Nigel Clough admitted there were “a lot of tired legs” as his injury-ravaged Mansfield side had to be content with a point and a clean sheet in a goalless draw at home to Bradford.Clear-cut chances were few and far between in a dour contest, with Davis Keillor-Dunn and Lucas Akins coming closest for the Stags.“It was a good point, but I didn’t think much of the performanc...Full Story »

Charlton interim boss Jason Pearce praised the work ethic of Alfie May after the striker’s double earned a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood.May, a summer signing from Cheltenham, scored for the third successive match and took his tally for the campaign to four goals as the Addicks ended a four-match losing streak in Sky Bet League One.Chem Campbell’s perceptive pass put the 30-year-old thr...Full Story »

Dorking’s Jason Prior saw his late penalty saved as his side were held to a goalless draw at Meadowbank by Eastleigh.Eastleigh goalkeeper Joe McDonnell saved Prior’s 79th-minute spot kick after the Dorking striker had been brought down by visiting midfielder Nigel Atangana.Prior had earlier gone closest for his side when his effort clipped the woodwork in the 20th minute before Sebas...Full Story »

Isaac Hutchinson’s 25-yard screamer condemned Colchester to a fourth defeat in their opening five League Two games and gave Walsall a deserved 1-0 win.The Saddlers were on top throughout and Jamille Matt’s looping header forced an early flying save from Colchester keeper Owen Goodman before Hutchinson curled just wide from 18 yards.Freddie Draper’s spectacular overhead kick fiz...Full Story »

Devante Cole’s sixth goal of the season and a stoppage-time Max Watters strike earned Barnsley a 2-0 win at Sky Bet League One bottom side Cheltenham.Cole struck in the 54th minute at the end of a swift counter-attack from the Tykes after Kacper Lopata headed away a Cheltenham corner.It was four against one and John McAtee fed Nicky Cadden, who in turn set up Cole to slot past Luke Southwo...Full Story »

Liam Delap’s first-half strike brought an end to Leciester’s 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet Championship season and earn Hull a 1-0 win at the King Power Stadium.It was also Leicester’s first defeat of the campaign in all competitions as Manchester City loanee Delap’s goal was enough to give Hull their third league win of the campaign.The closest Enzo Maresca’s s...Full Story »

Son Heung-min scored a hat-trick as Tottenham came from behind to beat Burnley 5-2 at Turf Moor and leave Vincent Kompany’s side pointless after three home games back in the Premier League.Son cancelled out Lyle Foster’s early opener in the 16th minute and then, after goals from Cristian Romero and James Maddison had put Tottenham in control, he scored two in the space of four minute...Full Story »

Carlisle picked up their first win of the League One season after beating Shrewsbury 2-0.Substitute Joe Garner’s late strike added to Tom Bayliss’ own goal as the Cumbrians moved out of the relegation zone.Shrewsbury left-back Mal Benning, making his first league start for the club since signing from Port Vale in the summer, nearly broke the deadlock in the eighth minute, but his str...Full Story »

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson hailed the effort of his players as the Red Dragons recorded their first away win since being promoted to League Two last season as well as their first clean sheet of the campaign.Aaron Hayden’s 56th-minute header meant Parkinson’s side took all three points in a fiercely contested local derby against Tranmere at Prenton ParkThe visitors dominated the e...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson felt biting his lip was the key to Bristol City’s comeback win at Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.The visitors claimed a 2-1 victory after falling behind to Liam Cullen’s 10th-minute opener, Mark Sykes and Sam Bell rewarding their control with second-half strikes.The turnaround came after Bristol City felt several decisions went against them in a first half that saw...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood has joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United, the clubs have confirmed. Greenwood will spend the season with the LaLiga side after United decided to cut ties with the forward following a six-month investigation into his conduct. A criminal case against the 21-year-old following his arrest on suspicion of attempted rape and assault was discontinued in February Sources have t...Full Story »

Crystal Palace have signed England goalkeeper Dean Henderson from Premier League rivals Manchester United, the London club announced Thursday. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract. No fee has been disclosed for his move to Selhurst Park, but British media reports estimated the deal at some £15 million ($19 million, 17.5 million euros) with a potential further £5 million i...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was left to rue his side’s missed opportunities as the Dons dropped into the Europa Conference League after a 3-1 defeat to BK Hacken.Aberdeen had reason to be confident going into the second leg of the Europa League play-offs after a stunning comeback from two goals down in Gothenburg, but they could not repeat the trick at Pittodrie as they fell to a 5-3 agg...Full Story »

Hearts technical director Steven Naismith admitted they had been taught a “harsh lesson” as poor defending cost them in a 4-0 defeat by PAOK.Hearts suffered a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the Europa Conference League play-offs on a difficult night in Greece.Naismith told Hearts TV: “It was a harsh lesson. We created some good chances throughout the two games but when we give up goal...Full Story »

Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq have reportedly approached Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Fabrizio Romano, the 32-year-old is attracting interest from Steven Gerrard's side, Al Ettifaq, with his future at PSG called into question this summer following the arrival of new boss Luis Enrique. THE BIGGER PICTURE: With former Liverpool midfielder Jord...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson hailed the club’s academy as teenage debutants Thomas Bloxham and James Edmondson both netted in an8-0 Carabao Cup hammering of Harrogate.Second-half substitutes Bloxham, 18, and Edmondson, 17, joined John Buckley (2), Jake Garrett, Sam Gallagher, Dilan Markanday and Zak Gilsenan as Rovers romped to their biggest victory since 1963 and earned a third round ...Full Story »

The nightmare that Mason Greenwood has endured of late could soon be over if reports are accurate. It was initially believed that Man United were keen to reintegrate the winger back into the first-team fold, however, the incredible backlash that the club received as a result of that news being leaked clearly forced them to think again and, ultimately, the Red Devils decided against allowing t...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson praised his senior substitutes for the part they played in the 4-2 comeback EFL Cup win at Plymouth.Jordan Ayew, Eberechi Eze and Jeffrey Schlupp were introduced after Plymouth went 2-0 up and each had assists as Palace stormed back after Ben Waine and Luke Cundle had put Argyle ahead.An Odsonne Edouard strike and two goals in a minute from Jean-Philippe Mateta tu...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca hailed the contribution of veteran striker Jamie Vardy as the Foxes continued their flying start to the season with a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at Tranmere.Second-half strikes from Wilfred Ndidi and former England international Vardy proved the difference as the Championship side ran out 2-0 victors against their League Two opponents.It was a sixth win out of six for...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson branded Bradford’s penalty a “nothing incident” as he expressed frustration at the officials in their Carabao Cup second-round exit but was pleased with his Wrexham players.Tyler Smith’s spot-kick inside three minutes put Bradford ahead but Will Boyle’s header took the game to a shoot-out.Mark Howard saved Dan Oyegoke’s effort, but Luke Young mi...Full Story »