Rob Edwards admits Luton must make a rapid improvement after Brighton defeat
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Rob Edwards admits Luton must quickly improve after their Premier League debut ended in a thumping 4-1 defeat at Brighton.Just nine years on from being a non-league side, the newly-promoted Hatters were taught a punishing lesson on their first return to top-flight action since relegation from the old First Division in 1992.Carlton Morris’ 81st-minute penalty gave Town hope of snatching som...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan accepts Baggies ‘won a game by suffering’ after late Swans rally
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan accepted his side had to suffer as they held on to beat Swansea 3-2 at The Hawthorns.The Baggies appeared to be cruising towards a first three points of the new Sky Bet Championship season after Semi Ajayi, a Carl Rushworth own goal and a John Swift penalty put them 3-0 up just after the hour.However, Swansea fought back with late goals from Harry Darling and...Full Story »
Harry Cardwell fires opener as Southend continue flying start against Dagenham
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Southend made it two wins from two matches at the start of the Vanarama National League as Harry Cardwell and substitute Oli Coker helped the Shrimpers beat Dagenham 2-0.It was a spirited start from the visiting Southend as they took the lead in the 19th minute when Jack Bridge’s low cross was turned in by Cardwell, who also scored in last week’s 4-0 win over Oldham.Cardwell might ha...Full Story »
Chesterfield ease past 10-man AFC Fylde in another comfortable victory
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Chesterfield continued their early-season goal spree by brushing aside Vanarama National League opponents AFC Fylde 4-2 at Mill Farm.A week after hitting four against Dorking, the Spireites had a second successive win wrapped up by half-time.Tyrone Williams set them on their way with a sixth-minute effort, then Liam Mandeville, who scored twice in the victory over Dorking, made it 2-0 before Wil...Full Story »
Ian Henderson effort enough as Rochdale edge National League win at Oxford City
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Ian Henderson netted a second-half winner as Rochdale picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 National League victory at Oxford City.The game went into half-time goalless, but not without a few chances, when Henderson had an effort cleared off the line, midway through the half.Chances continued to come, but neither side were able to make a breakthrough as Kairo Mitchell headed a free-...Full Story »
Dorking still winless after home defeat to 10-man Maidenhead
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Maidenhead inflicted a second straight defeat of the National League season on Dorking by winning 2-0 at Meadowbank.An indisciplined first-half performance by Dorking saw three players – Jason Prior, Tony Craig and Matt Briggs – booked in the space of four minutes.But after a scoreless opening half, Maidenhead took charge during the second period and went ahead through Shawn McCoulsk...Full Story »
Regan Linney bags brace as Altrincham down Woking
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Regan Linney was on target twice as Altrincham claimed their first win of the season after coming from behind to beat Woking 3-2.The forward opened the scoring for the visitors in the sixth minute with a low drive but Scott Cuthbert cancelled out the lead, converting a Nana Boateng free-kick 10 minutes later.Reece Grego-Cox’s header put the Cardinals into the lead just before the half-hour...Full Story »
Wigan come from behind to beat Northampton
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Wigan Athletic moved up to minus two points in Sky Bet League One after securing their second league win from two against Northampton Town at the DW Stadium.Northampton started well and even hit the post with a minute gone through William Hondermarck.So it was no more than they deserved when Sam Hoskins curled a wonderful free-kick over the wall and into the top corner of the Wigan net.Wigan mad...Full Story »
Matty Warburton double earns first win of season for Solihull
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Matty Warburton struck twice for Solihull as they secured their first National League win of the season, 2-1 at newly-promoted Ebbsfleet.Warburton struck in either half to put Solihull in control and after Ebbsflett’s Greg Cundle had pulled one back, the home side went close to a late equaliser through Shaq Coulthirst’s effort which hit the crossbar.Solihull went close in the first h...Full Story »
Tilley spot on for Dons with late penalty to earn draw against new-boys Wrexham
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
A late penalty from James Tilley secured AFC Wimbledon a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Wrexham in their Sky Bet League Two match at Plough Lane.Elliot Lee’s deflected strike had put the Welsh side ahead in the first half.Dons striker Ali Al-Hamadi saw his spot-kick saved just after the hour, but Tilley made no mistake with a second penalty with just nine minutes left to leave both sides still ...Full Story »
Ian Evatt warns League One rivals Bolton have more to come after Cheltenham win
