Jesse Marsch may have started his reign at Leeds with a defeat which has left the club precariously placed, but the American is in little doubt they will retain their Premier League status.In their first game since Marcelo Bielsa was sacked, Leeds dominated for large spells at Leicester and had 19 shots at goal but were unable to get past Kasper Schmeichel, who made several crucial saves against...Full Story »

Harvey Barnes was once again the thorn in Leeds’ side as they made a luckless start to life under new head coach Jesse Marsch with a 1-0 defeat at Leicester.Leeds had several opportunities to break the deadlock in their first game in the post-Marcelo Bielsa era but found Kasper Schmeichel in irresistible form before Barnes condemned the visitors to a fifth straight loss.Making his 100th Pr...Full Story »

Fulham tightened their grip at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Blackburn at Craven Cottage.Rovers were hoping to gain some revenge for the humiliating 7-0 defeat they suffered at the hands of Marco Silva’s side at Ewood Park in November.But first-half goals from Neeskens Kebano and Harry Wilson ensured the Cottagers would secure a fifth win in six ga...Full Story »

Oxford have doubts over Marcus Browne and Mark Sykes for the Sky Bet League One match against Burton.Forward Browne, on loan from Middlesbrough, was forced off during the second half of the midweek defeat at Portsmouth with a hamstring problem.Midfielder Sykes missed the trip to Fratton Park because of a chest issue and Saturday’s game could come too soon for a return.James Henry is set fo...Full Story »

Swansea have no new injury concerns ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash against Coventry.Nathanael Ogbeta is the only absentee with a hamstring injury which has prevented the full-back making his debut since a January switch from Shrewsbury.Russell Martin’s side bounced back from a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield United to beat West Brom 2-0 on Monday.And Martin could select the same side as...Full Story »

Crewe will be without full-back Rio Adebisi for a further four months.It was revealed ahead of Alex’s Sky Bet League One clash with Wycombe on Saturday that Adebisi, who has not played since suffering a foot injury in late December, will need an operation.His replacement Tariq Uwakwe is also sidelined with a knee injury while Ryan Alebiosu and Scott Kashket are nearing returns.Mikael ...Full Story »

Dion Pereira could finally make his Bradford debut when they come up against Swindon in League Two on Saturday.The 22-year-old winger has been riddled with numerous injuries since arriving on loan from Luton in January and but could finally make his bow at the Utilita Energy Stadium.Winger Jamie Walker could return from injury after suffering from a hamstring issue which has kept him out of the ...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale paid credit to his players and staff after the Lions climbed up to fourth in the Premiership with victory over Dundee United.The West Lothian outfit came from behind to claim the spoils through a Scott Pittman strike and Ryan Edwards own goal after Liam Smith had given the visitors the lead after only two minutes.Livingston are now firmly in the mix for a top-...Full Story »

Dundee and Hibernian had to settle for a point each after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the cinch Premiership.The Edinburgh side played the last half-hour with 10 men after Rocky Bushiri received a straight red card and the result saw Shaun Maloney’s men drop one place to fifth in the table.The Dark Blues remain rock bottom but the draw was their first point in Mark McGhee’s third game s...Full Story »

Glen Kamara’s early goal helped Rangers beat St Johnstone 1-0 and keep the pressure on cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.The Finland international’s effort secured the Light Blues’ first win in five away games, keeping them three points behind the Hoops.Dogged Saints, locked in a relegation battle with Tayside rivals Dundee, refused to buckle after that disastrous start to ensur...Full Story »

Diego Costa is on the verge of joining Corinthians after being released by Atletico Mineiro back in January - having guided the club to their first league title since 1971 Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is closing in on a new club after agreeing a deal with Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33-year-old has been a free agent ever since his contract with Atletico Mineiro was terminated six wee...Full Story »

Mark Cooper was left seething by two key decisions that went against his Barrow battlers on a wintry night at the Memorial Stadium.A magnificent Antony Evans strike from 25 yards on 82 minutes kept Rovers moving towards the League Two play-off zone.But Cooper, again watching from the stands because of suspension, insisted referee David Rock was wrong to send off Niall Canavan on 32 minutes for p...Full Story »

Paul Simpson was delighted after making a winning return to Brunton Park as resurgent Carlisle made it two wins on the spin with a 2-0 League Two victory over Rochdale.The Cumbrians have picked up maximum points in Simpson’s two games since returning to try to help the club maintain their proud Football League status.Omari Patrick, who netted the winner at Leyton Orient on Saturday, opened...Full Story »

Resurgent Carlisle secured a second-successive win as they pulled themselves three points clear of the League Two relegation places with a 2-0 victory at home to Rochdale.Omari Patrick, who scored the only goal in Paul Simpson’s first game back in charge of the club on Saturday, opened the scoring.And Tobi Sho-Silva secured the manager a welcome return to Brunton Park with his late second....Full Story »

Kevin Van Veen is likely to miss Motherwell’s cinch Premiership encounter against Ross County with a shoulder injury.Left-back Nathan McGinley remains out with a knock but back-up goalkeeper Scott Fox returns from illness.Midfielder Barry Maguire has been ruled out for the season following surgery on his quad tear.Ross County saw their injury issues ease on Saturday when Jack Burrough...Full Story »

On-loan forward Glenn Middleton is not allowed to play for St Johnstone against parent club Rangers at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday.Goalkeeper Zander Clark has an outside chance of returning from a calf problem.Cammy MacPherson (shoulder), Callum Booth (groin), Shaun Rooney, Craig Bryson (both ankle), Chris Kane and David Wotherspoon (both knee) are all set to remain on the sidelines.Rangers have...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale expects to have a near full-strength squad to select from for the visit of Dundee United.Defender Jack McMillan still has a “slight knock” and may not be fit enough to return but everyone else is available.Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov made his first appearance in the match-day squad as a substitute in last weekend’s win at Dundee.Dundee ...Full Story »

American coach Jesse Marsch has been announced as the new manager of Leeds United after the Premier League strugglers sacked boss Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday morning Leeds United have confirmed the appointment of Jesse Marsch as the club's new manager, pending international clearance. He replaces Marcelo Bielsa, who departed Elland Road on Sunday. Marsch has signed a three-and-a-half year deal...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi was the only man to spot a mistake in the statue commemorating Diego Maradona inside Napoli's stadium. Maradona, who died in 2020, played for both Barcelona and Napoli in his career with both clubs facing off in the Europa League round of 32. Thursday saw Xavi take his Barcelona side to the Diego Maradona Stadium and inside is a tribute to the Argentina legend. The 42...Full Story »

Everton were controversially denied a late penalty as Manchester City narrowly avoided another slip up in the title race with a 1-0 win at Goodison Park.Having laboured to take an 82nd minute lead through Phil Foden VAR was asked to rule on a ball which struck the arm of midfielder Rodri.Referee Paul Tierney had not given a decision on the pitch and the off-field official said there was no reaso...Full Story »