Jhon Duran is Aston Villa’s super sub once again as his goal sinks Bayern Munich
Posted Thursday, October 03, 2024 by PA
Aston Villa produced a memorable repeat of their famous European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.Villa beat the German club 42 years ago to lift Europe’s biggest prize when Peter Withe was the hero in Rotterdam.Jhon Duran was the matchwinner this time as he continued his role of super sub, with a 79th-minute strike his fifth goal a...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday hold on for a point at Bristol City
Posted Thursday, October 03, 2024 by PA
Di’Shon Bernard starred in a resolute defence as Sheffield Wednesday defied heavy Bristol City pressure to earn a battling 0-0 draw in the Championship.The centre-back was outstanding in a game of few clear chances, which ended in frustration for Liam Manning’s Robins and relief for the massed ranks of travelling Wednesday fans.City had the better of the exchanges for much of the mat...Full Story »
Josh Tymon’s own goal sees Sheffield United move up to third in Championship
Posted Thursday, October 03, 2024 by PA
Sheffield United extended their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship start and climbed up to third place after beating Swansea 1-0 at Bramall Lane.Swansea defender Josh Tymon’s first-half own goal proved decisive, while the Blades also hit the woodwork twice in the second period as they secured their fifth league win of the season.The visitors were left to rue a glaring miss by on-loan Brentford ...Full Story »
Tom Cannon fires in four goals as Stoke hit Portsmouth for six
Posted Thursday, October 03, 2024 by PA
Tom Cannon scored four goals as Stoke thrashed Portsmouth 6-1 to give new boss Narcis Pelach an emphatic first Championship win as Potters boss.The on-loan Leicester striker had not previously scored in the league since his double for the Foxes on New Year’s Day.But he netted his first two goals for the club and Sam Gallagher also opened his account as City led 3-1 at half-time.And, as Cit...Full Story »
Milutin Osmajic catches the eye for the right reasons as Preston beat Watford
Posted Thursday, October 03, 2024 by PA
Milutin Osmajic scored twice as Preston moved out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Watford at Deepdale.Osmajic, last week charged by the Football Association with biting an opponent, responded to being brought into the starting line-up by boss Paul Heckingbottom by putting the hosts ahead eight minutes after the break, before adding a second in the 65th minute.A su...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Luke Shaw is injured again
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
More fond memories for Xabi Alonso facing Milan
It’s been 21 years since Cristiano Ronaldo made his Champions League debut
Luke Shaw is injured again
Lionel Messi is The Only One Left from THAT Legendary Barça Team..
BREAKING: Andrés Iniesta has DECIDED to RETIRE from Professional Football at the age...Full Story »
Pop legend makes shock appearance at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
QUEEN of Pop Madonna was singing the Blues on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.
The music icon cheered on Chelsea as they took on Brighton in the Premier League.
The pop queen joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris at Chelsea vs Brighton
Madonna, 66, joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, to watch a goal blitz from Cole Palmer.
The 7-time Grammy Award winner watched on as the Three Lions star ...Full Story »
'Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner's marriage is a s**tshow – she's desperate for demanding £15m'
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
'Britain's most hated woman' has weighed in on Kyle Walker's fragile marriage to Annie Kilner and said her reported demand for £15million is "desperate".
Former glamour model Carla Bellucci, 42, called the controversial relationship a "total s**tshow" and encouraged WAG Annie to run for the hills.
The glamorous social media influencer did not hold back
She offered her thoughts after it w...Full Story »
Fans convinced Declan Rice handed Riccardo Calafiori a VAPE in middle of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against PSG
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
DECLAN RICE kept Arsenal fans guessing during Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSG.
Supporters were convinced the Gunners midfielder handed teammate Riccardo Calafiori a VAPE during the contest at the Emirates.
Fans spotted Declan Rice giving teammate Riccardo Calafiori an object during Arsenal's win over PSG
The Arsenal defender took the item moments after being booked
Rice and Calafio...Full Story »
Man Utd players would want Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager if Erik ten Hag sacked
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Simone Inzaghi is the bookies favourite to replace Erik ten Hag, but Ruud van Nistelrooy has growing support within the dressing room and is popular with players and fans
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be replaced by his coach Ruud van Nistelrooy (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Manchester United players would welcome Ruud van Nistelrooy becoming their next manager ...Full Story »
Liverpool targeting Jarrad Branthwaite in bid to hijack Man Utd's move for Everton star and secure Virgil van Dijk replacement
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Goal.com
Liverpool are reportedly set to challenge Manchester United to the signing of defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton.
