Wayne Rooney says substitutes ‘didn’t do enough’ as Birmingham held by Ipswich
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Wayne Rooney accused some of his substitutes of falling short after Birmingham surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against high-flying Ipswich at St. Andrew’s.Rooney picked up his first point since becoming City manager but was denied his first win after substitute Marcus Harness’ late brace extended Ipswich’s unbeaten league run to 11 games.Jay Stansfield’s fifth goal of ...Full Story »
Plymouth’s Steven Schumacher hails ‘outstanding character’ in Middlesbrough draw
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Steven Schumacher praised the “outstanding” character of his Plymouth side as they fought back to draw 3-3 with Middlesbrough at Home Park.Goals from Bali Mumba, Finn Azaz and Morgan Whittaker cancelled out efforts from Boro striker Josh Coburn (2) and Sam Greenwood.The Argyle boss said: “If we play as well as we do then we’ve got to get points, so I’m pleased that ...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson annoyed as Peterborough face FA Cup replay at Salford
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Darren Ferguson was left to rue two individual errors that left his Peterborough side facing a replay away at Sky Bet League Two Salford following a 2-2 draw.Posh goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic twice gifted the visitors the lead, in the fourth and 69th minutes, with errors before towering defender Emmanuel Fernandez snatched an equaliser in the 93rd minute after being sent on to play upfront.&ldq...Full Story »
Darren Moore thanks the fans after Huddersfield battle to draw with Watford
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Huddersfield manager Darren Moore praised the “massive team effort” as his side played out a 0-0 draw against Watford.The Terriers had 11 squad regulars out through injury, but Sorba Thomas and Matty Pearson’s low strikes tested the gloves of Dan Bachmann, on an otherwise comfortable afternoon for the Hornet’s skipper at the John Smith’s Stadium.Yaser Asprilla came ...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke apologises to fans after ‘absymal’ Cheltenham performance
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Darrell Clarke launched an astonishing tirade at his Cheltenham players and apologised for their “woeful” performance in 5-1 loss at AFC Wimbledon.Without a win in five Sky Bet League Two games, the Dons made light work of the League One strugglers to reach the FA Cup second round.Town, who broke records by going 10 games without a league goal at the start of the season, reached new ...Full Story »
Steve Evans hails Stevenage ‘warriors’ after last-gasp win over Tranmere
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Steve Evans called Stevenage “the warriors of the EFL” after Jamie Reid’s 100th-minute winner capped a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup victory over Tranmere.The League Two strugglers travelled to the Lamex and found themselves a goal down after three minutes courtesy of Jordan Roberts.But Nigel Adkins’ side hit back through ex-Boro striker Luke Norris and Rob Apter, before Reid equa...Full Story »
Stuart Kettlewell admits he understands anger as Motherwell lose again
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell admitted that his side quickly need to arrest their current slump in form after the Steelmen lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock to fall to a sixth defeat in seven matches.Innes Cameron’s goal early in the second half proved decisive and the hosts could have extended their lead, while Well failed to create many chances of note.Motherwell took 10 points from the firs...Full Story »
Oxford boss Liam Manning heaps praise on two-goal hero Billy Bodin
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Oxford head coach Liam Manning praised two-goal hero Billy Bodin following the 2-0 FA Cup win over National League Maidenhead at the Kassam Stadium.Bodin scored in the 15th and 83rd minutes – but in between the Magpies gave it a real go and caused the League One promotion-chasers a lot of problems.Manning said: “I just hope Billy stays fit because he’s been brilliant today.&ldq...Full Story »
Bracknell boss Jamie McClurg ‘choked’ as Cambridge progress in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Jamie McClurg said he was “choked” at Bracknell Town’s exit from the FA Cup at Sky Bet League One Cambridge following a 2-1 defeat.The Southern League Premier Division South side were playing in the first round for the third time and looked set to be heading out following Fejiri Okenabirhie’s opener and Olukayode Osu’s own goal soon after half-time.Joint manager McC...Full Story »
Tommy Widdrington heaps praise on Aldershot after big win at Swindon
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington admitted even he was shocked as the National League side thrashed League Two Swindon 7-4.Jack Barham scored a hat-trick to lead the non-leaguers to a famous giant-killing at the County Ground.Widdrington said: “It was barmy, it was a bit of an unreal situation.“I was probably the only person supporting Aldershot who didn’t celebrate the ...Full Story »
Grant McCann left frustrated as Doncaster face FA Cup replay with Accrington
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Grant McCann lamented his Doncaster side “having to do things the hard way” in the FA Cup after failing to make a dominant first half count in their 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley.Rovers led early through a Kelvin Mellor own goal but saw chances to extend their advantage go begging before Accrington rallied in the second half.Shaun Whalley levelled for the visitors before Harrison ...Full Story »
