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Paul Simpson accuses Carlisle of being ‘way off it’ in defeat at Cambridge

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson rued that there was “nobody else to blame but ourselves” following his side’s 1-0 defeat at the Abbey Stadium.The Cumbrians produced a disappointing performance to lose to a Cambridge side that were on an eight-game winless run in League One.Sub George Thomas headed the winning goal for the Us, before Simpson’s side ended the match with nine men...Full Story »

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney hails a ‘very professional performance’ against Shrews

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Shaun Maloney hailed a “very professional performance” after Wigan secured a third 2-0 victory on the spin in Sky Bet League One against a Shrewsbury side who played for all but four minutes with 10 men.Former Wigan defender Chey Dunkley was shown a straight red card for hauling down Thelo Aasgaard on the edge of the box.And goals in either half from Stephen Humphrys and substitute C...Full Story »

‘The fans who came aren’t happy with me or anything’ admits Rams boss Paul Warne

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Paul Warne understands why Derby supporters voiced their frustrations towards the end of his side’s 3-1 defeat at Stevenage.Boro fully deserved to record a first win in four league games which lifted them up to sixth in the Sky Bet League table.Derby, though, are so far not living up to their pre-season expectations, with a second straight away defeat hard to take for many of the travellin...Full Story »

David Wagner pleads for time to turn Norwich form around

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Norwich boss David Wagner insists he can get the struggling Canaries back on track but admits he is unable to say whether he will be given time to turn his side’s fortunes around.Norwich’s miserable Championship run continued with a 3-1 defeat at Sunderland, meaning Wagner’s side have now won just two of their last 10 games and tumbled to 17th in the table.The Canaries took the...Full Story »

Forest Green’s character pleases boss David Horseman

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Forest Green head coach David Horseman praised his side’s “incredible character” as they claimed a precious 2-1 comeback win over Crawley.A Callum Morton double cancelled out Ronan Darcy’s opener to give Rovers only a second home win of the season.The hosts had James Belshaw to thank for a string of fine saves to help Forest Green to all three points.“Today we were ...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut pleased with Rubin Colwill’s reply to recent criticism

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut savoured a Severnside derby victory as Rubin Colwill replied to recent criticism from his manager with a first league goal for 19 months.Colwill sealed Cardiff’s 2-0 win over Bristol City in stoppage time with a superb strike as the Bluebirds climbed to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship.The Wales international’s first league goal since March 2022 – cutti...Full Story »

Andy Mangan refuses to rule out becoming next Bristol Rovers boss

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Interim Bristol Rovers manager Andy Mangan raised the prospect that he could take charge of the Gas following Joey Barton’s sacking after a 2-1 over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.Mangan was placed in temporary charge of the first team in the wake of Barton’s exit on Thursday and such was his players’ response that he is already quizzed about the possibility of taking over...Full Story »

Derek Adams praises ‘prolific’ Michael Mellon after Morecambe win again

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams praised Michael Mellon after the young striker’s second-half hat-trick fired the Shrimps to a 4-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.The on loan Burnley forward, and son of Oldham boss Micky Mellon, picked up his first English Football League hat-trick with a clinical performance in front of goal to down the Dons.Adams said: “Michael is prolific and really can score go...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke flattered by reception from Port Vale fans on his winning return

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Cheltenham manager Darrell Clarke said it was a “nice touch” to hear the Port Vale fans chant his name after making a winning return to his former club.A brace from captain Sean Long saw the Robins come from behind to win 2-1 and secure just their second victory of the season, moving them off the bottom of the League One table.Clarke led the Valiants to promotion from League Two in t...Full Story »

Pete Wild happy with how Barrow’s season is panning out despite stalemate

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Pete Wild cannot understand Barrow fans’ frustration at seeing their side play out a second successive home stalemate.And the Cumbrians boss believed only the lack of a goal failed to deliver the perfect game plan.Barrow, unbeaten at home in the league this season and with the second meanest defence in the fourth tier, went closest when Dom Telford struck a post in the first half.The Ammie...Full Story »

Newport condemn apparent racist gesture from Gillingham fan and laud Omar Bogle

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Graham Coughlan paid tribute to Omar Bogle as his two penalties helped Newport to a 2-0 win over Gillingham at Priestfield, while the Welsh club said they were “extremely disappointed” after a Gills supporter appeared to make a racist gesture towards the striker as he celebrated.The County forward found the net twice in the space of seven first-half minutes, and appeared to be racial...Full Story »

