Carlisle are hoping top scorer Kristian Dennis will be fit for their midweek visit to Harrogate.Dennis missed Saturday’s FA Cup success over Tranmere with a sore calf but could be ready to reclaim his place.Jack Stretton’s ankle problem is not expected to ease in time so Ryan Edmondson could come straight back after his three-game ban.Jon Mellish is suspended after picking up five ye...Full Story »

Leeds are reportedly leading the race to sign Birmingham youngster George Hall. The 18-year-old has been compared to England international Jude Bellingham, who also came through the Blues’ academy before starring for their first team as a teenager. Leeds moved away from the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday as they overturned a 3-1 deficit to defeat Bournemouth 4-3. But Jesse Mar...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has said he is "confident" Son Heung-Min will feature at the World Cup after the South Korea international underwent surgery for a fracture on his left eye. Son suffered the injury during Tottenham's final Champions League group game against Marseille last week, in which he was forced off during the first half. But, speaking after his side's 2-1 loss to Liv...Full Story »

Torquay boss Gary Johnson said that earning an FA Cup replay at Derby was as good as getting into the next round after his National League strugglers stunned the Rams with a dramatic fightback.Derby looked to be cruising through after a brace from Will Osula saw the League One powerhouses leading 2-0 going into the final 35 minutes at Plainmoor.However, Torquay, who are bottom of the National Le...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted his future at Southampton was out of his hands after his side lost 4-1 at home to Newcastle.Miguel Almiron scored his seventh goal in as many games for the Magpies’ first before both the floodgates and the skies opened up in the second half at St Mary’s.Hasenhuttl’s side are in the Premier League relegation zone, calling his future with the club back i...Full Story »

Unai Emery enjoyed a dream start to life in the Aston Villa dugout as irked Erik ten Hag admitted his meek Manchester United side deserved to lose in Birmingham.Recently brought in as Steven Gerrard’s successor, former Arsenal boss Emery masterminded his new club’s first Premier League win against the Red Devils at Villa Park since August 1995.Leon Bailey struck an early blow that Lu...Full Story »

Michael Olise curled home a stoppage-time winner as Crystal Palace finally broke their duck on the road with a dramatic 2-1 victory at West Ham.Said Benrahma had fired West Ham into the lead with a sizzling strike before Wilfried Zaha hauled Palace level before the interval.There was VAR controversy 10 minutes from the end when Michail Antonio went down after being tugged by Marc Guehi and refer...Full Story »

Despite improving their backline in the summer, according to recent reports, Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. That’s according to 90min, who claims Inter Milan are desperate to extend the highly-rated Slovakian’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of the season, but face heavy competition from England. Even though the defen...Full Story »

Three clubs are lining up a move for Brazilian wonderkid Endrick as the teenager could sign a pre-contract agreement this summer, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker is widely considered one of the most exciting talents in world football, and netted on his first start for the club, helping his side clinch the Brazilian Serie A title in the process. According to South American exper...Full Story »

Oxford City boss Ross Jenkins left Fleetwood beaten but full of pride after his side suffered a 3-1 defeat to exit the FA Cup.The National League South side were 2-0 down at the break thanks to goals by Lewis Warrington and Paddy Lane.Alfie Potter’s 80th-minute goal gave them hope of creating a dramatic comeback but those hopes were soon dashed by Paddy Lane’s second goal.Jenkins, th...Full Story »

Taunton boss Rob Dray found the Emirates FA Cup first round a bitter-sweet experience as his side lost 6-0 to League One MK Dons at Stadium MK.The Peacocks had qualified from the FA Cup qualifying stages for the third time in the club’s history, but goals from Dawson Devoy, Will Griff, Darragh Burns, Mo Eisa and a brace from Conor Grant ended their run.The National League South side had pu...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch said he wants a simpler ride after his side’s roller-coaster season continued with a 4-3 home win against Bournemouth.The Whites let slip an early lead after Rodrigo’s penalty and trailed 3-1 early in the second half after Bournemouth carved them apart to score through Marcus Tavernier, Philip Billing and Dominic Solanke.Substitute Sam Greenwood curled Leeds b...Full Story »

Gateshead player-manager Mike Williamson was proud of his side’s second-half comeback that threatened an FA Cup shock, but was ultimately frustrated by costly defensive errors in a 3-2 defeat to Stevenage.The Tynesiders looked dead and buried at the halfway stage after a one-sided first half as League Two title chasers Stevenage opened up a two-goal lead through Jordan Roberts and a Kenton...Full Story »

Lee Bell dedicated Crewe’s surprise FA Cup success over League Two leaders Leyton Orient to outgoing manager Alex Morris.Morris stepped down on Friday on compassionate grounds, swapping roles with Bell, who had been his assistant. And the club’s former midfielder and youth coach got off to a winning start after his players put their ailing league form behind them with a spirited disp...Full Story »

Mark Robins praised his Coventry players for breaking a record with their 1-0 win at Watford.Viktor Gyokeres’ goal in the 50th minute turned out to be just enough to move City away from the relegation scuffle and also keep the Hornets out of the play-off positions after the hosts’ three-game winning streak was ended.Sky Blues manager Robins has become used to seeing his players frust...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman heaped praise on Shaun Whalley after the forward’s first hat-trick powered Stanley to a first FA Cup first round win in four seasons.Whalley, 35, scored first after just 45 seconds as Accrington eased to a 4-1 victory at Crawley to send the Red Devils crashing to a first defeat under interim boss Lewis Young.Jake Hessenthaler briefly hauled Crawley level but Wh...Full Story »

Dagenham boss Daryl McMahon hailed his injury-hit side after they reached the second round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at 10-man Maidenhead.Josh Walker’s 81st-minute goal delighted the travelling fans at York Road, after Will De Havilland was sent off for the hosts in the clash of the mid-table Vanarama National League teams.Proud McMahon said: “We were down to the bare bones, but t...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson could not hide his delight after capping off a week which saw him become a grandfather by taking his team into the second round of the FA Cup with 2-1 win over Tranmere.Jordan Gibson and substitute Jayden Harris scored either side of half-time as the Cumbrians successfully followed up their League Two victory against Rovers from last weekend.“It’s been a...Full Story »

Delighted Stockport boss Dave Challinor saluted his whole squad after a comprehensive 4-0 FA Cup win against Sky Bet League Two rivals Swindon.The Hatters dominated throughout as they secured a sixth straight clean sheet in all competitions.Challinor was delighted with some of the so-called fringe players who stepped in and shone in a team featuring seven changes from the last league game.&ldquo...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Matt Taylor bemoaned what he felt was a “one-sided” refereeing display as his side were denied a late penalty in their 2-1 loss to Norwich.The Millers seemed certain Chiedozie Ogbene had been felled by Isaac Hayden but referee Dean Whitestone instead booked the Republic of Ireland winger for simulation.It would have handed the Millers a late shot at a leveller but g...Full Story »