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Ian Evatt warned the rest of League One there is much more to come from his Bolton Wanderers side after their impressive 3-0 win at Cheltenham Town.Dion Charles scored twice, along with an own goal from Liam Smith during a one-sided first half at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.The result puts Bolton top of the table with two wins from two, along with a Carabao Cup first round victory, making it s...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell hails Exeter effort after goalless draw with Blackpool
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell could not fault the effort of his players as they held much-fancied Blackpool to a goalless draw at St James Park.The Tangerines are tipped by many to make an immediate return to the Championship after relegation last season, but they were second best against a spirited and largely youthful Exeter side.In a game of few clear-cut chances, Exeter could have gone in fro...Full Story »
Dan Crowley header sees Magpies complete comeback to sink Mariners
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Notts County twice came from behind twice to record a first victory of the new Sky Bet League Two campaign with a 3-2 win over Grimsby Town at Meadow Lane.The visitors took the lead in the 17th minute when Danny Rose took advantage of Aaron Nemane’s poor back pass.But Luke Williams’ side – beaten 5-1 at Sutton last weekend – hauled themselves level as John Bostock was abl...Full Story »
It was a top performance – Kieran McKenna praises Ipswich after win over Stoke
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna hailed a “top performance” from his side in the 2-0 victory over Stoke.Goals in either half from defender Luke Woolfenden and substitute Kayden Jackson maintained Town’s 100 percent start to the season on their return to the Championship.Woolfenden rose at the far post to head home in the 23rd minute from a Sam Morsy free-kick, while Jackson conve...Full Story »
Hamilton and Stirling retain 100 per cent records at top of Scottish League One
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Hamilton and Stirling both recorded second-successive victories to set the early pace in Scottish League One.The Accies won 2-0 at Kelty Hearts thanks to second-half goals in the space of nine minutes by Reghan Tumilty and Ryan One.Dale Carrick’s penalty nine minutes from time, meanwhile, edged out Stirling’s hosts Alloa 1-0, who had David McKay sent off following his foul that conce...Full Story »
Rotherham boss Matt Taylor says he experienced ‘every emotion’ against Blackburn
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Rotherham manager Matt Taylor was unhappy with the decision to dismiss Fred Onyedinma as his side let a two-goal advantage slip during their 2-2 draw against Blackburn.Onyedinma was sent off just minutes after putting Rotherham 2-0 up early in the second half and the decision to award two yellow cards in as many minutes from referee Bobby Madley angered the home crowd and baffled Taylor.The deci...Full Story »
Derby boss Paul Warne happy with win over Burton
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Derby boss Paul Warne was happier with the result than his side’s performance against Burton as they won 3-0 for their first Sky Bet League One victory of the season.After two poor performances coming into the game, Warne felt that the Rams, who are expected to challenge for automatic promotion, are settling and looking to improve.“I didn’t think we were great,” he admitt...Full Story »
Neil Harris wants more of a cutting edge from Gillingham
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Neil Harris urged Gillingham to sharpen up in the final third despite a 1-0 win against Accrington.Summer signing Ashley Nadesan scored his first league goal for the Gills, who have won their first three games of the new campaign – including Tuesday’s shock Carabao Cup win against Southampton.However, they started slowly at Priestfield before Nadesan’s calm finish from Tom Nich...Full Story »
John Mousinho – More to come from Portsmouth despite big win
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho believes there is still room for improvement with his side despite a comprehensive 4-0 away win at League One newcomers Leyton Orient.The visitors bossed the show with Marlon Pack breaking the deadlock on 23 minutes before Colby Bishop doubled the advantage.Six minutes after the interval, Orient skipper Omar Beckles turned Gavin Whyte’s teasing cross past his ...Full Story »
Enzo Maresca lauds ‘improving’ Leicester as Foxes record third successive win
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Enzo Maresca praised his “improving” Leicester side after they edged out a narrow 1-0 victory at Huddersfield.Summer signing Stephy Mavididi opened his account for the club midway through the second half for what proved to be the winning goal.The £6.4million recruit from Montpellier unleashed a venomous strike from an acute angle which squeezed past Lee Nicholls at his near pos...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson laments ‘unbelievable’ decision to award Dons a late spot-kick
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was left to rue two penalty decisions after his side were denied a first win back in the English Football League as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.After Elliot Lee’s deflected opener in the first half, James Tilley’s late spot-kick earned a point for the Dons – with Ali Al-Hamadi having earlier seen his penalty saved by Ben Foster...Full Story »
Stockport beaten again as Walsall clinch hard-fought win
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Walsall held off late Stockport pressure to leave last season’s beaten play-off finalists without a point after two games with a 2-1 win.Goals in each half from Danny Johnson and Aramide Oteh earned the Saddlers a first victory of the season, despite Ryan Rydel’s stoppage-time header.County dominated throughout, with Louie Barry’s cool early finish disallowed for offside and Ow...Full Story »
