Chloe Kelly is one of the most recognisable faces of the England women's side - and before their semi-final with Australia, Daily Star Sport have a look at one of the Lionesses' key stars Chloe Kelly netted England's Euro 2022 winner (Image: UEFA via Getty Images) Chloe Kelly was briefly the most famous name in England - let's take the clocks back 12 months, to England's Euro 2022 final with G...Full Story »

Argentina's World Cup winning head coach, Lionel Scaloni has come forward to defend Lionel Messi's move to MLS and the league's current level of play. WHAT HAPPENED? Scaloni, Argentina's manager, has stepped forward to defend Messi's decision to join MLS, as he continues to make waves with Inter Miami. Despite critics, Scaloni sees Messi's move as acceptable, citing his continued impressive p...Full Story »

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina and are hoping to beat Manchester United to the midfielder's signature. WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds are ready to battle their arch rivals for the signature of Amrabat. The Morocco midfielder has not featured for Fiorentina in pre-season amid increased interest from other clubs, in particular United. However, according to a rep...Full Story »

Inter Milan great Walter Zenga says the club is right to delay plans for Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic. The Serb passed a medical in Milan last week, but is back in Udine with no agreement reached due to confusion over his representation. Zenga says Inter are right to take a step back. He said, "My reflection is simple: you, player, if you want a club, tell your agents that you want to...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood WILL return to training at Manchester United next week. United have concluded their internal review after Greenwood had assault charges dropped at the beginning of the year. Chief exec Richard Arnold has decided to reinstate Greenwood and he will be welcomed back next week. A source told The Sun: "This has been a long and difficult process for everyone involved, but it's nea...Full Story »

Liverpool's search for a new defensive midfielder has taken a surprising twist as the Reds have submitted a bid for Stuttgart's Wataru Endō. The Japanese international has one year reaming on his current contract in Germany and negotiations are currently ongoing between the two clubs to bring the midfielder to Anfield. Fabrizio Romano reports that the player wants to make the transfer happen...Full Story »

Liverpool plot bid for £60m midfielder Liverpool are reportedly intensifying efforts to get Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure after losing out to Chelsea for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Chelsea get a taste of their own medicine! Chelsea are reportedly set to miss out on Eyle Wahi as the striker has set his heart on joining West Ham. Is Hakim Ziyech finally leaving Chelsea? Chelsea...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann has admitted that he's following the exploits of the "incredible" Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, with the Atletico Madrid forward saying that he still hopes to end his career playing in MLS. Messi, 36, has scored in every one of his Inter Miami appearances so far with nine goals in six matches, including in a 4-1 win at Philadelphia Union on Tuesday to reach the Leagues Cup fi...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah is unlikely to leave Liverpool this summer but next year could see Saudi Arabia make a move for the superstar and the Reds have a replacement already lined up. According to Football Insider, Liverpool are plotting a move for PSV Eindhoven's Johan Bakayoko as the Egyptian's replacement after an impressive campaign last season where the winger scored nine goals and provided six a...Full Story »

Neymar has hailed the influence Cristiano Ronaldo has had on the Saudi Pro League, after his own recent move to the Middle East. WHAT HAPPENED? Following the completion of his recent move to Al-Hilal, 31-year-old forward Neymar has insisted a lot is owed to Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo, for his influence in the recent growth of football in Saudi Arabia. WHAT THEY SAID: ''I believe Cristiano Rona...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is targeting the Club World Cup to complete the set after Manchester City overcame a sloppy start to beat Sevilla on spot-kicks to lift the UEFA Super Cup.Two months on from becoming the second English club in history to win the treble, the Champions League holders faced the record Europa League winners in Greece.Sevilla took the lead through Youssef En-Nesyri’s towering head...Full Story »

Norwich boss David Wagner urged Norwich matchwinner Jonathan Rowe not to get carried away after his Carabao Cup first-round winner at QPR.Rowe’s header in the final seconds at Loftus Road secured a 1-0 victory and an away tie against Bristol City in the second round.The 20-year-old has scored in all three of the Canaries’ games this season and his manager has challenged him to keep i...Full Story »

