Nigel Pearson admits Bristol City ‘made too many poor errors’ against Luton
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson admitted it was a tough night for his side as too many of his players were below-par as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Luton.Carlton Morris’ 16th goal of the season after just five minutes was enough for the Hatters to make it three straight wins, moving them a point behind third-placed Middlesbrough in the Championship.Pearson said: “W...Full Story »
Ivan Toney has done enough to be recognised for England selection – Thomas Frank
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney has done enough to give England manager Gareth Southgate a selection “headache” after he scored the opener in Brentford’s 2-0 Premier League win at Southampton.Toney was in the right place at the far post to tap the ball home after a flick-on from Christian Norgaard in the first half and turned provider from Yoane Wissa, who scored the second in...Full Story »
Brighton match-winner Solly March: England call would be an honour
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Solly March remains hopeful of an England call-up after his timely goal boosted Brighton’s bid for Europe as they sank derby rivals Crystal Palace 1-0.March scored the winner in the 15th minute – on March 15 – to move the Seagulls level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand.March’s seventh goal of the season was also a useful reminder to Gareth Southga...Full Story »
Nathan Tella celebrates hat-trick as Burnley maintain promotion push at Hull
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Nathan Tella scored a hat-trick to maintain Burnley’s seemingly-relentless march towards the Premier League with a 3-1 Championship win at Hull.Tella put the Clarets in front just before the break and the in-form youngster added a second just before the hour following good work from Ian Maatsen.The on-loan Southampton signing then put the seal on a fabulous individual performance when he p...Full Story »
Ryan Hedges scores winner as Blackburn edge past struggling Reading
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
A late winner from Ryan Hedges gave promotion-chasing Blackburn a vital 2-1 over Reading in the Championship.It looked set to be a routine win once Ben Brereton Diaz’s 13th goal of the campaign gave Rovers a second-minute lead and they created countless chances but found goalkeeper Joe Lumley in inspired form.They paid for that profligacy when Cesare Casadei struck his first senior goal in...Full Story »
Carlton Morris nets again as Luton continue winning run
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Luton continued their promotion push in the Championship with a 1-0 win over Bristol City at Kenilworth Road.Carlton Morris’ 16th goal of the season secured the Hatters a third consecutive victory and left them fourth, seven points off second-placed Sheffield United.Morris struck after just five minutes when Cody Drameh’s brilliantly drilled cross from the right was perfect for the s...Full Story »
Sheffield United keep up promotion push with comeback win at Sunderland
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Sheffield United returned to winning ways by claiming a much-needed 2-1 Championship comeback victory at Sunderland in the race for promotion to the Premier League.The Blades – in second – are now six points clear of third-placed Middlesbrough ahead of this Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final with Blackburn.Sunderland, who had hoped to close the gap on the play-off places, had taken ...Full Story »
No dramatic comeback from Liverpool in Madrid as they exit Champions League
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Liverpool’s impossible job against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu proved exactly that as there was no dramatic comeback and a 1-0 defeat saw them exit the Champions League without much of a fight.All the damage had been done in the first leg but even with a 5-2 deficit there remained the romantic notion among the die-hards and dreamers that Jurgen Klopp’s side could fashion a performanc...Full Story »
Solly March earns Brighton derby victory over Crystal Palace
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Solly March’s timely goal boosted Brighton’s bid for Europe as they sank derby rivals Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League.March scored the winner in the 15th minute – on March 15 – to move the Seagulls level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand.It also provided a double celebration for Brighton chairman Tony Bloom after his horse Energumene won t...Full Story »
Ivan Toney strikes again as Brentford beat Southampton for slim European chance
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Ivan Toney was on target again to give Brentford’s slim chances of securing a place in Europe a boost following a 2-0 Premier League win at struggling Southampton.The Bees had a 12-match unbeaten run that bolstered the aspirations broken by a 1-0 defeat at Everton but bounced back on a wet day on the south coast.Toney poked the ball into the net from a corner for his 16th goal of the seaso...Full Story »
Grant Hanley own goal ends Huddersfield drought as Norwich drop points
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
Norwich captain Grant Hanley’s own goal helped Huddersfield earn a 1-1 draw and move off the bottom of the Championship table.The Terriers went into the contest having gone four games without a league goal – equalling their longest run since 2000 – and away goalkeeper Angus Gunn was not called into making a save on Wednesday evening.But the unfortunate Hanley saw the ball ricoc...Full Story »
West Brom suffer blow in hunt for play-off spot with draw at Cardiff
Posted Thursday, March 16, 2023 by PA
West Brom’s bid to boost their Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes was dented in a 1-1 draw at lowly Cardiff.Daryl Dike celebrated his return to the United States squad with a composed 17th-minute finish that gave Albion optimism they could end a run of five straight away defeats with a win.But Cardiff underlined their improvement under Sabri Lamouchi, their third manager of the season, wh...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man City 7-0 RB Leipzig
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
ERLING HAALAND REALLY HAS FIVE GOALS AGAINST LEIPZIG
Haaland scores 5 goalsMan City 7-0 RB Leipzig
El Classico along the way
THIS MONTH OF MARCH HAS BEEN QUITE EVENTFUL!
