Southend stretched their unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to six games after they cruised to a 3-0 win over struggling Scunthorpe at Roots Hall.The hosts opened the scoring when Jack Bridge fed in Wes Fonguck, who fired low into the bottom right-hand corner.Southend doubled their lead after Callum Powell slipped in Jake Hyde, who took it around Marcus Dewhurst and rolled into an empt...Full Story »

Victor Adeboyejo grabbed his ninth goal of the season as Burton secured a priceless 1-0 victory over fellow League One strugglers Cheltenham.Victory for Dino Maamria’s men moved them up to 21st, within one place and two points of their visitors.The first half saw both sides largely cancel each other out with precious few attempts on goal to seriously trouble either goalkeeper, but Burton p...Full Story »

Coventry City’s revival continued as they secured a third successive victory with a 2-0 win at Stoke.The Potters, who slump to a second home defeat in the space of five days, dominated but to no avail.Gustavo Hamer created the opener for Jamie Allen in the second half and added a second as the visitors closed the gap to safety to just one point.Victory ensures the Sky Blues extend their un...Full Story »

Paul Digby’s late own goal proved decisive as Port Vale won 1-0 at Cambridge.Under little pressure, Digby turned Will Forrester’s delivery into his own net 11 minutes from time, as U’s keeper Will Mannion was finally beaten having previously kept the Valiants at bay.Mannion was first called on after 10 minutes, doing well to tip Gavin Massey’s effort over the bar after he...Full Story »

Welsh duo Jonny Williams and Luke Jephcott struck early goals as Swindon beat rock-bottom Hartlepool 2-1 to move into the League Two play-off places.Midfielder Williams opened the scoring after 12 minutes when a deep cross from Ben Gladwin found the Wales international, who stayed onside with a late run to turn the ball home.Swindon made it 2-0 five minutes later when Remeao Hutton beat his man ...Full Story »

Khadija Shaw’s brace and another goal from Lauren Hemp helped Manchester City make it back-to-back wins in the Women’s Super League with a 3-0 victory at Tottenham.Gareth Taylor’s side had started the new campaign with consecutive defeats but followed up last weekend’s dismantling of Leicester with a clinical display in the capital.Shaw struck either side of half time at ...Full Story »

The football star is renowned for his impeccable condition that has seen him rule as one of the most physically dominant players in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his guilty pleasure is a pizza shared with his son Credit: Getty - Contributor The Man Utd star shows off his physique with Cristiano Jr Credit: The Mega Agency He was spotted out enjoying a reasonably priced meal with his pr...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has released a statement after his sacking by Aston Villa on Thursday night. The Liverpool legend oversaw a torrid start to the season with Villa looming just one spot above the league's relegation zone having lost six of their opening 11 games. Thursday's defeat at Fulham was the last chance for Gerrard to prove he was the best man for job, and was given his marching orders b...Full Story »

TalkSport claims the former Blues midfielder, 43, is high on the Baggies’ list as they search for Steve Bruce’s successor. Former Chelsea No2 Jody Morris has held talks over the vacant West Brom job Credit: Getty He was axed earlier this month after winning just one of 13 games in the Championship. SunSport exclusively revealed West Brom were initially hoping to land Gary Rowett f...Full Story »

The former Portugal midfielder, 37, is one of Europe’s most promising young bosses and has previously interested Chelsea and Manchester United. Aston Villa want talks with Ruben Amorim about becoming Steven Gerrard’s successor Credit: AFP But Villa may have to pay a huge £20million release clause to get Amorim — which was too high for Wolves earlier this month. Villa, w...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side should have beaten Derby by a bigger margin than the 1-0 scoreline at Portman Road.Wes Burns netted the winner in the 67th-minute, firing home on the rebound after Kayden Jackson’s effort had bounced back off a post following a loose pass from Curtis Davies.Jackson then had a penalty saved five minutes from time, but the home side held on for th...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was too angry with his side’s first-half performance to celebrate the goals in their comeback win over Hibernian with or without the delays caused by VAR checks.All three goals were checked as Saints beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road in the video technology’s introduction to the cinch Premiership.Hibs led through a 35th-minute Mykola Kuhare...Full Story »

Wes Burns’ second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for high-flying Ipswich against ninth-placed Derby.The Wales international struck in the 67th minute when a Kayden Jackson effort bounced back off a post and he smashed the rebound home.Jackson had the opportunity to make the game safe for Town from the penalty spot late on, but Derby goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith saved his effort.The hosts ha...Full Story »

Douglas Luiz is available for Aston Villa against Brentford after he had a claim of wrongful dismissal upheld.The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct during Thursday night’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham – after which manager Steven Gerrard was sacked – but will not serve a suspension.Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne are still out injured.Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard h...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen should shake off a knock to face Aberdeen but fellow striker Louis Moult is awaiting the outcome of a trip to see a specialist over his fitness issues.Motherwell will assess other players’ fitness. Sondre Solholm went off with a calf problem against Celtic in midweek while Joe Efford and Rolando Aarons have been missing through hamstring problems.Left-backs Jake Carroll and ...Full Story »

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara will miss the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Saturday with an ankle knock but could be back for the Champions League game against Napoli in midweek.Left-back Ridvan Yilmaz  is a doubt after picking up a knee injury against Dundee on Wednesday night.Midfielder Ryan Jack and centre-backs Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and John Souttar are out lo...Full Story »

Michael Beale in the manager’s chair will be a welcome sight for QPR supporters when their side host Wigan.The Hoops boss was linked to a move to Wolves, but on Thursday announced he will remain at Loftus Road.Tyler Roberts (calf) sat out Wednesday’s win over Cardiff as a precautionary measure but should be fit for the Latics clash.Sinclair Armstrong scored a penalty on his on his fi...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will be without suspended midfielder Matt Crooks for their home game against Huddersfield.Crooks received his fifth yellow card of the season in the midweek win at Wigan and sits out a one-game ban.The versatile Paddy McNair is back in contention after missing out on Wednesday night due to suspension.Caretaker boss Leo Percovich will take charge of his fifth and final game, with Bo...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher is expected to shake off illness in time for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Saturday.Gallagher was withdrawn during Wednesday’s goalless draw at Brentford after feeling unwell, but has made a steady recovery since.N’Golo Kante, Reece James and Wesley Fofana are longer-term absentees for the hosts.Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature for M...Full Story »

John Stones is hoping to prove his fitness before champions Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.The England defender has missed City’s last five games after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty last month.Right-back Kyle Walker (abdominal) and midfielder Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) remain on the sidelines after recent operations.Brighton will check ...Full Story »