Michael Duff praises Swansea spirit as his 10 men earn point against Sunderland
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Swansea manager Michael Duff praised the spirit of his players after they hung on for a 0-0 draw with 10 men against Sunderland.A 30th-minute red card for midfielder Charlie Patino forced the Swans to launch a grim defensive operation.And despite a second-half Sunderland onslaught, the hosts kept the ball out of their net to earn a gritty point.It might even have been more had striker Jamal Lowe...Full Story »
‘Disgusted’ David Moyes unhappy with West Ham errors
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
David Moyes admitted he would have been “disgusted” with himself as a player if he had made some of the mistakes West Ham made against Brentford.The Hammers’ Brentford curse struck again after Nathan Collins condemned them to a 3-2 defeat on an unlikely afternoon of firsts in west London.Defender Collins scored his first goal for the club after Jarrod Bowen became the first pla...Full Story »
Everton boss Sean Dyche and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi satisfied with a point
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Both Sean Dyche and Roberto De Zerbi declared themselves satisfied with a point from the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park but the Everton manager had more cause to rue a missed opportunity than his Brighton counterpart.Having taken a seventh-minute lead through Vitalii Mykolenko’s first goal in 18 months the hosts put up a resilient defensive performance against opponents who enjoyed 80 percent p...Full Story »
Pep Guardiola praises Jeremy Doku after Manchester City thrash Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola hailed Jeremy Doku as a great player after the Belgium forward’s superb performance in Manchester City’s 6-1 thrashing of Bournemouth on Saturday.Doku opened the scoring and then had a hand in the next four goals as the champions overwhelmed the Cherries in a one-sided Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.It continued the superb impression the 21-year-old wing...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan salutes West Brom’s aggression in win over Hull
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan was delighted with West Brom’s aggression in the Baggies’ 3-1 victory over fellow play-off contenders Hull.Corberan’s side have now lost only one of their last 10 championship fixtures and the victory over Hull also carried on their excellent home record over Hull, with Albion now unbeaten in nine against the Tigers.Captain Jed Wallace gave ...Full Story »
Paul Heckingbottom lauds ‘big three points’ as Sheffield United break duck
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom joked he would be in prison if his side had not been awarded a last-gasp penalty which helped them finally break their Premier League duck with a 2-1 victory over Wolves.The Blades won at the 11th attempt when Oliver Norwood smashed home from 12 yards in the 10th minute of time added on after Fabio Silva fouled George Baldock, a decision which Wolves boss...Full Story »
Simon Weaver delighted by Harrogate’s response to his half-time rocket at Marine
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver was pleased his half-time rocket fired his side up for a 5-1 FA Cup victory at seventh-tier Marine.Chris Doyle levelled for the minnows after Abraham Odoh’s early opener, but Sam Folarin’s double as well as further goals from Rodney McDonald and Stephen Dooley completed a comprehensive win.“I challenged them as a collective to be more ambitious than ...Full Story »
Richie Wellens hails goalscorer Aaron Drinan after Leyton Orient beat Carlisle
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Richie Wellens hailed striker Aaron Drinan after Leyton Orient beat Carlisle 3-1 to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup.A Joe Pigott penalty put Orient ahead before the visitors lost Callum Guy with a serious-looking leg injury in the first half.Joe Garner equalised before goals by Orient substitutes Drinan and Ruel Sotiriou ensured the Londoners victory.“I was pleased for A...Full Story »
Andy Mangan felt Rovers could have taken more of their chances despite big win
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Interim manager Andy Mangan felt Bristol Rovers could have scored more as they eased into the second round of the FA Cup with a 7-2 victory over Northern Premier League side Whitby.First-half goals from John Marquis, Luke Thomas, Jevani Brown and Antony Evans were added to by substitutes Harvey Vale and Aaron Collins after the break, following Harrison Beeden’s own goal.“It was one f...Full Story »
Matt Gray predicted strong second-half display as Sutton edge past AFC Fylde
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Sutton boss Matt Gray revealed he had predicted his side’s FA Cup clash with non-league AFC Fylde would be a game of two halves as they came from behind to seal a 2-1 win.The U’s were staring down the barrel of being dumped out by non-league opposition for the second year running after Jon Uskabasi opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time.However, Harry Smith’s quick-fire ...Full Story »
Salford denied FA Cup shock as Peterborough equalise late on