Manchester City won their first silverware of the campaign as Pep Guardiola’s side survived a sloppy start to triumph on spot-kicks against Sevilla and lift the UEFA Super Cup.Having lost the Community Shield to Arsenal on penalties 10 days ago, last season’s swashbuckling treble winners initially wilted in the Greek heat versus the Europa League holders.Youssef En-Nesyri put Sevilla...Full Story »

Solihull Moors continued their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-1 victory at Boreham Wood.The visitors broke the deadlock six minutes before the interval when forward Mark Beck rose highest to head home.The points were secured when Jamey Osborne fired home the other side of the break after Jamal Fyfield had missed a decent chance to equalise.David Agbontohoma&rsqu...Full Story »

Jonathan Rowe’s goal in the final seconds gave Norwich a 1-0 win at QPR and a place in the second round of the Carabao Cup.As the tie appeared to be heading for a penalty shoot-out, Rowe headed home Kellen Fisher’s cross for his third goal is as many games.The game produced very few clear-cut chances before a late Norwich flurry.Canaries substitute Ashley Barnes missed a great chance...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp hailed England as “a special team” and Ella Toone toasted the best shot of her life after the Lionesses reached their first World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia.Hemp restored England’s lead in the second half, after Matildas captain Sam Kerr cancelled out Toone’s stunning opener, and provided the assist that allowed Alessia Russo to put t...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp’s second-half strike helped fire England into their first World Cup final as the Lionesses sealed a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia in front of a sold-out crowd in Sydney.Ella Toone, who replaced the suspended Lauren James for England’s quarter-final win over Colombia, netted 36 minutes into her second start of the tournament in front of a crowd of 75,784.Australia ca...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Big teams EPL 1st week   Lord Maguire is back   CFCCaicedo Lavia   Accurate   The difference   So close yet so far..     This black kit is cursed   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootball, thefootballarena, tnj.sportsposting)Full Story »

ABBEY Clancy and Christine Lampard lunched with their ex England teammate husbands and adorable kids in Portugal. Peter Crouch's wife Abbey, 37, flashed her abs in a tiny cream bikini top, which she paired with matching baggy shorts. She strolled barefoot across the beach while framing her face with black shades. The model looked delighted in 42-year-old Peter's company, who opted for a cas...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe. The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT stunned her followers in a daring outfit and a bikini as she shared highlights of her "summer fun" on Instagram. The ex-England Women's defender hit the headlines on Saturday as she lost her cool while presenting Football Focus during the Lionesses' Women's World Cup quarter-final. Sarina Weigman's side fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia and earn their spot in the semi-...Full Story »

Harry Maguire is set to stay at Man United for the upcoming season after a potential move to West Ham broke down. That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who says that sources close to the English defender said: “Harry respects West Ham — but there was never an agreement on personal terms. Harry remains settled at United, loves the club and believes he will get plenty of opportuni...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool for the 2023-24 season but next summer the Egyptian superstar is being targeted by Saudi Arabia for a move. According to Ben Jacobs, the Saudi interest is genuine and the transfer in 2024 will be a PIF-led move should it materialise in 12 months. Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are the two clubs that have both discussed Salah in the past and will be hoping for suc...Full Story »

Arsenal are set to step up interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte. Laporte is ready to leave City this month and has been linked with a reunion with his old coach Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The Gunners are now set to intensify their interest with concerns over the seriousness of Jurrien Timber's knee injury. Forced off during victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, there's f...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could miss the next four months with the club set to decide whether the Belgium international needs surgery on a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola has said. De Bruyne limped off during the first half of City's 3-0 win over Burnley on Friday after suffering a recurrence of the problem which cut short his involvement in the Champions League final i...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering starting contract renewal talks with their captain, Martin Odegaard, to reward the 24-year-old for his performances. Arsenal mulls improved contract for Odegaard Odegaard's excellent form catches club's attention Gunners aim to secure Odegaard's commitment WHAT HAPPENED? Following Martin Odegaard's exceptional performances and his role as captain, Arsenal is conte...Full Story »