Matty James snatches Bristol City a last-gasp victory at Millwall
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Bristol City began life without Alex Scott in fine fashion as skipper Matty James smashed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory at Millwall.James – playing without midfield partner Scott, who was sold to Bournemouth this week for a fee that could rise to £25million – found the bottom-left corner from a long throw-in from the right to earn Nigel Pearson’s side thei...Full Story »
Stevenage continue perfect League One return with win over Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Aaron Pressley’s first goal for Stevenage inspired a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury as Sky Bet League One football returned to the Lamex.The signing from Brentford struck just before the hour to open his Boro account, before substitute Jamie Reid ensured the result in the 87th minute.The victory made it two wins from two for Steve Evans’ men as they commence their first third-tier campaign ...Full Story »
Late Amari Morgan-Smith strike sinks York
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Amari Morgan-Smith’s late winner earned Kidderminster a 1-0 National League win at York.Morgan-Smith pounced in the 83rd minute at the LNER Community Stadium to head the ball in off the bar following a Joe Leesley corner.The visitors had the better of the first-half chances, Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain heading just wide at the far post from Caleb Richards’ left-wing cross and York g...Full Story »
Sammie Szmodics brace helps salvage a point for Blackburn at Rotherham
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Blackburn battled back to earn a 2-2 draw at Rotherham with Sammie Szmodics going from zero to hero at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.Szmodics missed a first-half penalty and was also at fault for The Millers’ opener before his second-half double turned the game around.Rotherham had looked to be on course for their first win of the campaign thanks to strikes from Hakeem Odoffin and Fred Onye...Full Story »
Callum Smith’s late winner earns Raith thrilling win over Morton
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Callum Smith struck a late winner as Raith staved off a determined Morton fightback to claim a 3-2 victory in the Scottish Championship.Rovers made a flying start, scoring twice inside the opening 15 minutes to leave their opponents on the back foot.Jack Hamilton’s close-range shot opened the scoring before a Lewis Vaughan penalty made it 2-0 following a foul by Darragh O’Connor.Mort...Full Story »
Ruari Paton maintains Queen’s Park’s perfect start to season
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Queen’s Park maintained their perfect start to the new cinch Championship season with a 2-1 win over Arbroath at the City Stadium.The Spiders, who won 2-1 at Inverness last week, made a positive start, with Dominic Thomas’ effort cleared off the line before on-loan Bayern Munich youngster Barry Hepburn opened his account in the 13th minute.Arbroath looked to respond as Michael McKenn...Full Story »
Lucas Akins nets brace as Mansfield ease past Morecambe
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Lucas Akins scored a brace as Mansfield recorded their first league win of the season with a comfortable 3-0 League Two win at home to Morecambe to remain unbeaten.Akins netted at the end of each half, either side of Davis Keillor-Dunn’s goal, as the hosts wrapped up victory in a game they controlled throughout.Things may have been different for Morecambe had Tom Bloxham done better with a...Full Story »
Mani Dieseruvwe’s double snatches 10-man Hartlepool victory against Gateshead
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Mani Dieseruvwe struck twice on his debut for 10-man Hartlepool, including a last-minute winner, as they beat National League rivals Gateshead 2-1 at the Suit Direct Stadium.Dieseruvwe, signed from FC Halifax in July, gave Pools an ideal start with an early opener and popped up with a last-gasp winner after Robbie Tinkler had levelled for Gateshead in the second half.Pools played most of the sec...Full Story »
Classy Portsmouth hand Orient harsh lesson with comfortable victory
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth served notice of intent with a 4-0 away win at newly-promoted Leyton Orient.First-half goals by Marlon Pack and Colby Bishop, an own goal after the break by Orient’s Omar Beckles and a penalty in added time by Kusini Yengi sunk the home side.Pompey ran the show handing out a harsh lesson to their hosts in the standard of higher-sphere football.The visitors went in front after 23...Full Story »
Eastleigh keeper Joe McDonnell shines in goalless draw with Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Eastleigh are still searching for their first Vanarama National League win of the season but were fortunate to walk away with a point in a goalless draw at home to Wealdstone.Both sides created chances, with Wealdstone starting especially well as Ashley Charles’ looping header forced Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell into action.Alex Dyer then thumped over from the edge of the box while a...Full Story »
Peterborough make it two wins from two in League One with Charlton victory