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Salford were denied an FA Cup upset in the 93rd minute as Emmanuel Fernandez’s header rescued a 2-2 draw for Sky Bet League One Peterborough United.The centre-back was brought on as a late substitute and played up front as Posh chased a game they trailed thanks to two howlers from Nicholas Bilokapic.The League Two side took the lead after just four minutes when the keeper passed the ball s...Full Story »
Aidan Fitzpatrick double fires Partick Thistle to victory
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Partick Thistle cemented their place in the Scottish Championship top four with a 3-1 win at Arbroath.Aidan Fitzpatrick’s brace and Brian Graham’s goal ensured the visitors remain third in the table.Stevie Lawless had a penalty saved six minutes after the break and Harry Milne also had a goal disallowed.Jermaine Hylton scored a consolation with three minutes left and the hosts stay i...Full Story »
Queen’s Park net stoppage-time equaliser to snatch comeback point at Ayr
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Ruari Paton’s leveller deep in stoppage time rescued a point as Queen’s Park snatched a 2-2 draw at Ayr.Anton Dowds’s double had given the hosts a 2-0 lead in the first half to put them in control.Alex Bannon pulled a goal back when he headed in Jack Spong’s corner after 58 minutes.Then, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, Paton finished from close range to level.Full Story »
Chris Maguire brace helps Eastleigh claim resounding win over Boreham Wood
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Eastleigh cruised into FA Cup second round with 5-1 thrashing of National League rivals Boreham Wood.The hosts were in front after 17 minutes, with Nigel Atangana turning the ball in after Chris Maguire’s free-kick had been headed away.However, it took just two minutes for Boreham Wood to level through Matt Robinson.Maguire had the hosts back in front within four minutes, firing into an em...Full Story »
Luke Williams makes his case for the defence after FA Cup first round success
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Luke Williams heaped praise on his Notts County defenders as their importance was highlighted during their 3-2 win over Crawley in the FA Cup.Danilo Orsi scored twice for the visitors but goals from Dan Crowley, David McGoldrick and substitute Macaulay Langstaff saw the Magpies progress to the second round for the first time since 2019.“I thought Crawley were absolutely brilliant, they als...Full Story »
Dagenham ease to victory at Dorking
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Dagenham made it three wins from four National League matches with a 3-1 win at Dorking.The Daggers went in front through Dan Gallagher’s own goal in the fourth minute. He slid a cross from the right-hand side into the back of his own net.Their lead did not last long, though, as Harry Ottaway’s shot from outside of the penalty area flew in off the crossbar to equalise for Dorking 10 ...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield relieved as Wycombe overcome ‘uncomfortable’ Bradford clash
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield expressed his relief after their 2-1 first-round FA Cup win at Bradford.The Chairboys had been in control of the tie with a two-goal lead at half-time.But the League Two side came back strongly after the break to make Wycombe battle hard for their win.Bloomfield said: “We’re really pleased to be through because it was an uncomfortable afternoon, if I&r...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney wants FA Cup run after Wigan’s win over Exeter
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Shaun Maloney says it is time that Wigan enjoyed another good FA Cup run following their 2-0 first-round win at Exeter.In a match almost identical to the 2-0 win for Latics in League One just two weeks ago, Wigan won it with second-half goals from Thelo Aasgaard and Steven Sessegnon, despite Exeter dominating for long spells.“It was a very good team performance,” Maloney said. &ldquo...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes encouraged by QPR display in draw at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
New QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes said he will ‘never be happy’ with taking a point following his side’s 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Rotherham.Ilias Chair produced a moment of magic to fire QPR in front but they were pegged back by substitute Georgie Kelly’s clinical finish.QPR had great openings to win it late on but Rotherham held out for a point.Spanish coach Cifuen...Full Story »
Dave Challinor hails striker Kyle Wootton after four goals against Worksop
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Stockport boss Dave Challinor hailed four-goal Kyle Wootton after the Hatters eased to a 5-1 win at home to Worksop.County led at the break after Jay Rollins cancelled out Wootton’s opener. But the County forward hit his second just before half time and two more as the Northern Premier League side tired, Odin Bailey piling on more misery with Stockport’s fifth goal seven minutes from...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan hails Newport’s ‘professional performance’ in win over Oldham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Newport manager Graham Coughlan praised his side for a “professional performance” as they beat Oldham 2-0 at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from Shane McLoughlin to progress to the FA Cup second round.The defender opened the scoring as he drilled into the bottom corner after 20 minutes and settled any late nerves with a second goal, a long-range piledriver, 10 minutes from time.Co...Full Story »