The Serie A giants are reportedly pressing hard to land the keeper. Unsettled stopper Hugo Lloris is tipped to depart Spurs for Italy Credit: Rex The French World Cup winner, 36, wants a fresh challenge outside England. And that "desire" has surely grown since new boss Ange Postecoglou sidelined the 145-cap star in his 13th year at Spurs. Sky Sports' Gianluca DiMarzio says Lazio are in a hur...Full Story »

The deal would see the Blues pay the South London outfit £35million for the exciting winger. Chelsea are believed to have activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause Credit: Reuters According to The Athletic, Chelsea are now expecting to complete the signing of the France Under-21 international after activating the clause. Olise, 21, had also been linked with moves to Manche...Full Story »

Neymar has officially been announced as an Al-Hilal player, after completing a €90 million (£77.2m/$98.3m) transfer from PSG. Neymar joins Al-Hilal €90m transfer deal Ends six-year stay in France WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Neymar from Ligue 1 side PSG, in a deal that will see the Brazilian international earn a whopping €160m (£137m/$...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Romeo Lavia Understand final fee for Roméo Lavia to Chelsea after agreement revealed few mins ago will be £53m fixed plus £5m in add-ons. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFCLavia will be unveiled as Chelsea player this week. ✨— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023 Al-Hilal announce the signing of Neymar on a lucrative deal PSG and Brazil s...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan criticised referee Adam Herczeg as well as his side’s second-half showing as Newport capitulated at Crewe.The official turned down the Welsh side’s penalty claims early in the game after Aaron Wildig appeared to be impeded in the box. Within minutes former County favourite Mickey Demetriou edged Crewe ahead and while Will Evans levelled soon after, Demetriou grabbed h...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Matt Taylor hopes his players saw how good they can be as Town claimed a 2-1 victory over winless Burton.Tom Bayliss fired Shrewsbury into the lead in the third minute, tapping home at the back post from a Dan Udoh cross.The home side then doubled their lead just before half-time with Chey Dunkley heading in from a Jordan Shipley corner.The Brewers found the back of the net fo...Full Story »

Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne described his side as a “nearly team” after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Oxford.Mark Harris was the matchwinner for the second time in four days as Oxford deservedly took the points at Pride Park.The visitors went ahead in the 32nd minute when Curtis Nelson gave the ball away and Cameron Brannagan played in Harris to fire into the top-right corner.Derby...Full Story »

John Mousinho called on his Portsmouth team to be more ruthless after seeing them beat Exeter 1-0 at Fratton Park.Colby Bishop’s second-half strike was enough to settle a keenly contested game.Mousinho said: “I thought we were excellent in the first half. The only thing we didn’t do was put the ball in the back of the net.“It was a different story in the second half. Exet...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was proud of his side’s second-half performance as they held Wigan to a 1-1 draw at Brunton Park.The Cumbrians fell behind to former striker Charlie Wyke’s first-half finish for Latics, but Simpson was delighted with the response from his team.Carlisle equalised through Owen Moxon’s close-range finish.“I thought we were positive and energetic to...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Graham Alexander admitted his side did not show enough quality in the final third after they suffered their first defeat of the season at Crawley.Mo Eisa struck his third goal of the season to cancel out Nick Tsaroulla’s 16th-minute opener for Crawley, but Danilo Orsi’s first goal for the Reds settled the issue shortly after the break.Alexander felt his side did not do e...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed his side’s commanding performance in a 4-2 victory over Walsall.The Hollywood-owned Dragons recorded a first win since their EFL return, banishing a shaky start to life in League Two.Parkinson felt that his side stood up and singled out the goalscorers, saying: “I thought it was a very good performance from us.“(I am) disappointed to concede t...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson praised his side’s belief after goals from Hector Kyprianou, Jonson Clarke-Harris and Kwame Poku saw them come from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley.The home side took the lead through Barry Cotter six minutes after the break before Kyprianou equalised with 16 minutes remaining.Clarke-Harris struck two minutes later and Poku added a third five minutes from ti...Full Story »

