Jota ended Kilmarnock’s impressive resistance on the stroke of half-time to send Celtic on their way to a 2-0 victory which put them 12 points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Killie arrived at Celtic Park with only two points gained on the road this season but gave the home side very little encouragement in the opening 44 minutes.However, Jota netted from close range in the final...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Rochdale were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Newport.The home team tested the visitors’ backline early on, with goalkeeper Joe Day keeping out Danny Lloyd and James Ball while Liam Kelly fired narrowly over.Dale stopper Richard O’Donnell pulled off a terrific save to block Omar Bogle’s powerful header but it was the home side who broke the deadlock.In ...Full Story »

Anass Zaroury and Manuel Benson both scored twice as Championship table-toppers Burnley beat Premier League strugglers Bournemouth 4-2 at the Vitality Stadium.The Clarets, managed by two-time FA Cup winner Vincent Kompany, made the most of a trio of defensive errors to book their place in the fourth round with a 14th win in their last 17 fixtures.Bournemouth played their part in a thriller with ...Full Story »

Colchester made it back-to-back league victories for the first time this season with a 3-1 triumph at Harrogate.Goals from John Akinde, Noah Chilvers and Junior Tchamadeu ensured the Essex side built on their 1-0 New Year’s Day victory over Swindon and pulled further clear of the relegation zone.Luke Armstrong’s eighth goal in nine outings proved the only highlight of the afternoon f...Full Story »

Ipswich beat Rotherham 4-1, in a game with three penalties, to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.Cameron Humphreys opened the scoring for the home side just before the break, only for Conor Washington to equalise for the visitors from the spot.However, two goals within five minutes of each other from Conor Chaplin and Freddie Ladapo settled Ipswich, before Wes Burns’ spot-kick rounded o...Full Story »

Leaders Plymouth missed a chance to go seven points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One after sharing a 0-0 draw with play-off contenders Bolton.But Steven Schumacher’s side, who finished with 10 men after captain Joe Edwards’ late dismissal, are still five ahead of second-placed Sheffield Wednesday.The Devon side might have snatched victory late on only for Argyle old boy Will Ai...Full Story »

Layvin Kurzawa and Daniel James secured Fulham’s place in the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of Hull as Marco Silva gained victory over his former employers.Kurzawa was one of seven changes to Premier League Fulham’s line-up and was left with a simple 37th-minute finish after Matt Ingram parried Harry Wilson’s shot, while James secured a 2-0 win at the death.Their Champions...Full Story »

Sutton made it four games without defeat after an entertaining 2-2 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.A brace from the visitors’ Alistair Smith and goals from Josh Hawkes and Kane Hemmings for the hosts ensured it finished honours even between two sides who still harbour play-off ambitions.Smith scored his first of the season from close range to open the scoring for the visitors after 11 m...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante struck in the third minute of stoppage time to salvage a 3-3 draw for West Brom against National League side Chesterfield in the third round of the FA Cup.The first meeting between the two clubs since 1948 turned out to be an absolute thriller as the Spireites twice came from behind at the Technique Stadium to lead through Armando Dobra’s double.But just when it looke...Full Story »

Wealdstone extended their unbeaten National League run to four games and moved into the play-off places with a 3-1 comeback victory over Eastleigh.On-loan 19-year-old QPR forward Alfie Lloyd gave the visitors a flying start when he slotted past goalkeeper Samuel Howes in the opening minute.The hosts were looking for an equaliser and they got their wish on the stroke of half-time as Nathan Fergus...Full Story »

Mike Fondop-Talom scored a hat-trick as struggling Oldham claimed a first National League away win of the season in emphatic fashion against Dorking.The hosts took the lead through James McShane’s eighth-minute goal but Oldham hit back impressively to ease to a 5-1 victory.Fondop-Talom equalised in the 18th minute, tapping in after Ben Tollitt’s shot was saved, and then put the Latic...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince warned young goalscorer Kelvin Abrefa not to go out partying after the teenager had played a key role in the 2-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship rivals Watford in the FA Cup third round.Abrefa, a 19-year-old defender, scored his first senior goal – with an intended cross that eluded Watford goalkeeper Maduka Okoye – to give Reading a slender half-time lead...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers praised the professional mentality of his fringe players after Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine FA Cup record by firing Leicester past Sky Bet League Two strugglers Gillingham.Striker Iheanacho claimed his 16th career goal in the competition as the 2021 winners avoided a major upset with a 1-0 victory at the English Football League’s bottom club.Foxes manager Rodgers ma...Full Story »

Harry Kane insisted he was trying not to think about becoming Tottenham’s record scorer after he moved within one of Jimmy Greaves’ tally with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Portsmouth.Kane’s 50th-minute curled effort in the FA Cup third-round tie took him up to 265 goals for Spurs and within touching distance of Greaves’ feat, which has stood since 1970.It helped Antoni...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood was determined to enjoy his 40th birthday party after his side set it up perfectly by beating Northampton 2-1.The three points – a first maximum points haul at home since August – was a real boost to Salford’s promotion hopes.“I’ve got a big party booked for tonight (Saturday) so I’m going to really enjoy that now,” said Wood.&ldqu...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Mark Fotheringham questioned the mentality of his players following their 3-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Preston at Deepdale.After a goalless first half, the Championship strugglers took the lead through Florian Kamberi in the 57th minute, though their lead was short-lived.Tom Lees’ own goal saw the hosts draw level before strikes from Bambo Diaby and Alan Browne inside t...Full Story »

