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Reece Smith grabs Maidenhead winner against bottom of the table Dagenham

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Reece Smith fired Maidenhead to a 1-0 victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in a hard-fought encounter at York Road.A tight first half ended goalless with neither side having troubled the opposition keeper unduly.Maidenhead’s Charlee Adams blazed a 34th-minute free-kick over and fellow midfielder Casey Pettit failed to hit the target with Sam Ling equally inaccurate for the visitors in a lat...Full Story »

Gillingham remain top after beating Crawley

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Gillingham continued their dream start to the season with a 1-0 victory at Crawley to remain top of Sky Bet League Two.Harry Ransom’s own goal just before the break sent Crawley down to their first home defeat in nearly six months and it came after an early penalty miss by the Reds.The match ended controversially with Gillingham assistant boss David Livermore receiving a yellow card after ...Full Story »

Tahvon Campbell grabs dramatic winner for Wealdstone against AFC Fylde

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Tahvon Campbell struck deep into stoppage time as Wealdstone completed a 3-2 comeback victory over 10-man AFC Fylde.Wealdstone had forced their way ahead after just 10 minutes when Campbell converted Charles Clayden’s left-wing cross from close range.The striker was unable to make the most of rounding keeper Theo Richardson four minutes later and his side was pegged back eight minutes befo...Full Story »

Jack Powell nets late equaliser as Crewe salvage League Two draw with Walsall

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

A stoppage-time strike from Jack Powell salvaged Crewe a point from a 2-2 League Two draw with Walsall.The Railwaymen came from two down at Gresty Road after an early goal from Freddy Draper and a belting effort from Issac Hutchinson in the first half appeared to have earned Walsall their second success of the campaign.But Powell’s late cross from the left evaded everyone to land in the ne...Full Story »

Blackpool held again as Leyton Orient earn first point of season

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Unbeaten Blackpool registered a third consecutive 0-0 draw in League One as they were held at home by Leyton Orient.Goalkeepers Dan Grimshaw and Sam Howes both produced excellent performances to ensure the deadlock was not broken and earn newly-promoted Orient their first point of the season.Shayne Lavery went close to giving Blackpool a fourth-minute lead but Howes was on hand to deny him.At th...Full Story »

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan double helps Reading to victory over 10-man Stevenage

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Stevenage surrendered their 100 per cent start to the League One season when they were beaten 2-0 at struggling Reading.Stevenage defender Nathan Thompson was sent off for a second yellow card in the 22nd minute and Reading took advantage when Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan nodded home in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time.Ehibhatiomhan, 20, tapped in his second goal – and fourth ...Full Story »

MK Dons stage late comeback to beat Colchester

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Substitute Matt Dennis scored a late winner as MK Dons staged a comeback to beat Colchester 3-2 in Sky Bet League Two.Dennis fired home in the 10th minute of stoppage time to make it three wins from four for the Dons and move them up to second place in the table.Ex-Colchester man Alex Gilbey equalised in the 88th minute after Joe Taylor’s brace had cancelled out Mo Eisa’s early opene...Full Story »

Will Evans scores first-half brace as Newport see off Forest Green

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Will Evans scored a first-half brace as Newport claimed a comprehensive 3-0 League Two victory at Forest Green, leaving the hosts without a home league win this season.It was a dramatic start for the visitors after a misplaced pass by Forest Green was latched on to by Evans, who gave them the lead after just 13 seconds.Rovers’ first chance came in the 11th minute following a cross from Kyl...Full Story »

Brilliant Zak Brunt brace fires Barnet to top of National League with Woking win

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Zak Brunt’s brilliant double sent Barnet to the top of the National League after a 2-0 win over Woking at The Hive.Brunt fired a 15th-minute opener from the edge of the box and lashed a superb second from long range early in the second half to stretch the Bees’ unbeaten start to four games.Barnet were on top from the off and after Brunt put them ahead Nicke Kabamba came close to addi...Full Story »

Solihull Moors defeat Dorking to extend unbeaten run

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Solihull Moors extended their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League season with a 3-0 victory over Dorking.Richard Stearman went close to a third-minute opener for Moors as he struck the crossbar from close range and the hosts went ahead 13 minutes later when summer signing Kade Craig opened his account by turning a cross in at the far post.Moors doubled the lead just before half-time w...Full Story »

