Finally! Juventus boss Max Allegri confirms Paul Pogba is ready to make long-awaited return from injury
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by Goal.com
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that Paul Pogba has recovered from injury and is in contention for selection.
WHAT HAPPENED? The midfielder has figured in only 10 matches since he joined the Bianconeri as a free agent in the summer of 2022 from Manchester United. A knee problem forced him to go under the knife which saw him miss the entire pre-season in the United States. A...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Mohammed Salah wants to join Al-Ittihad but final decision is up to Liverpool
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by Goal.com
Forest's Brennan Johnson wants Spurs move
Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson has reportedly expressed his wish to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to Football Insider.
Tottenham are keen on signing the 22-year-old forward this summer but Forest consider the player an integral part of their squad. They currently value him at £45m.
Sevilla enquire about Lenglet with Barc...Full Story »
David Moyes delighted to end Brighton hoodoo as West Ham top table with win
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
David Moyes was delighted to see West Ham end their Brighton hoodoo with a convincing 3-1 win at the Amex Stadium which took them top of the table.Summer signing James Ward-Prowse scored his first Hammers goal in only his second start to set the visitors on course for a first ever Premier League win over the south coast side.Manager Moyes said: “I’m thrilled with the three points bec...Full Story »
West Ham top table after impressive win at Brighton
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
James Ward-Prowse scored his first West Ham goal as they beat Brighton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium to go top of the table.Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio were also on target in a dominant Hammers performance as they picked up their first-ever Premier League win against the Seagulls.Ward-Prowse gave West Ham the lead in the 19th minute as he fired home from close range after good work down the wing ...Full Story »
David Horseman hails Forest Green’s attacking options despite AFC Wimbledon draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Forest Green boss David Horseman hailed his wealth of attacking options after Troy Deeney’s first Rovers goal earned them a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.The former Watford star lobbed Dons goalkeeper Alex Bass with 15 minutes to go, cancelling out James Ball’s first-half strike.Deeney’s arrival added to the goal threat for a side already boasting fellow summer addition Matty Taylo...Full Story »
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: Conceding early is not playing on our minds
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta insisted it has not become a psychological issue for Arsenal after they conceded in the first minutes of a home game for the third time this year against Fulham.Bukayo Saka’s blind pass let in Andreas Pereira to score for the visitors after just 57 seconds in front of a stunned Emirates, after the team made similarly poor starts against Southampton and Bournemouth last season....Full Story »
Mani Dieseruvwe brace helps Hartlepool go top of National League with Fylde win
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Mani Dieseruvwe scored twice as Hartlepool defeated Fylde 3-1 to move to the top of the National League table.Dieseruvwe headed in the opener in the 25th minute and was involved in Hartlepool’s second eight minutes later, combining with Chris Wreh to set up Callum Cooke for a curling finish into the bottom corner.Newly-promoted Fylde gave themselves hope by pulling one back in first-half i...Full Story »
David Wagner proud of Norwich victory on return to former side Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Manager David Wagner expressed his pride as Norwich claimed a 4-0 Championship victory on his return to Huddersfield.The Canaries continued their impressive start to the season as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games.Josh Sargent pounced on a Lee Nicholls error to hand the visitors an early lead and score in a third-successive game.The hosts’ calamitous start worsened when Matty...Full Story »
Lee Johnson apologises to Hibernian fans as nightmare start continues
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Under-fire Hibernian manager Lee Johnson apologised to supporters after his side put in an ‘unacceptable’ performance to lose 3-2 to Livingston.Hibs had been looking for a reaction following their 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa but they fell behind early on as Jordan Obita turned James Penrice’s cross into his own net under pressure from Scott Pittman.Martin Boyle equalised with a s...Full Story »
Erol Bulut delighted to seal first league win as Cardiff boss
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Cardiff boss Erol Bulut was relieved to get his first league win in a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday and believes it has been coming.Wales skipper Aaron Ramsey had a hand in the opening goal of the game two minutes after half time as Ike Ugbo hammered in his third goal in four games since joining from French Ligue 1 side Troyes in the summer.Barry Bannan’s screamer looked s...Full Story »