Shrimps make Derek Adams a happy man with FA Cup upset win over Imps
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Derek Adams hailed his Morecambe players as “giant killers” after beating League One Lincoln 2-1.The fourth-tier Shrimps came from behind to reach the second round of the FA Cup at Sincil Bank.Lasse Sorensen fired the hosts in front in the first half before Burnley loanee Michael Mellon levelled on the stroke of half-time.Tom Bloxham, on loan from Shrewsbury, won the contest with his...Full Story »
Stephen Clemence hails Gillingham’s character after FA Cup win over Hereford
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Gillingham manager Stephen Clemence praised his side’s character as they overcame underdogs Hereford 2-0 to progress in the FA Cup.Jayden Clarke’s deflected goal gave the League Two side a first-half lead before Tom Nichols’ late penalty sealed their passage into the second round.“The boys have shown great character,” said Clemence. “I didn’t feel Herefo...Full Story »
Ten-man Port Vale battle for goalless draw against Burton
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Ten-man Port Vale earned an FA Cup first-round replay against fellow League One side Burton after battling to a goalless draw.Captain Nathan Smith was given a straight red card in the first half, but Burton failed to make their one-man advantage count.Vale midfielder Ben Garrity went close to opening the scoring early on as his header from Tom Sang’s free-kick hit the top of the crossbar.T...Full Story »
Reading enjoy FA Cup respite after MK Dons win seals spot in FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Struggling Reading enjoyed a brief respite from their Sky Bet League One woes when they eased to a 3-2 victory over MK Dons in the FA Cup first round.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan fired the home side into a third-minute lead but the League Two side deservedly levelled through Alex Gilbey in the 39th minute.Reading struck twice in four minutes after the hour mark, with goals from Harvey Knibbs and Lewis W...Full Story »
Birmingham boss Wayne Rooney denied first win as Ipswich battle back for draw
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Wayne Rooney was denied his first win as Birmingham manager after high-flying Ipswich recovered from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw at St. Andrew’s.Jay Stansfield’s fifth goal of the season gave City a 13th-minute lead and it was followed by a Cameron Burgess own goal six minutes after the interval.Ipswich were a different proposition after that goal though, and substitute Marcu...Full Story »
Substitute Macaulay Langstaff settles see-saw game in Notts County’s favour
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Macaulay Langstaff’s late strike ensured Notts County’s passage to the second round of the FA Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Crawley.Danilo Orsi had given the visitors the lead and levelled the scores at 2-2 after Dan Crowley and David McGoldrick had the hosts in front, before substitute Langstaff came off the bench to send the Magpies through.The visitors’ fast start was re...Full Story »
Wycombe withstand Bradford fightback to seal FA Cup win
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Wycombe weathered a second-half fightback to edge past Bradford 2-1 in their FA Cup first-round tie.The Chairboys took control against their League Two opponents with two first-half goals.But the home side came on strong after the break to make Matt Bloomfield’s side work hard for their win.Wycombe had gone in front on 19 minutes as David Wheeler nodded down Ryan Tafazolli’s deep cro...Full Story »
Daniel Udoh and Jordan Shipley help Shrewsbury beat Colchester in FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Goals from Daniel Udoh and Jordan Shipley helped Shrewsbury to a 3-2 win against Colchester to reach the second round of the FA Cup.The U’s broke the deadlock in the 10th minute from a quick passing move. The ball landed at Cameron McGeehan’s feet on the edge of the box and he hit a powerful drive into the back of the net.It took Shrewsbury 12 minutes to pull level from a well-organi...Full Story »
Preston come from behind to beat Coventry
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Preston came from behind to beat Coventry 3-2 at Deepdale to end a winless run of seven games and climb back into the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.Haji Wright put the Sky Blues ahead before Duane Holmes swiftly equalised, and Preston skipper Alan Browne put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot before half-time.Milutin Osmajic headed North End’s third after the break, before Wright grabb...Full Story »
Morgan Whittaker earns Plymouth a point in thrilling clash with Middlesbrough
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Morgan Whittaker grabbed a late equaliser for Plymouth as a topsy-turvy Sky Bet Championship thriller with Middlesbrough ended 3-3 at Home Park.Josh Coburn scored the opening goal of the game for Boro and then hauled them level at 2-2 after goals from Bali Mumba and Finn Azaz had fired Argyle in front.Sam Greenwood put Middlesbrough back in front, only for Whittaker to rescue a point in a game n...Full Story »
New QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes denied win after draw at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
