Steve Cotterill was full of praise for his Shrewsbury side who forced league leaders Rotherham to cling onto a goalless draw at Montgomery Waters Meadow.After an even first half, Salop unleashed a barrage on Josh Vickers’ goal including George Nurse’s 30-yard piledriver that cannoned off the inside of the post before Vickers smothered Matthew Pennington’s rebound.“On anot...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham were forced to hang on for a point after a goalless draw against Shrewsbury.The home side dominated the second half and hit the post through George Nurse, but the Millers stood firm to notch their sixth consecutive clean sheet on the road and maintain a seven-point gap over second-placed Wigan.The runaway leaders started brightly and top scorer Michael Smith should h...Full Story »

Uche Ikpeazu dealt Derby’s Sky Bet Championship survival prospects a damaging blow with his late winner securing a 1-0 Cardiff victory.Both sides had hit the frame of the goal – Cardiff outscoring Derby two to one on that count – but the contest seemed destined for a goalless draw until Ikpeazu, on as a 66th-minute substitute, stuck out a foot from Perry Ng’s cross.The 85...Full Story »

Newport moved into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places after holding top of the table Forest Green to a 1-1 draw.Finn Azaz struck early for the Exiles but Jack Aitchison’s second-half goal ensured the visitors left Rodney Parade with a point.The hosts opened the scoring after just two minutes when Robert Street’s cross found Azaz in the box. The striker calmly controlled the ball ...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 »

Arsenal may reportedly be considering an ambitious move for Bayern Munich goal machine Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international is one of the best players in the world at the moment, having scored a stunning 333 goals in 362 games for Bayern in total, including a record of 39 in 33 appearances so far this season. According to FourFourTwo, Arsenal are one of a few clubs interested in pris...Full Story »

Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, who still wants to leave the club. According to Defensa Central, Madrid are aiming to bring in the Portuguese midfielder, due to uncertainties over the future of the likes of Isco, Dani Ceballos and Marco Asensio. Losing the Spanish trio would leave Madrid short in attacking midfield and Silva is having one of ...Full Story »

Newport will be without midfielder Robbie Willmott for the clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green at Rodney Parade.Willmott was forced off in the first half of the victory over Tranmere and now faces an extended lay-off with a calf problem.On-loan Coventry defender Josh Pask and striker Courtney Baker-Richardson are already out until at least April due to hamstring injuries.And defen...Full Story »

Portsmouth will be without Ronan Curtis for the visit of Oxford.Curtis picked up his 10th booking of the season in Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Fleetwood and must now sit out two games.Defender Sean Raggett should be fit, despite taking a nasty fall in that game.Shaun Williams (back) and Kieron Freeman (ankle) continue to work their way back towards full fitness while Michael Jacobs has a knee...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison hopes for better news on the illness front ahead of the Bluebirds’ Sky Bet Championship clash against Derby.A number of players were laid low by sickness prior to Cardiff’s 1-0 home defeat against leaders Fulham on Saturday.A lengthy list included Mark Harris, Isaak Davies, Uche Ikpeazu and Jordan Hugill, although Davies and Hugill were able to feature amon...Full Story »

Manchester City are reportedly regarded as frontrunners, ahead of clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer. The two LaLiga Santander giants are also interested in acquiring the services of the talented Norway international in their bid to strengthen their attacks ahead of next season. However, according to Bild, it is t...Full Story »

Pepe is regarded as one of the toughest footballers around today but the veteran defender slept in his mother's bed until he was 17. Although he's been capped 123 times for Portugal, Pepe grew up in Brazil and moved country to further his football career in his late teens. And while he had developed physically, he still required a great amount of love and attention from his mum. Speaking to...Full Story »

Huddersfield head coach Carlos Corberan praised the mentality of his players after a 2-0 win against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.A first-half own goal from Birmingham captain Gary Gardner and Lewis O’Brien’s second made it 15 games unbeaten in the Sky Bet Championship and moved the Terriers up to third place in the table.“It’s down to many things – we’re i...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »

Sunderland got their Sky Bet League One promotion push back on track with a deserved 3-0 victory at second-placed Wigan.The visitors were in front with only a minute on the clock, when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick from the right wing was headed home by an unmarked Bailey Wright.Ross Stewart doubled their lead seven minutes before the break from the penalty spot, after the former Ross County ...Full Story »

Leaders Stockport needed a Cameron Murray own goal to secure a 1-0 National League win over struggling Weymouth at Edgeley Park.County took the lead on 23 minutes when Murray glanced Ryan Rydel’s cross past his keeper Ross Fitzsimons into the bottom corner.Scott Quigley’s long-range effort on 34 minutes was turned around the post by Fitzsimons.Weymouth had a chance to equalise five m...Full Story »

Paul Mullin made a goalscoring return after suspension as Wrexham moved up to fourth in the National League with a 4-1 victory over Aldershot in front of 8,475 fans at the Racecourse Ground.The striker, playing his first game since January 29, took his goal tally for the season to 13 with a brace while Jordan Davies and Ollie Palmer were also on target.Mullin missed a one-on-one in the 10th minu...Full Story »

Arsenal are in talks with agents for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Sport says any potential deal would require Isak's club Real Sociedad waiving the 22-year-old's exorbitant £76million release clause. The Gunners are desperately seeking more reinforcements up front after cutting ties with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona last month. The north London club were fru...Full Story »

Dean Smith rued his Norwich side’s “six out of 10” performances as they managed just one shot on target in a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Southampton.Che Adams and Oriol Romeu were on target for the home side, who had numerous chances to add to their tally as they extended their unbeaten league run to five games.Saints took the lead in the 36th minute when Adams bundled the ball...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could have a welcome selection dilemma on his hands for the visit of Sunderland.Stephen Humphrys was dropped to the bench for the midweek trip to Wycombe, despite having scored the opener in the 1-1 draw at Rotherham.However, it was the introduction off the bench of Humphrys and Gwion Edwards at Adams Park which inspired the Latics to come from a goal down to win 3-...Full Story »