Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes said his side’s 1–0 defeat to Ross County felt like the Ayshire outfit had been “mugged off” in Dingwall.A back-and-forth – and at times ill-tempered – contest looked to have swung in Killie’s favour when Ross Callachan was shown a second yellow card in the 81st minute.As the visitors pushed for a winning goal they were c...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom praised the contribution of Oli McBurnie after Sheffield United triumphed 3-0 over Blackburn to go top of the Sky Bet Championship table.Oliver Norwood gave the Blades the lead with a curling free-kick shortly after the half-hour mark, before substitute Iliman Ndiaye wrapped up the three points with a second-half brace.McBurnie is without a goal of his ow...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce believes winger Grady Diangana’s form is key to the team’s performances after he helped them to a 5-2 victory over early Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Hull at The Hawthorns.Callum Elder’s 27th-minute own goal set Albion on their way to their first win of the season after Oscar Estupinan hit the bar for Hull.But it was a second-half goal fest as ...Full Story »

On-loan Watford midfielder JJ McKiernan’s first goal for Eastleigh gave them a 1-0 victory at York.The 20-year-old, on his fourth successive National League start, headed home from a corner three minutes before half-time.York thought they had scored an equaliser before the interval when the ball was bundled in from a corner but the referee ruled Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell had been ...Full Story »

Owen Dale scored his first Portsmouth goal to help Danny Cowley’s side maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 win at home to Bristol Rovers.Joe Pigott and Connor Ogilvie were also on target for the home side but the victory was overshadowed by a suspected broken leg for midfielder Louis Thompson.Thompson was taken to hospital by ambulance after falling victim to a reckless ...Full Story »

Ross Stewart hit his third goal of the season as Sunderland defeated Stoke 1-0 to move into the Championship top six.The visiting Black Cats spent the majority of the opening period in their own half and had to wait 24 minutes to register their first shot.Jacob Brown forced a miraculous stop from Anthony Patterson while the lively Lewis Baker also went close for the dominant Potters.However, it ...Full Story »

Dundee had their momentum checked as they were held to a goalless draw at Morton.The Dark Blues came into the fixture on the back of successive cinch Championship victories but could not find a breakthrough at Cappielow.Dundee went close to opening the scoring after 10 minutes when Paul McMullan rattled the crossbar from Luke McCowan’s delivery.Morton then had penalty appeals turned down 1...Full Story »

Alex Reid scored a last-minute winner for Solihull as they came from three goals behind to beat Scunthorpe 4-3.Scunthorpe took the lead 10 minutes in when Joe Nuttall got the ball on the edge of the area and lobbed goalkeeper Louie Moulden.The Iron doubled their lead just three minutes later when Nuttall teed up Colin Daniel who slotted home into the bottom corner and Nuttall then scored his sec...Full Story »

Substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored twice as Sheffield United claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Blackburn that lifted them to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Ndiaye’s brace came after Oliver Norwood had struck the opening goal.With it being the Blades’ third game in six days, United boss Paul Heckingbottom made several changes to his starting line-up.Oli McBurnie and Reda Khadra...Full Story »

Ross County registered their first cinch Premiership win of the season thanks to substitute Owura Edwards’ late goal in a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock despite being reduced to 10 men.Both sides had spells where they were the better team in Dingwall, but despite Ross Callachan’s red card it was the Staggies who claimed the spoils.County manager Malky Mackay made two changes to his starting...Full Story »

Super sub Che Adams’ stunning scissor kick sealed Southampton an impressive comeback win at Leicester as key defender Wesley Fofana watched from the stands.The talented centre-back was conspicuous by his absence from Brendan Rodgers’ matchday squad amid Chelsea’s attempts to prise him away from the King Power Stadium.Fofana watched Saturday’s match alongside Leicester sup...Full Story »

St Mirren secured their second cinch Premiership win in a row with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Goals either side of half-time by Buddies front man Curtis Main and a late third from sub Alex Greive were enough to take all three points back to Paisley.For United and boss Jack Ross it was their fourth defeat in a row – conceding 15 goals in the process – and ...Full Story »

Dominic Gape scored a wonder goal from 50 yards as Wycombe won 3-0 at Oakwell, condemning Michael Duff to his first home loss as Barnsley head coach.After Anis Mehmeti opened the scoring, Gape lobbed home goalkeeper Brad Collins before Nick Freeman added a third.Gareth Ainsworth’s side took the lead in the 37th minute through Mehmeti. The forward used great footwork inside the box to creat...Full Story »

Newport fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Tranmere and halt their losing run at Rodney Parade.The Welsh side had lost seven successive home matches in League Two, stretching back to the end of last season.Their luck appeared to be out again when Aaron Lewis diverted Paul Lewis’ cross into his own net to give the visitors a 23rd-minute lead.But Nathan Moriah-Welsh marked ...Full Story »

Cheltenham completed the ultimate smash-and-grab raid at Exeter to win 1-0 for their first victory of the Sky Bet League One season.Exeter started brightly and fashioned a few openings for striker Sam Nombe, but he was unable to convert.Harry Kite was denied by a smart stop from Luke Southwood, while Jack Sparkes saw his shot blocked away for a corner as the home side remained on top.Exeter were...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson gave evidence in Ryan Giggs' assault trial Friday. MANCHESTER, England -- Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was called Friday as a character witness for Ryan Giggs in a court case involving the ex-Premier League footballer. Giggs is on trial on charges of assault and use of coercive behaviour against an ex-girlfriend. The 80-year-old Ferguson, who gave evid...Full Story »

Partick Thistle moved to the top of the Scottish Championship table with a thumping 4-1 win over previously unbeaten Inverness.Partick took the lead in the 20th minute through Brian Graham, and the same player doubled the advantage 15 minutes later after Scott Tiffoney rounded the keeper and teed up his team-mate.The hosts were given a golden chance to make it three through a 59th-minute penalty...Full Story »

Ross County boss Malky Mackay will look to come up with a winning formula for the visit of Kilmarnock on Saturday.The Staggies have lost their first three cinch Premiership games and will again be without defender Connor Randall who has a fractured bone in his leg.Winger William Akio remains on the sidelines following knee surgery.Kilmarnock will be without Jordan Jones (thigh) and Jeriel Dorset...Full Story »

Crewe are unsure on the fitness of defender Rod McDonald as they prepare to face Northampton on Saturday.The 30-year-old has been dealing with a groin problem which has kept him out of Alex’s last two league games, and boss Alex Morris will check on McDonald’s fitness ahead of kick-off against his former club.Goalkeeper Dave Richards has not yet been involved this season but could re...Full Story »

Midfielder Dylan Levitt is set to return to the Dundee United squad for the cinch Premiership game against St Mirren at Tannadice.The former Manchester United youngster returned to training following a knock while Logan Chalmers has recovered from a hamstring problem.Long-term absentee Peter Pawlett (Achilles) is still out.St Mirren defender Declan Gallagher is available again following a one-ga...Full Story »