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Peterborough continued their winning start to the League One season by seeing off Charlton 1-0 in a clash full of chances and cards.Rival bosses Darren Ferguson and Dean Holden both featured among a tally of 12 cautions, but remarkably there was only one goal with Hector Kyprianou netting what would prove to be the winner in first-half stoppage time.Kwame Poku picked the pocket of Charlton man P...Full Story »
Kwesi Appiah strike sets Boreham Wood on their way to 2-0 win over Halifax
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Kwesi Appiah and Jamal Fyfield lifted Boreham Wood to their first Vanarama National League win of the season as they saw off Halifax 2-0.Appiah had the first real chance on the half hour but the Ghanaian’s shot straight at Halifax goalkeeper Sam Johnson, who did well to keep out Fyfield’s header from the resulting corner.But the hosts were grateful for Nathan Ashmore, who produced ex...Full Story »
Mo Eisa’s first-half header enough as MK Dons edge Tranmere to top League Two
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Mo Eisa’s first-half header helped MK Dons to a 1-0 League Two victory over a battling Tranmere at Stadium MK.The striker made it two goals in two league games as the home side moved top of League Two on goal difference.Tranmere’s second league defeat of the season sees them drop to 23rd after losing 2-1 to Barrow last time out.MK Dons, unchanged from last week’s 5-3 victory at...Full Story »
Bradford fight back to beat Colchester for first win of season
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Bradford came from behind to beat Colchester 2-1 at Valley Parade and register their first win of the season.Colchester, playing their opening league game, went in front after nine minutes following a defensive nightmare for Bradford.Keeper Harry Lewis was caught dawdling on the ball by Joe Taylor and his hurried pass was intercepted by Mauro Bandeira in the box. It came loose in the scramble th...Full Story »
Staggies at the double as Saints slumped to another Premiership defeat
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Goals from substitute Kyle Turner and defender Connor Randall gave Ross County their first cinch Premiership win with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone, who remain pointless.The visitors were missing 10 first-team squad players because of injuries and it showed as a patched-up side struggled to contain Ross County’s forwards for the majority of the first half.County created four chances in t...Full Story »
Mathew Anim Cudjoe leaves it late to earn point for Dundee United
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Mathew Anim Cudjoe equalised deep into second-half stoppage time as Dundee United rescued a late point from a 1-1 Scottish Championship draw at home to Dunfermline.The home side dominated the opening period and had numerous shots on goal but two long-range chances from Scott McMann were kept out before Tony Watt and Louis Moult saw efforts saved.Terrors defender Kevin Holt blocked a Josh Edwards...Full Story »
Conor McAleny equaliser earns Salford draw with Crawley
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Conor McAleny’s second-half strike earned Salford a 1-1 draw at home to Crawley.McAleny’s effort cancelled out Luke Garbutt’s own goal just before the break, but Crawley were unfortunate not to come away with the win after hitting the woodwork four times.Both teams had early chances, Crawley’s Liam Kelly firing a speculative effort against the crossbar and Salford’s...Full Story »
Airdrie fight back to beat Partick Thistle
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Airdrie came from behind to pick up their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Partick Thistle.James Lyon put the visitors ahead on 31 minutes as he fired in the rebound after Harry Milne’s shot.Gabby McGill levelled the scores after 63 minutes with a close-range finish before Calum Gallagher’s powerful header secured victory eight minutes later.Full Story »
Franny Amartey fires Ayr to victory over Inverness
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Franny Amartey’s early goal proved enough to give Ayr a 1-0 win over Inverness in their cinch Championship match at Somerset Park, where frustrated Caley head coach Billy Dodds was sent from the dugout.The Honest Men, who lost 3-1 at Morton last weekend, went ahead in the eighth minute through Amartey after good build-up play involving Sam Ashford.Ayr captain Sean McGinty then fired a long...Full Story »
Dominic Solanke denies West Ham as Bournemouth snatch draw
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Dominic Solanke’s late equaliser denied West Ham an opening-day win as Bournemouth hit back for a 1-1 draw.Jarrod Bowen had fired the Hammers into the lead early in the second half with a spectacular curler from the edge of the box.But Bournemouth, playing under new boss Andoni Iraola for the first time, were good value for the point they earned when Solanke rounded Alphonse Areola with ei...Full Story »
Dion Charles double helps Bolton maintain winning run at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Dion Charles scored twice as Bolton Wanderers continued their impressive start to the season with a 3-0 win at Cheltenham Town.All of the goals came during a one-sided first half at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.Charles’ opener arrived in the 15th minute after a clever ball from Victor Adeboyejo set him up to slot confidently past Luke Southwood.Southwood dived to catch Randell Williams&rs...Full Story »
Ashley Nadesan maintains Gillingham’s winning start against Accrington
