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Kairo Mitchell strikes again as Rochdale beat Braintree

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Kairo Mitchell struck early as Rochdale beat Braintree 1-0 in their Vanarama National League clash at the Crown Oil Arena.Mitchell claimed his ninth goal in his last seven games after just seven minutes when he turned home a low ball from Tobi Adebayo-Rowling.Jamal Fyfield, Callum Powell, Marley Marshall-Miranda and Finley Wilkinson all went close as Braintree pushed for an equaliser before the ...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo criticises decision to award Fulham penalty as Forest beaten

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo criticised the referee again after his side’s unbeaten Premier League start ended in a 1-0 home defeat to Fulham.Raul Jimenez converted his 50th English top-flight goal via a controversial penalty after a lengthy VAR check had concluded with referee Josh Smith viewing the pitchside monitor and pointing to the spot.Fulham’s Andreas Pereira ha...Full Story »

Garry Monk left disappointed by Cambridge’s fight in defeat to Lincoln

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Garry Monk felt his Cambridge side did not show enough fight as their dismal start to the season continued on Saturday.The U’s have picked up just one point from their seven games so far and already sit six points from safety as one of two winless sides in Sky Bet League One.Lincoln climbed to third with their fourth victory of the season, their 2-0 success coming courtesy of substitutes F...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey pleased with what he saw from MK Dons in first game in charge

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Scott Lindsey was satisfied with his first look at his new MK Dons side as they collected a well-earned 1-1 draw at BromleyAn early Joe Tomlinson goal gave the Dons the lead but it was cancelled out by Michael Cheek’s strike midway through the first half.Lindsey, who left Crawley to take over at the Dons, said: “It was a point in the right direction, but we wanted more than that.&ldq...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell proud of Motherwell after beating St Mirren

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Stuart Kettlewell was proud of Motherwell’s battling qualities after they dug deep to defeat St Mirren 2-1.Lennon Miller’s double cancelled out Killian Phillips’ ninth-minute opener and swung an action-packed contest the way of the Steelmen.There were red cards for Dan Casey and Scott Tanser in the second half, while Mark O’Hara would see his penalty brilliantly saved by ...Full Story »

Gateshead see off Southend

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Gateshead secured back-to-back wins in the Vanarama National League with a 3-1 triumph at Southend.The visitors started strongly and took a 12th-minute lead through Jacob Butterfield but the Shrimpers levelled with a deflected strike from captain Gus Scott-Morriss before the interval.Gateshead regained the lead seven minutes into the second half after Collin Andeng-Ndi brought down Owen Oseni an...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson happy to take a point against Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Phil Parkinson was satisfied with the point although his side lost their place at the top of Sky Bet League One following a 0-0 draw at Leyton Orient.The O’s should have scored within two minutes of the start, but Charlie Kelman steered his shot wide and thereafter the Wrexham boss saw his side were forced to dig deep defensively for the first hour before they raised their game.They could ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick delighted with Ben Doak after Middlesbrough see off Stoke

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Michael Carrick thinks exciting winger Ben Doak has shown how determined he is to develop at Middlesbrough after helping to secure a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside.Middlesbrough moved up to eighth in the Championship with the victory that started with Doak’s first goal for Boro.The 18-year-old, making his first start since arriving on loan from Liverpool, pounced to convert from close...Full Story »

Omer Riza states intention to keep Cardiff reins despite heavy defeat at Hull

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Interim coach Omer Riza wants to be Cardiff’s next permanent manager after the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom side suffered a 4-1 defeat at Hull.The Bluebirds are without a league win, without a boss and have suffered their worst start to a season in 94 years.Riza said: “I want to be a head coach – I’ve made no secret of that.“I’ve been ready for the last...Full Story »

Chris Wilder praises Portsmouth after Sheffield United held to goalless draw

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised winless Portsmouth after his side were held to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.The Blades are one of two sides, along with Blackburn, yet to lose this season in the Sky Bet Championship, but could not find a way past Pompey and their goalkeeper Will Norris.Last season’s League One champions Portsmouth are second from bottom having gathered just four...Full Story »