Paul Hurst says Grimsby have to ‘start scoring tap-ins’ after Abo Eisa stunner
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Grimsby boss Paul Hurst says the Mariners cannot keep relying on rockets from Abo Eisa after they drew 1-1 at Walsall.Eisa unleashed a 25-yard thunderbolt to give Grimsby the lead against the run of play at the Bescot Stadium.That was the striker’s third long-range goal in as many games and he also nearly added another soon after but was denied by the crossbar.And after Walsall rescued a l...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag hails United’s spirit as they hit back to win after ‘horror start’
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag was delighted by his players’ response to their “horror start” as Manchester United overcame a two-goal deficit to beat 10-man Nottingham Forest.After stumbling to victory against Wolves in their Premier League opener and seeing a fine start fade in last weekend’s defeat at Tottenham, things unravelled in the opening four minutes at Old Trafford.Taiwo Awoniyi...Full Story »
John Eustace predicts a big Birmingham future for Jay Stansfield
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Birmingham head coach John Eustace says match-winner Jay Stansfield will be a “really big player” for the club after his wonder goal gave his side a 2-1 win against Plymouth.On-loan Fulham forward Stansfield, 20, volleyed home from the edge of the box in the fifth minute of time added on for a dream debut for the substitute to make it three wins out of four for Blues.“Jay is an...Full Story »
Doncaster boss Grant McCann rues costly mistakes in MK Dons defeat
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Doncaster boss Grant McCann rued costly mistakes in what he believed was still an encouraging performance in a 2-1 League Two defeat to MK Dons.Daniel Harvie and Warren O’Hara put Dons 2-0 up in the opening half at Stadium MK, both profiting from mistakes from the visitors on their way to finding the back of the net.Luke Molyneux pulled one back for Rovers 10 minutes into the second half b...Full Story »
Derek Adams frustrated by decisions as Morecambe slip to defeat at Harrogate
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Morecambe boss Derek Adams questioned referee Ross Joyce’s performance after his 10-man team went down 2-0 at Harrogate in Sky Bet League Two.Farrend Rawson was sent off having been shown yellow cards for conceding a penalty and a free-kick that were both ruthlessly punished by home pair Luke Armstrong and George Thomson.However, Adams claimed replays showed the ball struck Rawson in the c...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield backing Joe Low for bright future but still has ‘lot to work on’
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield sang the praises of defender Joe Low after he played the role of local villain to perfection in a tense 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The former Bristol City defender put the Chairboys in command after 19 minutes when he headed in ex-Rovers skipper Luke Leahy’s free-kick, only to be booked for goading the home fans who greeted his c...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell says Exeter ‘sensational’ during victory over Reading
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not have been prouder of his team as they bagged a dramatic late winner to beat Reading 2-1 at St James Park.Despite their first-half dominance, Exeter went in level after Will Aimson’s 34th-minute header was cancelled out in stoppage time through Harvey Knibbs’ strike.The Royals shaded the second half but it was Exeter that won it when Reece Cole s...Full Story »
Mark Hughes satisfied with Bradford’s response during home win over Crewe
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Mark Hughes believes he got the response he was looking for as Bradford inflicted Crewe’s first defeat of the season.Jamie Walker swept in Kevin McDonald’s cross in the 43rd minute to earn the well-deserved 1-0 victory at the University of Bradford Stadium.Boss Hughes had demanded a response after last week’s 3-0 loss at Morecambe and dropped captain Richie Smallwood to the ben...Full Story »
Jon Brady hails match-winner Sam Hoskins after late strike downs Robins
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed Sam Hoskins’ ability to pop up in the right place at the right time after his late strike sealed a 1-0 win at Cheltenham.The only goal of a largely uninspiring game arrived in the 88th minute after a ball over the top of the home defence from Sam Sherring and a slip from Lewis Freestone left Hoskins with only Luke Southwood to beat.He confidently beat the ...Full Story »
Stuart Kettlewell applauds Motherwell after come-from-behind win over Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell hailed the resilience of his squad after they battled back from a goal behind to defeat Kilmarnock 2-1 in the cinch Premiership.Marley Watkins broke the deadlock after 12 minutes and Killie could and should have added to their advantage in the first half.Kettlewell’s side were much improved after the break, however, and Dan Casey levelled matters before Ha...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney relaxed despite defeat for 10-man Wigan
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Wigan boss Shaun Maloney was reluctant to criticise his team or the match officials after a 2-0 defeat to Barnsley with 10 men.The visitors started brightly and took advantage of Charlie Hughes’ 21st-minute red card, with Devante Cole firing his side in front five minutes later.Wigan showed plenty of heart in the second half but Barnsley substitute John McAtee made the game safe in added t...Full Story »