An upbeat Ian Dawes could hardly contain his delight after seeing his Tranmere side finally record their first win of the season at the third time of asking with a 3-0 victory over Harrogate at Prenton Park.Goals from Luke Norris, Sam Taylor and Kieron Morris were the difference as Rovers followed-up two disappointing defeats with a much-needed victory.Dawes said: “The performances over th...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale praised his side for digging deep and finding the answers in Switzerland after James Tavernier’s equaliser sent them into the Champions League play-offs.Last season’s cinch Premiership runners-up will face PSV Eindhoven next Tuesday at Ibrox after James Tavernier’s equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw against Servette and a 3-2 aggregate win in the third qu...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst was over the moon with how his squad adapted to changes made during their 2-0 victory over 10-man Salford.New signing Abo Eisa was at the double – netting in each half – as Grimsby recorded their first League Two win of the season against their previously unbeaten opponents.Salford midfielder Ossama Ashley saw red shortly after the restart for two bookable ...Full Story »

Manager Dave Challinor had mixed feelings after Stockport claimed their first league point of the season against Bradford.Substitute Isaac Olaofe cancelled out Alex Pattison’s third goal in as many games for Bradford to get the Hatters on the board after two opening defeats.Ben Hinchliffe also saved a late penalty from last season’s League Two golden boot winner Andy Cook.Challinor s...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton praised the work ethic of Luke McCormick after he came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner in a 2-1 victory at Charlton.The former midfielder was back on the touchline after serving a three-game stadium ban.And there were big celebrations on the touchline when McCormick struck in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to ensure Barton’s ...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady hailed his side’s “outstanding” performance and said a point was the very least they deserved after Tuesday’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Lincoln at Sixfields.Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s sweet first-half finish was added to by a Paudie O’Connor header as Lincoln moved into a 2-0 lead, but both goals came very much against the run of play...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt was sent off for “misuse of technology” after Victor Adeboyejo’s first-half hat-trick set-up the League One leaders’ 3-1 win over Fleetwood.Northern Ireland international Dion Charles was also dismissed by referee Tom Nield for a caution in each half.Charles was the first to receive his marching orders after 69 minutes following a clash with Town kee...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield admitted to being put through the wringer during his side’s 3-2 win over Leyton Orient that gave them their first points of the season at the third attempt.It was a frantic night at Adams Park as Orient had centre-back Dan Happe sent off in the second half in what was their third straight defeat in League One.The incidents did not stop after the final whistl...Full Story »

Nigel Clough was left scratching his head as he lost four of his Mansfield players to injury during their 2-2 draw at Doncaster.The Stags twice came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the League Two season, with goals from Louis Reed and George Maris cancelling out strikes from Tom Nixon and Joe Ironside.And Clough felt his side was worthy of taking all three points, despite the inj...Full Story »

Andy Crosby believes Port Vale lacked a cutting edge in their 0-0 draw against Blackpool.Gavin Massey came closest as The Valiants controlled the first half, but his powerful shot flew agonisingly wide of the goal.In the second half, Blackpool took control, but Vale stopper Connor Ripley tipped away Shayne Lavery’s header to ensure the spoils were shared at Bloomfield Road.The Port Vale ma...Full Story »

Luke McCormick’s stoppage-time strike sealed a first League One win of the season for Bristol Rovers in a dramatic 2-1 victory over Charlton at the Valley.Daniel Kanu had cancelled out Scott Sinclair’s opener before McCormick struck at the death.Charlton edged the opening 45 minutes and Corey Blackett-Taylor lashed a left-footed shot across the face of goal while Karoy Anderson&rsquo...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet continued their encouraging start to the National League season with a 2-0 win over Aldershot.Goals either side of half-time from Franklin Domi and Dominic Poleon ensured Fleet made it two wins from their opening three games.Domi opened the scoring before the break when he cut inside from the right and curled an unstoppable effort into the corner.Former Leeds striker Poleon won it in t...Full Story »

