappy opening, Woking were forced into a 21st minute substitution when Dennon Lewis collided with the visitors’ Jubril Okebina and needed carrying from the field...Full Story »
Bromley stun Rochdale with two goals in stoppage time
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Bromley scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a dramatic 4-3 victory at Rochdale in a rollercoaster of an FA Cup first-round tie.The League Two side were two up inside three minutes.They scored after just 19 seconds when Corey Whitely slotted wide of David Robson and doubled their advantage through Michael Cheek after a defensive mistake by Liam Hogan.Rochdale pulled one back in the 24th minut...Full Story »
Controversial Yu Hirakawa goal helps Bristol City claim points at Preston
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Yu Hirakawa controversially gave Bristol City a helping hand in their 3-1 victory over Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.The 23-year-old used his hand to take the ball away from Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to score a sixth-minute opener for the visitors.Sam Greenwood’s free-kick in the 48th minute levelled proceedings but Nahki Wells’ header quickly put the Robins back in fr...Full Story »
Strong second-half show secures an FA Cup second round spot for Solihull
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Solihull Moors claimed a place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory in their all non-League clash with Maidstone on Saturday.James Clarke put the National League side ahead against their sixth-tier opponents when he pounced in the box following a double save from Alexis Andre Jr after 49 minutes at the ARMCO Arena.Jack Stevens made victory certain when he converted from the penal...Full Story »
Kabongo Tshimanga’s extra-time winner sends Swindon into FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Kabongo Tshimanga’s extra-time goal gave Ian Holloway a comeback win in his first game in charge as Swindon shook off their cup hoodoo with a 2-1 win over Colchester.From a flick-on the forward swiveled and drilled low from close range in the 106th minute to put Town into the FA Cup second round after only managing that feat three times in 12 years.Colchester had edged a lively first half ...Full Story »
Scott Smith and Jonny Smith send Wigan past 10-man Carlisle in extra time
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Sam Tickle’s extra-time heroics helped Wigan to a 2-0 win over 10-man Carlisle in the FA Cup first round.The Cumbrians started well but they suffered a blow when Ethan Robson was sent off after 14 minutes.Wigan had plenty of chances to break the deadlock in the second half but Carlisle held firm and the tie went to extra-time, however goals from Scott Smith and Jonny Smith spared the visit...Full Story »
Stockport see off Forest Green after extra time
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Stockport needed extra time to overcome National League side Forest Green as Kyle Wootton’s goal secured a 2-1 victory and a place in the second round of the FA Cup.Fraser Horsfall’s impressive volley had given the League One side the lead but Christian Doidge’s equaliser for the visitors meant an extra 30 minutes at Edgeley Park.But Wootton’s 97th-minute strike ensured S...Full Story »
Four-midable Vakoun Bayo helps Watford hit Sheffield Wednesday for six
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Four second-half goals from Vakoun Bayo gave Watford a stunning 6-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Michael Smith quickly cancelled out Ryan Porteous’ opener before penalties from Tom Ince and Bayo put Watford in the driving seat.Bayo bagged his second and claimed the match ball either side of Pol Valentin’s reply for the Owls and then claimed his fourth in the closi...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell credits Barnet after Exeter edge through in FA Cup thriller
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell felt all the credit belonged to Barnet after the National League side gave his team an almighty scare in the first round of the FA Cup at St James Park.After leading 1-0, Exeter found themselves 2-1 and then 3-2 down going into the closing stages of the game, but a Josh Magennis hat-trick and added-time goals from Jay Bird and Kamari Doyle secured a pulsating 5-3 vic...Full Story »
Tola Showunmi’s late strike earns Crawley victory over Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Tola Showunmi’s first Crawley goal saw the League One side avoid an FA Cup upset at National League Maidenhead after a 2-1 victory.The Magpies were on course to reach the second round for the first time since 1886 through Shawn McCoulsky, but Toby Mullarkey’s strike in stoppage time forced extra-time.And Showumni’s drive with four minutes to go saw Crawley progress to round two...Full Story »
Alex Reid hits late winner as Wealdstone stun Grimsby
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Non-league Wealdstone shocked League Two Grimsby by winning 1-0 at Blundell Park to progress to the second round of the FA Cup.Alex Reid’s 90th-minute strike earned the National League strugglers a first-round upset.Wealdstone defender Jack Cook denied Danny Rose the opener in the second minute with a sliding clearance off the line as the former knocked the bouncing ball over the onrushing...Full Story »