#Kvaratskhelia #Kvaradona #napoli #Maradona
BREAKING : FIFA have approved The New format for T...Full Story »
Pique finally breaks silence over ex Shakira’s TV performance of diss track slamming Barcelona star
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
GERARD Pique has broken his silence over ex-wife Shakira's scathing diss track.
The Colombian popstar's hit song has multiple references to Pique, from whom she split in June after 11 years together.
Shakira debuted her diss track on The Tonight Show
In the brutal new song, Shakira takes more swipes at Pique's new girlfriend Clara Chia, who he was rumoured to have been started dating before t...Full Story »
Georgina Rodriguez shows off her curves in figure-hugging dress as she glams up for ‘shooting day’
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has shown off her curves in a figure-hugging dress.
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend stunned while heading to a photoshoot in Saudi Arabia.
Georgina Rodriguez wore a tight red dress
The model uploaded a number of glamorous snaps as she wore a tight red outfit and thin scarf.
Georgina also flaunted her jewellery, posing with an expensive-looking watch, ring and bag.
Fans wer...Full Story »
Diogo Dalot announces engagement to stunning partner Claudia Lopes after Man Utd stars enjoy Chris Brown gig at AO Arena
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED star Diogo Dalot has announced his engagement to Claudia Lopes.
The defender went all out for his proposal, taking his partner to a room filled with roses.
Man Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposes to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Lopes
A big luminous sign reading 'Marry Me?' accompanied red balloons - setting a romantic scene for the proposal.
Dalot popped the question after ...Full Story »
Tottenham 'forcing' Harry Kane to stay again as fans insist 'Spurs don't deserve him'
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Harry Kane's contract will expire in 2024, opening the door to a potential exit this summer with Manchester United interested in his services - but once again Tottenham have no plans to sell
Tottenham are not prepared to sell Harry Kane this summer (Image: Isabel Infantes/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Rival football fans have criticised Tottenham for reportedly forcing Harry Kane to stay put once ...Full Story »
Arsenal, Manchester United enter race to sign 15-goal midfielder
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
PSV Eindhoven attacker Xavi Simons has been linked with a move to the Premier League at the end of the season.
A report from Fichajes.net claims that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are keeping tabs on the PSV Eindhoven star and they could look to make a move at the end of the season.
The 19-year-old has a contract with the Dutch outfit until the summer of 2027 and he could prove to be...Full Story »
Arsenal to hand Xhaka new deal
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal are to trigger a 12-month clause in Granit Xhaka's contract to keep him at the Emirates until 2025.
The 30-year-old Swiss international has emerged as one of the most influential players in Mikel Arteta's title-chasing squad this season.
Now Arteta wants to reward that contribution by effectively tying the player to Arsenal for the rest of his career.
Xhaka's current deal is set to ...Full Story »
Erling Haaland breaks Manchester City's single-season scoring record
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by ESPN
Erling Haaland broke Manchester City's single-season scoring record with his fifth goal of the game in their Champions League round-of-16 second leg win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday.
Haaland, 22, now has 39 goals in all competitions for City this season, surpassing the mark of 38 set by Tommy Johnson during the 1928-29 season.