Will Grigg struck a late winner as leaders Chesterfield maintained their 100 per cent National League record with a 2-1 success at lowly Oxford City.Tom Naylor headed home James Berry’s corner in first-half stoppage time for his first Spireites goal.Josh Parker met Lewis Coyle’s cross on the volley to give City hope of collecting a first point of the season.But Chesterfield punished ...Full Story »

Reading claimed their first league victory in almost six months when they edged past Cheltenham 1-0 in League One at the SCL Stadium.With Cheltenham offering little going forward, Reading dominated the first half and went in front in the 33rd minute through a deflected own-goal from Town midfielder Will Ferry.Neither side impressed in an uninspiring second period, with Reading just about doing e...Full Story »

Halifax stunned Oldham with a 2-1 National League victory in front of 7,964 fans at Boundary Park.Rob Harker fired the visitors ahead after 31 minutes with a superb long-range strike.Oldham were level five minutes before the break when Mark Shelton fired home from a corner.Harker went close against for Halifax before the resulting corner fell to Adam Senior, who scrambled home from close range.Full Story »

Altrincham twice fought back twice to draw 2-2 with York and deny the Minstermen a first National League win of the season.York, who had lost their first two games, were ahead after 10 minutes when Dipo Akinyemi volleyed home his second goal of the season.Chris Conn-Clarke’s cool finish levelled matters after 37 minutes, but York instantly regained the lead through Callum Harriott’s ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams praised his young side’s battling qualities as they picked up a hard-earned point in a 0-0 draw against Notts County.Adams’ youngsters fought back strongly after a 3-0 defeat at Mansfield at the weekend with the experienced boss pleased with his team’s spirit and determination.He said: “I thought it was a very good 0-0 game. It was a very tactic...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris hailed his side after they maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win at Sutton.Harris’ table-toppers, who also dumped Championship Southampton out of the Carabao Cup, are the only League Two side to win their opening three games and they are yet to concede in the league after a third successive 1-0 victory.Ashley Nadesan’s 10th-minute eff...Full Story »

Steve Evans felt that Stevenage were fully deserving of their 2-1 win at Cambridge.Stevenage have won all three league games since promotion to League One, with their success at the Abbey Stadium ending their opponent’s own perfect start.Jamie Reid’s fine effort from outside the box eight minutes from the end proved decisive, coming less than two minutes after Mark Bonner’s sid...Full Story »

Substitute Emile Acquah scored a late goal for Barrow to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Accrington and Bluebirds boss Pete Wild believes he has captured a gem.The striker came from Maidenhead in the summer and has now scored two goals in two games for Barrow, who are unbeaten in League Two.In a game of few chances, Stanley took the lead in the 36th minute. Tommy Leigh’s ball was headed ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson says he will remember his 41st birthday fondly after guiding his AFC Wimbledon side to a 2-0 win at his former club Colchester.After a goalless first half, James Tilley gave the Dons the lead when he converted from close range after Josh Neufville had escaped down the left and crossed.Tilley then sealed the Dons’ lead in the 85th minute when he finished clinically after bei...Full Story »

Mark Harris’ double gave Oxford a 2-1 win at Derby.Harris scored in each half before Martyn Waghorn replied late on for the home side.Oxford had the first shot on target in the 17th minute with Marcus Browne forcing Joe Wildsmith into a diving save after good build-up play.The visitors deservedly went ahead in the 32nd minute when Curtis Nelson gave the ball away and Cameron Brannagan play...Full Story »

