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
lol
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 »