Newport passed important test of character in Sutton comeback – Graham Coughlan
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Newport manager Graham Coughlan believes his side passed an important test of character as they fought back from a goal down to beat Sutton 3-1 at Rodney Parade with three goals in the final 20 minutes.The visitors struck first in the 53rd minute when Omari Patrick was in the right place to fire low under Nick Townsend’s dive, while Sutton defender Joe Kizzi headed into his own net from Ad...Full Story »
We can do better – Bolton boss Ian Evatt left frustrated after Burton draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt felt his side should have been returning from Burton with a three-point haul rather than just one despite their slow start to the match and falling a goal behind.Wanderers, looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 4-0 home mauling by Wigan, trailed to Mark Helm’s goal just after the break but drew level before the hour through Dion Charles.However, Bolton coul...Full Story »
John Mousinho baffled by ‘bizarre’ red cards as Portsmouth draw at Stevenage
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
John Mousinho slammed the decision to send off Portsmouth’s Joe Rafferty and Stevenage’s Jake Forster-Caskey after a feisty 0-0 draw at the Lamex Stadium.The two players were shown red by referee Simon Mather when a 50-50 challenge seemed to spark a skirmish on the floor during the second half of the League One clash.Jordan Roberts came closest to scoring when the Boro forward hit th...Full Story »
Mark Kennedy staying grounded after Lincoln’s flying start to the season
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy was cautious about looking at the Sky Bet League One table after his side cruised to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Blackpool.The win moved the Imps up to fourth and extended their unbeaten run to four.“Where we are in the league at the moment is not important,” Kennedy said. “We spoke to the group after the game and told them to not get carried away and st...Full Story »
He was a colossus – Roy Hodgson impressed by Joachim Andersen’s display
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson hailed Joachim Andersen’s “colossus” performance after the Dane’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.Kevin Schade’s stunning opener was cancelled out by Andersen in the 76th minute as both Brentford and Palace shared the spoils for a fifth consecutive time in the Premier League.Hodgso...Full Story »
Dorking snatch late draw at home to York
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Jason Prior’s late strike dashed York’s hopes of a first win in the Vanarama National League this season as Dorking secured a 2-2 draw.Dorking went ahead in the 17th minute when James McShane prodded home after the Minstermen were unable to sufficiently deal with a long throw into the area.Harrison Male preserved Dorking’s lead by denying Olly Dyson before half-time but York we...Full Story »
Matt Taylor says match-winner Daniel Udoh ‘instrumental’ for Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Shrewsbury manager Matt Taylor highlighted Daniel Udoh as instrumental after his goal secured a 1-0 victory at Fleetwood.The visitors fought hard to defeat nine-man Fleetwood, who fell to their fifth consecutive defeat in all competitions.The Cod Army created more chances but they could not find the back of the net.In contrast, Shrewsbury scored with their first shot providing the only goal of t...Full Story »
Nigel Clough cheered by Mansfield’s character after come-from-behind home win
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his side hit a higher gear in the second half as they twice came from behind to beat Stockport 3-2.Stags remain unbeaten in Sky Bet League Two after a late Davis Keillor-Dunn double saw them to victory.Clough said: “It feels like in six games we’ve had 20 games worth of thrills and spills and entertainment. We are certainly creating ch...Full Story »
Liam Manning will not allow Oxford to get carried away after moving to summit
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Liam Manning says he will not be getting carried away after Oxford moved top of Sky Bet League One after beating Charlton 2-1.It was a fourth straight win for the U’s and owed much to two-goal Tyler Goodrham, who opened the scoring in the 10th minute and struck the winner five minutes from time.Charlton had bossed the start of the second half and equalised through Alfie May’s second ...Full Story »
Brendan Rodgers admits new Celtic arrivals are needed after St Johnstone draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted it was clear they need to bring in new signings to improve the team after a goalless home draw with St Johnstone.The hosts failed to score in consecutive domestic games for the first time since May 2018, when they did so soon after winning the title for the second time under Rodgers.Celtic delivered another flat display following their 1-0 defeat in the Vi...Full Story »
Paul Simpson ‘raging’ as Jokull Andresson and Carlisle gift win to Port Vale