A strike from substitute Georgie Kelly denied new QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes victory in a 1-1 draw at Rotherham in the Championship.The Spanish coach took charge of his first game with the Londoners following the departure of Gareth Ainsworth and was heading for a win after Ilias Chair put the visitors ahead before Kelly struck.Chair provided the first spark for the visitors when he dashed i...Full Story »
Seamus Conneely earns FA Cup replay for Accrington against Doncaster
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Accrington Stanley twice came from behind to earn a replay against Doncaster in the FA Cup.Rovers led through a Kelvin Mellor own goal and a stunning Harrison Biggins strike but were pegged back by Shaun Whalley and Seamus Conneely.Doncaster made an impressive start count after nine minutes. Mo Faal sent a header bouncing off the crossbar, with the ball falling to George Broadbent, whose driven ...Full Story »
Jamie Reid settles FA Cup thriller as Stevenage see off Tranmere
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Jamie Reid’s last-gasp winner gave League One Stevenage a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win over Tranmere at the Lamex.Jordan Roberts opened the scoring for Stevenage before the League Two strugglers hit back through Luke Norris and Rob Apter.Reid equalised from the spot and Kane Hemmings bundled home with 10 minutes left. Tranmere’s Kieron Morris dramatically levelled but Reid had the final ...Full Story »
Kevin Holt header stretches Dundee United’s unbeaten run at the top
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Kevin Holt’s header extended Dundee United’s unbeaten start to the Scottish Championship season to a dozen matches but the league leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Inverness.The Tangerines had scored 15 and conceded none in racking up four successive wins but Caley Thistle came close to opening the scoring in the first half as Jack Walton denied Billy McKay from close range.Holt was...Full Story »
Alfreton overcome Worthing to reach FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Alfreton reached the FA Cup second round after a routine 2-0 win over Worthing.Nathan Newall and Kennedy Digie scored in the final 17 minutes to send the hosts through.Jordan Thewlis wanted a penalty after being felled in the first half and Jake Day hit the post for the hosts in the first half.But Alfreton had to wait until the second half to open the scoring.Newall struck after 73 minutes when ...Full Story »
Nikolay Todorov grabs point for Airdrie against Raith
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Nikolay Todorov rescued a 1-1 draw for Airdrie at Raith, who missed the chance to close the gap on Scottish Championship leaders Dundee United.The visitors started well and Charlie Telfer’s header was well saved by Raith goalkeeper Maciej Dabrowski before Todorov saw his volley clatter against the bar midway through the half.Raith, who had gone close through Sam Stanton, went ahead a minut...Full Story »
Gillingham avoid potential FA Cup upset with victory at Hereford
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Gillingham avoided a potential FA Cup upset with a 2-0 victory at Hereford after Jayden Clarke’s deflected goal was followed by a late Tom Nichols penalty.The League Two visitors started on the front foot as Scott Malone’s effort from outside the box forced Curtis Pond into a low save.Jonny Williams then made a surging run into the Hereford box after 14 minutes, but saw his acrobatic...Full Story »
Bristol Rovers ease into second round with thumping win against Whitby
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Winger Luke Thomas played a starring role as Bristol Rovers made their quality tell to stroll into the second round of the FA Cup with a 7-2 victory against Northern Premier League side Whitby.Rovers captain John Marquis converted James Gibbons’ cross to give the home side the lead within five minutes, as Thomas cleverly played the full-back into space.The lead lasted eight minutes as wing...Full Story »
Harry Smith double sees Sutton come from behind to edge past AFC Fylde
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Sutton produced a fine second-half comeback to beat National League AFC Fylde 2-1 in the first round of the FA Cup.Matt Gray’s U’s were faced with a cup shock to non-league opposition for the second season running when they trailed the Lancashire club at half-time after Jon Uskabasi’s shot.However, two Harry Smith goals in the space of five minutes sent the hosts through at Gan...Full Story »
Leyton Orient beat Carlisle to reach second round of the FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for only the second time in eight years as they overcame Carlisle 3-1 at Brisbane Road.Goals by Joe Pigott and substitutes Aaron Drinan and Ruel Sotiriou proved defining, while Joe Garner replied for the visitors.Orient went ahead from the penalty spot in the 11th minute after Dan Happe had been fouled by Owen Moxon and Pigott stepped fo...Full Story »
Olly Sully nets late leveller as Forest Green avoid upset at Scarborough
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Teenager Olly Sully broke Scarborough hearts with a stoppage-time equaliser to secure an ill-deserved 1-1 draw and replay for League Two strugglers Forest Green.Sully, 18, pounced from close range after teacher Alex Wiles had earlier opened the scoring in the first half for the National League North outfit, who were playing in the first round proper for the first time since the club’s refo...Full Story »