Man Utd had Branthwaite bids rejected
Liverpool could make January offer
Centre-back may be Van Dijk's replacement
WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are eager to sign the centre-back from their Merseyside rivals in January, the Daily Mail reports. The Reds were said to be conside...Full Story »
Victor Osimhen insists he 'deserves' to be valued at over €100m as Napoli loanee makes 'style' boast after bright start at Galatasaray
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Goal.com
Victor Osimhen has argued that he has a market value of at least €100 million despite being unable to land a big move in the summer transfer window.
Osimhen was linked to top European teams
Was loaned to Galatasaray from Napoli
Insists he is still worth big transfer fee
WHAT HAPPENED?The Nigerian striker's heroics at Napoli saw him attract interest from Europe's top teams and a big...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd could go in for Barca target Williams
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by Goal.com
Man Utd could go in for Barca target Williams
Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams has emerged as a key target for Manchester United, according to Fichajes. The 22-year-old winger enjoyed a standout 2023-24 season, scoring eight goals and providing 19 assists, and played a pivotal role in helping Spain win Euro 2024.
Williams, who has a release clause of €58 million, has attracted intere...Full Story »
Charlie Adam hails ‘magnificent’ Fleetwood display in Walsall romp
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam hailed a magnificent performance after watching his side thrash high-flying Walsall 6-2 at the Bescot Stadium.Walsall missed the chance to move top of League Two and saw their 100 per cent home record come to an end following a sensational second half from the Cod Army which yielded five goals.The Saddlers twice led through Harry Williams and Jamille Matt but Ronan Co...Full Story »
Patience pays dividends for Doncaster boss Grant McCann
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Grant McCann felt it was a case of patience paying dividends for his Doncaster side as they returned to winning ways against Barrow.Harry Clifton’s deft 81st-minute volley saw Rovers end a run of three league matches without victory as they deservedly took the points.Rovers enjoyed the lion’s share of attacking play but struggled to create clear-cut chances for much of the game until...Full Story »
Andy Woodman feels Bromley’s draw with Chesterfield is a good building block
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Andy Woodman was satisfied with Bromley’s hard-earned draw against Chesterfield declaring that was more like the Bromley side he wanted to see.An early Olufela Olomola strike had given Bromley the lead but Will Grigg’s double ensured the Spireites went into the half-time interval ahead.That lead did not last as Michael Cheek, League Two’s top scorer, turned home from a couple y...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey demands more despite MK Dons thrashing Harrogate
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Scott Lindsey guided MK Dons to their first away win since April but insisted he still wanted his team to perform better despite a 5-1 hammering of Harrogate.The ex-Crawley boss also registered his first victory since taking charge of the Dons, with the goals shared between Tommy Leigh, Joe White, Alex Gilbey, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Sonny Finch.Luke Offord also got on the scoresheet with a ...Full Story »
Michael Skubala ‘really proud’ after Lincoln earn late point at Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala was delighted to leave Bloomfield Road with a point after Tom Hamer’s late leveller rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw against in-form Blackpool.Hamer’s stoppage-time header maintained the Imps’ unbeaten away run which stretches back to January.Skubala reflected: “It was great to get a point in that way. I felt we were good second half.“I...Full Story »
Matt Taylor pleased to see Bristol Rovers silence their critics
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor praised his players for silencing his critics with a 3-2 win over Charlton.Taylor came under fire from supporters as the Gas lost a fourth game in a row when Wycombe won 2-1 at the Memorial Stadium at the weekend.But he paid tribute to his team as they bounced back in style and eased the pressure on his shoulders.“The way it unfolded at the weekend was a ...Full Story »
Dave Challinor believes Stockport were not at their best in win at Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor believes his side were not at their best when they brushed aside Shrewsbury 2-0 at the Croud Meadow.The Hatters’ victory means they remain undefeated on their travels in the league and maintained their record of scoring in every game so far this season.Shrewsbury’s poor start continues, with the Shrews’ only victory coming at home to Leyton Orient ...Full Story »
Daniel Farke happy with ‘good point’ for Leeds at former club Norwich