Ethan Hamilton helps Lincoln to victory over Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ethan Hamilton scored the winner to help Lincoln to a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury in League One.The recent signing from Accrington struck his first goal for the club to stretch the Imps’ unbeaten league run to three games.The hosts went close on the half-hour mark when Jordan Shipley drove a low cross into the heart of the box, which Ryan Bowman met but turned wide.Shrewsbury had another cha...Full Story »

Fan takes over at assistant referee at Portsmouth as Cheltenham force stalemate

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

A fan had to come out of the crowd to take over as assistant referee as Portsmouth were held to a goalless draw by Cheltenham.The Robins produced a stubborn defensive display at Fratton Park to pick up their first point of the season.But it was the officials who stole the limelight when not one but two assistant referees limped off through injury.Fourth official Stephen Brown took over in the fi...Full Story »

Ian Henderson and Kairo Mitchell on target as Rochdale defeat Eastleigh

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ian Henderson continued his strong start to the season with another goal as Rochdale claimed a 2-0 National League victory at home to Eastleigh.Fans favourite Henderson – on his second stint at Spotland – opened the scoring for Dale just nine minutes in for his second goal of the campaign.Former Eastleigh loaneee Kairo Mitchell doubled their advantage against his old side on the brin...Full Story »

Max Crocombe heroics earn Burton point at Wycombe

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Wycombe were frustrated by the performance of Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Adams Park.Crocombe’s heroics between the posts helped earn the Brewers their first point of the season in League One and deny the Chairboys what they felt would have been a deserved second win of the week.Sam Vokes almost struck a stunning opening goal for Wycombe after 16 minut...Full Story »

Mansfield hit back to make a point at Grimsby

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mansfield came back from a goal down to preserve their unbeaten start in League Two with a 1-1 draw against Grimsby at Blundell Park.In-form Grimsby winger Abo Eisa opened the scoring before Mansfield striker Rhys Oates came off the substitutes bench to grab an equaliser.It was a perfect start for Grimsby as they went in front after six minutes when Eisa picked up a loose ball and fired into the...Full Story »

Macauley Langstaff bags brace as Notts County ease past Doncaster

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Macauley Langstaff scored a brace as Notts County strolled to a 3-1 League Two win over Doncaster to secure their first away triumph of the campaign.Last season’s National League top-scorer Langstaff netted his first two goals of the campaign while Jodi Jones also found the net as the Magpies dominated at the Eco-Power Stadium.After a scrappy opening to the game, Langstaff – who scor...Full Story »

Livingston avoid upset by beating Ayr in Viaplay Cup

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Livingston booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ayr United.The Scottish Premiership hosts avoided a potential banana skin, with goals in each half from Joel Nouble and Cristian Montano seeing off their Championship visitors.Livingston, defeated 3-0 by Inverness in last season’s Scottish Cup, looked in no mood to allow lightning to ...Full Story »

Liverpool recover from rocky opening to see off Bournemouth

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Liverpool overcame a torrid start and a red card for Alexis Mac Allister to beat Bournemouth 3-1 for their first win of the Premier League campaign.Antoine Semenyo gave the visitors a stunning third-minute lead but Luis Diaz levelled with a neat finish and before half-time Mo Salah tucked in the rebound from his own missed penalty, his 187th Liverpool goal moving him ahead of Steven Gerrard and ...Full Story »

Koji Miyoshi and Lukas Jutkiewicz fire Birmingham to win over Bristol City

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Goals from substitutes Koji Miyoshi and Lukas Jutkiewicz gave Birmingham a 2-0 Championship away win against a Bristol City side who finished with 10 men.The visitors took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Keshi Anderson’s corner was not cleared and Miyoshi, just introduced for the injured Ethan Laird, found the roof of the net with a sweet right-footed volley.The home side’s...Full Story »

Kidderminster and Bromley share points from stalemate at Aggborough

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Kidderminster and Bromley shared the points from a fractious goalless draw as the Ravens moved out of the Vanarama National League’s bottom two.Bromley were forced to make an early substitution after Soul Kader went down injured twice – he was replaced by Bim Pepple.The visitors to Aggborough had their work cut out early on as Cole Kpekawa was dismissed for an off-ball incident in th...Full Story »