The Norway international became the fastest player to reach 30 goals ...Full Story »
DOR OPEN Man Utd and Chelsea in Gregor Kobel transfer fight with Borussia Dortmund keeper seen as David De Gea replacement
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The keeper has impressed this season and likely caught the eye of Blues chiefs in their recent Champions League meeting with the German side.
Manchester United and Chelsea want to sign Gregor Kobel Credit: Getty
United are also keeping an eye out for a new goalie with David de Gea in the final 18 months of his contract.
And according to Sport1 they could make a summer move for Kobel.
However...Full Story »
Will Lionel Messi return to Barcelona? Gerard Pique speculates on potentially ‘incredible’ free transfer
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Goal.com
A Barcelona return for Lionel Messi continues to be speculated on, with Gerard Pique admitting it would be “incredible” to see him back at Camp Nou.
Argentine departed Camp Nou in 2021
Contract running down at PSG
May be on the move this summer
WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner bid farewell to Catalunya once it became apparent that Barca did not have the ...Full Story »
Thou shalt not pass! Andre Onana helps Inter survive Porto onslaught as Nerazzurri book Champions League quarter-final place for first time in 12 years
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Goal.com
Simone Inzaghi implemented a defensive masterclass as his Inter side saw out a 0-0 draw away to Porto on Tuesday to progress to the quarter-finals.
Inter survived late onslaught
Porto lacked creative spark
Nerazzurri reach first quarter-final since 2011
TELL ME MORE: Porto were the in-form side with more at stake in the tie, which was evident right from the off. Just a few minutes in, Ma...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Sergio Ramos could reject MLS for PSG extension
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by Goal.com
Sergio Ramos could reject MLS for PSG extension (SPORT)
Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in keeping Sergio Ramos after his contract expires this summer, and the centre-back could be convinced to stay at the club despite interest elsewhere, according to SPORT.
An MLS offer is reportedly on the table, and Ramos could potentially join Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in the United States i...Full Story »
Michael Carrick rues lack of spark as Middlesbrough’s winning run ends
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was proud of his side but admitted they did not have the “quality” to win as they were frustrated by Stoke in a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium.Boro scored the opening goal of the contest when Chuba Akpom finished a neat counter-attack to grab his 23rd of the season after Ben Pearson was dispossessed in the middle of the park midway through the fi...Full Story »
He still has a target – Pep Guardiola laughs off Erling Haaland substitution
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola joked that he took Erling Haaland off one goal short of a double hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed RB Leipzig 7-0 to make sure he still has at least one target left to chase.The Norwegian striker sent records tumbling in a ruthless display as he scored five in 35 minutes, becoming the youngest player to reach 30 goals in the Champions League and the fastest to do it and joining...Full Story »
Joey Barton gears up for pitch battle with Bristol Rovers
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Joey Barton pointed at the Bristol Rovers pitch in explaining one of several reasons for his side losing 2-0 to Wycombe.The Gas had plenty of chances, with 21 shots in total and six on target, but could not find the net against the visitors from Buckinghamshire.Josh Coburn, Aaron Collins and John Marquis all enjoyed good sights of goal but could not convert at the Memorial Stadium as the West Co...Full Story »
Gareth Ainsworth apologises to QPR fans after ‘unacceptable performance’
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Gareth Ainsworth apologised to QPR supporters after his side fell to a crushing 6-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Blackpool.Jerry Yates, Andy Lyons, Curtis Nelson and Jordan Thorniley put the hosts 4-0 up before Chris Martin’s header gave Rangers a glimmer of hope just before half-time.However, Lyons grabbed his second after the break and Kenny Dougall scored late on as Blackpool cruised...Full Story »
Nigel Clough rues key decisions as Mansfield beaten by Northampton
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt the key decisions went against his side during Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Sam Hoskins scored the only goal of the game with a 28th-minute penalty after Louis Appere was brought down by Mansfield goalkeeper Christy Pym.Ollie Clarke and Danny Johnson missed chances to level before Mansfield’s hopes were effectively ended by Ste...Full Story »
Ryan Lowe not dwelling on prospect of Preston play-off push