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Leeds head coach Daniel Farke was pleased to maintain his unbeaten record against former club Norwich as the Championship clash at Carrow Road ended in a 1-1 draw.Farke’s side picked up a league double against the Canaries last season while a draw in the first leg of the play-off semi-final was followed by a thumping 4-0 win at Elland Road.The latest meeting between the two sides was an en...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy hails Swindon’s ‘character’ after taking a point at Tranmere
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Mark Kennedy felt his Swindon side showed great character to take a point in a battling 1-1 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.The Robins came from a goal down to snatch a valuable point as their wait for a first away win of the season continues.Kennedy said: “I thought the result was very positive for a number of reasons.“Clearly you’re always disappointed to go a goal down in...Full Story »
Mark Robins wants Blackburn thrashing to be Coventry benchmark
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Coventry manager Mark Robins hailed his side’s 3-0 win over Blackburn as the Sky Blues ended Rovers’ unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season.Robins’ men had won just one of their seven previous matches this season, but goals from Jake Bidwell, Haji Wright and Brandon Thomas-Asante secured Coventry a much-needed victory.Robins said: “It was a great win, much need...Full Story »
Rob Edwards: Luton have themselves to blame for letting two-goal lead slip
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Rob Edwards admitted Luton are in a difficult moment after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Oxford in their Championship clash at Kenilworth Road.Jordan Clark scored early and Tom Krauss went on to double the hosts’ lead in the first half.But Oxford fought back through a long-range strike from Tyler Goodrham on the stroke of half-time and Ruben Rodrigues’ finish early...Full Story »
Schoolboy stuff – Darren Ferguson seethes at Peterborough’s defending
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson blamed “schoolboy” defending for his side’s 3-0 defeat at Wigan.On-loan Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor opened the scoring inside 11 minutes and, after England Under-21 goalkeeper Sam Tickle somehow denied Posh an instant leveller with a point-blank save from Kwame Poku, Taylor added his second goal four minutes after the restart.Callum M...Full Story »
Mark Robinson apologises to Burton fans for display in loss to Reading
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Burton head coach Mark Robinson apologised to the club’s travelling supporters after his side’s poor display in their 3-1 League One defeat at Reading.A Chem Campbell double gave the Royals a 2-0 half-time lead, which Sam Smith turned into 3-0 in the 82nd minute before Danilo Orsi’s goal for Albion two minutes later was a mere consolation.In a meagre crowd of just 8,774 at the ...Full Story »
Phil Foden and James McAtee earn Pep Guardiola’s praise in Champions League win
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Pep Guardiola picked out a number of players for praise after his Manchester City team eased to a 4-0 Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava.Early goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden set the 2023 winners on course for a comfortable victory in Slovakia before second-half efforts from Erling Haaland and James McAtee added gloss to Tuesday’s scoreline.Foden’s contribution ...Full Story »
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praises strike duo after seventh successive win
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Birmingham manager Chris Davies insisted his strikers will not worry about missing chances after they beat Huddersfield 1-0 at St Andrew’s.Alfie May’s 63rd-minute tap-in made it seven straight league wins to go five points clear at the top of League One against a team relegated with them in May.May’s fifth goal of the season, set up by striker partner Jay Stansfield, made it Bl...Full Story »
Ian Evatt says Bolton ‘at our absolute best’ during win at Northampton
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt felt his side were back to their best during Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over Northampton.Bolton dominated from the moment John McAtee fired them into a sixth-minute lead, with George Thomason making it two midway through the first half.Eoin Toal added a third after the break and Dion Charles scored a fourth before stoppage-time headers from Tom Eaves and Jon Guthrie gave N...Full Story »
Omer Riza sums up overriding sense of relief as Cardiff finally win
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Caretaker Cardiff manager Omer Riza summed up the overriding sense of relief after ending the worst league start in the club’s 125-year history.Championship basement boys Cardiff won their first league game of the season at the eighth attempt with a 1-0 win over Millwall at the Cardiff City Stadium.Perry Ng scored only the third league goal of the season for Cardiff, who are now bottom of ...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes rues missed opportunities in QPR’s loss to Hull