Mark Bonner sees room for improvement after Gillingham’s defeat of Barrow

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner stressed improvements have to be made despite the 2-0 victory over Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.The Gills took the points in a top-of-the-table clash as Barrow boss Stephen Clemence endured an unhappy return to Priestfield.Goals from Jayden Clarke and Robbie McKenzie either side of the break did the damage as Glenn Morris made a string of good second-half saves to kee...Full Story »

Thomas Frank wonders if Brentford lightning strike treble is new ‘world record’

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Thomas Frank insisted there is method to the madness after Brentford raced into the Premier League record books.The Bees became the first team to score in the first minute of three consecutive matches after Bryan Mbeumo’s 37-second strike against West Ham.But, just like in the previous two games against Manchester City and Tottenham, they were unable to hold on to their early lead and Toma...Full Story »

Daniel Farke impressed with Leeds after victory over Coventry

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Daniel Farke praised the “maturity” of his Leeds side after they thumped early-season strugglers Coventry 3-0 with a dominant display at Elland Road.Right-back Jayden Bogle, a summer signing from Sheffield United, found the net four minutes into the second half to claim his first goal for the Whites after swapping passes with Largie Ramazani.That came after Willy Gnonto opened the sc...Full Story »

Michael Flynn offers ‘heartfelt apology’ to Cheltenham fans after Fleetwood loss

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn apologised to his supporters after a 2-0 defeat at home to Fleetwood.The Robins were booed off the pitch by their own fans after Matty Virtue’s double condemned them to a third game without a win.“I understand the reaction of the supporters because I’ve watched what they’ve just watched,” Flynn said.“It was nowhere near good enoug...Full Story »

Nelson Jardim relishes ‘massive win’ as Newport beat Crewe to end losing streak

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Newport head coach Nelson Jardim hailed a “massive win” as his side ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over in-form Crewe at Rodney Parade.Cameron Evans fired the hosts ahead with a right-footed rocket in the 33rd minute and fellow defender Matt Baker headed in the winner on 74 minutes after substitute Adrien Thibaut had briefly drawn Crewe level.The three points lif...Full Story »

Tom Pugh rescues late point for Halifax against Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Tom Pugh scored a last-gasp equaliser as Halifax twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against Wealdstone in the Vanarama National League.Sam Ashford put Wealdstone ahead with a penalty in the 35th minute at the Shay, but Florent Hoti levelled with a spot-kick of his own seven minutes after the break.Micah Obiero restored the visitors’ lead on the hour, but they were left hanging on ...Full Story »

Des Buckingham hails Oxford’s work rate in draw with Burnley

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted the hard work his players put in to holding Burnley to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium and continue their unbeaten home record this campaign.In a contest of few clear chances, Scott Parker’s men went close with Jamie Cumming tipping Luca Koleosho’s effort over the bar early in the second half.Oxford almost grabbed victory late on when Tyler Go...Full Story »

Darren Moore pleased with Port Vale’s progress after beating Swindon

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Port Vale manager Darren Moore believes his side are heading in the right direction after moving into the League Two play-off places with a 2-1 victory over Swindon.George Byers and Brandon Cover bagged the goals as Vale rose up to fifth spot with a third win from their last four matches.Swindon scored a late consolation courtesy of captain Will Wright’s free-kick and also hit the post thr...Full Story »

Alex Revell praises match-winner Jordan Roberts after Stevenage beat Charlton

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Alex Revell praised match-winner Jordan Roberts after his goal midway through the second half gave Stevenage a 1-0 win at home to Charlton in League One.It came from a quick break, started by goalkeeper Murphy Cooper and ending with Roberts playing an elaborate one-two with Jamie Reid, running on to the return to fire low past Will Mannion.Boro manager Revell said: “Let’s be honest a...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley targets ‘fitter’ Kwadwo Baah after Watford see off Sunderland

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Tom Cleverley wants Kwadwo Baah to improve his fitness as Watford defeated high-flying Sunderland 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.The German forward came off the bench to earn the home side all three points at Vicarage Road, after being fouled for the decisive penalty.Goals by Festy Ebosele and a Tom Dele-Bashiru penalty won the game for the hosts, despite Sunderland’s equaliser from Wilso...Full Story »

Derek Adams feels late decision against Morecambe ‘summed up our season’