Jordan Ayew earns Leicester a late point as Ipswich squander another lead
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Jordan Ayew’s stoppage-time equaliser denied Ipswich a first Premier League win of the season as Leicester snatched a 1-1 draw.Town were on course for their first three points in the top flight since April 2002 when a superb volley from Leif Davis put them ahead.But the Tractor Boys had Kalvin Phillips sent off with 15 minutes remaining and the 10 men were unable to hold on.Instead, Ayew&r...Full Story »
Josh Murphy strikes as Portsmouth hit back to draw with Hull
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Josh Murphy’s deflected strike helped Championship basement club Portsmouth earn a 1-1 draw away to frustrated Hull.Murphy equalised within 20 seconds of the second period starting, with a 12-yard shot that diverted off Lewie Coyle, as the home side made a mess of clearing a cross from the impressive Callum Lang.It was winger Murphy’s first goal for Portsmouth since joining in June a...Full Story »
Blackpool beat Gillingham thanks to Sonny Carey’s double
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Sonny Carey’s brace ensured Blackpool avoided an FA Cup upset with a 2-0 victory against Gillingham at Priestfield.The forward’s left-footed drilled effort just prior to the interval put the Seasiders in front before he secured the win with a neat finish in the third minute of second-half added time.Blackpool’s Elliot Embleton had a couple of early chances to break the deadlock...Full Story »
Luke Leahy double helps Wycombe overcome York in five-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Luke Leahy scored a brace as Wycombe beat York 3-2 in the FA Cup first round in an entertaining contest at Adams Park.Leahy gave Wycombe the lead after 13 minutes after the Chairboys were awarded a spot-kick when Ryan Fallowfield recklessly slid into Beryly Lubala.The former Shrewsbury captain sent Harrison Male the wrong way as the Sky Bet League One side got the lead they deserved.Just eight m...Full Story »
Ten-man Rushall see FA Cup challenge ended with defeat to Accrington
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Josh Woods and Tyler Walton secured Accrington Stanley a 2-0 win at 10-man Rushall Olympic to earn a place in the second round of the FA Cup.Stanley could have opened the scoring around the 20-minute mark when Donald Love sent a low-driven cross to the near post but Walton dragged his shot just wide.The hosts then went close when Billy Crellin punched away a cross to Luke Benbow, but he could on...Full Story »
Bradford battle back from behind to avoid shock against Aldershot
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Bradford came from behind to avoid an FA Cup exit against National League Aldershot with a 3-1 victory.The Shots, who reached the third round of the competition last season, had led through Jack Barham.But their League Two hosts struck three times in the second half to make it past round one for the first time since 2020.Bradford had been made to pay for wasting several good chances in the first...Full Story »
Nottingham Forest climb to third with emphatic win over 10-man West Ham
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Nottingham Forest soared to their highest league position in 26 years after they beat 10-man West Ham 3-0 at the City Ground.Goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina saw off a ragged Hammers team, who had Edson Alvarez sent off, to take Forest third in the Premier League.Not since August 1998, when a 2-1 win over Southampton left Dave Bassett’s side second in the standings, h...Full Story »
Southampton beat Everton with late winner to claim first league victory
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Adam Armstrong scored an 85th-minute winner as Southampton beat Everton 1-0 to earn their first Premier League victory of the season.The left winger’s late goal helped lift the Saints off the foot of the table on a day where they were also indebted to the heroics of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.Everton’s Beto thought he had equalised minutes before the end but, after a lengthy review, t...Full Story »
Harborough thrash Tonbridge to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Ben Stephens’ brace helped Harborough reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time as they beat fellow non-league side Tonbridge 4-1.Making their first-round debut, Southern League Premier Central side Harborough had goalkeeper Elliott Taylor to thank for keeping it level with some solid saves in the opening stages.And Harborough went ahead in the 41st minute when Paul Malone no...Full Story »
Kenneth Vargas secures win for struggling Hearts at St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Kenneth Vargas came off the bench to fire Hearts to their first domestic away win of the season and lift the Tynecastle side off the bottom of the William Hill Scottish Premiership.A Nicky Clark own goal opened the scoring before the striker rectified his mistake, equalising from the spot prior to Vargas sealing all three points 13 minutes from time.Barry Douglas made his first start for St John...Full Story »