Neill Collins lauds Barnsley’s resilience after late draw against Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins applauded the resilience of his side as they came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against travelling Fleetwood.Devante Cole and Corey O’Keefe provided equalisers for the Tykes after a first-half double from Junior Quitirna.Collins said: “Today I think it was a winning performance, you look across the season it’s one of our most dominant pe...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell has mixed emotions as Motherwell claim late Ross County draw

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Stuart Kettlewell admitted to having mixed emotions after his side mounted an incredible late fightback to claim a share of the spoils in a 3-3 cinch Premiership draw against his former club Ross County.The Steelmen trailed 3-1 with two minutes remaining but fought back thanks to goals from substitutes Conor Wilkinson and Luca Ross.“It probably descended into utter chaos is my honest answe...Full Story »

Mansfield edge League Two win over Walsall to extend unbeaten run to 19 games

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Mansfield extended their remarkable start to the season to 19 games unbeaten in all competitions after a 2-1 League Two home win over Walsall.The home side went ahead after 16 minutes. A combination of goalkeeper Owen Evans and the crossbar kept out Aden Flint’s first header from a George Maris corner.In the scramble that followed, Davis Keillor-Dunn had a shot blocked before Flint fired t...Full Story »

Callum Stead scores twice as Barnet secure victory at Oxford City

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Callum Stead was on target with a first-half double to fire Barnet to a 2-0 victory away at Oxford City.The 23-year-old’s opener was in large part thanks to imposing forward Nicke Kabamba, who provided the pinpoint flick for Stead to poke past Marcin Brzozowski.Stead linked up with Kabamba again for his second, a sharp strike into the top corner giving the Hoops goalkeeper little chance of...Full Story »

Late Charley Kendall goal earns Dagenham & Redbridge victory at Ebbsfleet

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Charley Kendall’s late goal sealed all three points for Dagenham & Redbridge as they earned a 1-0 win at Ebbsfleet.Both sides had their fair share of chances, but neither team could make anything significant come from them early on.Craig Tanner and Dominic Poleon had opportunities for Ebbsfleet in the second half, with Tanner shooting over the bar.Kendall found Dagenham a late winner, ...Full Story »

Alex Neil warns Stoke are ‘only going to get better’ after third win in a week

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Alex Neil claims the last seven days have shown what his Stoke side are capable of in the remainder of the Sky Bet Championship season.Having started the campaign reasonably slowly, the Potters have exploded into life in the past week with successive victories over Sunderland, Leeds and Middlesbrough.The latest of those wins saw them triumph 2-0 over Boro at the Riverside Stadium thanks to first...Full Story »

MK Dons hold on to edge League Two victory over Swindon

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

MK Dons made it back-to-back wins as they defeated Swindon 3-2 in League Two at Stadium MK.Max Dean’s goal had the Dons ahead at half-time but substitute Jake Young equalised after the break.Warren O’Hora and George McEachran’s own goal saw the hosts take the points, although Frazer Blake-Tracy’s last-minute reply meant they had to survive a late scare.Swindon were lookin...Full Story »

Shrimpers winning run held in check as Borehamwood fight back

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Southend saw their winning run end as Borehamwood fought out a 1-1 draw in their Vanarama Nationals League match at the Mangata Pay UK Stadium.The Shrimpers had been chasing a fifth straight victory and went ahead in the 21st minute through a penalty from Jack Bridge.Borehamwood, though, equalised at the start of the second half when Erico Sousa got clear down the right before cutting inside to ...Full Story »

David Wotherspoon’s debut goal seals Caley win against Airdrieonians

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

David Wotherspoon’s debut goal earned three points for Inverness as they held off a second-half fightback from Airdrieonians.Veteran Wotherspoon fired Inverness in front eight minutes before the break with a fine low finish on his first appearance since ending his 10-year association with Premiership side St Johnstone.Airdrie’s Adam Frizzell and Caley Thistle’s Charlie Gilmour ...Full Story »

Rochdale survive late onslaught to claim National League win at Hartlepool

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Rochdale survived a late onslaught to claim a 3-2 National League victory at Hartlepool – their first win in seven games.They opened the scoring after two minutes when a ball over the top from goalkeeper Louie Moulden picked out Cian Hayes and he finished neatly past Joel Dixon.The visitors’ second goal was as simple as the first with a ball forward flicked on by the head of Kairo Mi...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson celebrates key win in Wrexham’s latest tussle with Notts County