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson was left “raging” after his Carlisle side’s 1-0 defeat to Port Vale.James Wilson’s penalty was all that separated the two sides, leaving Simpson’s side are still looking for their first league victory since promotion.The manager was angered by the mix-up between Jokull Andresson and Jon Mellish which eventually led to his keeper conceding the match-winn...Full Story »
Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil unhappy with ‘large spells’ during win at Everton
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil admitted there were large spells in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton which he did not like but he was more than happy with the outcome.The visitors scored with their only shot in target in the 87th minute when substitute Sasa Kalajdzic glanced home a header just two minutes after coming on.By contrast Everton had 15 shots, seven on targ...Full Story »
Daniel Farke had no issues with bringing back Wilfried Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Daniel Farke had no hesitation in playing scoring duo Wilfried Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra in Leeds’ 4-3 win at Ipswich.The pair have been missing for a fortnight; Gnonto after submitting a transfer request as he tried to force a way out of the club and Sinisterra as his own future remained unresolved.Farke sidelined the pair and was firm when discussing them in the week, particularly on th...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray knows Sunderland need to improve in final third
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray is still waiting for his attack to fire this season after they ground out a goalless draw at Coventry.Already without long-term casualty Ross Stewart, the Black Cats were also shorn of the injured Patrick Roberts, with Mowbray continuing to mend and make do with 17-year-old Jobe Bellingham leading the line.Mowbray is hoping he will be able to bring in a striker be...Full Story »
Michael Carrick bemoans ‘big moment’ which went against Boro in Hawthorns loss
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick was left to rue what he deemed to be a foul in the build-up to West Brom’s opening goal as Boro were beaten 4-2 at The Hawthorns.Carrick’s winless side, who reached the Championship play-offs last season, suffered their third defeat in four matches after going down to Carlos Corberan’s Baggies.The hosts took control of the match with two go...Full Story »
Russell Martin proud of Southampton win after week of transfer speculation
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Southampton manager Russell Martin was proud of his players for beating QPR 2-1 after another week of dealing with transfer disruption.Adam Armstrong bagged his fourth goal of the season after Samuel Edozie and Jack Colback had cancelled each other’s strikes out in the first half.Saints were without Che Adams – who is wanted by Everton – and Bayer Leverkusen-bound Nathan Tella ...Full Story »
Gary Rowett pleased with Millwall’s resilient display during win against Stoke
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Gary Rowett hailed a determined Millwall performance after they ended a run of three straight defeats to beat Stoke 1-0.Rowett labelled his team as “lacklustre” after their 3-1 loss to Norwich last week and has faced criticism from Lions fans following a poor start to the season.But Kevin Nisbet’s excellent first-half finish was enough for a fifth win in six games against the P...Full Story »
Mansfield see off Stockport with late double from Davis Keillor-Dunn
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Davis Keillor-Dunn was Mansfield’s hero with a late brace as they twice came from behind to beat classy Stockport 3-2 in a Sky Bet League Two thriller.An entertaining first half saw Stockport slice down the centre with a series of passes on six minutes, with Will Collar finally delivering to Louie Barry for a low finish into the bottom left corner.Nine minutes later Stephen Quinn put the b...Full Story »
MK Dons move top of League Two after sending Doncaster bottom with victory
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
MK Dons moved top of the table after holding on to claim a 2-1 victory over Doncaster to make it four wins out of five in League Two.Daniel Harvie gave MK Dons the lead, before fellow defender Warren O’Hora doubled their tally later in the first half.Substitute Lee Molyneux pulled a goal back for the visitors, but Rovers were unable to find an equaliser and moved to the bottom of the table...Full Story »
Three and easy for Arbroath
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Arbroath cruised past Greenock Morton 3-0 at Cappielow Park.Arbroath started the better, with Michael McKenna converting a 20th-minute penalty given for handball to give the Lichties the upper hand.Both sides had chances come their way, but neither managed to turn them to anything before the break.It was Arbroath who struck again next, doubling their advantage in the 73rd minute through an own g...Full Story »
Scott Lindsey says sorry after Crawley lose 6-0 at Swindon
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Crawley manager Scott Lindsey apologised to the fans after they were thumped 6-0 at Swindon.Jake Young scored four second-half goals as the Robins blew the Red Devils away, with Dan Kemp and Tyrese Shade also on target.Former Swindon boss Lindsey said: “I can only apologise to the fans. The goals were embarrassing. Marking in the box is something that I worked on tirelessly.“But for ...Full Story »
Martyn Waghorn is a real force for us – Derby boss Paul Warne