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams said his players were convinced they were denied their first victory of the season as a major decision went against them in the dying minutes of a 1-1 draw with Notts County.Jamie Stott was convinced he had put the Shrimps ahead when his close-range effort seemed to be over the line before David McGoldrick cleared but referee James Westgate was unmoved as the home side...Full Story »

Interim boss Liam Fox hails Hearts resolve after late leveller ends losing run

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Interim boss Liam Fox praised bottom-of-the-table Hearts for having the resolve to dig out a stoppage-time equaliser and end their eight-game losing streak at home to Ross County.Lawrence Shankland’s last-gasp header salvaged a 1-1 draw for the beleaguered Edinburgh side after Ronan Hale’s stunning first-half strike for the Staggies looked like consigning them to another defeat.Altho...Full Story »

David Artell praises ‘magnificent’ Grimsby after win at Carlisle

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

David Artell praised Grimsby’s character after a thrilling last-gasp 3-2 win at Carlisle.Goals from Sam Lavelle and Dominic Sadi either side of Luca Barrington’s effort put the hosts 2-1 up at the break.But Lewis Cass levelled in the final 10 minutes before Harvey Rodgers’ dramatic stoppage-time header secured the visitors their first away win of the season.Mariners’ stop...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough in awe of ‘outstanding’ goalkeeper Christy Pym

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed “outstanding” goalkeeper Christy Pym after Saturday’s 2-0 win against Northampton.The Stags stopper was in brilliant form and made a series of superb saves at Sixfields, the best of which came from Tariqe Fosu’s first-half penalty.Pym also denied one-on-one chances against Cameron McGeehan and Mitch Pinnock, and his efforts were rewarded...Full Story »

Harvey Rodgers heads late winner as Grimsby come from behind at Carlisle

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Harvey Rodgers completed a fine turnaround as Grimsby secured a last-gasp 3-2 win at Carlisle – their first away win since April.Mike Williamson looked destined to earn his first home win since taking charge at Brunton Park but Lewis Cass levelled in the final 10 minutes before Rodgers’ stoppage-time header.Sam Levelle scored for the second game running as he rose highest to head hom...Full Story »

Yeovil and Aldershot have to settle for draw

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Yeovil and Aldershot failed to end their winless runs in a 1-1 draw at Huish Park.Aldershot, who have now gone six National League games without victory, took a seventh-minute lead through Josh Barrett’s third goal of the season.Christian Maghoma headed James Henry’s corner against the crossbar as Aldershot sought breathing space.But Ciaran McGuckin linked up with Jordan Young after ...Full Story »

Hearts stop rot as Lawrence Shankland’s last-gasp header rescues draw

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Lawrence Shankland finally broke his duck for the season as his stoppage-time equaliser helped managerless Hearts end an eight-game losing streak in a 1-1 draw at home to Ross County.The bottom-of-the-table Edinburgh side, under the interim charge of B team head coach Liam Fox following Steven Naismith’s sacking last weekend, looked set for another defeat as they struggled to find a respon...Full Story »

Port Vale move into play-off places by beating Swindon

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Port Vale moved into the League Two play-off places after making it three wins from their last four with a 2-1 victory over Swindon.George Byers and Brandon Cover bagged the goals as Vale rose up to fifth spot and extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches.A fourth defeat of the season for Swindon, whose late consolation came courtesy of captain Will Wright’s free-kick...Full Story »

York and Eastleigh play out National League stalemate

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Promotion hopefuls York and Eastleigh fought out a 0-0 draw in the Vanarama National League.Second-placed York almost snatched victory deep into stoppage time when Lenell John-Lewis headed over.Ollie Pearce went close for the Minstermen, but sixth-placed Eastleigh also fashioned good opportunities to break the deadlock.Chris Maguire was denied by York goalkeeper Harrison Male and Paul McCallum s...Full Story »

Maidenhead come from behind to defeat Boston

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Maidenhead fought back from a goal down to claim a valuable 2-1 victory over fellow National League strugglers Boston.The hosts made the perfect start when Zak Mills curled in an excellent opener in the eighth minute.But the lead lasted only 11 minutes before Jayden Mitchell-Lawson’s cross from the right was hooked in by Shawn McCoulsky.Mitchell-Lawson then saw Aidan Stone produce a brilli...Full Story »