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Ashley Nadesan’s first league goal for Gillingham continued their winning start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Accrington.Summer signing Nadesan calmly slotted past Stanley goalkeeper Toby Savin in the 29th minute after converting Tom Nichols’ pass.Savin kept Stanley in the game with an excellent reaction save to deny Robbie McKenzie six minutes later, after the visitors faile...Full Story »
Leicester down Huddersfield to continue winning start to season
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Leicester continued their winning start to the season with a 1-0 victory away at Huddersfield.Enzo Maresca’s side made it three wins from three in all competitions thanks to Stephy Mavididi’s first Foxes goal.The summer recruit from Montpellier has already begun to repay the reported £6.4million outlay as he grabbed what proved to be the winner midway through the second half.Af...Full Story »
Odsonne Edouard hands dominant Crystal Palace win over Sheffield United
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Odsonne Edouard’s second-half goal earned Crystal Palace a 1-0 win against Sheffield United to worsen the gloom at Bramall Lane.Edouard struck from close range four minutes after the restart to give the Eagles a deserved three points in the Premier League opener.It was thoroughly convincing for Roy Hodgson’s men as they had two further goals disallowed, while Blades goalkeeper Wes Fo...Full Story »
Watford and Plymouth share the spoils with goalless draw at Vicarage Road
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
An entertaining goalless draw between Watford and Plymouth at Vicarage Road ultimately left both sides frustrated at a spurned opportunity to head the early Sky Bet Championship table.While the visitors could at least take an unbeaten start to their first second-tier campaign in 14 seasons back with them to Devon, there was scant consolation for Watford who managed to hit the target with just th...Full Story »
Derby ease to win at Burton
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Derby recorded a first-ever victory at the Pirelli Stadium as they beat Burton 3-0 in Sky Bet League One.James Collins, skipper Conor Hourihane and Conor Washington all netted as the Rams got their season up and running after last week’s 2-1 home defeat to Wigan.Collins, a former Albion loan player, struck an early blow, heading home in the seventh minute to convert Hourihane’s free-...Full Story »
Everton pay price for missed chances as Fulham snatch win at Goodison Park
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Everton paid the price for a string of missed chances as their goalscoring issues were exploited by Fulham in a 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park.A new season brought new hope for recent relegation strugglers Everton but for all the improvements Sean Dyche has made over the summer, it appears he he has not yet solved their problems in front of goal.Substitute Bobby De Cordova-Reid struck the only goal...Full Story »
Will Evans scores twice as Newport rout Doncaster
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Newport produced a dominant display to earn a thumping 4-0 win over Doncaster at Rodney Parade.County raced out of the blocks and effectively put the game to bed inside 21 minutes with three unanswered goals.Seb Palmer-Houlden got the opener in the sixth minute when he outmuscled Joseph Olowu and fired past Ian Lawlor.Will Evans doubled the Exiles’ advantage in the 14th minute when he slot...Full Story »
Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra hit debut goals as Brighton stroll past Luton
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra claimed debut goals as Brighton set aside Moises Caicedo’s ongoing transfer saga to thrash Premier League debutants Luton 4-1.Club record signing Pedro doubled Albion’s lead following Solly March’s first-half opener by converting a 71st-minute penalty after being brought down by Hatters captain Tom Lockyer.Carlton Morris slotted home from the spot a...Full Story »
Ipswich continue winning start to Championship with victory over Stoke
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Goals from Luke Woolfenden and Kayden Jackson earned Ipswich a 2-0 home victory over Stoke to continue their winning return to the Championship.The hosts made it maximum points from their opening two games thanks to Woolfenden’s first-half header and substitute Jackson’s late finish.Woolfenden rose at the far post to head home a free-kick by Sam Morsy, while Jackson finished an incis...Full Story »
Mark Harris’ late goal enough for Oxford’s first league win of new season
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Mark Harris’ first goal for his new club gave Oxford a 1-0 Sky Bet League One win over new boys Carlisle at the Kassam Stadium.Carlisle had started brightly, with Callum Guy firing a right-footed shot just wide in the sixth minute.Oxford were giving the ball away a lot in the early exchanges and struggled to create clear openings against the compact visitors.The U’s eventually tested...Full Story »
St Mirren climb to cinch Premiership summit with victory over Dundee
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
St Mirren moved top of the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Dundee.After dominating for the first hour, Josh Mulligan’s goal set up a nervous ending for the Buddies, though they would hold firm to keep up their winning start to the new campaign.Following defeat, Dundee dropped to eighth spot in the table and are still looking for their first win since returning to the top-flight.T...Full Story »