Morecambe too good for Bradford

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Two goals from Michael Mellon helped Morecambe to a 3-0 victory over Bradford at the Mazuma Stadium.Mellon opened the scoring with a superb 22nd-minute free-kick, while a penalty four minutes from time came after JJ McKiernan’s first for the Shrimps.Mellon’s first was a sweet strike from just outside the box after a Richie Smallwood foul on former Bradford midfielder Yann Songo&rsquo...Full Story »

Wrexham battle back from three goals down to take point from 10-goal thriller

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Wrexham fought back from 4-1 down to earn a 5-5 Sky Bet League Two draw against Swindon, with two stoppage time goals capping the comeback.The Robins led through Jake Young’s header and Charlie Austin doubled their advantage before Jake Bickerstaff got one back. However, Daniel Kemp curled home and Young bagged his second.Elliot Lee’s penalty and James Jones reduced the deficit after...Full Story »

Mitch Pinnock leaves it late to fire Northampton to first win against Posh

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mitch Pinnock scored a remarkable goal in the final minute of normal time as Northampton picked up their first win of the Sky Bet League One season by beating local rivals Peterborough 1-0 at Sixfields.Pinnock’s volley from 40 yards out, carried over the line by goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic, gave the Cobblers their first win in this fixture since 2006 and ended Posh’s 100 per cent s...Full Story »

Ryan Trevitt and Demitri Mitchell strike in Exeter win

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ryan Trevitt and Demitri Mitchell netted as Exeter beat Carlisle 2-0 at Brunton Park.Exeter found the breakthrough when Trevitt struck 20 minutes from time for his first professional goal.Mitchell stroked home with eight minutes left to make the points safe, but Carlisle may have felt aggrieved he was not sent off in the first half after a possible second bookable offence.United started well and...Full Story »

Swansea and Coventry share the spoils

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Swansea summer signing Jerry Yates bagged his second goal of the campaign to earn his new side a 1-1 draw with Coventry in the Championship.The visiting Sky Blues were wasteful in the first half but took the lead through what was one of their only two shots on target in the game as Matty Godden netted in the 39th minute.But Yates, who arrived from Blackpool for a reported £2.5million this ...Full Story »

Jobe Bellingham scores brace as Sunderland pick up first win against Rotherham

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Jobe Bellingham scored a brace to help Sunderland come from behind and secure their first points of the Championship campaign with a 2-1 win over Rotherham.Hakeem Odoffin had given Rotherham a shock lead 20 minutes into the contest but Bellingham’s close-range header drew his side level almost immediately, and his smart finish early in the second half secured three deserved points for Tony...Full Story »

Martyn Waghorn boosts Derby to victory against floundering Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Martyn Waghorn scored for the second time in four days to give Derby a 1-0 win over Fleetwood that ended a run of three home defeats.Derby swarmed all over Fleetwood from the start and got the goal their dominance deserved in the 23rd minute.Conor Washington’s shot was deflected to Waghorn, who swivelled to send a low shot inside Jay Lynch’s left post.Danny Mayor fired over as Fleetw...Full Story »

Solly March bags brace as Brighton beat Wolves to go top of Premier League

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Kaoru Mitoma’s superb solo effort and Solly March’s second-half double helped lift Brighton top of the Premier League table after an impressive 4-1 win at Wolves.Japan midfielder Mitoma’s mesmeric run and finish gave Brighton a slender half-time lead before Roberto De Zerbi’s side put Wolves to the sword with three goals in nine minutes at the start of the second half.Per...Full Story »

Cambridge substitutes combine in win over Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Substitutes Fejiri Okenabirhie and Sullay Kaikai scored late to give Cambridge their third win in four League One games by beating Bristol Rovers 2-0 at the Abbey Stadium.Okenabirhie’s curling finish in the 78th minute opened the scoring before Kaikai wrapped up the points in stoppage time to consign Rovers to a first defeat of the season.The visitors had the best chance of the first half ...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo at the double as Brentford ease to victory over 10-man Fulham

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Brentford claimed west London bragging rights over 10-man Fulham with a deserved 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.Yoane Wissa’s first-half strike coupled with a Bryan Mbeumo double was enough for Thomas Frank’s men, who extended their unbeaten record in London derbies to 11.The Bees continue to adjust to life without Ivan Toney but did not look back after an impres...Full Story »