Jack Stevens earns Solihull draw at Dagenham

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

A second-half strike from Jack Stevens earned Solihull a point in a 1-1 draw with Dagenham.The hosts had the majority of the chances in the first half but could not make the breakthrough, with a Junior Morias effort sparking a goalmouth scramble in the 19th minute and Josh Umerah drawing a great save from Laurie Walker.Dagenham went ahead four minutes into the second period, though, Harry Phipps...Full Story »

Mat Sadler impressed with Walsall’s ‘proper blood and guts’ in Colchester rout

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Walsall manager Mat Sadler admitted his side had to be resilient on their way to a crushing 4-0 win over Colchester.Jamie Jellis fired the Saddlers into a half-time lead and they wrapped up the points with Albert Adomah scoring and Jack Earing adding a late brace.“There were some tough times in that game, especially in the first half,” Sadler admitted.“I talk about winning in d...Full Story »

Charlie McCann goal gives Forest Green victory over Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Charlie McCann scored the only goal as Forest Green claimed a 1-0 win over Hartlepool in the Vanarama National League.McCann slotted into the bottom after 71 minutes at the New Lawn following good work from Marcel Lavinier and Emmanuel Osadebe.Harry Cardwell went close to adding a second, but Brad Young kept out his header with a fine save.David Ferguson and Luke Charman went close for Hartlepoo...Full Story »

Matt Baker scores as Newport spoil Lee Bell century celebration as Crewe boss

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Lee Bell’s 100th match in charge of Crewe ended in a 2-1 defeat at Newport.Matt Baker’s 74th-minute header ended Crewe’s four-match winning streak and halted the Exiles’ three-game losing run.County almost took the lead on the half-hour mark when Crewe goalkeeper Filip Marschall misjudged a ball over the top and Courtney Baker-Richardson looked certain to roll the ball in...Full Story »

Cole Palmer scores four as Chelsea win thriller against Brighton

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Cole Palmer became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match during Chelsea’s 4-2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Palmer continued his sublime Chelsea career, scoring his sixth in six games, including a wonderful free-kick in the 31st minute.The Blues were far from their best and had initially gone a goal down in the opening stages...Full Story »

Sheffield United stay unbeaten after stalemate at Portsmouth

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Sheffield United extended their unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season and made it a whole month without conceding after holding winless Portsmouth to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.Pompey goalkeeper Will Norris was forced into four saves – including a stunning stop to deny Gustavo Hamer – but the Blades drew a blank for a first time this season.They did however end September ...Full Story »

Jordan Roberts earns Stevenage victory over Charlton

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

A superb counter-attack goal by Jordan Roberts midway through the second half was enough to give Stevenage a 1-0 win at home to Charlton in League One.Murphy Cooper rolled the ball out quickly to Roberts who led the charge.He had Dan Butler outside but chose to go cross-field to Jamie Reid.His cushioned ball back into the middle found Roberts continuing his run to fire low past Will Mannion.The ...Full Story »

Barnet two points clear of York at the top after win over Fylde

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Barnet opened up a two-point lead at the top of the National League table with a 2-0 victory over Fylde.Callum Stead came within inches of opening the scoring just before half-time but his right-foot shot struck the far post.The Bees did make the breakthrough in the 57th minute, though, Zak Brunt’s ball into the box falling kindly for Nicke Kabamba, who rounded the goalkeeper.It took Barne...Full Story »

Birmingham reclaim top spot after recovering from 2-0 down to beat Peterborough

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Birmingham sent a statement to their Sky Bet League One promotion rivals after coming from two goals down to beat Peterborough 3-2 and reclaim top spot.Posh looked set to inflict a first league defeat of the season on the big-spending Blues after scoring twice in the opening 16 minutes through Ricky-Jade Jones and Emmanuel Fernandez.However, the hosts hit back to level just after half-time befor...Full Story »

Doncaster’s impressive home run ended emphatically by Chesterfield

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Chesterfield ended Doncaster’s club record winning run of home wins with a 3-0 triumph in an event-packed clash Sky Bet League Two match at the Eco-Power Stadium.Doncaster ended the game with nine men following the dismissals of Luke Molyneux and Tom Anderson, with Chesterfield taking the win courtesy of goals from Chey Dunkley, Paddy Madden and James Berry.The Spireites were deserving of ...Full Story »