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Phil Parkinson believes Wrexham’s 2-0 win over Notts County is one of the best from his time with the Welsh club.Goals in the second half from Elliot Lee and Ollie Palmer saw the Red Dragons move level on points with their opponents, who they fought with for automatic promotion in the National League last season.Parkinson praised his side for overcoming several setbacks in the lead up to t...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham bags brace to give Real Madrid last-gasp victory at Barcelona

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Jude Bellingham scored twice – including a dramatic injury-time winner – as Real Madrid came from behind to beat arch-rivals Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday.The England midfielder struck a stunning equaliser after 68 minutes at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium and then settled his first El Clasico with a close-range volley in the dying moments.Barcelona had led at the interval through fo...Full Story »

Scott Marshall pleased to see Colchester win again after ‘difficult situation’

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Interim head coach Scott Marshall says it has been a difficult time at Colchester but their 1-0 win over in-form Accrington has given them a welcome boost.Ben Garner was sacked on Monday, with Matthew Etherington overseeing their win over Grimsby in midweek.However, they found out on Friday night that Etherington could not take charge again due to a contract dispute with his previous club Crawle...Full Story »

Matt Gray salutes Sutton for ‘digging in’ to secure overdue win against Bradford

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Matt Gray hailed his Sutton side’s character after overseeing a late 2-1 win over managerless Bradford.Josh Coley put the hosts ahead after four minutes before Andy Cook levelled just before the hour mark.And after weathering a Bantams storm, Harry Beautyman won it in the 87th minute with his first Sky Bet League Two goal since the opening day.Victory ended a three-game losing streak for t...Full Story »

Josh Kelly strike enough for Solihull to see off 10-man Wealdstone

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Josh Kelly’s second-half strike was enough for Solihull to claim a 1-0 victory over 10-man Wealdstone at Damson Park.There was little to show from either side after the first 45 minutes, with Kelly, Jamey Osborne and Jon Benton creating the only real chances for the hosts and Max Kretzschmar testing Tommy Simkin with Wealdstone’s best opportunity.Kelly finally beat Wealdstone keeper ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers bemoans lack of tempo from Celtic in stalemate at Hibernian

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side lacked tempo in their play until he made some substitutions in a goalless draw with Hibernian.Rodgers picked the same team that played the majority of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid but Celtic struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half, although David Marshall saved brilliantly from Daizen Maeda.Martin Boyle missed an...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson hails St Mirren’s fine second-half display against St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Stephen Robinson praised his St Mirren players for a clinical second-half performance as they eased past St Johnstone 4-0 to move seven points clear in third place.An even first-half contest was livened up by Keanu Baccus’ stunning strike, before goals from Mikael Mandron, with a double, and Greg Kiltie helped the home side run up their biggest league win of the season.Robinson was pleased...Full Story »

Ian Evatt staying grounded after Bolton stretch winning run

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Ian Evatt refused to get carried away by his Bolton side winning three League One matches in the space of eight days.Wanderers are only outside of the top two on goal difference after a 2-0 win at Charlton.Bolton boss Evatt said: “It’s been a really good week – it’s been a positive week. To win the two games we have, away from home, in particular – a lot of travelli...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior happy with Hull after they see off Preston

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Liam Rosenior cherished a “big three points” after the 1-0 win at home to Preston propelled Hull into the Sky Bet Championship play-off places.Jaden Philogene’s exceptional strike after 68 minutes was the difference and the former Aston Villa midfielder was unquestionably the stand-out player in a tight encounter.Rosenior said: “I think for 80 minutes we completely contro...Full Story »

Edinburgh City beat Annan to claim first win of Scottish League One season

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Edinburgh City claimed their first win of the Scottish League One season as they edged to a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Annan Athletic.Robert Mahon put the capital club ahead in the seventh minute with a left-foot finish but Tommy Goss levelled from the spot after being upended in the area by Scott Mercer on the half hour.Robbie Leitch restored Edinburgh’s lead on the stroke of half...Full Story »

Dino Maamria hails Burton display in Orient draw as one of the best of the season

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Burton boss Dino Maamria was the happier of the two managers at the end of a goalless draw against Leyton Orient.“I thought we played some of the best football we have played this season”, said Maamria. “All it needed was a goal. We weren’t as clinical as we have been lately, and we missed some big, big chances.”Both sides had opportunities late on, with the best pr...Full Story »

High-flying Ipswich come from behind to sink Plymouth

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

High-flying Ipswich came from a goal down to stretch their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship to nine games with a 3-2 victory over Plymouth.Morgan Whittaker scored a stunning opener for the visitors after seven minutes but Town equalised with time running out in the first half following an own goal by former Norwich full-back Bali Mumba and George Hirst gave Town the lead just after the b...Full Story »