Will Keane and Mads Frokjaer-Jensen earn Preston victory over Sunderland
Posted Sunday, August 13, 2023 by PA
Mads Frokjaer-Jensen’s second-half strike secured Preston’s first league win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.Will Keane’s fortunate goal put Preston ahead midway through the first half, when Frokjaer-Jensen’s shot took a heavy deflection off the striker and diverted into the net.Jack Clarke levelled from the penalty spot as Sunderland got back on equal te...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta says Eddie Nketiah forced his way into Arsenal team in training
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta said the way Eddie Nketiah trained made him impossible to leave out against Nottingham Forest as the striker repaid the faith by opening the scoring on his recall.The 24-year-old had not scored a competitive goal in over 10 hours before breaking the deadlock as the Gunners began their quest for the Premier League title with a narrow 2-1 win.After a 30-minute delay to kick-off follow...Full Story »
Sarina Wiegman admits she needs to brush up on England-Australia rivalry
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Sarina Wiegman admits she was unaware of just how big the rivalry is between England and Australia after Alessia Russo’s winner against Colombia sealed a 2-1 win and set up a World Cup semi-final with the co-hosts.The Lionesses fell behind after 44 minutes of their last-eight contest in Sydney when Leicy Santos looped the ball over England keeper Mary Earps, but saw her effort cancelled ou...Full Story »
Bukayo Saka nets stunner before Arsenal forced to cling on to beat Forest
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Arsenal began their quest to wrestle the Premier League title away from Manchester City as Bukayo Saka’s fine strike earned them a narrow victory over Nottingham Forest.
After a half-hour delay to kick-off at the Emirates Stadium, Eddie Nketiah and Saka struck in the first-half but the hosts could not build on their lead and were pegged back by Taiwo Awoniyi as they hung on to win 2-1.
...Full Story »
Alessia Russo ‘buzzing’ after firing England into World Cup semi-finals
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Alessia Russo praised England for “keeping the dream alive” as they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup.Lauren Hemp cancelled out Leicy Santos’ strike for Colombia before Russo scored the winner in a 2-1 win.The Lionesses now face co-hosts Australia on Wednesday in the last four and Arsenal forward Russo was full of praise for her side’s performance.A HUGE effort to ...Full Story »
Second-half Alessia Russo strike sends England into World Cup semi-final
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Alessia Russo fired England through to their third World Cup semi-final with a second-half strike to complete a 2-1 comeback over Colombia at a sold-out Stadium Australia.Leicy Santos gave Colombia the lead when she looped an effort over Mary Earps after 44 minutes, but saw her opener cancelled out after Lauren Hemp pounced on an error by Colombian keeper Catalina Perez six minutes into first ha...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Burnley 0-3 Man City
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
2 Goals from HaalandBurnley 0-3 Man City
EPL 1st Week is comingChelsea v LiverpoolChelsea still haven't given up Caicedo deal
Courtois out for the season after suffering an ACL injury.Ancelotti: Say no more
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Rodrigo de Paul is always here for Leo Messi..
Manchester City outclass Burnley 3-0 o...Full Story »
Man United boss Ten Hag happy to have Hojlund over Kane
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by thescore.com
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted Friday he had no regrets about bringing Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford instead of Bayern Munich-bound Harry Kane.
Ten Hag has also added goalkeeper Andre Onana and midfielder Mason Mount to his squad, but United have long been in need of a striker.
United decided to opt for a player of potential rather than a proven talent in Atalanta's Hojlund...Full Story »
BBC's Emma Louise Jones posts ruthless reply to fan after posing in new Leeds kit
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Leeds United have released a vibrant third kit which draws inspiration from their long-standing Peacocks nickname – and BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones is a fan of the shirt
BBC Sport favourite Emma Louise Jones is a big Leeds United fan (Image: Instagram @eljonesuk)
Sports presenter Emma Louise Jones has issued a brutal response to a fan after posing in her new Leeds shirt.
The Elland ...Full Story »
Real Madrid considering shock transfer move for Leeds keeper Illan Meslier to replace crocked Thibaut Courtois
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Frenchman has emerged as a potential transfer target to replace Thibaut Courtois.
Illan Meslier is a shock transfer target for Real Madrid
Courtois could be out for the whole season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in training this week.
He was seen leaving the session in tears and is set to undergo surgery on the injury.
Real Madrid have since drawn up a list of possible t...Full Story »
GUARDIO-LA-LA Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria stuns in series of sexy swimsuits leaving fans lost for words
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The social media star posted a series of photos online wearing a number of different swimsuits.