Lincoln march to another victory over struggling Cambridge

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Substitutes Freddie Draper and Bailey Cadamarteri scored the goals as Lincoln won 2-0 at winless Cambridge.Freddie Draper, who came on following an injury to Ben House sustained barely a minute into the game, opened the scoring in the 26th minute.Jack Moylan found Tendayi Darikwa on the right, and his low delivery was fired home by Draper.Lincoln could have had the game won by half-time but for ...Full Story »

Ben Doak scores first Middlesbrough goal in win over Stoke

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Liverpool teenager Ben Doak’s first goal for Middlesbrough helped to earn a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside Stadium.The Scotland international’s first start since moving on loan from Anfield was capped with a predatory finish in the 34th minute, despite claims for offside, to put Boro on track for making amends for a 5-0 drubbing in the Carabao Cup here to the Potters in August.A...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey starts life at MK Dons with draw at Bromley

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Scott Lindsey’s first game in charge of MK Dons ended in a 1-1 draw at Bromley.Lindsey left Crawley, who he led to promotion to League One last season, to succeed Mike Williamson at the Dons.The visitors took the lead in the eighth minute when Tommy Leigh took advantage of hesitant defending to cross for Joe Tomlinson to tap into an open goal.However, that advantage only lasted 15 minutes ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock denied first win of season as Ross Graham rescues Dundee United

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Ross Graham’s last-gasp spot-kick denied Kilmarnock their first win of the William Hill Premiership season as Dundee United salvaged a 3-3 draw in a remarkable game at Rugby Park.United had led at half-time through Louis Moult’s second goal in as many games but David Watson’s spectacular volley and steered finish put the hosts 2-1 ahead.Marley Watkins bundled home a third just ...Full Story »

Gillingham beat Barrow to make it a losing return to Kent for Stephen Clemence

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence made an unhappy return to Gillingham with a 2-0 defeat in the Sky Bet League Two top-of-the-table clash.The former Tottenham and Birmingham midfielder made the move to Holker Street after being sacked by the Kent club at the end of last season.However, it was the Gills who returned to the top of the table – after Walsall’s convincing lunchtime kick-off wi...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney denied by ex-team-mate Gary Caldwell as Wigan draw with Exeter

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Former Celtic and Scotland colleagues Shaun Maloney and Gary Caldwell shared the spoils as Wigan and Exeter played out a goalless League One draw at the Brick Community Stadium.Wigan bossed the majority of the game in pretty much all areas except the one that matters on the scoreboard.In a very tight first half, Jensen Weir teed up on-loan Leicester winger Silko Thomas, who was thwarted by Joe W...Full Story »

Altrincham maintain unbeaten run with victory at Tamworth

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Altrincham maintained their revival with a 2-1 success at Tamworth.Alex Newby and Justin Amaluzor struck second-half goals as Altrincham stretched their unbeaten Vanarama National League run to four games.Newby slotted the opener just after the hour mark and provider Amaluzor then turned goalscorer with a powerful 78th-minute header.Tom Crawford was immediately sent off for the visitors after co...Full Story »

Aberdeen’s impressive start continues with win at Dundee

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Aberdeen extended their perfect start to the season to 12 victories with a narrow 2-1 William Hill Premiership win over Dundee at Dens Park.The Dons netted twice in the first half through Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen before Simon Murray pulled one back before the break for the hosts.The Dark Blues edged proceedings in the second half but could not find the back of the net with the result takin...Full Story »

Arsenal strike twice in stoppage time to see off stubborn Leicester

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Arsenal scored two stoppage-time goals to claim a remarkable 4-2 win over Leicester at the Emirates.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola warned Mikel Arteta’s men to prepare for a war as the rivalry between champions and contenders cranked up another notch prior to Saturday’s Premier League fixture.And, after seeing Newcastle battle to a draw against City at St James’ Park, the G...Full Story »

Lennon Miller’s double helps Motherwell to victory over St Mirren

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Lennon Miller was the hero for Motherwell again as he netted a double to down St Mirren 2-1 at Fir Park.The 18-year-old, who slotted away the winning penalty to take Motherwell to the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup last weekend, inspired them to a comeback victory with another man-of-the-match display.Miller converted from the spot to cancel out Killian Phillips’ early opener and wou...Full Story »