Andre Vidigal fires Stoke to win over Watford

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

New hero Andre Vidigal scored his fourth goal of the season as Stoke beat Watford 1-0.The Portuguese winger – who turned 25 in midweek – marked his birthday with a late celebration as he notched a 53rd-minute winner.It is now four goals in as many games in all competitions for the summer signing from Maritimo, who continues to impress on English soil.Meanwhile, Watford’s unbeat...Full Story »

Callum Hendry hat-trick fires Salford to victory at Tranmere

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Callum Hendry’s second-half hat-trick was enough to give Salford a 4-3 win at Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.The visitors twice fought back from a goal down before Hendry took over in the second period to give the Ammies the victory.Connor Jennings opened the scoring for Tranmere after six minutes, slipping between two defenders and head Lee O’Connor’s cross past Alex Cairns.Sa...Full Story »

Players were relentless – Russell Martin says late Saints winner no coincidence

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Southampton boss Russell Martin felt Che Adams’ stoppage-time winner against Plymouth was no coincidence after a “relentless” second-half showing from his side at Home Park.The clash between last season’s League One champions Argyle and relegated Premier League side Saints looked set to end in a draw after Ryan Hardie quickly cancelled out Nathan Tella’s 49th-minute...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney says Charlie Wyke deserves ‘every bit of credit’ after derby rout

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Shaun Maloney saluted two-goal marksman Charlie Wyke as Wigan wiped out their eight-point deduction inside four League One games after thrashing Bolton 4-0.Wyke started and finished the scoring at Toughsheet Community Stadium with a Stephen Humphreys’ double sandwiched in between as Latics ended Wanderers’ 100 per cent start to the campaign in emphatic fashion.The visitors’ thi...Full Story »

Michael Beale turns attention to big European night after Rangers’ cup comeback

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Michael Beale called for a big European night at Ibrox on Tuesday after Rangers had to come from behind to beat Morton 2-1 in their Viaplay Cup last-16 tie at Ibrox.Ahead of the first leg of their Champions League play-off game against PSV Eindhoven, the Light Blues boss made eight changes for the visit of the Championship side, with star players like skipper James Tavernier, John Souttar, Todd ...Full Story »

Wigan no longer on minus points after thrashing leaders Bolton

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Charlie Wyke and Stephen Humphrys scored twice as Wigan moved out of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone with a 4-0 derby rout of leaders Bolton.Latics started the campaign with an eight-point deduction but have won three and drawn one of their opening four fixtures to wipe out that deficit.And this impressive success over previously unbeaten Wanderers could not have been sweeter for Latics&r...Full Story »

Rangers fight back to avoid cup upset against Morton

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Rangers survived a potential Viaplay Cup embarrassment as they came from behind against Championship side Morton at Ibrox to win 2-1 and book their place in the quarter-finals.Michael Beale’s side – missing half a dozen regulars – found themselves a goal behind and under pressure in the 53rd minute when Ton skipper Grant Gillespie scored with a penalty following a VAR check.The...Full Story »

Late goal rescues a point for Oldham

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

James Norwood netted a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for Oldham as they drew 1-1 with Chesterfield.The visitors started the brighter of the two sides and almost had the opener but Norwood headed just wide of the target from inside the area.Chesterfield then had a great opportunity to hit the front just after the half-hour mark but Branden Horton smashed a volley over the crossbar at ...Full Story »

Che Adams nets stoppage-time winner as Southampton edge out Plymouth

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Southampton striker Che Adams scored a stoppage-time winner as Saints claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Plymouth.Adams controlled the ball and volleyed in from close range at the far post after Argyle keeper Conor Hazard had palmed out Adam Armstrong’s goal-bound header from a corner four minutes into added time.That winner came after Nathan Tella had put the relegated visitors ahead in th...Full Story »

England’s golden generation, USA beaten and underdogs – World Cup talking points

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

The ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup is almost over with only the final left to play.A new winner will be crowned when England and Spain do battle in Sydney on Sunday.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what we learned from this tournament.USA dominance overOur time Down Under comes to an end. 💔#USWNT x @Visa pic.twitter.com/X2g0NHqg38— U.S. Women''s National Socce...Full Story »