Maria Guardiola shared snaps of her wearing a swimsuit on her Instagram Credit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
She has built a huge social following on Instagram Credit: Instagram
Maria was wearing a yellow one-piece swimsuit as she posed for the camera whilst soaking up the sun outside.
The 22-year-o...Full Story »
DAN'S MY MAN Who is Daniel Sturridge’s girlfriend Jamilla Ferreira, and do the couple have children?
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The former England international finished his career in the top flight with an impressive 77 goals in 218 appearances.
Daniel Sturridge is dating Jamilla Ferreira Credit: INSTAGRAM
The two have been together for seven years Credit: INSTAGRAM
Sturridge, 33, featured for the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bolton and West Brom while in the Prem.
He then had a spell in Turkey with...Full Story »
Pochettino: Chelsea could sign replacement for injured Nkunku
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by thescore.com
Mauricio Pochettino said Friday that Chelsea could have to go back into the transfer market after Blues forward Christopher Nkunku underwent knee surgery.
The 25-year-old French international joined London club Chelsea in June from RB Leipzig for a reported £63 million ($80 million). But earlier this week the club said he would be out of action for an "extended period."
Nkunku, who mis...Full Story »
Man Utd agree to sell Fred in £13m transfer paving way for potential arrival of World Cup superstar
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Brazilian will complete a £13million move to Turkey, paving the way for United to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina.
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sell Fred to FenerbahceFred's exit paves the way for Sofyan Amrabat's arrival
In a statement, the club confirmed an agreement has been reached in principal for Fred to move to Fenerbahce.
However, the transfer remains subject t...Full Story »
Barcelona transfer news and rumours today: Blaugrana close to reaching agreement with PSG star
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Goal.com
Barcelona and Neymar reach 'total agreement' on personal terms
According to journalist Jose Alvarez, Barcelona have reached a total agreement on personal terms with Neymar over a two-year deal worth €13 million per season net plus bonuses.
The report also states that Barelona have an option for extending another year.
Barcelona attentive to Verratti's situation
According to Lo...Full Story »
Man City identify Riyad Mahrez replacement? Premier League holders hoping to finalise Jeremy Doku signing from Rennes
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Goal.com
Manchester City are hoping to finalise the signing of Rennes winger Jeremy Doku as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
·City looking for Mahrez replacement·Doku a front runner·City eager to close deal
WHAT HAPPENED? After allowing Mahrez to sign for Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, Pep Guardiola is looking for a new winger and the Belgian youngster has emerged as a surprise target for the...Full Story »
Liverpool agree Caicedo fee; player wants Chelsea move - sources
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by ESPN
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Brighton to sign midfielder Moises Caicedo, however sources have told ESPN that the player would prefer to move to Chelsea.
Chelsea are now considering whether to improve their offer for the 21-year-old in an attempt to rival Liverpool's bid, sources added.
Liverpool had a British transfer record bid of ...Full Story »
Tottenham's Harry Kane agrees to Bayern Munich move - sources
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by ESPN
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has agreed to join Bayern Munich in a deal that could be worth up to €120 million ($131m), sources told ESPN.
Kane, 30, arrived at a Munich hospital on Friday evening for medical tests as fans gathered outside the club's headquarters.
There was last-minute drama Friday morning as Kane's departure from London was delayed as Spurs sought to refine aspects of th...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea close to reaching agreement to sign £50m-rated Romeo Lavia from Southampton
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Goal.com
Chelsea want Michael Olise
🚨🗣️ #Chelsea are also working to sign Michael #Olise.‼️ During the talks with #CrystalPalace for the move - on loan - of Lewis Hall, #CFC started discussions for the 🇫🇷 player. 📄 Personal terms verbally agreed: now it’s up to clubs. 🐓⚽ #Transfers pic.twitter.com/e297pScqOf— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) August 11, 2023
Barca re-open Cancelo ...Full Story »
Kevin De Bruyne faces ‘a few weeks out’ after suffering another hamstring injury
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola confirmed Kevin De Bruyne will be out for “a few weeks” after being forced out of Manchester City’s opening-day win at Burnley.City launched their defence of the Premier League title by cruising to a 3-0 win at newly-promoted Burnley as Erling Haaland struck twice in the first half before Rodri slammed home a third midway through the second.Victory over former Cit...Full Story »
Erling Haaland at the double as Manchester City kick off new campaign in style
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2023 by PA
Erling Haaland’s brilliant brace helped Manchester City kick off their quest for an unprecedented fourth straight top-flight title with victory at promoted Burnley.Just two months on from winning the Champions League to become the second treble winners in English football history, Pep Guardiola’s men returned to competitive action with a bang at Turf Moor.Star man Haaland’s exc...Full Story »
SHAK ATTACK Shakira posts steamy lip-sync video to Gerard Pique ‘diss track’ amid Lewis Hamilton dating rumours
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Colombian star wore tight black leggings and a crop top as she danced and mouthed the lyrics to her latest tune.