Nathan Sheron forces draw between Oldham and Altrincham at Boundary Park

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Nathan Sheron struck 11 minutes from time as Oldham denied Altrincham a return to winning ways in the Vanarama National League following a 2-2 draw.Altrincham first went ahead after a quarter of an hour when Chris Conn-Clarke’s whipped cross was headed beyond Mathew Hudson by Justin Amaluzor.But Oldham levelled for the first time after half an hour when Kieron Freeman exchanged passes with...Full Story »

Corey O’Keefe header earns Barnsley valuable point at home to Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Corey O’Keefe salvaged a late point for Barnsley after they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 against Fleetwood.Junior Quitirna scored either side of Devante Cole’s first leveller before O’Keefe’s last-gasp effort to earn a share of the spoils.The visitors broke the deadlock in the third minute when Jack Marriott broke forward down the left, crossing to Quitirna who fire...Full Story »

Swansea end Ewood Park drought by beating wasteful Blackburn

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Liam Cullen scored the only goal as Swansea beat Blackburn 1-0 for their first Ewood Park victory since 1971.The Welshman’s second of the season – a sumptuous curling strike in the 28th minute – was the perfect response to a fast Rovers start that saw Callum Brittain and Sammie Szmodics both spurn chances to put the hosts ahead.Swansea’s Jamie Paterson should have profite...Full Story »

Stoke secure a hat-trick of wins as they end Middlesbrough’s unbeaten run

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Stoke rounded off a wonderful week in style as they ended Middlesbrough’s six-game winning run in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 victory at the Riverside.Alex Neil’s side had beaten Sunderland and Leeds in the seven days prior to their trip to Teesside, and they claimed another notable scalp as their surge up the table continued.Michael Rose’s early headed effort from a co...Full Story »

Burton and Leyton Orient share the spoils in game of few chances

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Burton and Leyton Orient ground out a goalless draw in the first ever meeting between the two sides.Separated only by goal difference in the League One table at the start of the game, it came as no surprise that it was a tight contest.Albion looked to make a quick start with Josh Walker testing Sol Brynn in the visitors’ goal in the opening minutes.Joe Powell, who scored a screamer in the ...Full Story »

Sam Stanton’s stoppage-time strike gives Raith dramatic win against Dunfermline

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Sam Stanton struck at the death as second-placed Raith claimed the Fife derby spoils in a 1-0 victory over Dunfermline.A dull game was heading for a goalless draw, but midfielder Stanton fired into the bottom right-hand corner three minutes into stoppage time to seal the points just as he did at East End Park two months ago.After a poor first half, Rovers were grateful to Polish goalkeeper Kevin...Full Story »

Wrexham wipe out gap to Notts County with late double

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Elliot Lee and substitute Ollie Palmer struck in the space of four second-half minutes to earn Wrexham a 2-0 win at Notts County in League Two.A fourth win in five moved the Welsh club level on points with their second-placed opponents as both teams push for back-to-back promotions.In an evenly contested first half, David McGoldrick saw two efforts easily saved by Arthur Okonkwo with Kyle Camero...Full Story »

Pompey extend unbeaten run to stay clear at the top as Royals’ struggles go on

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Sky League One leaders Portsmouth extended their unbeaten run with a hard-earned 3-2 victory at struggling Reading.Lewis Wing and Charlie Savage had given Reading a shock lead with two goals in the space of four minutes midway through the first half.Tino Anjorin, on loan from Chelsea, reduced the deficit before top-scorer Colby Bishop levelled things up at 2-2 in the ninth minute of first-half s...Full Story »

Wigan ease to victory against 10-man Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Goals in either half from Stephen Humphrys and Callum Lang gave Wigan a third 2-0 win in the space of a week as 10-man Shrewsbury were seen off in comfortable fashion at the DW Stadium.The visitors had been on the back foot for the entire game after seeing former Wigan centre-back Chey Dunkley – facing his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer of 2020 – sent off ins...Full Story »

Motherwell fight back for share of spoils in six-goal thriller with Ross County

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Motherwell produced a remarkable late fightback to earn a 3-3 cinch Premiership draw against Ross County at Fir Park.The Steelmen trailed 3-1 with two minutes remaining but would level matters thanks to goals from Conor Wilkinson and Luca Ross.After an uneventful first half, the game would spring into life as goals from Eamonn Brophy and Simon Murray had County in command.Mika Biereth came off t...Full Story »