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Delighted Derby boss Paul Warne hailed hat-trick hero Martyn Waghorn – but not just for his goals.The veteran striker toasted the fifth treble of his career when inspiring the Rams to come from behind at Peterborough.Jonson Clarke-Harris handed the hosts a brief advantage before Derby ran riot with four goals in 16 minutes.Waghorn bagged the first of them before Eirin Cashin’s header...Full Story »
Richie Wellens says Leyton Orient ‘exceptional’ during win over Cambridge
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Richie Wellens praised his “exceptional” players after Leyton Orient earned a 2-0 home win against Cambridge.The visitors started the game at the top of League One but were swept aside by their hosts and seldom given an opportunity to showcase their best form.Seeking their first win of the season since returning to the third tier, Orient were given a confidence booster when 19-year-o...Full Story »
Second half ‘not good enough’ in Swansea defeat – Michael Duff
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Swansea boss Michael Duff rued a sloppy second half as his side blew a half-time advantage in a 2-1 loss to Preston at Deepdale.Harrison Ashby’s effort in the 33rd minute gave the visitors a deserved lead at the break but they were poor after the break and were made to pay.Andrew Hughes drew the hosts level before Duane Holmes struck with just over 10 minutes left to complete Preston&rsquo...Full Story »
Ben Garner pleased to give Colchester’s travelling fans something to cheer about
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Ben Garner dedicated Colchester’s first win of the season to their travelling fans after watching his team storm to a shock 3-0 victory at Gillingham.Colchester had propped up Sky Bet League Two before their trip to the leaders but goals from Fiacre Kelleher, Samson Tovide and Bradley Ihionvien sealed a sensational win.Garner believes there is work to do in the transfer window before his s...Full Story »
Notts County have grown up in recent weeks – boss Luke Williams
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Notts County boss Luke Williams believes his side have grown up in recent weeks as they continue to impress in League Two.The Magpies earned their third victory of the season thanks to goals from David McGoldrick and Connell Rawlinson before Josh Hawkes pulled one back late on.And Williams explained that if they can keep up the momentum they have gained over the coming weeks, that his side will ...Full Story »
Impressive win on the road for Woking
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Woking hit back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 win at Gateshead in the Vanarama National League.Marcus Dinanga shrugged off a challenge to get on the end of Stephen Wearne’s through ball before beating Will Jaaskelainen at his near post to put Gateshead in front after 21 minutes.Jaaskelainen kept the deficit to one goal after tipping Dinanga’s header over the bar and Woking dragged ...Full Story »
John Coleman rated Accrington’s performance at Salford highly
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
John Coleman believes that his Accrington team turned in their best performance of the season in a 2-1 win over Salford at the Peninsula Stadium.Shaun Whalley and Josh Andrews were on target in the first half before Ryan Watson added a consolation from the spot for the hosts late on.It was a display that certainly filled the Stanley manager with pride, with his side taking 10 points from their o...Full Story »
Pete Wild reveals half-time team talk brought Barrow to life during Wrexham draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Pete Wild admitted his half-time rocket inspired Barrow to earn a point in their 1-1 draw at home to Wrexham.The Bluebirds had been outfought and outplayed in the first half, but Wrexham only led by Elliot Lee’s 12th-minute penalty at the break after Tyrell Warren brought down Ollie Palmer in the box.Barrow turned it around in the second half and equalised through Emile Acquah’s fine...Full Story »
Martyn Waghorn’s hat-trick helps Derby to victory at Peterborough
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Hat-trick hero Martyn Waghorn starred in a stunning Derby comeback as they roared to a 4-2 win at Peterborough.The Rams found themselves trailing in the 23rd minute after a Posh opener from a move started and finished by Jonson Clarke-Harris.But it was one-way traffic from then on as the visitors went on an almighty attacking raid – scoring four times in 16 minutes against a Posh side who ...Full Story »
Maidenhead and Oxford City play out goalless draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Goalkeeper Chris Haigh starred as Oxford City kept their first National League clean sheet in a goalless draw at Maidenhead.Haigh made two fine stops from Jayden Mitchell-Lawson in the opening 20 minutes.Chanka Zimba, making his Maidenhead debut after signing on loan from Cardiff, was then brilliantly denied from close range.Josh Ross went closest for the visitors when forcing a fine save from C...Full Story »
Coventry and Sunderland play out goalless draw
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Coventry and Sunderland had to settle for a point as two of last season’s Championship play-off semi-finalists played out a 0-0 draw at the Coventry Building Society Arena.It was a point that is likely to be more welcomed by the Black Cats as they continued to recover from losing their first two games of the season.Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson was the goalkeeper who was called upon...Full Story »