Rhys Murphy brace helps Yeovil into FA Cup second round
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Rhys Murphy hit a brace to send Yeovil into the second round of FA Cup after a 3-2 win over Gateshead at Huish Park.Murphy gave the Glovers an early lead before Jordan Stevens doubled the advantage.Murphy added a second to put Yeovil in complete control but a pair of late goals from Marcus Dinanga kept them on their toes.Yeovil started brightly and Murphy turned in a long ball over goalkeeper Ar...Full Story »
Wigan beat Exeter to reach second round of the FA Cup
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Wigan progressed through to the second round of the FA Cup with a second 2-0 victory at Exeter in a fortnight.It was a case of deja vu following Latics’ 2-0 win in the league, with Exeter on top for virtually the entire 90 minutes, but lacking any penetration in the final third and Wigan scoring twice on the counter-attack.Exeter made a bright start to the game, with Vincent Harper seeing ...Full Story »
Billy Bodin’s brace sends Oxford through against battling Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Billy Bodin scored twice to send League One high-flyers Oxford through to the second round of the FA Cup but National League opponents Maidenhead made life difficult for them at the Kassam Stadium.Bodin fired the U’s in front in the 15th minute with a fine first-time finish from Stan Mills’ right-wing cross.And he sealed their progress by firing past goalkeeper Craig Ross at the seco...Full Story »
Shane McLoughlin at the double as Newport progress with routine win over Oldham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Newport eased through to the FA Cup second round with a 2-0 home win over Oldham at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from defender Shane McLoughlin.The right wing-back opened the scoring after 20 minutes as he drilled in at the back post to convert Matty Bondswell’s cross before sealing victory with a long-range effort 10 minutes from time.County goalkeeper Nick Townsend ensured his side ...Full Story »
Burnley misery continues as Palace make Clarets pay for lack of cutting edge
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Burnley became the first club in top-flight history to lose their opening six home fixtures of a season as Crystal Palace deepened the gloom over Turf Moor in a 2-0 win for the Londoners.Jeffrey Schlupp put Palace ahead in the 22nd minute and Tyrick Mitchell’s second Palace goal sealed it in stoppage time as Burnley suffered a club-record eighth consecutive top-flight home defeat, a run th...Full Story »
Bolton ease past Solihull Moors as Ian Evatt ends FA Cup hoodoo
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Ian Evatt secured his first ever FA Cup managerial win as League One Bolton hammered National League Solihull Moors 4-0 at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.Goals from skipper Ricardo Santos, Paris Maghoma, Will Forrester and substitute Dion Charles, who also had a penalty saved, earned Evatt overdue success after five previous knockouts, including three with the Trotters.The four-time cup winner...Full Story »
Morecambe come from behind to shock Lincoln
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
League Two Morecambe came from behind to dump Lincoln out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 first-round win.Lasse Sorensen opened the scoring for the third-tier hosts in the 14th minute as he slid in to meet Danny Mandriou’s pinpoint cross at the far post.But the in-form Shrimps stretched their fine streak to just one defeat in their last 10 matches n in all competitions.Loanees Michael Mellon and ...Full Story »
Jeremy Doku stars as Manchester City thrash Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Jeremy Doku produced a stunning performance as champions Manchester City overcame the loss of Erling Haaland to thrash Bournemouth 6-1 on Saturday.Doku was the architect of an emphatic success, scoring their opener and having a hand in four other goals as City overpowered the Cherries in a one-sided Premier League clash.”Bernardo Silva twice benefited from Doku’s work with a brace wh...Full Story »
Ramsgate come from behind to shock Woking
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Eighth-tier Ramsgate pulled off a shock 2-1 win over Vanarama National League side Woking at the WW Martin Community Stadium to book their place in round two of the FA Cup.The Cardinals had taken the lead in the 13th minute through Dennon Lewis after he was played in by midfielder Morgan Williams.Isthmian League South East Division side Ramsgate, though, slowly grew into the game and were back o...Full Story »
James Tilley bags a brace as five-star AFC Wimbledon ease past Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
James Tilley scored twice as AFC Wimbledon breezed to an emphatic 5-1 win over Cheltenham.The Dons were without a win in five Sky Bet League Two games, but they made light work of the League One strugglers.Ali Al Hamadi opened the scoring with a fine finish into the bottom left corner in the 23rd minute having latched on to Omar Bugiel’s pass.Tilley netted his first during first-half stopp...Full Story »
Nicke Kabamba goal makes the difference for battling Barnet
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Nicke Kabamba struck the only goal as 10-man Barnet reached the FA Cup second round following a hard-fought victory at Curzon Ashton.Kabamba headed in Finley Potter’s cross from close range for his 12th goal of the season with what proved the winning goal in the 15th minute.Idris Kanu was denied a second by Curzon goalkeeper Cameron Mason but Barnet debutant Connor Stevens was sent off thr...Full Story »