AFC Fylde scored four minutes from time to earn their first win of the Vanarama National League season with a 2-1 victory over Kidderminster at Mill Farm.The home side could have opened the scoring half an hour into the contest when Luke Charman unleashed a powerful effort at goal but Christian Dibble was on hand to palm it away.Fylde broke the deadlock with 11 minutes to go through Charman, who...Full Story »

Gateshead picked up their first win of the season with a 4-2 victory over Dagenham at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.The visitors took the lead 35 minutes in through Luke Hannant’s first goal of the season.They doubled their advantage six minutes after the break when Marcus Dinanga smashed across goal and into the back of the net to make it 2-0.The home side pulled one back 18 minutes f...Full Story »

Substitute Emile Acquah’s late goal preserved Barrow’s unbeaten league record but they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Accrington.The Bluebirds had won both their opening league encounters and looked to be heading for defeat after Sean McConville’s first-half goal until the late leveller.The last time these two sides faced each other in the Football League was in 1961-62 season...Full Story »

Peterborough came from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley with an impressive second-half performance featuring goals from Hector Kyprianou, Jonson Clarke-Harris and Kwame Poku.Barry Cotter had put the hosts in front six minutes after the break but it only served to spark the visitors into life.Peterborough’s Ephron Mason-Clark threatened early on, forcing Liam Roberts to make a save.At the othe...Full Story »

Mansfield twice came from behind to continue their unbeaten start to the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at Doncaster.Nigel Clough’s side arguably had the better of the attacking play throughout but were forced to fight back in an entertaining clash of near-neighbours.Tom Nixon and Joe Ironside struck either side of Louis Reed’s equaliser before George Maris salvaged the Stags a po...Full Story »

Centre-back Joe Low scored twice on his first league start for Wycombe as they edged to a 3-2 win over Leyton Orient to claim their first points of the season.Orient’s tally remains empty, however, after their third straight defeat in League One and their cause was not helped by a red card for Dan Happe in the early stages of the second half.Wycombe had their first league goal of the campa...Full Story »

Woking fought back to upset Rochdale 3-2 and leapfrog them in the Vanarama National League table.Tyrese Sinclair slotted home from a tight angle after 15 minutes, capitalising on an error from home goalkeeper Joe Day.Scott Cuthbert headed an equaliser after the break and Woking were ahead on 74 minutes when Padraig Amond was fouled and Reece Grego-Cox dispatched the penalty.Grego-Cox grabbed his...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored a 98th-minute equaliser as Northampton picked up their first point of the season with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Lincoln.The visitors led 2-0 at Sixfields with only four minutes to play but Louis Appere’s smart finish and Hoskins’ dramatic strike salvaged a deserved point for the Cobblers.Northampton made all of the early running and went close through Tyreece Sim...Full Story »

Mickey Demetriou fired in twice against his former club as Crewe secured an emphatic 4-2 win against Newport County.The veteran defender played a key role at the other end of the pitch as the Railwaymen earned their first victory of the season.When Keeper Nic Townsend spilled Jack Powell’s free-kick, Demetriou made the most of the chance to hook home the opener in the eighth minute.The Wel...Full Story »

Gillingham maintained their 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet League Two season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sutton.Ashley Nadesan scored the only goal of the game with a superbly taken 10th-minute finish at Gander Green Lane.Tom Nichols robbed home defender Omar Sowunmi and provided a low cross for Nadesan to strike first time.Sowunmi came close to atoning for his early error when his hooked s...Full Story »

Swindon produced a fine second-half comeback to beat Forest Green 2-1 in an enthralling local derby in League Two.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the course of the game.Stevens opened the scoring in the...Full Story »

Bromley picked up their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw with Wealdstone at Hayes Lane.The visitors took the lead in the fourth minute when Tahvon Campbell let fly from just outside the area which flew into the back of the net.Bromley came close to equalising in spectacular fashion but Michael Cheek’s audacious chip from the halfway line landed onto the roof of the net.Wealdstone co...Full Story »