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
QPR boss Marti Cifuentes admitted his side paid the price for not scoring during a lively start in their 3-1 defeat at home to Hull.Tigers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur made three superb saves before first-half goals from Cody Drameh and Christian Bedia put the visitors 2-0 up.Nicolas Madsen pulled a goal back for Rangers with a penalty shortly before the interval, but Liam Millar’s second-half g...Full Story »
Nigel Clough hails ‘brilliant’ start to season for Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt his side’s 2-0 victory at Crawley felt better than the triumph over Northampton by the same scoreline last Saturday.The Stags moved up to third in League One with a fourth successive win thanks to Lee Gregory’s early strike and a stoppage-time clincher from substitute Ben Waine.Clough reckoned the Stags were thoroughly good value for maximum points an...Full Story »
Job done – Eddie Howe fine with ‘instantly forgettable’ win over AFC Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping an “instantly forgettable” Carabao Cup victory over AFC Wimbledon can spark another long run in the competition.The Magpies, who made the final two seasons ago, edged past the League Two side with a 1-0 third round win at St James’ Park to set up a home showdown with Chelsea, but were less than clinical.Howe said: “I’d probably ag...Full Story »
Michael Flynn relieved to see Cheltenham come from goal down to beat Accrington
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Michael Flynn was relieved to see his Cheltenham side come back from a goal down to defeat Accrington 2-1.Second-half goals from Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman completed the turnaround after Dara Costelloe’s opener for Stanley, who remain winless.Cheltenham had been booed off after Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Fleetwood, but they did enough to claim a morale-boosting third win of the...Full Story »
Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough’s defensive display at West Brom
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was pleased with his side’s defensive performance as they made it back-to-back Championship wins with a 1-0 victory over West Brom.The visitors were a constant threat and the Baggies had goalkeeper Alex Palmer to thank as he denied Finn Azaz, Emmanuel Latte Lath and Ben Doak to keep the game goalless.Boro had to wait until the 74th minute for the winner c...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke wants more quality from Barnsley after late Wycombe draw
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke praised his side’s application but expected better quality after snatching a point in a 2-2 draw with Wycombe at Oakwell.Marc Roberts capitalised on a scramble in the box to fire home in the 89th minute following second-half goals from Wycombe’s Beryly Lubala and Richard Kone, either side of Stephen Humphrys’ leveller.Clarke said: “Credi...Full Story »
Grimsby stun League Two leaders Gillingham
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Gillingham retained top spot in League Two despite suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Grimsby.The Mariners secured their second win on the road in the space of four days as Kieran Green grabbed the only goal of the game.The hosts started the brighter of the two teams but Priestfield was silenced on 21 minutes when Green fired beyond the reach of Glenn Morris after being played thr...Full Story »
Stuart Maynard praises goalkeeper Alex Bass after Notts County win at Carlisle
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Notts County boss Stuart Maynard praised the performance of goalkeeper Alex Bass after his side beat Carlisle 2-0 to move second in Sky Bet League Two.Alassana Jatta and Scott Robertson were on target for the Magpies as they comfortably beat strugglers Carlisle.Bass, who also got an assist for Jatta’s goal, made several key saves including one from Cameron Harper, whose header was goal bou...Full Story »
Will Grigg’s brace not enough for Chesterfield as Bromley battle back for a draw
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Bromley and Chesterfield shared the spoils at Hayes Lane as the former National League rivals played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.Olufela Olomola put the Ravens ahead in the 14th minute with his first goal of the season after heading home Danny Imray’s cross .However, Will Grigg’s double saw the Spireites turn around the deficit by half time.His first saw him tap in Tom Naylor’...Full Story »
Darren Moore wants Port Vale to learn their lesson after Colchester draw
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Port Vale manager Darren Moore has called on his side to learn their lesson after conceding a late goal to draw 1-1 with Colchester.Defender Jesse Debrah came off the bench to put the Valiants in front early in the second half, but it was cancelled out by Samson Tovide in the 90th minute.Another Vale substitute, Lorent Tolaj, had a goal ruled out for offside just before the equaliser and Moore w...Full Story »
Regis Le Bris says more to come from Sunderland after beating Derby