Shakira wore a tight black outfit for her latest Instagram clip Credit: Instagram
Fans believe she was taking a swipe at her ex Gerard Pique Credit: Getty
Shakira recorded the steamy clip in a bedroom and shared it on Instagram.
Copa Vacia translates from Spanish to empty cup ...Full Story »
IN THE MARKET Ryan Giggs goes shopping with girlfriend Zara Charles as couple enjoy day out together in posh Cheshire
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The former Manchester United star, 49, was seen looking casual in a black gym t-shirt and shorts and held a bag full of shopping.
Prem legend Giggs was pictured out and about in Cheshire in all black sports gear Credit: Splash
Ryan Giggs and Zara Charles chatted together while out in Cheshire Credit: Splash
While 34-year-old Zara dressed sportily in a tight fitting cropped white t-shirt and a...Full Story »
MAD ABOUT THE BOY Real Madrid fans fall in love with ‘humble’ Jude Bellingham after seeing how he turned up to training
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The England international joined Madrid in a deal worth £115million from Borussia Dortmund earlier in the transfer window.
Luka Modric arrived for Real Madrid training in a swanky Bentley Credit: TikTok @alberam17
While Jude Bellingham arrived to training at Real Madrid in a taxi Credit: TikTok @alberam17
Bellingham, 20, has seen his wages increase massively since arriving in Spain after...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Harry Kane agrees to join Bayern Munich €100m
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Liverpool outbid Chelsea for Moises Caicedo
Harry Kane agrees to join Bayern Munich €100m
Spurs' all-time top scorer Harry Kane leaving the club three days before their first game after a summer of speculation
Harry Kane has agreed to join Bayern Munich on a four-year contract, per David Ornstein
Chelsea an...Full Story »
Liverpool mocked for 'signing Google Pixel' – so shut trolls up with Moises Caicedo bid
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Liverpool's lack of transfer activity this summer has turned them into a laughing stock
Fans are mercilessly trolling Liverpool's lack of progress in the transfer window after the club announced a commercial partnership with Google Pixel.
Jurgen Klopp is in desperate need of reinforcements in the centre of the park after losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the past few weeks, and altho...Full Story »
Chelsea tie Lewis Hall to long-term contract as academy hero nears Crystal Palace loan move
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Goal.com
Lewis Hall has agreed to a new contract at Chelsea that may last until 2030. He will spend the upcoming season on loan at Crystal Palace.
·Hall signs six-year deal·Additional year extension option·Loaned to Crystal Palace
WHAT HAPPENED? After an outstanding first 12 senior outings at Stamford Bridge, the 18-year-old has agreed to a new six-year contract with an additional year...Full Story »
Arsenal striker Balogun agrees contract term with Monaco
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has agreed personal term with AS Monaco.
RMC says Balogun has held talks with ASM and settled on a contract with the Principality club.
The striker spent a record-breaking season in France last term on-loan with Reims.
Monaco had an offer of €40m for Balogun rejected earlier this week, with Arsenal demanding €60m to sell. However, the French giant...Full Story »
Chelsea near £20m signing of USA midfielder Adams - sources
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by ESPN
Chelsea are closing in on signing United States midfielder Tyler Adams after triggering his £20 million ($25.5m) buyout clause, sources have told ESPN.
The Leeds United midfielder is expected in London on Thursday to undergo a medical, and Chelsea are hopeful he can be registered in time to be available for Sunday's Premier League opener against Liverpool.
Leeds did not want to lose Adams...Full Story »
Thomas Tuchel wants to reunite with Chelsea star! Bayern make offer for Kepa Arrizabalaga as German giants seek cover for Manuel Neuer
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich have reportedly made an initial offer for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as the German giants seek cover for Manuel Neuer.
·Bayern sell Sommer and Neuer injured·German side looking for new keeper·Initial bid made for Chelsea's Kepa
WHAT HAPPENED? Bayern are keen to sign a new goalkeeper after selling Yann Sommer to Inter while Neuer is recovering from a bro...Full Story »
Exclusive: European giants interested in summer deal for Anthony Martial
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Failing to convince Erik Ten Hag he is worthy of a place in his regular starting 11, Martial, 27, has remained nothing more than a bit-part figure ever since the Dutchman succeeded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Not only that but following the Red Devils' recent capture of highly-rated Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for just over £70 million, Martial's future at Old Trafford has...Full Story »