Scott Parker was left scratching his head at Burnley’s “sloppiness” as they slipped three points behind Sky Bet Championship leaders Sunderland following a 1-1 draw at Hull.Having kept four successive clean sheets, Clarets goalkeeper James Trafford conceded before half-time at MKM Stadium after being wrong-footed by Xavier Simons’ deflected strike from the edge of the box...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes his side were rewarded for a “good performance” after beating Sheffield United 1-0.A strong display from Boro saw Emmanuel Latte Lath find an 80th-minute breakthrough, heading home from Finn Azaz’s cross.Captain Luke Ayling made a superb goal-line clearance from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s shot in the first half to keep his side in the ...Full Story »

Lewis Banks’ equaliser earned Altrincham a 1-1 draw at home to Hartlepool in the National League.Nathan Sheron fired Pools into a fifth-minute lead at Moss Lane, slamming home after Daniel Dodds’ cross was nodded down by Adam Campbell.The Robins levelled in the 29th minute when Banks broke into the visitors’ box and dispatched a low left-footed shot beyond Hartlepool goalkeeper...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney was unhappy with the referee and his strikers after Plymouth’s 1-0 defeat at Millwall.A first-half goal from 19-year-old Lions winger Romain Esse left Argyle winless in all six of their matches on the road this season.But former England captain Rooney was angry that ref Sam Allison awarded Plymouth a first-minute penalty for a foul on Mustapha Bundu, only to reverse his decisi...Full Story »

Sunderland moved three points clear at the top of the Championship with a 2-1 over Luton at Kenilworth Road.Romaine Mundle netted his fourth goal of the season to settle the game after Luton’s Elijah Adebayo’s strike cancelled out 17-year-old Chris Rigg’s opener for the visitors.The victory moved Sunderland further clear of title rivals Burnley, who were held to a 1-1 draw at H...Full Story »

Emmanuel Latte Lath’s late header ensured Middlesbrough returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.Captain Luke Ayling made a superb goal-line clearance from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s shot in the first half to keep his side in the game and Boro quickly took charge with chances from Ben Doak and Riley McGree.The hosts continued to dominate ...Full Story »

Luke Hannant’s second-half penalty earned Gateshead a 1-0 win at Sutton in the National League.With the scores level at the interval, the visitors were awarded a spot-kick after 53 minutes following a handball in the Sutton area.Hannant stepped up to covert from 12 yards before Gateshead saw out the victory to move up to fourth in the table, three points behind leaders Forest Green.Sutton&...Full Story »

Jack Stevens scored twice as Solihull came from behind to claim a 2-1 win against Woking at Damson Park.The visitors had taken an eighth-minute lead when Harry Beautyman slotted home from a free-kick, but were denied a second when Cian Harries had a penalty saved in the 31st minute.Seven minutes later, Woking striker Charley Kendall – who was not on the pitch but warming up – was sen...Full Story »

Southend registered a second successive clean sheet in the National League following a goalless draw at Aldershot.A last-ditch challenge from Shrimpers defender Adam Crowther prevented Jack Barham giving the hosts an early lead in a tight first half.With both sides struggling to create clear chances, Shots goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst turned away a header from Gus Scott-Morriss in the second perio...Full Story »

Erling Haaland maintained his phenomenal Champions League scoring rate with two more as Manchester City eased to a 5-0 win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday.Phil Foden, John Stones and Matheus Nunes also struck as City broke a Manchester United record for the most consecutive games unbeaten in the competition in a one-sided contest at the Etihad Stadium.Haaland’s double took his goal tally t...Full Story »