Preston secured their spot in the FA Cup fourth round for the first time since 2018 thanks to a late 3-1 win over Huddersfield at Deepdale.Ryan Lowe’s hosts have developed a familiar rivalry with Huddersfield this season, after three previous meetings in Championship and EFL Cup action, including a 2-1 Boxing Day league defeat at home to Mark Fotheringham’s strugglers.Preston carved ...Full Story »

Salford secured a hard-earned 2-1 win against Northampton – their first home league victory since August.The Ammies completed an impressive league double over the Cobblers in the process.Ex-Cobblers man Ryan Watson had already gone close for Salford before they struck after nine minutes.Jason Lowe’s header thumped a post, but Ethan Galbraith was perfectly placed to fire home the rebo...Full Story »

A severely depleted Watford side made a tame exit from the FA Cup third round when they lost 2-0 at fellow Sky Bet Championship play-off chasers Reading.Watford showed little in a scrappy first half, with Reading going ahead in stoppage time direct from a Kelvin Abrefa cross that evaded goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.Reading dominated much of the second period and sealed the victory late on – aga...Full Story »

Harry Kane edged ever closer to Jimmy Greaves’ scoring record for Tottenham with the only goal of the game to down Portsmouth in the third round of the FA Cup.Kane’s 50th-minute curler moved him onto 265 goals for his boyhood club, one away from Greaves’ tally which has stood for more than half a century, and saw Antonio Conte’s side edge past a dogged Pompey outfit.With ...Full Story »

Kelechi Iheanacho extended his fine FA Cup record by firing Leicester into the fourth round with the second-half winner in a 1-0 victory at Sky Bet League Two strugglers Gillingham.Striker Iheanacho claimed his 16th career goal in the competition as the 2021 winners avoided a major upset at the expense of the club languishing at the bottom of the English Football League.Gillingham, watched by ne...Full Story »

Southampton booked their trip to the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.The hosts were hoping to kick-start another run to Wembley after losing to Chelsea in the semi-finals last season and opened the scoring through Odsonne Edouard.But it began to unravel for the Eagles when James Ward-Prowse scored directly from a free-kick late in the first half.Nathan...Full Story »

Forest Green’s FA Cup tie against Birmingham has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at the Bolt New Lawn.The surface failed to pass a 9.45am inspection after heavy overnight rain in Gloucestershire.Forest Green tweeted: “Following a pitch inspection, today’s game against @BCFC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.”Full Story »

John Stones hopes Manchester City can now start building momentum after claiming a key victory at Chelsea on Thursday.The champions responded to Arsenal’s draw against Newcastle earlier in the week by grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge to move back within five points of the Premier League leaders.England defender Stones feels City are now moving back in the right directi...Full Story »

Sky Sports' presenter Bianca Westwood - best known for her role on Soccer Saturday - has blasted online trolls saying she doesn't "give a f***" after sharing hate messages she got on Instagram Bianca Westwood blasted online trolls in the video Soccer Saturday's Bianca Westwood has revealed how she deals with critics - and it's simply by not giving a f***. The Sky Sports presenter shared a cou...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO watched on from an exercise bike as Al-Nassr played for the first time since his transfer. The 37-year-old forward cheered when playmaker Talisca netted the second of his two goals in the 2-0 win over Al-Ta'ee. Cristiano Ronaldo clapped after Al-Nassr scored against Al-Ta'ee Ronaldo watched the game while pedalling on an exercise bike Ronaldo was also spotted during the gam...Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA'S wife Belle slammed Chelsea fans for booing during the defeat to Manchester City. Mahrez scored the winner to leave Chelsea in 10th place - and ten points off the top four. Belle Silva told Chelsea fans not to go to games if they won't sing The Brazilian is not afraid to make her feelings known Belle is a big defender of husband Thiago Silva Graham Potter's side have won just ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has hailed Rico Lewis as Manchester City's "little Philipp Lahm" and says he changed the game as they beat Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday. Lewis came on at half-time vs Chelsea Helped City to 1-0 victory Compared to Germany hero Lahm WHAT HAPPENED? The 18-year-old right-back was brought on at half-time in the Premier League clash to help City secure a vital three points at Stamfor...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be out for "more than a month" with a hamstring injury. Dutchman suffered issue against Brentford Scan has revealed "harsh diagnosis" Gakpo set to make Reds bow this weekend WHAT HAPPENED? The Dutch international defender was taken off at half-time of the Reds' 3-1 defeat at Brentford on Monday, having complained of ...Full Story »

After signing Crisiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr are reportedly on the hunt for more European stars, identifying Eden Hazard as a player to bolster the squad. Saudi club interested in signing Hazard Winger under contract until 2024 Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr last week WHAT HAPPENED? Hazard has been linked with a Madrid exit for almost a year now; the winger's career has never really taken off a...Full Story »

Former striker represented the Blues, Juventus, Sampdoria and Cremonese in his playing days while earning 59 caps for Italy. The football world is in mourning once more after it was announced that former Juventus and Chelsea striker Gianluca Vialli has passed away at the age of 58. Following on from the untimely deaths of Pele and Sinisa Mihajlovic, another legend of the game has sadly lost ...Full Story »

DAVID DE GEA came under the spotlight of Manchester United fans after a huge error in their FA Cup clash against Everton. The usually reliable Spaniard failed to deal with a low cross at from Neal Maupay, seeing the ball cannon off both feet before it squirmed through his legs to allow Conor Coady to tap in. What is the keeper doing here...?! 👀Manchester United concede for the first tim...Full Story »

Brentford have signed Romeo Beckham, son of Manchester United and England legend David, on loan from Inter Miami. Beckham joins Brentford on loan Will spend rest of season with B team Midfielder is son of England hero David WHAT HAPPENED? The 20-year-old will join the Brentford B team for the remainder of the season as he looks to continue his development after being part of the Inter Mi...Full Story »