Peterborough fend off 10-man Blackpool’s fightback to climb up to fourth

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Peterborough survived a Blackpool comeback to win 4-2 during an exciting Bloomfield Road encounter.Kwame Poku put Posh ahead when he fired home Ephron Mason-Clark’s cross, but they missed the chance to double the lead when Mason-Clark saw his penalty saved by Dan Grimshaw after being brought down by Matt Pennington.Blackpool’s task became harder when Olly Casey was dismissed early in...Full Story »

Michael Mellon treble sends Morecambe into the play-off places

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Michael Mellon’s second-half hat-trick helped Morecambe to a 4-1 win against AFC Wimbledon.The on-loan Burnley striker, son of Oldham boss Micky Mellon, was clinical in front of goal as the Shrimps moved into the play-off spots in League One.His first came 28 seconds into the second-half when – after being played in by Jordan Slew – he showed a calm head to round Alex Bass and ...Full Story »

Barrow extend unbeaten run to six games with Salford stalemate

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Barrow extended their unbeaten home record in Sky Bet League Two to six games following a goalless draw with Salford.The Cumbrians went closest to breaking the deadlock after only 11 minutes when Dom Telford, who scored his first goal for the club in midweek at Forest Green, struck a post.Alex Cairns gratefully snatched the rebound and then came to the rescue in the second half preventing an Ell...Full Story »

Watford sub Mileta Rajovic heads home dramatic equaliser against Millwall

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

A header from substitute Mileta Rajovic two minutes into injury time rescued a point for Watford in a feisty 2-2 draw with Millwall at Vicarage Road.The burly Danish forward nodded in an Imran Louza cross to cancel out a late Wes Harding header and keep both sides entrenched in mid-table.Watford keeper Daniel Bachmann had already kept out a Zian Flemming shot with a sprawling stop by the time an...Full Story »

Zac Williams goal hands Crewe victory at Harrogate

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Crewe racked up their first back-to-back away wins since August 2021 after Zac Williams’ first-half goal secured a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate.Williams’ effort condemned the sorry Sulphurites to a fifth straight home defeat, which represents their worst sequence as an EFL outfit.Away keeper Harvey Davies had earlier made an excellent save to push Matty Daly’s rising 12-yard drive ...Full Story »

Gillingham ban fan who appeared to racially abuse Omar Bogle in loss to Newport

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Gillingham handed a lifetime stadium ban to a supporter who appeared to racially abuse Omar Bogle during the side’s 2-0 home defeat to Newport, in which the striker scored twice from the penalty spot.Bogle won County’s first spot-kick in the 20th minute when he was fouled by Gills goalkeeper Jake Turner after capitalising on Cheye Alexander’s miscued back-pass.Having beaten Tur...Full Story »

Dave Challinor remaining grounded despite yet another victory for Stockport

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor is keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite his side continuing their winning run with a 2-0 home victory against 10-man Tranmere.The table-topping Hatters broke two more club records thanks to a 10th straight Sky Bet League Two victory and an 11th in all competitions.Despite those hugely impressive achievements, Challinor is not getting carried away.He said...Full Story »

Chesterfield run goes on with win against Kidderminster

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

National League leaders Chesterfield extended their unbeaten run to 12 games with a 3-1 win against 10-man Kidderminster.Ollie Banks bagged a brace before Will Grigg added a late third.Banks put the Spireites ahead by finishing off a counter attack led by Tom Naylor in the 21st minute.Zak Brown nodded in Reiss McNally’s cross four minutes later for the Harriers.Banks restored Chesterfield&...Full Story »

Brilliant Harry Kane hits a hat-trick as Bayern Munich put eight past Darmstadt

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Harry Kane scored his second hat-trick of the Bundesliga season – including one from his own half – as 10-man Bayern Munich bounced back from a goalless first 45 minutes to beat nine-man Darmstadt 8-0 on a wild afternoon at the Allianz Arena.Joshua Kimmich was sent off after just four minutes, but red cards for Klaus Gjasula and Matej Maglica ensured the hosts had the man advantage a...Full Story »

George Oakley nets late winner for Morton at Ayr

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

George Oakley headed a late winner as Morton grabbed a 1-0 cinch Championship victory at Ayr.Robbie Muirhead’s curling effort was well blocked by Ayr captain Sean McGinty for a corner and Tyler French headed just over from close range while at the other end, Logan Chalmers was twice denied by keeper Jamie MacDonald.MacDonald got down low to save efforts from Chalmers and Roy Syla in the se...Full Story »