Cardiff stun Norwich with dramatic double blow
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Cardiff scored two late goals to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win at home against promotion-chasing Norwich.Borja Sainz, the division’s top scorer, hit his 11th league goal of the season to put the visitors ahead early in the second half at the Cardiff City Stadium.But Callum Robinson came off the bench grab an 89th-minute equaliser before Callum O’Dowda’s left-footed winner deep into...Full Story »
Ross Laidlaw saves penalty to help Ross County to draw with St Mirren
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Ross Laidlaw was the hero for Ross County after saving a penalty to earn the Staggies a precious 0-0 draw at St Mirren.A William Hill Premiership encounter low on quality brought little in the way of goalmouth action, until the decision to award the hosts a penalty just after the half-hour mark.Greg Kiltie’s spot-kick, however, was denied by the legs of the County goalkeeper.There were opp...Full Story »
Josh Magennis scores hat-trick as Exeter edge past Barnet in FA Cup thriller
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Exeter were given an almighty fright by National League side Barnet before two goals in added time secured a 5-3 win in a pulsating FA Cup encounter at St James Park.City started well and went in front on 13 minutes through Josh Magennis, who went on to score a hat-trick, before Ryan Glover levelled for the Bees six minutes before half-time.Barnet then went in front on 59 minutes through Zak Bru...Full Story »
Barnsley into FA Cup second round with win over Port Vale
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Barnsley booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over League Two leaders Port Vale.Marc Roberts, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Adam Phillips all got their names on the scoresheet to secure victory for Darrell Clarke’s side on his return to Vale Park, while Ronan Curtis replied for the Valiants.The League One visitors started the brighter of the two teams and went close...Full Story »
Substitute Jesurun Uchegbulam gives Oldham comeback win at Tranmere
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Substitute Jesurun Uchegbulam scored within three minutes of his second half arrival as National League Oldham completed a 2-1 comeback win to dump League Two Tranmere out of the FA Cup.Uchegbulam’s 61st-minute angled shot was deflected beyond Rovers goalkeeper Luke McGee.The visitors, twice competition semi-finalists in the 1990s but now fifth in the game’s fifth tier, were good val...Full Story »
Coventry record first away win of season against 10-man Middlesbrough
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Coventry won on their travels for the first time this season after taking advantage of Hayden Hackney’s first-half red card to beat Middlesbrough 3-0 at the Riverside.Hackney was booked after just 11 minutes for a foul on Josh Eccles and got his second yellow card at the midway stage of the first half after lunging in on Brandon Thomas-Asante.Coventry took full advantage, with Bobby Thomas...Full Story »
Walsall beat Bolton to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Jamie Jellis handed League Two side Walsall a deserved FA Cup scalp as they humbled four-time winners Bolton 2-1 at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.After falling behind to Josh Sheehan’s 55th-minute free-kick, the Saddlers hit back quickly with former Trotters defender Liam Gordon powering home an equaliser just before the hour mark, following a deep free-kick from keeper Tommy Simkin.The Sad...Full Story »
Dion Pereira penalty proves enough as Dagenham & Redbridge shock Crewe
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Dion Pereira’s second-half penalty helped Dagenham & Redbridge provide an FA Cup first-round shock after a 1-0 victory at Sky Bet League Two high-flyers Crewe.The Daggers’ leading scorer converted a 73rd-minute spot-kick to make amends for several earlier misses as Ben Strevens’ side booked their place in Sunday’s second-round draw.Junior Morias proved to be a handful...Full Story »
Morecambe overcome Worthing to progress in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Goals from Jordan Slew and Rhys Williams gave League Two club Morecambe a hard-fought 2-0 victory over National League South side Worthing in the FA Cup first round.Slew opened the scoring in the seventh minute but the visitors did not wrap the game up until Williams’ 88th-minute strike.Morecambe started the game on the front foot and soon took the lead.Adam Lewis’ long throw from th...Full Story »
Eddie Howe dismisses Mikel Arteta’s backhanded compliment after Newcastle win
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Eddie Howe brushed aside Mikel Arteta’s backhanded compliment after guiding Newcastle to a second successive win over Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal at St James’ Park.Just as they had done last season, the Gunners emerged from their trip to Tyneside on the wrong end of a 1-0 scoreline, and this time there was no controversial goal to blame for the defeat.Arteta instead admitte...Full Story »