Leeds come from behind to end Ipswich’s impressive start in seven-goal thriller
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Resurgent Leeds picked up their first three points of the season, coming back from a goal down to win a thriller at Ipswich 4-3.It was the first loss of the Sky Bet Championship campaign for the former leaders, ending their 100 per cent record and a record-breaking run of 21 games without defeat.A dynamic opening 20 minutes at Portman Road saw four goals, all coming from Leeds players.Joe Rodon ...Full Story »
Emile Acquah’s brilliant equaliser earns a point for Barrow against Wrexham
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Emile Acquah’s stunning goal rescued a point for Barrow in a 1-1 draw with Wrexham.The visitors should have led by more than Elliot Lee’s penalty at half time and Acquah made them pay with a fine equaliser early in the second half.Wrexham’s goal came from the spot after 12 minutes. Ollie Palmer was fouled by Tyrell Warren and the visitors’ leading scorer Lee stroked the r...Full Story »
Shaun Whalley on target as Accrington beat Salford
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Shaun Whalley inspired Accrington to a 2-1 victory over Salford at the Peninsula Stadium.First-half goals from Whalley and Josh Andrews put Stanley in command before Ryan Watson’s late penalty halved the deficit.Whalley had the first two meaningful efforts of the game. The first was blocked by Theo Vassell and the second was saved by Alex Cairns.The warning signs were there, and Whalley ma...Full Story »
Nothing to separate Boreham Wood and Oldham
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Boreham Wood and Oldham played out a goalless draw in the National League.Chances did come and go for both sides in the first half, as Lee Ndlovu struck the post for Boreham Wood in injury time.Boreham continued to have their fair share of chances as Ndlovu went close again.Jamal Fyfield blocked a late opportunity for Oldham’s James Norwood by sliding in front of him just before he could g...Full Story »
Reece Cole’s late strike gives Exeter victory over Reading
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Reece Cole’s stunning stoppage-time winner earned Exeter City a superb 2-1 win over Reading at St James Park.Exeter dominated the first half, with Dion Rankine firing into the side netting early on and Tom Carroll shooting narrowly wide.Zak Jules, Demetri Mitchell and Carroll all went close for sprightly Exeter, who almost led when Jack Aitchison struck the post after good work by debutant...Full Story »
Notts County survive late scare to edge Tranmere win
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Notts County continued their impressive start to life in League Two but survived a late scare to beat Tranmere 2-1.Goals from David McGoldrick and Connell Rawlinson gave the hosts a deserved advantage, with Josh Hawkes reducing the arrears late on.Having dominated the opening exchanges, Luke Williams’ side were rewarded in the 12th minute – McGoldrick taking the ball in his stride be...Full Story »
Sam Hoskins nets late winner as Northampton beat struggling Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Sam Hoskins struck a late winner to earn promoted Northampton a 1-0 victory at struggling Cheltenham.The only goal of a largely uninspiring game arrived in the 88th minute after a ball over the top of the home defence from Sam Sherring left Hoskins with only Luke Southwood to beat.He finished confidently for his third of the season and Cheltenham rarely troubled Max Thompson in the Cobblers goal...Full Story »
Harrogate end slump with home win over 10-man Morecambe
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Harrogate ended a run of three successive defeats with a 2-0 home triumph over 10-man Morecambe.Luke Armstrong and George Thomson got the goals as the North Yorkshire team registered their first home win of the season in Sky Bet League Two.A sorry afternoon for the Shrimps was summed up by the misfortunes of centre-back Farrend Rawson, who conceded a first-half penalty, converted by Armstrong, b...Full Story »
Jamie Walker scores only goal as Bradford consign Crewe to first loss of season
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Jamie Walker inflicted Crewe’s first defeat of the season to get Bradford back to winning ways in a 1-0 victory at the University of Bradford Stadium.Boss Mark Hughes had demanded a reaction from his side to last week’s 3-0 loss at Morecambe and dropped captain Richie Smallwood to the bench.The Bantams claimed their second home win as Walker swept home Kevin McDonald’s cross ju...Full Story »
Kevin Holt brace helps unbeaten Dundee United brush aside Ayr
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Kevin Holt scored twice as Dundee United continued their unbeaten start to the Scottish Championship season with a 3-0 win at Ayr.Charlie Albinson kept the Terrors at bay in the first half, producing saves to prevent the returning Ross Docherty and Louis Moult from scoring in quick succession.Albinson denied Moult again but could not stop Dundee United from going ahead in the 58th minute when Ho...Full Story »
Dominic Poleon scores twice to give Ebbsfleet win over Kidderminster