Antoni Sarcevic on target as Stockport break club records with win over Tranmere

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Table-topping Stockport broke two club records as they defeated 10-man Tranmere 2-0 in Sky Bet League Two.Goals from Isaac Olaofe and Antoni Sarcevic meant Dave Challinor’s men secured a 10th straight league victory and an 11th on the spin in all competitions.The hosts got off to a flying start at a packed Edgeley Park.Odin Bailey threaded a perfect through ball into the path of Olaofe, an...Full Story »

Forest Green come from behind to beat Crawley

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Forest Green moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 comeback win over Crawley.A Callum Morton double cancelled out Ronan Darcy’s opener to give Rovers only a second home win of the season.The hosts had James Belshaw to thank for a string of fine saves to help Forest Green to all three points.Crawley led when a short corner routine found Darcy in space before he drove a ...Full Story »

Colchester make it back-to-back victories as they end Accrington’s winning run

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Managerless Colchester made it back-to-back wins as Joe Taylor’s strike secured a 1-0 win over in-form Accrington.The U’s sacked Ben Garner five days ago and have since chalked up two victories, while promotion-chasing Stanley’s four-game winning streak came to an end.Colchester started well, with Taylor’s sixth-minute strike cleared off the line and Arthur Read’s 1...Full Story »

Perry Ng continues scoring run as Cardiff beat Bristol City in Severnside derby

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Perry Ng continued his scoring run as Cardiff beat Bristol City 2-0 in the Severnside derby and moved in to the top five of the Sky Bet Championship.Ng has scored only 12 goals in a league career spanning eight years, but three of them have come in the last six games.The full-back’s first-half header put Cardiff in front and substitute Rubin Colwill sealed matters in stoppage time with a t...Full Story »

Jordan Roberts thunderbolt sets Boro on way to win over disappointing Derby

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Jordan Roberts’ first-half strike and a late goal from Kane Hemmings sealed a 3-1 victory for Stevenage over Derby.Boro’s first victory in four games lifted them up to sixth in the Sky Bet League One table, but a second straight away defeat for the Rams saw some of their fans call for the removal of manager Paul Warne.Stevenage went ahead in the 32nd minute when a 25-yard free-kick w...Full Story »

Jack Clarke inspires Sunderland to win over Norwich

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Sunderland ended a run of three successive Championship defeats with a deserved 3-1 victory over Norwich, who are now winless in their last five games.Hwang Ui-jo gave Norwich the lead against the run of play just after the midway stage of the first half, but Sunderland hit back with goals from Trai Hume and Dan Neil before the break and the league’s top scorer Jack Clarke secured the vict...Full Story »

Jaden Philogene fires Hull to three points against Preston

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Jaden Philogene’s superb second-half strike condemned faltering Preston to a 1-0 defeat at Hull.North End are now seven games without victory after Philogene, who scored in similarly impressive fashion against Birmingham on Wednesday, let rip with a powerful low hit after 68 minutes.The England Under-21 international was the stand-out performer in a scrappy game as Hull ended a frustrating...Full Story »

Cheltenham move off the bottom with victory at Port Vale

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Cheltenham manager Darrell Clarke made a winning return to former club Port Vale as his team moved off the bottom of League One with a 2-1 victory.A brace from captain Sean Long secured the Robins just their second victory of the season and extended the Valiants’ winless league run to eight matches.After a cagey opening 20 minutes, Cheltenham began to apply some pressure and Vale goalkeepe...Full Story »

Hibernian hold Premiership leaders Celtic to goalless draw at Easter Road

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Celtic were held to a goalless draw at Easter Road as Hibernian survived some sustained late pressure.There had been few clear-cut chances heading into the final quarter although David Marshall saved brilliantly from Celtic attacker Daizen Maeda and Martin Boyle missed a glorious opportunity for Hibs.Celtic sparked into life after making a series of attacking substitutions. Mikey Johnston f...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers begin life after Joey Barton with victory over Northampton

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Life without sacked manager Joey Barton got off to a flying start for Bristol Rovers as Antony Evans’ penalty ultimately secured a 2-1 win over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.Chris Martin put Rovers in control after 10 minutes with his second goal in two games, beating Lee Burge with the help of a post with a clever close-range back-heeled finish following Aaron Collins’ cut-bac...Full Story »

Joe Ironside’s penalty the difference for Doncaster

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

A Joe Ironside penalty was the difference as Doncaster triumphed 1-0 in a tight contest against Grimsby.Ironside smashed home from the spot on 72 minutes after substitute Kyle Hurst was brought down by Gavan Holohan.Grimsby’s board immediately responded to the loss, announcing boss Paul Hurst had left the club, with Town sliding down the table.There had been little between the two sides fo...Full Story »