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Preston boss Ryan Lowe is playing down his side’s chances of making a late Sky Bet Championship play-off push after a 2-1 win at Rotherham.North End stretched their unbeaten run to seven games thanks to first-half goals from Tom Cannon and Ched Evans, which cut the gap to sixth-placed Blackburn to just five points.With nine games to go and plenty of teams above them with an extra game to p...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson pleased with Peterborough’s reaction in win against Burton
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson was more than satisfied with the reaction of his side as they put Saturday’s defeat to Cheltenham behind them with a stunning 5-2 win at Burton.Top scorer Jonson Clarke-Harris led the scoring with a brace, with Ephron Mason-Clark and Harrison Burrows adding first-half goals.Joe Ward sealed a crushing win after Joe Powell and Jonny Smith had kept Albion in ...Full Story »
Steve Evans says whole squad will be needed to secure Stevenage promotion
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Stevenage manager Steve Evans says substitute Jamie Reid’s winner in their 1-0 victory over Crewe shows the importance of the whole squad in their promotion push.Boro did not manage a single shot on goal in what was a dismal first half at the Lamex Stadium but provided far more of a threat after the break against an Alexandra side that offered little in attack.Substitute Jamie Reid’s...Full Story »
Boss Michael Flynn: Walsall are lacking a cutting edge in the final third
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Boss Michael Flynn called on shot-shy Walsall to risk pulling the trigger more after drawing another blank in a goalless draw with Swindon in Sky Bet League Two.The stalemate made it 418 minutes without a home goal and 12 league matches without a win for the Saddlers, despite showing more promise in attacking positions.Flynn’s charges certainly had the better chances, with Manny Monthe bom...Full Story »
Gary Rowett pleased to see Millwall get past ‘frustrating’ Swansea
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Gary Rowett admitted he finds Swansea’s style of play frustrating after leading play-off chasing Millwall to a 2-1 win against the Welsh side.Neither team found the back of the net in a first half at The Den that lacked cutting edge.However, the game sprung into life after the break as Charlie Cresswell and Andreas Voglsammer gave the hosts a two-goal lead before Ryan Manning quickly pulle...Full Story »
Shaun Maloney’s so proud of his Wigan battlers
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Shaun Maloney admitted he could ask no more from his Wigan side, who held Sky Bet Championship play-off chasers Coventry to a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium despite not being paid on time for the fourth occasion this season.City took the lead seven minutes after the restart when Jake Bidwell crossed from the left, and Viktor Gyokeres planted a header home from close range past Ben Amos.But Wigan wer...Full Story »
Ryan Colclough cracker clinches Chesterfield win
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Ryan Colclough scored the pick of the goals as Chesterfield cemented fourth place in the National League table with a 4-0 win at Wealdstone.The Spireites took the lead 11 minutes before half-time when, after Liam Mandeville had been brought down, Paul McCallum dispatched the penalty past keeper Sam Howes.They increased their advantage four minutes into first-half stoppage time when Mandeville bu...Full Story »
Grimsby warm up for Brighton with win at Sutton
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Grimsby showed little sign of having one eye on the weekend’s FA Cup quarter-final with an impressive 1-0 victory at Sutton.Michee Efete scored the only goal of the game at Gander Green Lane to put a spanner in the works of Sutton’s play-off hopes.The visitors started much the better of the two sides and an early Kieran Green shot swerved just the wrong side of the post.And the goal ...Full Story »
Job done – John Mousinho delighted with Portsmouth’s win at Accrington
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho said it was “job done” after his side’s 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington – where both sides ended with 10 men.Stanley played for 80 minutes with a man down after goalkeeper Lukas Jensen was sent off on 10 minutes for catching Paddy Lane who was charging through.From the resulting free kick on 13 minutes, Joe Pigott’s loo...Full Story »
Watford boss Chris Wilder delighted with ‘front-foot performance’ in Blues win
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Chris Wilder was delighted that “a front-foot performance” in his first home game as Watford manager resulted in a 3-0 victory over Birmingham.Imran Louza and Keinan Davis put the Hornets 2-0 up within 16 minutes and Blues could have been further behind by half-time after Jeremy Ngakia hit a post and Ismael Kone and Craig Cathcart both went close.The visitors perked up in the second ...Full Story »
Tonight was the most important – Paul Hurst glad as Grimsby avoid distractions