Cambridge progress in FA Cup despite late Bracknell Town fightback
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Cambridge United held off a late Bracknell Town fightback to win 2-1 and progress in the FA Cup.The Sky Bet League One side provided a moment of quality to take the lead after 27 minutes when Fejiri Okenabirhie exchanged passes with Adam May before firing unstoppably into the top corner.It ended a streak of 16 consecutive fixtures in which the U’s had failed to score in the first half.Brac...Full Story »
Ten-man Swansea survive Jamal Lowe penalty miss to draw with Sunderland
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Sunderland failed to capitalise on the first-half sending off of Swansea midfielder Charlie Patino as they were held to a 0-0 draw in south Wales.Patino was red-carded in the 30th minute when his foul on the Black Cats’ Pierre Ekwah earned him a second yellow card.But while the dismissal of the 20-year-old Arsenal loanee meant Sunderland went on to dominate possession and territory, Tony M...Full Story »
Stoke’s winning run ended with goalless draw at home to Cardiff
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Stoke and Cardiff preserved their unbeaten runs as the points were shared in a goalless draw in the Potteries.The hosts continued their resurgence following three successive wins, while the Bluebirds dropped out of the top six despite a third outing without defeat.Cardiff forward Callum Robinson looked to continue his rich vein of form against Stoke and came closest to a decider, but his deflect...Full Story »
Nathan Collins earns Brentford wild win over West Ham on afternoon of firsts
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Nathan Collins secured a 3-2 win for Brentford over West Ham on an unlikely afternoon of firsts in west London.Defender Collins scored his first goal for the Bees after Jarrod Bowen became the first player in Premier League history to score in each of his side’s first six away matches.There was also a first goal in 35 matches, and 14 months, for Brentford forward Neal Maupay.Unfortunately ...Full Story »
Ashley Young’s own goal earns Brighton a point at Everton
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Ashley Young’s unfortunate own goal denied Everton a sixth win in eight matches as Brighton snatched a late 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.Defender Vitalii Mykolenko looked like being an unlikely match-winner with his first goal in 18 months until Kaoru Mitoma’s cross took a freakish deflection off the Toffees’ other full-back with six minutes remaining.Having taken the lead, Everto...Full Story »
West Brom make it three wins in a row with victory over Hull
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
West Brom sealed a third consecutive Championship victory with a 3-1 win over Hull to stay in fifth in the table.Captain Jed Wallace slotted home the opening goal on 14 minutes before Lewie Coyle scored only the third goal of his career to equalise four minutes before half-time for the visitors.Matt Phillips grabbed his third goal of the season midway through the second half to put the hosts bac...Full Story »
Dreary draw as Huddersfield and Watford share the points
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Huddersfield and Watford fought out a 0-0 stalemate at the John Smith’s Stadium on a damp and drizzly day in West Yorkshire.In a game short of clear-cut opportunities, Yaser Asprilla and Matty Pearson came closest for either side, on an otherwise comfortable afternoon for both goalkeepers.The draw extends Watford’s unbeaten league run to four, with Huddersfield earning their first cl...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag hails Man Utd spirit after Bruno Fernandes’ late winner at Fulham
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag hailed his side’s spirit and resilience after Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage-time winner over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Fernandes drilled home from the edge of the area to snatch victory to lift United’s mood after consecutive 3-0 defeats at the hands of Manchester City and Newcastle.Afterwards ten Hag praised the way his side dug in to grind out a 1-0 win in the wake of...Full Story »
Barrow boss Pete Wild hails ‘solid performance’ in FA Cup win at Northampton
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Barrow boss Pete Wild was thrilled with his side’s performance after they upset the odds to beat League One Northampton in the first round of the FA Cup.Mitch Pinnock cancelled out Emile Acquah’s early opener but second-half goals from Tom White and Ben Whitfield secured a 3-1 victory as the Bluebirds secured their place in the draw for the second round.“I’m really please...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers hails much-changed Celtic side for wearing down 10-man Ross Co
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2023 by PA
Brendan Rodgers praised his much-changed Celtic team for the way they ground down a spirited 10-man Ross County side to move eight points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.The hosts had James Brown sent off early on and they kept the Hoops out until deep into first-half stoppage time when David Turnbull broke the deadlock.Celtic eventually killed off County – whose goalkeeper Ross ...Full Story »
League Two Barrow stun Northampton in FA Cup