Eddie Nketiah hits hat-trick as five-star Arsenal sweep aside Sheffield United

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Eddie Nketiah returned to the Arsenal starting line-up with style as the England forward hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win over bottom club Sheffield United.Mikel Arteta made five changes for the visit of the Blades and it was Nketiah – in for the injured Gabriel Jesus – who proved the difference and ended a memorable afternoon wearing the captain’s armband.Subs...Full Story »

Exeter hit back to draw with Lincoln

Posted Sunday, October 29, 2023 by PA

Exeter ended a run of six straight defeats with a 1-1 draw against Lincoln courtesy of Ryan Trevitt’s late equaliser at St James Park.Exeter looked nervous early in the game and on 20 minutes, their failure to clear a long throw cost them as Will Aimson’s missed header allowed Paudie O’Connor to cross and Alistair Smith fired into the roof of the net from 10 yards.Exeter respon...Full Story »

Chelsea need to find nasty streak and goals will come – Mauricio Pochettino

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Mauricio Pochettino lamented that Chelsea were “not nasty enough” in attack as Brentford won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to send his team to a third home Premier League defeat of the season.Victory for the visitors, earned with second-half goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo, maintained their 100 per cent record on this ground since being promoted to the top flight in 2021 and ended...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney frustrated with penalty decision but sure VAR is not the answer

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Birmingham manager Wayne Rooney is adamant he does not want VAR in the Sky Bet Championship despite his side being denied a clear penalty in their 3-1 defeat by Southampton.Gavin Bazunu wiped out Oliver Burke just before half-time when the score was 2-0 but referee David Webb waved away the spot-kick shouts.Instead, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Carlos Alcaraz and Adam Armstrong’s goals condemned...Full Story »

Daniel Farke thinks there is even more to come from Crysencio Summerville

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke believes Crysencio Summerville can get even better after the forward scored twice in Leeds’ 4-1 thrashing of Huddersfield at Elland Road.The Dutchman – who also scored twice at Norwich last weekend – also set up a goal for Dan James as Leeds raced into a 4-0 lead during a dominant first-half display.But Farke would like to see more from the 21-year-old, with the Le...Full Story »

First-half flurry fires Leeds to win over Huddersfield

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Leeds thrashed Huddersfield 4-1 at Elland Road keep their bid for a return to the Premier League on track.Dan James and Crysencio Summerville both hit first half doubles as Daniel Farke’s men finally produced the sort of free-scoring display their dominance at home has threatened all season.James opened the scoring after 20 minutes before Summerville added the second on the half-hour.James...Full Story »

Brentford end Chelsea’s mini-revival and continue Stamford Bridge success story

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Chelsea fell to a third home defeat of the season as Brentford maintained their 100 per cent Premier League record at Stamford Bridge with a deserved 2-0 victory.Ethan Pinnock took advantage of non-existent marking to head the visitors in front shortly before the hour mark after Mauricio Pochettino’s side had failed to take advantage of a first half in which they dominated.Thereafter there...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong heaps more woe on Wayne Rooney as Southampton beat Birmingham

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by PA

Adam Armstrong scored his eighth goal of the season as Southampton eased to a 3-1 Sky Bet Championship victory and condemned Wayne Rooney to a third straight defeat as Birmingham manager.Forward Armstrong now has eight career goals against Blues, more than he has scored against any other side, as he settled the game with a fine finish.He had set up Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ opener before Carl...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - The Rise of the underdog.

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Travis Scott FC   You gotta feel for Liverpool !   Darwin Nunez missed from here   David Beckham's Inter Miami could Create a FC Barcelona 2.0 in The MLS!   Gonna be a fun weekend in Europe   The Rise of the underdog.   lol   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Cred...Full Story »

Salah tipped to follow in footsteps of Ronaldo because he has 'bones of 20-year-old'

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Liverpool hero Mohamed Salah has been tipped to replicate Cristiano Ronaldo's career longevity thanks to both his football intelligence and youthful body Mohamed Salah turned 31 in June - but isn't slowing down (Image: Offside via Getty Images) Liverpool's Mohamed Salah may be in his 30s but Jurgen Klopp believes he’s got the body of a 20-year-old - and the football brain of a veteran. ...Full Story »

BLUE I DO Chelsea boss Pochettino in doghouse with wife as he slams Premier League for ruining Christmas AND wedding anniversary