Joe Low nets stoppage-time winner as Wycombe fight back to beat Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Joe Low headed in a stoppage-time winner as Wycombe came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at the Memorial Stadium.The former Bristol City defender met Aaron Morley’s set-piece to earn the Chairboys a third straight win in League One, against the club the centre-back’s father played for.Rovers had taken the lead with the game’s first shot on target after 18 minutes as Scot...Full Story »

Leyton Orient hold high-flying Wrexham to goalless draw

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Wrexham were held to a goalless draw against Leyton Orient in an entertaining match at the Gaughan Group Stadium.Orient went on the front foot from the first whistle and should have taken the lead within two minutes when Charlie Kelman dragged his shot wide from 12 yards.Away goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo produced a reactionary save to beat out a Brandon Cooper shot from inside the six-yard box afte...Full Story »

Sutton continue impressive form with win at Woking

Posted Sunday, September 29, 2024 by PA

Sutton extended their unbeaten National League run to four games with a 2-1 win at Woking.Steve Morison’s side took a 13th-minute lead through Lewis Simper’s deflected strike that completely wrongfooted Cards goalkeeper William Jaaskelainen.Jeremy Sivi, recalled to the Sutton line-up, doubled the lead four minutes later with a superb volley from the edge of the penalty area after Sim...Full Story »

Ian Evatt confident Bolton are back on track after ‘backlash’

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Bolton manager Ian Evatt believes his side are getting back on track after the “backlash” that followed their play-off final defeat.Wanderers made it back-to-back victories with a 2-0 triumph over managerless Crawley.Kyle Dempsey’s early goal and a late strike from substitute John McAtee sealed the win as Bolton built on their 5-2 home win over Reading.Bolton have failed to win...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hits out at Bradford after derby loss at Harrogate

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Bradford manager Graham Alexander criticised his side for the way they started Saturday’s Yorkshire derby clash with Harrogate.The Bantams conceded twice inside the opening 22 minutes as they lost 2-1 at the Exercise Stadium, slipping to a third consecutive League Two defeat on the road.Andy Cook struck just before the half-hour mark to halve the lead handed to the home team by Stephen Doo...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola concentrates on finding solutions for Rodri’s absence after draw

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must get on with life without Rodri after Newcastle fought back to deny the Premier League champions victory at St James’ Park.The Spain midfielder will miss the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury, leaving Guardiola to plug a yawning chasm at the heart of his midfield.Mateo Kovacic, Rico Lewis and later Bernardo Silva were asked to do...Full Story »

Johannes Hoff Thorup calls for help for officials after Norwich win at Derby

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Norwich manager Johannes Hoff Thorup supported calls for the introduction of VAR in the Championship, even though he benefited from two major errors in his team’s 3-2 win at Derby.A hat-trick from Borja Sainz featured two goals in which the ball clearly went out of play in the build-up, although losing manager Paul Warne insisted he is still against the unpopular video replay system.But Th...Full Story »

Ruben Selles praises Reading fans’ ‘respectful’ protest in win over Huddersfield

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the club’s fans for their “respectful” protest during the 2-1 League One victory over Huddersfield.Home supporters held red cards aloft in the 18th minute, the latest show of dissent against Chinese owner Dai Yongge.Three minutes later, Huddersfield went in front from Matthew Pearson’s close-range header.The Royals levelled on the half...Full Story »

The level of pain is huge – Carlos Corberan bemoans West Brom’s first defeat

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan admitted seeing his side’s unbeaten start to the Championship season come to an end was painful.The Baggies went down 3-2 at Sheffield Wednesday, despite coming from two goals down at half-time to draw level.Efforts from Josh Maja and Alex Mowatt cancelled out Darnell Furlong’s own goal and a Josh Windass header, but substitute Anthony Musaba scored ...Full Story »

John Eustace hails super skipper Lewis Travis after Blackburn beat QPR

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Blackburn head coach John Eustace lauded ‘inspirational’ captain Lewis Travis after his goal set them on their way to a 2-0 win over 10-man QPR.Travis spent last season on loan after falling out of favour with previous coach Jon Dahl Tomasson but has been an ever-present this season under Eustace and marked his 200th career league start with the second-half opener – his second ...Full Story »

