Gareth Ainsworth said he was ‘gutted’ that Wycombe were not taking all three points home from their 1-1 draw at Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.The Chairboys had Garath McCleary sent off with less than 10 minutes on the clock but Anis Mehmeti put them ahead shortly before half-time.New recruit Admiral Muskwe scored Fleetwood’s equaliser midway through the second half, leaving t...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin hailed keeping striker Joel Piroe as the club’s best piece of transfer window business this summer after the Dutchman fired them to a 1-0 victory over QPR.Piroe scored his third goal in as many games to secure Swansea’s second Sky Bet Championship win of the season.The 23-year-old, who scored 24 goals last season, had attracted interest from Premier League...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Steve Morison refused to be drawn on Mahlon Romeo’s reaction to the abuse he received at former club Millwall following his side’s 2-0 loss at The Den.Romeo, who made 221 appearances for the Lions, was returning to his old stomping ground for the first time after leaving for the Bluebirds in the summer and copped a barrage of flak from the home fans throughout the gam...Full Story »

England secured World Cup qualification as goals from Alessia Russo and substitute Nikita Parris were enough for the European champions to beat Austria 2-0 in Wiener Neustadt.Returning to action just over a month on from their historic Euros triumph, the Lionesses needed a point to seal top spot in Group D and a place at next summer’s showpiece in Australia and New Zealand.They ended up wi...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson praised “infectious” Nahki Wells and his all-round performance after his brace helped Bristol City to a 3-2 win at Blackburn.The 32-year-old marksman ultimately made the difference, scoring the second and third goals – both different types of finishes – as City held off a Blackburn fightback to rise to third in the table.They were well worth their win, with ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor admitted his team are still on a steep learning curve after they hung on to defeat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at Edgeley Park.Last season’s National League champions probably just about deserved their second win of the League Two campaign after the visitors came back fighting in the second half.An early Fraser Horsfall header was decisive.Challinor said: “We real...Full Story »

A frustrated Neil Wood rued missed chances as Salford were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Crawley.The Ammies relinquished the lead on two occasions against a Crawley side who are still without a victory in Sky Bet League Two under new boss Kevin Betsy.Callum Hendry handed the hosts a dream start inside three minutes but the Salford lead was cancelled out when Tom Nichols rifled home.After the int...Full Story »

Steve Bruce claimed West Brom hero Brandon Thomas-Asante must have felt like he had won the lottery after scoring the last-gasp equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against Burnley at The Hawthorns.Thomas-Asante, a £300,000 signing from Salford just before the transfer deadline, came off the bench to score in the eighth minute of time added on.His strike earned dominant Albion a deserved share of ...Full Story »

Livingston defender Jack Fitzwater is suspended for the cinch Premiership visit of Hearts on Saturday after being sent off in last weekend’s defeat by Aberdeen.James Penrice and Morgan Boyes are both back in the mix but still need to build up their match fitness after recent lay-offs.Bruce Anderson is still out with an ankle injury while Tom Parkes is beginning the road to recovery fo...Full Story »

Chris Long could make his first Sky Bet League Two appearance of the season when Crewe host Stevenage.The 27-year-old striker has been out of action after suffering an ankle problem in pre-season.Brentford loanee Lachlan Brook is expected back in action within a fortnight after initial fears his foot injury could have kept him sidelined for six weeks.Rio Adebisi remains out of action with a foot...Full Story »

Swansea defender Ben Cabango returns from suspension for the Sky Bet Championship clash with QPR.Cabango was sent off in the 2-1 defeat by Middlesbrough on August 27 but is available once again.Defender Joel Latibeaudiere is facing up to four months out with a shoulder injury.Fin Stevens has joined on loan from Brentford and boss Russell Martin says he could make his Swans debut against QPR.Midf...Full Story »

Norwich winger Onel Hernandez is pressing for a recall in the Sky Bet Championship match against Coventry at Carrow Road.The Cuban came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner at Birmingham on Tuesday night, which lifted the Canaries into second place.Teemu Pukki could also return to the starting XI, with American Josh Sargent having led the attack in recent games, but midfielder Liam Gibb...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers voiced his frustration at the Leicester owners following a quiet transfer window after admitting his struggling side face an uphill battle in the Premier League.Rodgers has been left picking up the pieces following a frustrating summer, with the home supporters again venting their disappointment after a 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on Thursday as they sit bottom of the table w...Full Story »

Antony and Rosilene Silva are childhood sweethearts (Image: @rosiilenny_/Instagram) Manchester United broke the bank to sign Ajax superstar Antony on Transfer Deadline Day - and he'll be joined in the northwest by his stunning partner. Rosilene Silva has stood by the Red Devils' new boy throughout his career, having first met as teenagers. The childhood sweethearts' romance has blossomed acros...Full Story »

The 27-year-old Swiss international was at the Etihad on Wednesday to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to his move. Akanji joins City in a £15m transfer from Dortmund Credit: Instagram @mancity And he has signed a five-year deal – keeping him with the champions until summer 2027. Manchester City believe they have acquired a top centre-back for a bargain price as he...Full Story »

Liverpool have completed the signing of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on a season-long loan deal. WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds launched a surprise deadline day move for the Brazilian international after captain Jordan Henderson became the latest midfielder sidelined through injury. The 26-year-old, set to wear No. 29, completed a medical on Merseyside on Thursday afternoon and will now spend the...Full Story »

Oxford duo Marcus Browne and Elliott Moore remain injury doubts ahead of the visit of Burton.Browne is due to undergo a new scan on the knee injury he suffered a fortnight ago.Moore is still struggling with the thigh injury he suffered last month.Yanic Wildschut, Josh Murphy and Sam Baldock are also on the sidelines.Burton will be without winger Jonny Smith through suspension.Smith was sent off ...Full Story »

Carlos Mendes Gomes is in contention to start Fleetwood’s home game with Wycombe in Sky Bet League One.Mendes Gomes got just over an hour under his belt against Barrow in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek following a hamstring problem, and he could be joined in the side by Admiral Muskwe, who has also moved on loan from Luton and will be eligible to play if clearance comes through in...Full Story »

Stockport will be without suspended skipper Paddy Madden for the home clash with AFC Wimbledon.The experienced forward was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Swindon midfielder Saidou Khan.Full-back Macauley Southam-Hales will also be absent as he serves the final game of a three-match ban for his sending-off against Doncaster.Boss Dave Challinor made nine changes for the midweek EFL Troph...Full Story »

Conor McAleny is pushing for a start when Salford take on Crawley.The striker made his comeback from injury as a substitute in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Stevenage and should be fit to feature.The Ammies sold fellow forward Brandon Thomas-Asante to West Brom this week, meaning McAleny’s return is timely.Ash Eastham and Liam Shephard are ruled out through injury.Nick Tsaroulla is su...Full Story »