Narcis Pelach’s love of set-pieces pays off as Stoke leave it late to beat Derby
Posted Sunday, November 03, 2024 by PA
Narcis Pelach’s focus on set-pieces paid off as Ben Gibson’s late header secured Stoke a 2-1 win against Derby.Stoke led through an early Tom Cannon penalty before a mix-up between Gibson and goalkeeper Viktor Johansson saw the visitors level midway through the second half.But skipper Gibson headed in from a corner in the 82nd minute to earn Pelach just a second Championship win sinc...Full Story »
Swansea boss Luke Williams hails best away performance of season at Oxford
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Swansea boss Luke Williams described his team’s 2-1 win at Oxford as their best away performance of the season.Strikers Zan Vipotnik and Florian Bianchini struck in the 38th and 80th minutes as the Swans at last found the net after failing to score in October.Sub Dane Scarlett pulled a goal back two minutes from time for Oxford, who slipped to a first home defeat of the campaign.Williams s...Full Story »
Chris Wilder hails ‘dominant’ second half as Sheffield United beat Blackburn
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Chris Wilder pinpointed Sheffield United’s “dominant” second-half performance after they beat Blackburn 2-0.The Blades deservedly took the lead when Harrison Burrows lashed in his first goal for the club in the first half but they needed Tyrese Campbell’s second-half volley to make the result safe.Wilder’s side have now won seven of their last 10 and when asked abou...Full Story »
Sheffield United win again after Harrison Burrows and Tyrese Campbell strikes
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Sheffield United made it back-to-back Championship wins with a 2-0 victory at Blackburn.Chris Wilder’s men bossed the game from the moment Harrison Burrows’ crisp strike – his first for the club – fired them into the lead early in the first half.They created numerous opportunities with Kieffer Moore twice going close in the second half before Tyrese Campbell’s secon...Full Story »
Swansea end goal drought to beat Oxford
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Swansea scored their first goals in more than nine hours as they beat Oxford 2-1 at the Kassam Stadium.It was Oxford’s first home defeat of the season and they have now gone eight Championship matches without a win.After failing to find the net throughout October, the Swans eventually ended their barren run in the 38th minute when Zan Vipotnik turned in Ronald’s cross from the right....Full Story »
Stoke captain Ben Gibson heads in late winner to see off Derby
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Ben Gibson headed in a late winner as Stoke beat Derby 2-1 in the Championship.The Potters went into the lead early on through Tom Cannon’s ninth-minute penalty after he was taken down by Jacob Widell Zetterstrom.Derby, somewhat against the run of play, levelled things up in bizarre fashion after Gibson’s header beat his own goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who got the last touch as the ...Full Story »
Alexander Isak’s header gives Newcastle victory to dent Arsenal’s title hopes
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by PA
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak dented Arsenal’s title hopes as his bullet header condemned them to a second Premier League defeat of the season.The Sweden international converted Anthony Gordon’s inviting 12th-minute cross with aplomb to claim his third goal in as many games and hand the Magpies a 1-0 win in front of a crowd of 52,249 at St James’ Park.Three points were just ...Full Story »
Juventus Prioritize Move for Ex-Inter Defender to Replace Bremer
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by cultofcalcio.com
Juventus have reportedly placed unsettled Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar at the top of their wishlist for the January transfer window. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the former Inter captain has become the leading candidate to replace Gleison Bremer.
Skriniar teamed up with PSG in the summer of 2023 after running down his contract at Giuseppe Meazza. But desp...Full Story »
Exclusive: Ruben Amorim eyeing £90m-rated “special talent” who will “light up Old Trafford”
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com
Bruno Amorim wants Kvicha Kvaratskhelia at Man United. Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images
Ruben Amorim has finally been announced as the new Man United head coach, and he’ll begin his new journey in the Premier League on November 11.
It’s already been rumoured that he could be making the same mistake as predecessor Erik ten Hag, however, Stan Collymore has given his own opinion on...Full Story »
Brazil squad: Neymar, Endrick left out for World Cup qualifiers
Posted Saturday, November 02, 2024 by ESPN
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid's Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay.
Endrick, 18, has played only 107 minutes for Madrid and has not featured in his team's last four games.
Neymar, 32, returned to play with Al Hilal on Oct. 21 after a year-long absence due to injury.
"We decided not to bring him so as not to rus...Full Story »