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Sutton boss Paul Hurst was delighted his players put Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Premier League Brighton out of their mind to beat Sutton 1-0.The Mariners could not have been blamed for having one eye on their clash with the Premier League Seagulls after their magical run in the cup.But Michee Efete scored the only goal of the game as the visitors ended Matt Gray’s side&rsq...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson pleased to put an end to AFC Wimbledon’s losing run
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was pleased to see his side end a run of four successive defeats as they drew 1-1 at Newport.But the Dons are now winless in nine games and Jackson was disappointed to be pegged back after Ali Al-Hamadi had given them a fifth-minute lead at Rodney Parade.The Iraqi front man was allowed far too much time to control Chris Gunter’s cross from the right an...Full Story »
Dean Holden enjoyed what he saw from Charlton at Morecambe
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Charlton boss Dean Holden said his side produced their best performance since he took over as boss as they crushed Morecambe 4-1 in Sky Bet League One.A first-half brace from Corey Blackett-Taylor and goals from Miles Leaburn and Scott Fraser gave Holden’s side a convincing three points at the Mazuma Stadium.The only downside on a successful evening for the visitors was Donald Love’s...Full Story »
Newport hit back to take draw against AFC Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Newport fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon in a fiercely-contested clash at Rodney Parade.Wimbledon arrived in South Wales without a win in their last eight matches, having lost the previous four, while County had just one win in their last seven matches.The Dons were ahead in the fifth minute when Ali Al-Hamadi was allowed far too much time to control Chris Gunte...Full Story »
Wycombe boost play-off push with win at Bristol Rovers
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Wycombe closed on the League One play-off positions as they beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 at the Memorial Stadium.Former Rovers striker Brandon Hanlon returned to haunt his old side where he spent the 2020-21 season, netting following a mistake in midfield by Aston Villa loanee Lamare Bogarde after 16 minutes.The 19-year-old’s loose touch enabled Tjay De Barr to capitalise and feed team-mate Han...Full Story »
York lose again to Altrincham by same scoreline after weekend cup exit
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Altrincham claimed a second 2-1 win at York in the space of four days as they followed up their FA Trophy success with victory in the Vanarama National League.City had already gone close through Maz Kouhyar’s curling effort when Altrincham took a seventh-minute lead from Manchester United youngster Joe Hugill’s close-range finish.York responded and Olly Dyson forced two decent saves ...Full Story »
Chris Wilder secures first home win as Watford boss with Birmingham victory
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Chris Wilder’s first home game as Watford’s new manager ended in a straightforward 3-0 victory over Birmingham.Imran Louza and Keinan Davis scored within the first 16 minutes of a painful evening for Blues manager John Eustace – a former Hornets captain as a player.Birmingham improved in the second half but could not prevent substitute Britt Assombalonga from adding a third.Wil...Full Story »
Late goal lifts Wigan off the bottom and frustrates play-off chasing Coventry
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Wigan moved off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table as a late equaliser earned a 1-1 draw with play-off chasers Coventry at the DW Stadium.With the wages that were due last week still not having been paid, Wigan’s players had to get in game-mode despite knowing a three-point EFL penalty was looming.And the visitors could have been two goals ahead inside the first five minutes of t...Full Story »
Portsmouth boost top-six hopes with action-packed win at Accrington
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Portsmouth boosted their hopes of a late charge for the top six with a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington as both sides ended with 10 men.Stanley played for 80 minutes with a man down after goalkeeper Lukas Jensen was sent off on 10 minutes for catching Paddy Lane who was charging through.From the resulting free kick on 13 minutes, the ball was played out to Lane on the right and Joe ...Full Story »
Sam Hoskins on the spot as Northampton beat Mansfield
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Northampton moved to within a point of the automatic promotion places with an excellent 1-0 win over 10-man Mansfield at Sixfields on Tuesday.The Cobblers started well and were first to threaten when Will Hondermarck sent Sam Hoskins through on goal but he took too much time to get a shot away and James Perch recovered to make a block.The same man made no mistake when he was presented with anoth...Full Story »
Boreham Wood beat Southend to record fifth straight win