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Regis Le Bris insists there is more to come from his Sunderland side after they moved top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 win over Derby.Goals from Jobe Bellingham and Wilson Isidor either side of half-time secured the points for the Black Cats, but Le Bris insists he is not getting carried away and sees many areas for improvement.The Frenchman praised his side’s defensive disciplin...Full Story »
Steve Evans ready for a party after ending away-day jinx
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Steve Evans cut an emotional figure after Rotherham finally recorded an away victory.It was November 2022 that the Millers last picked up three points on the road, a stretch that looked set to be extended to 42 games at Cambridge until Sam Nombe’s winner two minutes into added time.With eight games without a win, Cambridge have equalled their club record for the longest winless run from th...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell lauds ‘brilliant’ Joe Whitworth after Exeter win at Leyton Orient
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell heaped praise on goalkeeper Joe Whitworth after his side celebrated a 1-0 win at Leyton Orient.Amani Richards put the Grecians in front five minutes before half-time.And the visitors prevailed despite being reduced to 10 men three minutes into stoppage time when substitute Caleb Watts was shown a straight red for a late tackle.“That’s another clean sheet ...Full Story »
Alex Revell revels in Stevenage’s impressive win against Wrexham
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Stevenage manager Alex Revell hailed his “extremely special” squad as they picked up a deserved 1-0 win at home to Wrexham in Sky Bet League One.Louis Thompson got the only goal of the game in the 10th minute and they comfortably held the highly-fancied Dragons for the rest of an enthralling encounter.“I’m so proud of this group,” said Revell. “I love working ...Full Story »
Karl Robinson says Salford’s ‘soft underbelly’ exposed by Newport
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Salford manager Karl Robinson admitted his side’s “soft underbelly” was exposed as they lost 3-1 at Newport.The Ammies have won just two out of 11 games in all competitions so far this season, with a sixth defeat coming courtesy of goals from Kyle Hudlin, Aaron Wildig and Michael Spellman for the Exiles.Substitute Cole Stockton’s late strike proved scant consolation for a...Full Story »
Morecambe assistant Danny Grainger rues missed chances in draw with Bradford
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Morecambe assistant boss Danny Grainger said his side were devastated not to pick up their first League Two win of the season.An 88th-minute Jack Shepherd goal earned Bradford a 1-1 draw after the visitors had trailed since Cheick Diabate’s own goal after just five minutes.Grainger’s side dominated the game for large periods but missed a host of chances to extend their lead and had t...Full Story »
Grimsby were ‘like AC Milan under Arrigo Sacchi’ – David Artell
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
David Artell compared his gutsy Grimsby side to Arrigo Sacchi’s AC Milan after their 1-0 victory over table-toppers Gillingham.Kieran Green grabbed the only goal of the game as the Mariners secured a second away win in four days at Priestfield.Sacchi led Milan to back-to-back European Cups in 1989 and 1990 and Artell, whose side inflicted the Gills’ first home league defeat of 2024 t...Full Story »
Bottom club Cardiff win first Championship game of the season against Millwall
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Championship basement boys Cardiff won their first league game of the season at the eighth attempt with a 1-0 victory over Millwall at the Cardiff City Stadium.Perry Ng scored only the third league goal of the season for Cardiff, who are now bottom of the table only on goal difference behind Portsmouth.It was a bitterly disappointing night for Millwall, who fielded the same starting team that be...Full Story »
John McAtee on target as Bolton cruise to win at Northampton
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Bolton cruised to their third win in a row by beating Northampton 4-2 at Sixfields.The visitors led after just six minutes when a slick move saw them go from back to front in double quick time, ending with John McAtee finishing first-time from Szabolcs Schon’s low cross.Kyle Dempsey whizzed an effort narrowly wide while Nathan Baxter was down smartly to save from Mitch Pinnock at the other...Full Story »
Hull record third straight win by brushing aside QPR
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Hull beat struggling QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road to make it three Championship victories in a row.Cody Drameh’s first league goal put the visitors ahead and Christian Bedia doubled the lead before Nicolas Madsen pulled one back for Rangers with a penalty shortly before half-time.Liam Millar’s second-half goal sealed what turned out to be a resounding win for Hull, who seem to be progressi...Full Story »
Mansfield make it four in a row with win at Crawley