Shrewsbury returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Burton at the Croud Meadow.It was an action-packed start for both sides but it was Shrewsbury who broke the deadlock after only three minutes.Daniel Udoh picked up the ball out wide and drove a low cross to Tom Bayliss, who fired home at the back post.Two minutes later Burton came close to a leveller when Josh Gordon was one-on-one with...Full Story »

Victor Adeboyejo netted a first-half hat-trick but strike partner Dion Charles and manager Ian Evatt were sent off as leaders Bolton beat Fleetwood 3-1 in League One.The former Burton star became only the second Wanderers player in nine years to score a treble, firing the Trotters towards a third consecutive league victory.Paris Maghoma claimed assists for his team-mate’s first two goals a...Full Story »

Owen Moxon’s close-range effort earned winless Carlisle a 1-1 draw with Wigan at Brunton Park.Moxon lashed home from six yards early in the second period, cancelling out Charlie Wyke’s finish.Callum Lang, Callum McManaman and Thelo Aasgaard all went close as Wigan dominated in the early stages.On the half-hour mark, former Carlisle striker Wyke volleyed against the crossbar, but just...Full Story »

Danilo Orsi hit the winner as Crawley made it two league wins out of three to go third in the table with a 2-1 home win over previously unbeaten MK Dons.The Reds, desperate to make up for their worst ever placing since entering the league in 2011, turned on the style as under-fire co-owner Preston Johnson looked on for the first time this season.Midfielder Liam Kelly had a shot tipped over the b...Full Story »

Blackpool maintained their unbeaten start to life back in League One with a goalless draw against Port Vale at Bloomfield Road.The Tangerines are yet to concede in the league after following up a 2-0 home win against Burton Albion with back-to-back goalless draws against Exeter City and the Valiants.It was also a welcome clean sheet on the road for Port Vale after losing 7-0 away to Barnsley on ...Full Story »

Colby Bishop scored his second goal of the season to fire Portsmouth to a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Exeter.With both sides coming into the game unbeaten, it was Bishop who ended Exeter’s run with the only goal 20 minutes from time.Bishop rifled home from just inside the box after picking up substitute Jack Sparkes’ pass with his back to goal.It took until the 29th minute for Pom...Full Story »

Hartlepool produced a stirring second-half show to beat Maidenhead 3-1 in the National League.Charlee Adams saw his effort for Maidenhead saved before Anthony Mancini opened the scoring from close range after 56 minutes.Charlie Seaman added a beauty four minutes later to give Hartlepool a two-goal cushion.Skipper David Ferguson sealed matters six minutes from time before Casey Pettit provided a ...Full Story »

James Tavernier’s equaliser sent Rangers into the Champions League play-offs as an improved second-half display in Switzerland saw them overcome Servette.Tavernier’s header five minutes after the break sealed a 1-1 draw which handed Michael Beale’s side a 3-2 aggregate win.Rangers had failed to test the home goalkeeper in the first half and might have been further behind at the...Full Story »

Salma Paralluelo has called on Spain to “face the ultimate challenge” after reaching the World Cup final with a 2-1 win against Sweden.A cagey game with few clear-cut chances suddenly sparked into life with three goals in the last 10 minutes.Barcelona winger Paralluelo put Spain ahead in the 81st minute before Sweden soon levelled with a cool finish from Rebecka Blomqvist.Still only ...Full Story »

Captain Millie Bright expects the hostile environment England will encounter against Australia in their World Cup semi-final to feel like well-trodden territory for the European champions.Wednesday’s game is a sell out at the 75,000-plus capacity Stadium Australia in Sydney, with the vast majority issued to home supporters, who have backed their side in rapidly-rising, record-smashing fash...Full Story »

Olga Carmona’s stunning late winner fired Spain into the World Cup final with a 2-1 win against Sweden.In a cagey contest with few chances for either side, the game suddenly sprung into life in the final stages with three goals in the final 10 minutes of normal time.Barcelona winger Salma Paralluelo, 19, gave Spain the lead in the 81st minute, but her goal was soon cancelled out by Rebecka...Full Story »