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Zak Brunt’s second-half penalty saw Boreham Wood edge to their fifth straight win after a 1-0 victory against Southend.Femi Ilesanmi had a chance from Brunt’s corner but fired his shot over the bar before Nathan Ashmore made a good save from Gus Scott-Morriss’ low effort.The Wood goalkeeper was called into action again to deny Harry Cardwell before Ilesanmi’s chance was d...Full Story »
Quick goals help Barnet beat Yeovil and return to winning ways
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Two quick second-half goals were enough for Barnet to return to winning ways after beating Yeovil 2-1.The Glovers had a chance to take the lead early in the game when Ryan Law headed over the bar before Finley Potter and Kian Flanagan had subsequent efforts for the Bees.Laurie Walker then made a great save to deny Jordan Maguire-Drew’s header just before the break.David Moyo nearly broke t...Full Story »
Preston kept play-off hopes alive as Rotherham slip closer to bottom three
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Preston kept their slim Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win at Rotherham, who are still looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.First-half goals from Tom Cannon and Ched Evans saw North End stretch their unbeaten run to seven games and move to five points off the top six.With nine games to go and plenty of teams above them with an extra game to play it looks an ou...Full Story »
Blackpool boost survival hopes with thumping win at home to QPR
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Blackpool gave themselves renewed hope of avoiding the drop from the Sky Bet Championship thanks to a thumping 6-1 victory against shellshocked QPR.The Seasiders recorded by far their biggest win of the season to move within just three points of potential safety.Only a second success in 20 league games was secured in some style against a Rangers side that never recovered from a disastrous start....Full Story »
Jamie Reid snatches victory for promotion-chasing Stevenage over Crewe
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Jamie Reid stepped off the bench to strike the winner for promotion-chasing Stevenage, as they ground out a 1-0 victory against Crewe.Following their second home win in four days, Boro are up to second in League Two and three points ahead of fourth-placed Northampton, while the Railwaymen’s seven-game unbeaten run is at an end.The monotony of an awful first half was only broken after 35 mi...Full Story »
Josh Kelly double the difference as Solihull Moors sink struggling Scunthorpe
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Josh Kelly helped himself to a double as Solihull Moors left it late to claim a third successive National League win and deepen struggling Scunthorpe’s woes.Kelly opened and then rounded off the scoring after Will Smith’s equaliser and Joe Sbarra’s late strike to pave the way for a 3-1 home victory.Moors goalkeeper Ryan Boot managed to turn Cameron Wilson’s early effort o...Full Story »
Manchester City 7 - 0 RB Leipzig: Five-star Erling Haaland leads Manchester City rout of RB Leipzig
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
The sensational Erling Haaland scored five as Manchester City ran riot to power into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig.
Haaland took his tally for the campaign to a staggering 39 from 36 appearances in a ruthless performance at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne also got on the scoresheet as City completed an 8-1 aggregate t...Full Story »
Spoils shared after early goals see Maidenhead and Aldershot draw
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Maidenhead and Aldershot were forced to share the spoils after two early goals saw them draw 1-1.It took the Magpies just two minutes to take the lead when Emile Acquah scored a tap-in from close range.The Shots were awarded a penalty following a foul in the box and Jake Hutchinson made no mistake from the spot, sending goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr the wrong way to level in the sixth minute.Luca A...Full Story »
Jonson Clarke-Harris at the double as Peterborough ease to Burton victory
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Sky Bet League One’s leading scorer Jonson Clarke-Harris bagged a brace as Peterborough claimed a 5-2 win in a frenetic game at Burton.Albion could have easily scored three times before Peterborough scored from their first attack of the game in the 12th minute, Ephron Mason-Clark scampering down the left to set up Clarke-Harris for his 20th league goal of the season with a close-range head...Full Story »
Ruben Rodrigues double helps Notts County to come from behind and beat Eastleigh
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by PA
Ruben Rodrigues struck twice to drag Notts County to within a point of National League leaders Wrexham after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Eastleigh.With the Magpies trailing at the break to Danny Whitehall’s penalty, the Portuguese levelled and then fired his side in front before Macaulay Langstaff cemented a win which piles the pressure on the Welshmen, who have a game in hand.Eastleigh...Full Story »