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Goals in each half by Lee Gregory and Ben Waine gave in-form Mansfield their fourth successive league victory with a deserved 2-0 victory at Crawley.The hosts improved after the break but struggled to create many clear-cut chances as their winless league run was extended to six games.Interim Crawley boss Ben Gladwin urged his side to give new manager Rob Elliot, in the stands after agreeing a tw...Full Story »
Tom Hamer rescues point for Lincoln at Blackpool
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Ten-man Lincoln rescued an unlikely 1-1 draw away at in-form Blackpool thanks to a 95th-minute header from substitute Tom Hamer.Deep into second-half stoppage time, former Burton defender Hamer rose highest to nod in a Tom Bayliss cross to end Steve Bruce’s winning start in the league.With the game heading towards a goalless stalemate, the away side were reduced to 10 men following defende...Full Story »
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka goals earn Arsenal statement win against PSG
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck in the first half to hand Arsenal an impressive 2-0 Champions League win against Paris St Germain at the Emirates.Havertz opened the scoring after 20 minutes before stand-in captain Saka doubled his side’s advantage with 10 minutes of the first half remaining.The French champions hit the post and crossbar, but Arsenal saw out the match to secure a stateme...Full Story »
Birmingham extend winning run thanks to Alfie May strike
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Birmingham made it seven straight league wins to go five points clear at the top of League One as they beat Huddersfield 1-0.Alfie May struck his fifth goal of the season in the 63rd minute to make it Blues’ longest winning run since 1946.But visitors Huddersfield could have been ahead after enjoying some early pressure.Mickel Miller drove an angled shot just wide before a curling free-kic...Full Story »
Newport add to Salford struggles with win at Rodney Parade
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Newport claimed a second home win in four days and added to Salford’s struggles with a comfortable 3-1 victory at Rodney Parade.Kyle Hudlin, the 6ft 9ins striker on loan from Huddersfield, climbed highest to head in the opener from an Anthony Glennon corner in the 10th minute.He then turned provider as he flicked on Kieron Evans’ cross from the right for Exiles captain Aaron Wildig t...Full Story »
Chem Campbell at the double as Reading too strong for Burton
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Reading claimed their fourth victory in five League One outings at the SCL Stadium this season with a comfortable 3-1 win over lowly Burton.A first-half double from on-loan winger Chem Campbell gave the hosts a deserved interval lead.Reading increased their advantage through Sam Smith near the end and Danilo Orsi’s quick reply was just a consolation for Burton.A scrappy opening provided fe...Full Story »
Fleetwood hit back in style to stop Walsall going top
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Walsall missed the chance to move top of League Two and saw their 100 per cent home record come to an end following a 6-2 defeat by Fleetwood.The Saddlers twice led through Harry Williams and Jamille Matt but Ronan Coughlan and Kayden Hughes each bagged a brace before Matty Virtue and Mark Helm added late goals.Williams poked home his first goal for the club after meeting Connor Barrett’s ...Full Story »
Celtic crash back down to earth in Champions League with 7-1 loss at Dortmund
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Celtic got a taste of their own medicine in Germany as they came crashing back down to earth with a 7-1 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund.Brendan Rodgers’ side had won their previous 17 matches and scored 33 goals this season before arriving at Signal Iduna Park in confident mood, fresh from a 6-0 win over St Johnstone on Saturday and a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava in...Full Story »
Stevenage impress in narrow victory over Wrexham
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Stevenage put in a superb performance to claim a 1-0 win over Wrexham in Sky Bet League One at the Lamex Stadium.They went in front after 10 minutes. Louis Thompson collected the ball in the middle of the park after Jamie Reid had done well to win it back and find him.There was an option to his right but instead Thompson decided to shoot and although it did not have a huge amount of power, the b...Full Story »
Jack Shepherd scores late leveller as Bradford deny Morecambe first league win
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
A late goal from Jack Shepherd earned visitors Bradford a 1-1 draw and denied Morecambe a first League Two win of the season.Morecambe started the game on the front foot and took a fifth-minute lead when Cheick Diabate turned a Paul Lewis cross past his own goalkeeper.The hosts went close to scoring a second two minutes later when Ben Tollitt’s right-wing cross was headed inches wide by Pa...Full Story »
Harry Clifton’s late strike earns Doncaster victory against Barrow