Sweden beat Australia to win World Cup third-place play-off for fourth time

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by PA

Sweden struck in either half to retain their World Cup best of the rest status with victory over co-hosts Australia in the third-place play-off.A Fridolina Rolfo penalty and fine Kosovare Asllani strike secured a 2-0 win for Sweden, who never looked in danger of losing to the home favourites in Brisbane.Peter Gerhardsson’s side responded magnificently to their last-minute semi-final exit a...Full Story »

SHEAR CLASS Alan Shearer’s glamorous daughter Hollie wows fans as she joins no bra club and shows off toned abs in tiny crop top

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The glamorous daughter of Premier League legend Alan has become an icon in her own right on social media. Hollie Shearer wore a double denim top and skirt Credit: instagram @hollieshearer She has 82,000 followers on Instagram Credit: instagram @hirestreetuk She has a following of over 82,000 on Instagram. And her latest post showed exactly why. Hollie, 28, posted a video to her page wearing...Full Story »

RILED UP I got rid of Man Utd kit Ryan Giggs gave me, says Rachel Riley… as she threatens to pull support over Mason Greenwood

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The maths whizz, 37, and Red Devils fan was gifted the top with her name and the number '86 on - the year she was born - back in 2013 when Giggs, 48, made a guest appearance on the Channel 4 show. Rachel Riley has revealed she ditched the football top given to her by Giggs following his arrest The TV presenter was gifted the strip by Giggs when he appeared on Countdown Credit: PA:Press Associa...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - De Gea now

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   CFCReece James will be out for months with hamstring injury   De Gea now   The never ending cycle of Sevilla   Scott Carson has the best job in the world. This guy is just collecting medals for fun.   Source: Create your own happiness   Cristiano Ronaldo on Sergio Ramos reaching 60 million followers on Instagram &...Full Story »

Lionesses World Cup star Alessia Russo is daughter of Met Police FC's record scorer

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Alessia Russo has followed in her father's footsteps to become a key part of the Arsenal and England set-ups after growing up in a football-obsessed family Alessio Russo has scored three goals at the World Cup so far (Image: Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock) England forward Alessia Russo has been on top form at the Women's World Cup - but she's not the first goal-grabbing star in her fam...Full Story »

Romeo Lavia completes €62million move to Chelsea from Southampton

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by sundayworld.com

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a reported £53million, possibly rising to £58m, taking their total number of first-team acquisitions this summer to eight.The 19-year-old, who has played just 29 times in the Premier League, has signed a seven-year deal having made clear earlier this week his desire to move to Stamford Bridge over Liver...Full Story »

Arsenal 'make contact' with Ansu Fati's agent as Barcelona boss Xavi issues transfer warning

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by sportbible.com

The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice this summer, but it is thought Mikel Arteta is keen to add an attacking player to his ranks before the transfer deadline slams shut. And it seems the north Londoners have reignited their pursuit of Fati, having previously expressed an interest in the winger last season. That's according to Spanish journalist Adrian S...Full Story »

Pochettino: Chelsea captain James out 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by thescore.com

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss "a few weeks" after injuring his hamstring in training this week, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino said Friday. The 23-year-old started in Chelsea's season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday before being substituted in the 77th minute. "It's a sad moment because he's our captain," said Pochettino. "He was so excited and fu...Full Story »

Arsenal ‘join Barcelona in transfer race for Man City outcast’ after losing Jurrien Timber to injury

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Gunners are believed to be looking for a new defender following the devastating ACL injury to summer signing Jurrien Timber. Jurrien Timber is set to miss much of the season with an ACL injuryArsenal have since been linked with Joao CanceloHe is not in Pep Guardiola's plans at Man City The former Ajax man was forced off on his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest with an injury. ...Full Story »

Liverpool confirm signing of Wataru Endo as Jurgen Klopp finally lands a midfielder

Posted Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Liverpool have signed Wataru Endo Liverpool have announced the £16m signing of Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart. The 30-year-old has joined the Reds on a four-year deal, which will keep him at Anfield until 2027. Endo was captain at Stuttgart and can offer Liverpool plenty of experience and drive in the middle of the park, after they missed out on Romeo Lavia and Moises Caiced...Full Story »

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