Ian Evatt is desperate for Bolton to draw a Premier League big fish in Wednesday night’s EFL Cup third-round draw after his side beat Shrewsbury 2-0.Second-half goals from Jordi Osei-Tutu, his first for the club, and Dion Charles did the damage as the Trotters reached the third round for the first time in seven seasons.And Evatt, whose side triumphed at Wembley in the EFL Trophy last year,...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »

Manager Richie Wellens was able to enjoy watching from on high as Leyton Orient completely shut down Millwall as the League One side defeated their Championship opponents 1-0 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Wellens was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands as Dan Agyei’s first-half goal sent the O’s through to round three with what was the only shot on target in ...Full Story »

Tamworth clung on to defeat Aldershot 3-2 on Monday to clinch their first league victory of the season.The hosts were ahead inside eight minutes when Jordan Cullinane-Liburd nodded home Kyle Finn’s corner before Jack Barham drew the sides level in the 32nd minute after he was played through by Dejan Tetek.It took just five minutes after the break for Chris Wreh to restore Tamworth’s ...Full Story »

Charlie McCann scored an added-time winner as Forest Green beat Altrincham 2-1 in the National League.The Gloucestershire side forged ahead after 20 minutes through Christian Doidge’s composed effort from the edge of the area, his fourth goal of the campaign.Altrincham drew level in the 83rd minute with a deflected strike from George Wilson, raising the visitors’ hopes of gaining at ...Full Story »

A Premier League cult hero looked unrecognisable after he was spotted cliff jumping in Croatia by a fan. Loic Remy had grown out his dreadlocks, leaving him looking drastically different to his time on these shores. Remy, 37, has turned out for QPR, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Chelsea in the Premier League. The fan, who shared the snap on X (formerly known as Twitter), said: "Met Loic Remy...Full Story »

SKY SPORTS presenter Kate Tracey stunned in a "gorgeous" outfit on the first day of her new job at Aston Villa. The beloved broadcaster, 30, is usually known for her coverage of all things horse racing. Kate has presented a host of top events, including this year's Grand National preview show. And as a major fan of the sport, she is often seen at the big races like Epsom too. However, she ...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin is pleased with the growing bond between his players and the Pittodrie crowd as they made it three William Hill Premiership wins from three with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Kilmarnock.Pape Habib Gueye scored two near-identical headers either side of Killie captain Brad Lyons’ red card, upgraded from an initial yellow following a VAR review.And Thelin said: “I...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hailed Leandro Trossard’s response to being “upset” after he came off the bench to help Arsenal earn a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.Emi Martinez twice denied Arsenal in the opening stages, most notably palming Bukayo Saka’s goalbound effort wide, but Villa’s Ollie Watkins had his head in his hands after scuffing wide from close range.Watkins had another opp...Full Story »

Interim Blackpool boss Richard Keogh praised his side despite throwing away a three-goal lead to draw 4-4 at Cambridge in Sky Bet League One.Keogh took charge following Neil Critchley’s sacking this week and looked set to guide his team to victory as they went 4-1 up soon after half-time, only for Cambridge to produce a rousing fightback and secure a draw.“I was so proud of the boys,...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was delighted to leave Middlesbrough with a point despite conceding a last-minute equaliser at the Riverside.Pompey looked set for their first Championship win of the season thanks to Christian Saydee’s first-half double, only for substitute Tommy Conway to score a 90th-minute penalty for Michael Carrick’s sideBoro had 29 shots on goal and Mousinho admit...Full Story »

Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent record in the Vanarama National League with a 1-0 victory at Altrincham.Chris Maguire’s confident 72nd penalty settled the contest after Scott Quigley had been brought down by Max Haygarth.Altrincham were denied the opening goal when Lewis Banks met Justin Amaluzor’s cross and Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell produced an outstanding save.Quig...Full Story »

Gillingham remain top of League Two despite a stalemate at Fleetwood.Although the hosts dominated much of the possession, chances were few and far between, the first being a Mackenzie Hunt left-footed volley which was no trouble for Jake Turner in the Gillingham goal.Tommy Lonergan should have put Fleetwood ahead on 21 minutes, but his free header from six yards out was glanced just wide. The fo...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes indicated that Lyndon Dykes could be on his way out of the club after the Scotland striker was omitted from the squad for the 1-1 draw against Plymouth.The visitors secured a Sky Bet Championship point despite playing most of the match with 10 men and ending it with nine.Straight after Morgan Whittaker’s equaliser for Argyle just before the half-hour mark cancelled...Full Story »

Neil Harris expressed relief after Millwall claimed a first point of the Sky Bet Championship season with a goalless draw against Hull at the MKM Stadium.The well-disciplined visitors were resolute from the outset and deservedly left East Yorkshire with a share of the spoils from a drab game.“I’m really pleased with a point,” said Harris.“I asked for a clean-sheet mentali...Full Story »

Burton head coach Mark Robinson says his side are still learning as he waits for a first league win in charge after a goalless draw with Stevenage proved a frustrating encounter.Albion had probably the best chance when Danilo Orsi put the ball inches wide of the post just before half time.Burton goalkeeper Max Crocombe only had routine efforts to save that were straight at him.“I thought f...Full Story »

Burton and Stevenage ground out a goalless draw in a disappointing encounter at the Pirelli Stadium.Albion were left still searching for their first League One win under new head coach Mark Robinson as Stevenage frustrated the home side.Chances were at a premium in the first half, Jack Armer’s cross striking the post early on for the Brewers before Dan Kemp drove a speculative effort strai...Full Story »

SPAIN winger Nico Williams has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal. The 22-year-old impressed for La Roja during Euro 2024 this summer. Arsenal want to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao Credit: Getty He scored two goals in Germany, one of which was against England in the final. And his impressive form attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. Barcelon...Full Story »

Luckless Daniel Oyegoke’s own goal deep in second-half stoppage-time gave Viktoria Plzen a narrow 1-0 advantage over Hearts in their Europa League play-off tie in the Doosan Arena.The home side probably had more of the clear-cut chances in the first leg in Czechia but it looked like Steven Naismith’s side would take a goalless draw back to Tynecastle for the return game next week.How...Full Story »

Eastleigh maintained their 100 per cent start to the season to sit two points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League following a 2-1 victory over Solihull at the Silverlake Stadium.It took three minutes for the home side to open the scoring, forcing an error which allowed Paul McCallum to put the ball on a plate for Jake Taylor to turn home.Eastleigh doubled their advantage in the 10th...Full Story »