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by PA
Barrow upset League One Northampton in the first round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at Sixfields.Emile Acquah’s early header was cancelled out by Mitch Pinnock but second-half goals from Tom White and Ben Whitfield secured Barrow’s place in the draw for the second round.The League Two outfit made the better start and led after only nine minutes when Acquah headed in Elliot Newby&...Full Story »
Celtic gear up for Atletico Madrid showdown with victory at 10-man Ross County
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by PA
Celtic geared up for their midweek Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid by moving eight points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 win at 10-man Ross County.The hosts were up against it following an early red card for James Brown, but – inspired by a brilliant display from goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw – they stood firm until David Turnbull made the breakthrough for th...Full Story »
Bruno Fernandes fires injury-time winner for Man Utd at Fulham
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by PA
Bruno Fernandes fired home an injury-time winner to secure a much-needed victory for Manchester United at Fulham.United came into the Craven Cottage clash under a cloud after the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at home to Newcastle.They were quiet for long periods of the game but a moment of brilliance from skipper Fernandes, who came in for criticism from former United players after the Newcastle lo...Full Story »
Alisha Lehmann begged to join Real Madrid after posting gorgeous mirror selfie
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Real Madrid fans have issued a transfer plea to Aston Villa women's star Alisha Lehmann - despite her Switzerland side being battered 7-1 by world champions Spain
Alisha Lehmann during Switzerland's 7-1 trouncing by Spain in the Nations League (Image: Getty)
Alisha Lehmann has been begged to join Real Madrid after posting a stunning set of mirror selfies.
The women’s football sensation ...Full Story »
'World's sexiest WAG' dons scorching hot outfit in lift and has fans 'going up'
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Jaw-dropping Hungarian model Viktoria Varga has proved every task is the opportunity for a photoshoot as the stunning WAG wowed while taking out the rubbish
Viktoria Varga wowed fans on social media (Image: @vikyvarga/Instagram)
The 'world's sexiest WAG' Viktoria Varga, who's the better half of ex-Premier League and Southampton goalscorer Graziano Pelle, has proved that even taking out the rub...Full Story »
LAUR-SOME Laura Woods shows off Sports Presenter of the Year Award in daring cut-out dress as fans praise ‘amazing woman warrior’
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
LAURA WOODS showed off her Sports Presenter of the Year Award in a daring dress as she thanked friends and family for contributing towards her success.
Woods, 36, claimed the gong for hosting the football on ITV across the last 12 months.
Laura Woods showed off her Sports Presenter of the Year Award Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
She smiled with the gong and thanked friends and family in a le...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Darwin Nunez
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Tottenham could be key to Mo Salah Saudi Pro League transfer as 'loan deal' revealed
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by sportbible.com
Salah was heavily rumoured with a move to the Middle East over the summer, with Al Ittihad submitting an eye-watering £215 million bid for the Egyptian in July.
However, the 31-year-old ended up staying at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp insisting that he was never up for sale.
The forward has gone on to have an excellent start to the campaign, scoring six goals in his last five appearances....Full Story »
Man City and West Ham monitoring Nantes left-back Quentin Merlin
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by 90min.com
The 21-year-old has quickly established himself as a key starter for the Ligue 1 side since being promoted from the youth ranks, notably helping them to Coupe de France glory in 2022.
Merlin, who is capped by France at youth level and has been tipped to break into the senior side, has plenty of admirers from across Europe and his development has not gone unnoticed.
90min understands that Man C...Full Story »
Liverpool convinced of Mbappe Bosman chance
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool are said to be optimistic they can complete a deal for Kylian Mbappe.
The Premier League giants are one of several clubs looking at the French forward as a summer signing.
Mbappe will be out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain when this season concludes.
Per L'Equipe, Mbappe is open to all possibilities, including a renewal at PSG.
He has not made up his mind, contrary to other re...Full Story »
Raphael Varane ‘seriously’ considering quitting Man United
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
That's according to a recent report from Football Transfers, who claim the French defender 'seriously wants' to be reunited with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Varane, 30, had shown his desire to succeed at Old Trafford after retiring from international football. However, with one of Saudi Pro League's biggest teams interested in signing him, it appears the former Real Madrid man has now ha...Full Story »