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Dominic Poleon bagged a brace as Ebbsfleet bounced back from last weekend’s hammering at Gateshead by brushing aside 10-man Kidderminster 3-0.Poleon, who scored last Saturday as the Fleet went down 4-1 in the north east, struck in the 21st minute after Kidderminster failed to clear their lines, brushing off one challenge then rifling home.The hosts doubled their advantage after 29 minutes ...Full Story »
Colchester turn the league upside down with victory at Gillingham
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Colchester upset the form book by beating Sky Bet League Two leaders Gillingham 3-0 at Priestfield.Without a point prior to kick-off, the basement side scored three times in 18 minutes after the break to emphatically end the Gills’ run of four league victories without conceding a goal.Midfielder Tim Dieng squandered a brilliant opening for the hosts after seven minutes when he headed strai...Full Story »
Newport fight back to claim League Two victory over Sutton
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Newport fought back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 League Two victory over Sutton thanks to three goals in the final 20 minutes at Rodney Parade.After a scrappy first half, when Will Evans and James Clarke went closest to breaking the deadlock for the home side, the second half was a much more entertaining affair.Sutton struck first in the 53rd minute when Omari Patrick was in the right place t...Full Story »
Shaq Forde and Theo Archibald on target as Leyton Orient beat Cambridge
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Leyton Orient recorded their first win of the season as they beat Cambridge 2-0 at Brisbane Road.The visitors, who began the match as league leaders, had no answer to a determined home side who scored through Shaq Forde after 29 minutes and Theo Archibald in the 57th minute.It was a memorable first league start for striker Forde, signed on a season-long loan from Watford. The 19 year-old w...Full Story »
Troy Deeney scores first Forest Green goal to earn point at AFC Wimbledon
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Troy Deeney scored his first Forest Green goal to secure a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.The former Premier League striker lobbed the ball over goalkeeper Alex Bass with 15 minutes to go, cancelling out James Ball’s first-half strike.James Tilley missed a golden opportunity to put AFC Wimbledon ahead after 15 minutes with a close-range header.Forest Green responded when Charlie McCann’s ...Full Story »
Dagenham and Redbridge up and running with win over Barnet
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Dagenham and Redbridge saw off Barnet 1-0 to earn their first win of the season.Both teams had a few chances throughout, but it was Dagenham who looked like opening the scoring, Sam Ling going close from a 62nd-minute corner.Zak Brunt hit back for Barnet, having a go from the edge of the box in the 73rd minute but curling his effort wide.However the scoring was finally in the 87th minute when Ni...Full Story »
Ten-man Airdrie hold on to beat Inverness
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Ten-man Airdrie held on to claim their second successive Scottish Championship win as they recorded a 2-1 victory over Inverness.The hosts took an early lead following some good work from Lewis McGregor down the right as Caley defender Cameron Harper turned the ball into his own net.Calum Gallagher doubled Airdrie’s lead just after the hour mark – with another helping hand from hard-...Full Story »
Barnsley back to winning ways against 10-man Wigan
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Barnsley picked up a first victory since the opening day of the season with a clinical performance away at Wigan.After a competitive start, the hosts were dealt a huge blow when Charlie Hughes was shown red on 21 minutes.The 19-year-old was adjudged to have fouled Barnsley frontman Devante Cole, who was bearing down on goal.And it did not take long for the visitors to take advantage, with Cole l...Full Story »
Super-sub Sasa Kalajdzic nets late Wolves winner at Everton
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Wolves substitute Sasa Kalajdzic scored a late winner two minutes after coming off the bench as Everton manager Sean Dyche’s decision to turn to some new faces produced a depressingly-familiar outcome.The Toffees dominated this Premier League match – having 15 shots – but remain goalless and pointless in the 270 minutes they have played so far this season as the visitors scored...Full Story »
Raith get better of Dunfermline in Fife derby
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Raith Rovers condemned Dunfermline to their first cinch Championship defeat of the season after a 1-0 victory in the Fife derby at East End Park.Dunfermline went close to opening the scoring in the 12th minute when Lewis McCann tested visiting goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski before Aaron Comrie hit a post with the rebound. From the resulting corner, Ewan Otoo flashed an effort wide.Raith took the lea...Full Story »
Kerr McInroy at the double as Partick Thistle see off Queen’s Park
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Kerr McInroy scored twice as Partick Thistle secured a first win of the season with a 3-1 victory at home to Queen’s Park.Partick scored twice in four first-half minutes to seemingly put them in control.McInroy opened the scoring after 26 minutes from a Steven Lawless pass and Brian Graham doubled their advantage on the half-hour, with Lawless again the provider.But the goal glut continued...Full Story »