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has slammed the Premier League for scheduling a Chelsea fixture on Christmas Eve. That’s because it’s ruined his wedding anniversary, leaving him in the doghouse with his wife. Mauricio Pochettino is in the doghouse with wife Karina due to Chelsea's Christmas Eve game Credit: Getty - Contributor Chelsea were left stunned when league chiefs announced they would ...Full Story »

CARP PARK Jack Grealish gets parking ticket as he and girlfriend Sasha enjoy dinner date at Sexy Fish wearing matching outfits

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

JACK GREALISH and girlfriend Sasha Attwood wore matching outfits for a date night at Sexy Fish - only to be hit with a parking ticket. Manchester City’s England star has struggled for regular action this term under Pep Guardiola. Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood enjoyed a date night on Thursday Credit: Splash But the 28-year-old attacker still has plenty to smile about following last se...Full Story »

Romano reveals several PL clubs are keen on 18-year-old Arsenal man

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

The 18-year-old winger will be a free agent in June 2024 and the Gunners must do everything in their power to keep him at the club for as long as possible. The talented young winger is highly rated at the club and Fabrizio Romano claims that several Premier League and european clubs are interested in securing his services. Discussions are currently ongoing between the two parties regarding an...Full Story »

Nkunku may soon be added to Chelsea's squad

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by dailysports.net

Nkunku may soon be added to Chelsea's squad Chelsea's head coach Mauricio Pochettino commented on the potential return of Christopher Nkunku during a press conference. According to information, the club's forward may be reintegrated into the team after the international break. However, Pochettino stated that this is not yet confirmed information. "He is a player who can score goals, which we ...Full Story »

Chelsea, Brentford chasing Charlton starlet Miles Leaburn

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Charlton Athletic starlet Miles Leaburn could be heading to the Premier League in the near future. The youngster, who is impressing Chelsea and Brentford, is the son of former player Carl Leaburn. While the senior Leaburn played 300 games for Charlton, his son may not hang around for very long. Given Miles is 6ft 6in, his stature is one that many clubs are already admiring greatly. Scoring...Full Story »

Chelsea step up pursuit of Man City target Valentin Barco

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by 90min.com

Chelsea are chasing Barco Barco has attracted significant interest from the Premier League and across Europe, with Brighton & Hove Albion among the first to hold serious talks over a deal for the versatile 19-year-old. Since then, City have joined the hunt for Barco, who is comfortable both at left-back and further forward, and Pep Guardiola's side are currently the favourites to get a dea...Full Story »

Arsenal make Ramsdale decision ahead of January transfer window

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

The England star was a key player for the Gunners as they pushed for the Premier League title last season but the current campaign has seen the 25-year-old removed from Mikel Arteta’s starting eleven by summer signing David Raya – who has started each of the last eight games in the Premier League and Europe. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are aware of the growing issue and...Full Story »

Man Utd and Chelsea ‘want to raid Barcelona for Gavi and Pedri and cash-strapped LaLiga giants could be forced to sell’

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

And the cash-strapped LaLiga giants could be forced to sell one of their young stars to ease financial woes. Barcelona could be forced to sell Gavi and Pedri, with Man Utd and Chelsea keen Sport claims Barcelona continue to suffer money problems despite implementing a cash-saving strategy over the past several summers. The Catalans activated various ‘levers', including selling the namin...Full Story »

Manchester City could submit lucrative offer for attacker with 32 goal contributions last season

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

A report from BILD via SportWitness claims that the Premier League champions could submit a lucrative offer to sign the 20-year-old. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly a big fan of the 20-year-old German international and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City can secure his services. Musiala is regarded as one of the best young players in world football and he could be...Full Story »

Arsenal eye Madrid's Tchouameni and Sociedad's Martín Zubimendi as potential midfield targets

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by ESPN

Arsenal have identified Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as potential midfield targets, per Calciomercato. It is reported that the Gunners are keen to add to their midfield options, as Mikel Arteta eyes another Premier League title challenge. Whilst it is understood that Tchouameni is the priority for the North London club, Zubimendi could offer an altern...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Spurs must pay £87m to beat Real Madrid and Man Utd to Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez

Posted Saturday, October 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Spurs interested in Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez Santiago Gimenez Feyenoord Champions League The transfer record will need to be broken by Tottenham Hotspur in order to get the much sought-after Santiago Gimenez of Feyenoord as per TeamTalk, who is also a target for Real Madrid and Manchester United. Arsenal will not let Ramsdale leave Aaron-Ramsdale Arsenal have made a decision on the fu...Full Story »

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