Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam backed Promise Omochere to learn from the sending off that contributed to his side surrendering a 2-0 lead at Wycombe.Omochere poked home an opening goal but, after Jayden Stockley had made it 2-0, the 23-year-old went from hero to zero when he flew into a challenge and was shown a second yellow just before the half-time whistle.Second-half goals from Garath McCleary ...Full Story »

Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both sides finished with 10 men in Bouake.The Black Antelopes, who won Group D, looked to have made the worst possible start when goalkeeper Neblu was shown a red card for handball outside the area in the 17th minute.Angola, though, took the lead in the 38th minute through Gelson Dala.⌚️ FULL-TIME...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell praised his side’s first-half performance after a 2-1 victory away at Barnsley.Jack Aitchison and Reece Cole netted for the Grecians before Mael de Gevigney pulled one back for the Tykes.Caldwell said: “First half was outstanding football right from the start of the game. We dominated possession, we dominated territory, we dominated chances.“It was ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted they need to sort out their pitch and their penalties following a narrow victory over Ross County.Rodgers claimed the Celtic Park surface was more like a field than a pitch after his side laboured at times towards a 1-0 win which restored their five-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership.Alistair Johnston’s deflected first-minute strike loo...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell vented his frustration at the performance of referee Colin Steven in Motherwell’s 1-1 draw with St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.The Steelmen conceded early on when Ryan McGowan’s goal was allowed to stand, despite Andy Considine appearing to be in an offside position.Well boss Kettlewell admitted he had yet to watch the Saints goal back but said Steven needed to &ldq...Full Story »

Michael Beale hailed the togetherness of his Sunderland squad after the Black Cats put a “difficult few weeks” behind them with a much-needed 3-1 win against Stoke at the Stadium of Light.Beale was under-fire after three straight defeats in all competitions and his problems deepened ahead of Saturday’s Championship game when Sunderland released a club statement claiming key mid...Full Story »

Chesterfield extended their lead atop the Vanarama National League to 16 points following a 3-0 victory over Southend.James Berry put the table-topping Spireites ahead after just four minutes with a wonderful finish that curled into the top corner from the edge of the box.An end-to-end start saw Tyrone Williams clear off the line with an overhead kick but the game settled down and it was not unt...Full Story »

Luis Palma twice missed a penalty as Celtic relied on Alistair Johnston’s deflected first-minute strike to beat Ross County 1-0 in the Premiership.Johnston’s first goal of the season looked set to open the floodgates but County responded well and on-loan Fulham goalkeeper George Wickens kept them in the game by denying Palma a second time from the spot following a retake.The visitors...Full Story »

Frustrated Peterborough slipped out of the automatic promotion places in League One after being held to a goalless draw at Lincoln.Darren Ferguson’s promotion chasers dominated possession but failed to break down their hosts.Michael Skubala’s Imps are still waiting for a first win since the end of November, a run which has now stretched to nine games.But a second goalless draw on the...Full Story »

Ronan Curtis’ last-gasp strike snatched AFC Wimbledon a 2-1 win against 10-man Mansfield in their League Two clash at Plough Lane.Jordan Bowery was sent off midway through a first half that ended with Omar Bugiel making a goalscoring return to SW17.Will Swan stunned the home support in the second half, but Curtis had the final say in the sixth minute of stoppage time.The Stags were reduced...Full Story »

A stunning volley from James Collins gave Derby a 2-1 victory over struggling Cheltenham.Cheltenham were the better side for much of the game, but a Max Bird free-kick and Collins’s 18th goal of the season earned County the points.The visitors had a great chance in the third minute, but Liam Sercombe fired straight at Josh Vickers after George Lloyd set him up.Derby were poor in the first ...Full Story »

Chelsea loanee Mason Burstow ended his long wait for a first Sunderland goal as the Black Cats beat Stoke 3-1 to ease the pressure on head coach Michael Beale.The forward broke his duck in his 14th appearance for the club before Abdoullah Ba and Pierre Ekwah also scored to end the hosts’ run of three straight defeats in all competitions and move them level on points with sixth-placed Coven...Full Story »

Adam Randell’s second-half equaliser earned Plymouth an FA Cup fourth-round replay after they held Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.The Plymouth midfielder converted a rare chance for his side in the 73rd minute after Jaidon Anthony’s superb solo effort had put Leeds in front at half-time.Leeds extended their unbeaten home record to 17 games in all competitions, but saw their five-...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Stockport showed their title credentials as they swept aside Doncaster in a thoroughly dominant 5-1 win.Paddy Madden scored twice, with Connor Evans and Tanto Olaofe also finding the net alongside an Owen Bailey own goal as the Hatters ran riot at the Eco-Power Stadium and could easily have won by a greater margin.Madden opened the scoring after five minutes when he he...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s hat-trick sent Brighton through to the FA Cup fifth round with a 5-2 win at Sheffield United.Pedro scored twice from the spot and crashed in an 18-yard drive after Facundo Buonanotte’s fine goal had given the Seagulls an early lead, with Danny Welbeck scoring at the death to seal an emphatic victory.The Blades had battled back from 2-0 down to level thanks to goals from ...Full Story »

Marvin Ekpiteta’s own goal earned managerless Charlton a 1-1 draw at play-off hopefuls Blackpool.With Curtis Fleming in interim charge following Michael Appleton’s sacking in midweek, the Addicks were seeking a first win since November and both sides traded early chances.Hayden Coulson saw an effort blocked on the line before Dan Grimshaw saved brilliantly at the other end from Fredd...Full Story »

George Elokobi toasted the magic of the FA Cup after a 2-1 win at Ipswich, but insisted he always believed Maidstone could produce one of the great upsets in the competition’s history.National League South side Stones were playing their seventh FA Cup tie this season after entering in the second qualifying round and, despite facing 38 shots at Portman Road, they stunned the Sky Bet Champio...Full Story »

Cyriel Dessers again showed his growing importance to Rangers with the only goal in a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren.The 29-year-old striker was not initially a popular figure among the Rangers fans in his early months at Ibrox following his summer move from Cremonese.However, he has slowly worked his way into the supporters’ good books, especially since the arrival of boss Philippe Clement...Full Story »

Premier League giants Chelsea are said to have set their asking price for Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian center forward will be back at the club in the summer after his loan expires at AS Roma. Lukaku, who does not want to play for the Blues again, will be sold for a modest fee. Per Calciomercato, the Stamford Bridge club will offer the 30-year-old forward to teams for £37 million. Lukaku...Full Story »

The Red Devils have struggled under the guidance of Erik ten Hag so far this season. Michael Olise has been linked with a move to Man Utd They currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, 16 points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Several players have come under fire amid United's poor run of form, including £85.5million man Antony. The Brazilian winger joined Man Utd from Ajax in Augu...Full Story »