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Harry Clifton’s late strike saw Doncaster return to winning ways against Barrow.Rovers had gone three matches without a victory in Sky Bet League Two but dominated throughout against a Barrow side lacking the spark that had seen them make a strong start to the campaign.Billy Sharp struck the crossbar with a first-time effort for Doncaster midway through the first half.Despite controlling t...Full Story »
Marc Roberts nets late leveller as Barnsley draw with Wycombe
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Marc Roberts struck a late equaliser as Barnsley rescued a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Wycombe at Oakwell.Roberts capitalised on a scramble in the box to fire home following second-half goals from Wycombe’s Beryly Lubala and Richard Kone, either side of Stephen Humphrys’ leveller.Barnsley striker Sam Cosgrove slotted the ball past Franco Ravizzoli after just three minutes ...Full Story »
Wigan thump Peterborough to add to unbeaten run
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Callum McManaman added to Dale Taylor’s brace as Wigan extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to five matches with a convincing 3-0 victory over Peterborough at the Brick Community Stadium.After three 0-0 draws in a row, Wigan were up and running inside 11 minutes when Taylor headed home Luke Chambers’ cross.Peterborough responded well and almost levelled when Ricky-Jade J...Full Story »
Tranmere and Swindon share the spoils at Prenton Park
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Tranmere and Swindon had to settle for point apiece following a tightly-contested 1-1 draw at Prenton Park.Rovers almost opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Kristian Dennis blasted over from six yards after latching onto an Omari Patrick cross.Dennis made amends seven minutes later, however, when he fired into an empty net after Swindon failed to clear the danger on the edge of their own ...Full Story »
Hayden Hackney fires Middlesbrough to back-to-back league wins at West Brom
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Hayden Hackney fired Middlesbrough to back-to-back league wins for the first time this season with a 1-0 victory over West Brom at The Hawthorns.The first period was a half of very few chances but Alex Palmer twice denied the visitors from taking the lead with fine stops to efforts from Emmanuel Latte Lath and Finn Azaz.Middlesbrough were looking to back up their 2-0 victory over Stoke on the we...Full Story »
Samson Tovide denies Port Vale as Colchester force draw
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Port Vale extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two to five matches despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Colchester.Defender Jesse Debrah came off the bench to put the Valiants in front early in the second half, but it was cancelled out late on by Samson Tovide.The result sees Vale drop two places to seventh, while Colchester remain in 15th spot.Vale forward Jayden Stockley registered the...Full Story »
Amani Richards fires Exeter to victory at Leyton Orient
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Leyton Orient were left still seeking their first home league win of the season after Exeter held on for a 1-0 win at Brisbane Road.Amani Richards fired the visitors ahead five minutes before half-time in the League One encounter.The Grecians had substitute Caleb Watts sent off deep into stoppage time for a late tackle but they managed to complete their fourth clean sheet in their last five leag...Full Story »
Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman goals help Cheltenham come back to beat Accrington
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Second-half goals from Manni Norkett and Ryan Bowman helped Cheltenham hit back from behind to defeat bottom side Accrington 2-1.Accrington had taken a deserved lead six minutes before half-time through Dara Costelloe, who capitalised on an error from Robins skipper Scot Bennett and slotted past Owen Evans and into the bottom left corner.John Doolan’s side had earlier threatened through Se...Full Story »
Notts County inflict another defeat on struggling Carlisle
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
High-flying Notts County inflicted a seventh Sky Bet League Two defeat of the season on Carlisle with a 2-0 win at Brunton Park.Notts County took the lead early on when Alassana Jatta netted for the fourth time this season and Scott Robertson extended their lead just after the half-hour mark, which was enough to seal all three points for the Magpies.Carlisle dominated the ball early on but the C...Full Story »
Ethan Pye and Kyle Wootton goals secure Stockport victory at Shrewsbury
Posted Wednesday, October 02, 2024 by PA
Ethan Pye and Kyle Wootton’s goals secured Stockport a comfortable 2-0 away victory at Shrewsbury to break into the play-off spots.Just before the half-hour mark, George Lloyd chased down a loose ball before playing a through ball into Tom Bloxham.The forward managed to find Leo Castledine in the box, but his effort was deflected for a corner.Stockport broke the deadlock minutes before hal...Full Story »