Jarrod Bowen saved West Ham from humiliation after they avoided a mammoth FA Cup upset at Kidderminster.The forward struck with virtually the last kick of extra time as the Hammers, wretched for most of the game, sealed a barely deserved 2-1 win.They needed Declan Rice’s injury-time leveller to force extra time just as it looked like National League North side Kidderminster would off an al...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that full-back Reece James will not feature for the Blues in this year’s Club World Cup. Following their Champions League win last season, the Blues are one of two automatically seeded teams who will advance to the competition’s semi-final. The teams the Londoners could face on February 9 are Monterrey, Al Ahly, Al Jazira or Al-Hilal. ...Full Story »

Jack Hamilton fired 10-man Arbroath four points clear in the cinch Championship after hitting the only goal in a 1-0 win against second-placed Kilmarnock.The part-timers continued their surprise title charge when on-loan Livingston striker Hamilton dispossessed Dylan Tait and drilled a shot from 22 yards which squirmed through Killie goalkeeper Zach Hemming’s hands.Chances were at a premiu...Full Story »

Motherwell midfielder Liam Shaw drops out of the squad to face parent club Celtic under loan rules but is fit after a migraine affected his vision against St Mirren.Barry Maguire is pushing to be involved after missing the Paisley trip with a knee injury while Graham Alexander expects his players to brush off other knocks.Mark O’Hara and Ricki Lamie have both been on the sidelines in 2022....Full Story »

Jermain Defoe could make his second Sunderland debut against Doncaster after returning to the club on transfer deadline day.Defoe scored 37 goals for the Black Cats during his first spell on Wearside and the 39-year-old’s return is set to spark a bumper crowd at the Stadium of Light.Fellow new arrival Jay Matete could also feature following his move from Fleetwood, while Bailey Wright is a...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan has no new injury concerns as his side prepare to face Barnsley in the FA Cup.However, Town will continue to be without Alex Vallejo, Rolando Aarons and Ryan Schofield as they deal with long-term injuries.Saturday’s game at the John Smith’s Stadium will come too soon for Levi Colwill who is working on fitness.New loan signing Tino Anjorin will not be...Full Story »

Defender Tom Flanagan could make his Shrewsbury debut against Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.Flanagan made the move from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee during the transfer window and manager Steve Cotterill is delighted with the deal.Luke Leahy missed last week’s draw with AFC Wimbledon with a knee injury and will be assessed before Cotterill selects his squad.Matthew Bondswell could a...Full Story »

Bastian Schweinsteiger has expressed his frustration at the way he was treated by Jose Mourinho in the second season of his two-year spell at Manchester United. The former Germany international was frozen out in bizarre fashion by the Portuguese coach after returning from the 2016 European Championship. "It was very strange. On my birthday I came to the dressing room wanted to change but the...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Nacho says they must not dwell on their Copa del Rey quarterfinal defeat at Athletic Bilbao. Alex Berenguer was the hero as he turned Nacho inside out on the edge of the box before curling a shot into the far corner beyond Thibaut Courtois on 88 minutes. The late strike sent a raucous San Mames wild and was enough to see out the win for Athletic Club, who earned revenge ...Full Story »

Alfie Jones could feature for Hull when they host Preston in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Manager Shota Arveladze confirmed the defender is back available, while Callum Elder and Lewie Coyle will be assessed after both returned to training.Randell Williams and Mallik Wilks are both sidelined with injuries for the Tigers.Arveladze could opt to hand out debuts after making a series of sign...Full Story »

Lee Evans is battling to be fit to face Gillingham at Portman Road on Saturday.The 27-year-old midfielder has missed the last three games with a groin injury and could make his return at the weekend.Captain Sam Morsy will serve the third game of a four-match ban and will not be available for Kieran McKenna.Defender Kane Vincent-Young returns from his one-match suspension following his late red c...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan has urged his in-form team to “keep growing” after a 2-0 win against 10-man Derby extended their unbeaten run to 11 games.Former Rams midfielder Duane Holmes and substitute Jordan Rhodes struck late on as the Terriers, who returned to the Championship play-off spots, finally broke down their opponents.“It was all about taking our chances as it ...Full Story »

Two late goals handed Huddersfield a deserved 2-0 win against a Derby side who played for 87 minutes with 10 men.The Terriers moved back into the Championship play-off places after finally breaking the Rams’ dogged resistance in the final 15 minutes through goals from Duane Holmes and Jordan Rhodes.The Rams’ bid to continue their recent revival – they had lost just one of their...Full Story »

New Juventus signing Dusan Vlahovic is set to move into Cristiano Ronaldo's old Turin mansion, according to reports in Italy. Juventus fought off interest from Arsenal to sign Vlahovic from Serie A rivals Fiorentina for £62million during the January transfer window. Turin, where the Old Lady are based, is 400km from the star's former club in Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy. While...Full Story »

Manager Derek Adams praised Scotland Under-21 international Elliot Watt after the midfielder rescued a point for Bradford in Tuesday night’s 1-1 League Two draw against Leyton Orient at Valley Parade.Orient had taken a 69th-minute lead through skipper Darren Pratley with a shot from just inside the box after the home defence had failed to clear a free-kick.But Bradford hit back with an equ...Full Story »

Hibernian’s debutant goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski pulled off three big second-half saves to deny Hearts attacker Ellis Simms and ensure the second Edinburgh derby of the season ended goalless.The 23-year-old Pole, who joined the Easter Road club five years ago, was finally handed his first competitive appearance following an injury to regular number one Matt Macey. And he made an important c...Full Story »

Dundee were left bottom of the cinch Premiership after being held to a goalless draw by Dundee United at the Kilmac Stadium.The two Tayside clubs put in a huge effort with home substitute Zak Rudden coming close on a couple of occasions on his debut and United striker Nicky Clark missing a terrific chance late in the game.However, when the dust had settled following an enthusiastic encounter, wi...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham cruised to a 5-0 victory over bottom side Doncaster to extend their lead at the top to three points and increase their cushion inside the automatic promotion places.Goals from Mikel Miller, Ben Wiles, Chiedozie Ogbene and Jamie Lindsay, plus a Dan Barlaser penalty saw the Millers power to victory with lowly Doncaster struggling to make an impression on the game.Mille...Full Story »

Huddersfield have brought in a trio of transfer deadline day signings ahead of Wednesday’s Championship home clash with Derby.Midfielder Carel Eiting, who had a loan spell with the Terriers last term, has returned on a contract running to the end of the season after leaving Genk.The Yorkshire outfit also signed Jamal Blackman on a similar deal following his departure from Los Angeles FC, w...Full Story »

Lionel Messi started up front after recovering from the coronavirus Lionel Messi started up front.AP Nice coach Christophe Galtier outwitted Paris Saint-Germain again as his side won a tense penalty shootout 6-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Cup following a 0-0 away draw. Holder PSG's bid for a record-extending 15th trophy and an eighth straight final fell short at Parc des Princes...Full Story »