Adam Armstrong strike gives Southampton victory over QPR
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Adam Armstrong continued his impressive start to the season as unbeaten Southampton beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 at St Mary’s.Striker Armstrong fired in his fourth goal of the campaign to hide the gap left by absent Che Adams.Earlier, Samuel Edozie’s first professional goal and Jack Colback’s long-range daisy-cutter cancelled each other out within three first-half minutes.Samue...Full Story »
Duane Holmes seals comeback win for Preston against Swansea
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Summer signing Duane Holmes scored the winner as Preston came from behind to beat Swansea 2-1.North End, who have now won their last three Championship games having drawn their opener, are enjoying their best start to a campaign for 15 years.The Swans, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win of the season under new boss Michael Duff.The visitors started brightly at Deepdale and threaten...Full Story »
Burton and Bolton share points at Pirelli Stadium
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Burton and Bolton had to settle for a point apiece as goals from Mark Helm and Dion Charles cancelled each other out in a 1-1 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.Helm put Burton ahead soon after half-time before Bolton, looking to get back to winning ways after their 4-0 home defeat to Wigan last time out, equalised through Charles just before the hour.Albion had the clearest opening of the first half w...Full Story »
Lincoln move up to fourth with victory over 10-man Blackpool
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Two penalties and a deflected strike earned Lincoln a commanding 3-0 win over 10-man Blackpool at the LNER Stadium and moved them up to fourth in Sky Bet League One.Daniel Mandroui opened the scoring from the spot inside seven minutes after Ben House was brought down in the Blackpool area.Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen saved from Seasiders debutant Jordan Rhodes when he was through one-on-one and as th...Full Story »
Joachim Andersen salvages point for Crystal Palace at Brentford
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Joachim Andersen’s equaliser secured Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw against unbeaten Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.A first-half stunner from Kevin Schade gave the Bees an early lead before Andersen levelled in the 76th minute.After a dominant 3-0 win away at Fulham last week, Thomas Frank’s men failed to put the game to bed which allowed the Eagles to claim a point in west Lond...Full Story »
Kasey McAteer’s brace earns Leicester victory at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Leicester left it late to preserve their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 win at Rotherham.It had been a spirited display from the Millers but Kasey McAteer’s double proved enough for Enzo Maresca’s side, who snatched maximum points with seven minutes left to play.Rotherham thought they had taken a ninth-minute lead when Jordan Hugill flicked in Cafu’s wicked corner ...Full Story »
Joao Palhinha earns Fulham shock late point at Arsenal
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Joao Palhinha struck in the 87th minute to earn a shock 2-2 draw for Fulham at Arsenal.The hosts looked to have completed a stunning turnaround when substitute Eddie Nketiah fired past Bernd Leno to give them the lead 18 minutes from time, moments after Bukayo Saka’s penalty had made it 1-1 and relieved the tension in north London.Saka gifted the opening goal to Andreas Pereira after 57 se...Full Story »
Celtic booed off by home support following goalless draw with St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, August 27, 2023 by PA
Celtic drew a blank against St Johnstone and needed two excellent second-half saves from Joe Hart to prevent the Perth side pulling off a shock win.Dimitar Mitov celebrated his first call-up to the Bulgaria squad by making a hat-trick of saves from Matt O’Riley, who should probably have done better with at least two of the chances.But Celtic otherwise struggled to test the Saints goalkeepe...Full Story »
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou toasts as early birthday present
Posted Saturday, August 26, 2023 by PA
Ange Postecoglou toasted his new-look Tottenham team for providing an early birthday present with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth and backed “bargain” James Maddison to get even better.Maddison pulled the strings on the south coast and opened his account for Spurs with his 17th-minute goal, which helped make it back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the visitors.Dejan Kulusevski a...Full Story »
New-look Tottenham impress in win at Bournemouth
Posted Saturday, August 26, 2023 by PA
James Maddison opened his account for Tottenham before Dejan Kulusevski ended his goal drought to help the feelgood factor around Ange Postecoglou’s new-look team continue with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.Maddison had starred in last weekend’s fine victory over Manchester United, but was spotted on crutches and in a protective boot later that same night.A sore ankle failed to stop Spurs...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Raheem Sterling last 2 games
Posted Saturday, August 26, 2023 by 7M Sport
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