Anthony Musaba earns Sheffield Wednesday late victory over in-form West Brom

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Substitute Anthony Musaba scored an 86th-minute winner to earn Sheffield Wednesday a dramatic 3-2 win at home to high-flying West Brom in the Championship.The Baggies had fought back from two goals down as second-half efforts Josh Maja and Alex Mowatt cancelled out Darnell Furlong’s own goal and a Josh Windass header, but Musaba’s late strike ended their unbeaten start to the campaig...Full Story »

Anthony Gordon earns Newcastle a point against champions Manchester City

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Anthony Gordon celebrated his impending new contract early as he struck from the penalty spot to deny Premier League champions Manchester City victory at Newcastle.The England international, who revealed before kick-off that he was close to agreeing an improved deal, made no mistake from 12 yards after being brought down by keeper Ederson to cancel out Josko Gvardiol’s first-half opener an...Full Story »

Blackburn’s unbeaten start continues with comfortable victory over 10-man QPR

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Lewis Travis scored on his 200th career league start as Blackburn defeated 10-man QPR 2-0 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.Despite the five-point gap between these sides at the start of the day, there wasn’t much to separate them in the first half, with QPR spurning the best chance through Paul Smyth.But the complexion of the game changed in first-half stoppage time when...Full Story »

Bolton earn win over managerless Crawley

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Goals in each half by Kyle Dempsey and substitute John McAtee gave Bolton back-to-back league victories with a 2-0 success at managerless Crawley.The Red Devils, whose manager Scott Lindsey left to take over at MK Dons in midweek, enjoyed good spells of possession but lacked a cutting edge as their winless league run extended to five games.Interim Crawley boss Ben Gladwin went into the game insi...Full Story »

Walsall win again after hammering Colchester

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Walsall claimed their third consecutive League Two win with a storming 4-0 victory over Colchester.Jamie Jellis and Albert Adomah struck either side of half-time before Jack Earing added a late double for the Saddlers, who moved two points clear at the top of the table before the 3pm kick-offs.The visitors dominated the opening 10 minutes but failed to test Tommy Simkin in the Saddlers goal and ...Full Story »

Borja Sainz hits fine hat-trick as Norwich get the better of Derby

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

A brilliant hat-trick from Borja Sainz clinched Norwich’s 3-2 win at Derby but the main talking point of the Pride Park clash was a controversial opening goal for his team.Norwich took the lead in the third minute of stoppage-time via a brilliant finish from Sainz as he performed an acrobatic mid-air backheel to convert the ball from close range from Josh Sargent’s cross.Sargent had ...Full Story »

Reading defy off-pitch unrest with comeback win over Huddersfield

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Reading received a welcome boost amid off-the-pitch unrest over club ownership issues with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Huddersfield.Matty Pearson headed Town in front in the 21st minute but Harvey Knibbs levelled for the hosts nine minutes later.Ben Elliott gave Reading the lead 12 minutes into the second half and Huddersfield could find no way back.Reading had hoped American financier Rob Couhig...Full Story »

Harrogate continue dominant record against Bradford

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by PA

Harrogate extend their fine record against Bradford after early goals from Stephen Dooley and Ellis Taylor.The Sulphurites won 2-1 at Wetherby Road on Saturday lunchtime, their seventh victory over the Bantams in 10 matches.They took the lead on 11 minutes, Taylor’s pull-back from the right finding advancing full-back Toby Sims, whose low cross was rammed home by Dooley.Things got even bet...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus to leave Arsenal?! Brazil international linked with shock €40m exit as Palmeiras 'dream' of securing his signature ahead of Club World Cup

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by Goal.com

WHAT HAPPENED? The 27-year-old started his career with the Brazilian team and went on to score 29 goals in 83 games over two seasons before Manchester City snapped him up. Now, the Serie A team want to bring their former star back to his homeland. The Sao Paulo team are eager to make a landmark signing in attack ahead of next year's expanded Club World Cup and Bola VIP reports that Jesus is t...Full Story »

Man City boss Guardiola admits Rodri replacement signing discussed

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

The Spain midfielder's season is over after undergoing ACL surgery on Friday. City have been linked with Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci as a replacement for the January market. And Guardiola said: "We will see. "We talked today with Txiki (Begiristain, sports director), we will see what's going on. We don't have to decide tomorrow, right? "We have time to see the potential problems we wi...Full Story »

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