Wigan boss Leam Richardson hailed his side for edging a game that “had everything” as Championship high-flyers Blackburn were dumped out of the FA Cup in a five-goal thriller at the DW Stadium.Reda Khadra’s goal at the start of the second period had put Rovers ahead, only for Max Power to equalise just after the hour mark.A Jack Whatmough header, which was caught and then carri...Full Story »

Falkirk ended a run of four defeats on the spin in cinch League One with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Dumbarton at the Falkirk Stadium.Anton Dowds bagged a hat trick and strikes from Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, Aidan Keena and Callum Morrison helped the Bairns thrash Dumbarton in a result which leaves the Sons without a win in five.Cove Rangers extended their lead at the top to seven points and made ...Full Story »

New Ayr manager Lee Bullen started his reign with a 1-0 win against top-of-the-table Arbroath in his first game in charge.Arbroath are still two points clear at the top of the cinch Championship, while Ayr remain in 7th.James Maxwell scored the only goal of the game in the 18th minute hitting home into the bottom corner.Arbroath had chances to equalise in the first half, with Michael McKenna and...Full Story »

Joe Ironside gatecrashed Kieran Trippier’s party as League One Cambridge dumped Premier League Newcastle out of the FA Cup at St James’ Park.The England full-back was handed a Magpies debut in the third-round tie a day after completing his move from Atletico Madrid, but celebrations over his arrival turned sour as Cambridge heaped further misery on Eddie Howe’s relegation-threa...Full Story »

Teenager Reece McAlear stepped off the bench to secure cinch Championship promotion-chasers Inverness a point from a 1-1 home draw with Raith.Half-time substitute McAlear, on loan from Norwich, struck a superb equaliser in the 86th minute to cancel out Ethan Ross’ first-half opener for the visitors.Both sides created plenty of chances in an end-to-end encounter, with Raith drawing first bl...Full Story »

Tranmere moved up to second in League Two following a thumping 4-0 home victory over struggling Scunthorpe.Charlie Jolley, Elliott Nevitt plus substitutes Sam Foley and Ryan Watson were on target as Micky Mellon’s side fired a real warning shot to their rivals with a sixth-straight league win.Jolley curled a low left-footed effort beyond Iron goalkeeper Rory Watson midway through the first...Full Story »

Tyrone Marsh and Adrian Clifton fired National League side Boreham Wood into the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history.Marsh’s spectacular first-half goal and Clifton’s late strike, moments after coming off the bench, secured a 2-0 victory and one of the shocks of the third round against League One AFC Wimbledon.The Dons, who in their previous incarnation caused pro...Full Story »

Colchester’s League Two clash at home to Rochdale has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.The match at the JobServe Community Stadium was called off less than half an hour before kick-off following a second pitch inspection.“When we first got here at half one it was the first we knew that it might be in doubt which was a frustrating situation,” Rochdale manager Robbie...Full Story »

League Two Mansfield Town were pipped at the death after a brave fightback in a 3-2 home FA Cup third-round defeat by Middlesbrough.The visitors were in command with two goals in the first 14 minutes.But Stags dominated the second half and thought they had forced extra time when Rhys Oates levelled after 85 minutes only to be undone by a John-Joe O’Toole own goal in stoppage time.Mansfield...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy has been snapped returning to his home after being released from prison on bail on Friday afternoon. The Manchester City full-back has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, and had been remanded in custody since October 1 last year. He was originally held at Liverpool's Category B prison HMP Altcourse following his arrest. However, after fears ...Full Story »

West Brom manager Valerien Ismael will be forced to make at least five changes to his squad for the FA Cup third-round tie at home to Premier League side Brighton.Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and midfielder Alex Mowatt are suspended after they were sent off against Cardiff last Sunday. Semi Ajayi has gone on international duty with Nigeria, and loan duo Matthew Clarke and Jayson Molumby are unable t...Full Story »

Yeovil are battling a coronavirus outbreak ahead of their FA Cup game with Bournemouth.The Glovers, 11th in the National League, only had 12 players available on Thursday but boss Darren Sarll hopes more will be ready by the time Saturday tea-time comes around.Sarll said in his pre-match press conference: “We’ve had a bad week of Covid-19 cases. Yesterday it was only 12 available but...Full Story »

Tottenham are reportedly ready to make Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey a top transfer target in the near future in a potential £50million deal. Arsenal have also been chasing Lamptey for some time now, but it seems they can now expect strong competition from Spurs due to Antonio Conte's desire to land the former Chelsea youngster. Lamptey has shone at Brighton and looks destined for a...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth will be back in the dugout when his side face Sunderland.The Chairboys boss has missed their last two games after testing positive for Covid.Wanderers will still be without Dominic Gape and Nick Freeman, both of whom are out with injury.Wycombe are currently fourth in the League One table.Sunderland manager Lee Johnson admitted it feels like “Covid is closi...Full Story »

Kidderminster manager Russell Penn will be hoping striker Ashley Hemmings can help his non-league side spring an Emirates FA Cup shock against Championship side Reading in Saturday’s third-round tie at Aggborough.Hemmings has already made his mark in the competition this season, having scored in the 1-0 win over Grimsby in the first round and in the 2-0 second-round win over FC Halifax.Pen...Full Story »

Former Bayern Munich and Real Madrid star Ze Roberto has shown off his ripped new physique at 47 - and claims that he's in even better shape than Cristiano Ronaldo Ex-Champions League winner Ze Roberto has shown off his incredible new physique - and claimed that he's in better shape than Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian superstar, who is now 47, spent time on the books o...Full Story »

Luke McGee’s goalkeeping masterclass helped League Two leaders Forest Green earn a 0-0 draw against Exeter in a tense West Country derby.It was Exeter who started the brighter, with Josh Key slamming wide from Matt Jay’s deflected strike.Forest Green were a whisker from getting their noses in front, captain Jamille Matt a boot away from touching in a Nicky Cadden cross in the 17th mi...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah is enjoying a quite fantastic 2021/22 season with Liverpool, despite the fact his contract has still yet to be extended by Liverpool, however he is focused on beating a Premier League record set by Thierry Henry. Salah's goal against Chelsea on Sunday was sensational, fooling Edouard Mendy into leaving his near-post open and then delectably chipping the ball into the back of the...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho is ready to leave Barcelona this month. Sport says Coutinho has made it clear to Barcelona he is willing to move if there is an attractive offer for him. He understands the club do not need him. Injuries and inconsistent form have stopped the most expensive ever signing from succeeding in Catalonia. There's no doubt he would like to return to the Premier League, but his hig...Full Story »

Former Juventus midfielder Massimo Mauro says Alvaro Morata should be allowed to leave this month. Talks are at an advanced stage for Barcelona to takeover the loan of the Atletico Madrid striker. Mauro said, "In principle those who don't want to stay should be shown the door, Juventus only deserve players who are willing to throw themselves into the fire for the shirt and Turin is the best ...Full Story »