Wayne Rooney endured a miserable return to management as his Plymouth side slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Debutant Jamal Lowe’s first-half close-range finish, Brendan Galloway’s unfortunate own goal and late efforts from Josh Windass and substitute Michael Smith consigned the Pilgrims to a disappointing defeat.Rooney, back in a manager’s role after an ill-fated ...Full Story »

Callum McGregor reminded watching Scotland manager Steve Clarke what he will be missing with a spectacular goal in Celtic’s dominant 2-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.The 31-year-old midfielder struck into the top corner from nearly 30 yards two days after announcing his retirement from international football.Nicolas Kuhn had given Celtic an early lead which they never looked like ...Full Story »

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club this summer as per club director Giovanni Manna amid Chelsea links. WHAT HAPPENED?Osimhen has been linked with an exit from Napoli all summer long as he had been reported as a major target for Paris Saint-Germain. However, Les Parisiens quickly pulled out of the deal due to the Nigerian's price tag and their willingness to stick with R...Full Story »

Ederson will stay at Man City despite Saudi links Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has disclosed that his future has already been established. Although the Brazil international was being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, Ederson told ESPN Brasil he has no plans to move. Speaking after City's Community Shield win over Manchester United, he said: "The decision has been made. I will stay at M...Full Story »

Madelene Wright is already back in football Madelene Wright has found a new football team as fans delighted to see her continue on her career. Her football career was up in the air just days ago after she left Leyton Orient, but Madelene has just confirmed news she has joined Chesham United FC Women. The former Charlton Athletic star wrote on X: "A massive personal achievement for myself afte...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies admitted his side started slowly as they began life in the third tier with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Reading.Bailey Peacock-Farrell was powerless to keep out Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s low, driven effort in the 43rd minute as Reading took an unexpected lead.The Royals saw two goals ruled out, one for a foul and the other for offside, which allowed Birmingham...Full Story »

Huddersfield head coach Michael Duff wants his players to get used to the winning feeling they experienced in their 2-0 victory away to Peterborough.Former Barnsley and Swansea boss Duff is Huddersfield’s seventh managerial appointment of the past two years, both of which saw them struggling against relegation from the Championship – a battle they eventually lost last season.But the ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his players after they opened their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending pre-season promotion favourites Rotherham.Substitute Caleb Watts, who has endured an injury-ravaged time with the Grecians since joining 12 months ago, scored the only goal in the 71st minute when he chested in a sublime cross from man-of-the-match Johnly Yfeko.Ca...Full Story »

New Stevenage manager Alex Revell feels an opening-day 1-0 win over Shrewsbury can be the start of something promising.Elliott List scored the only goal at the Lamex Stadium, firing home after 58 minutes with a firm drive which flew across Toby Savin in the Shrewsbury goal.They could have made it two but Dan Kemp’s penalty, after he had been fouled, was put wide.However, Revell was content...Full Story »

Huddersfield made a winning start to life in League One following relegation with an impressive 2-0 win at last season’s defeated play-off finalists Peterborough.Antony Evans and Ben Wiles struck first-half goals for the visitors as Michael Duff’s side came out on top in the battle between two of division’s leading promotion hopefuls.The Terriers had to ride out an early scare ...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala was delighted to come away from a tough opening day game at Burton with a 3-2 victory.Udoka Godwin-Malife pounced on a rebound to put Burton ahead but Lincoln hit back quickly when O’Connor headed home.Tendayi Darikwa nodded the Imps ahead but Bodin headed in a Brewers equaliser and the game seemed to be petering out into a draw but Lincoln struck late on...Full Story »

New Stevenage manager Alex Revell got off to a winning start thanks to a 1-0 victory at home to Shrewsbury.Elliott List fired home the only goal after 58 minutes, producing a shimmy on the left side of the box before rifling the ball across Toby Savin in the Shrewsbury goal.They could have made it two but Dan Kemp’s penalty, after he had been fouled, was put wide.The first half was nothing...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Bromley made the perfect start to life in the Football League as they got the better of Harrogate on the opening day of 2024/25.Andy Woodman’s Ravens, who followed in the Sulphurites’ footsteps by escaping non-league for the first time in their 132-year history by winning the National League play-off final at Wembley,  triumphed 2-0 at Wetherby Road.Ther...Full Story »

Michael Flynn admitted he “hates playing against Newport County” after seeing his new club Cheltenham start the season with a thrilling 3-2 home victory over his former side.The Robins boss enjoyed successful times with the Welsh club as a player and manager and still lives in the area.“I hated it today and I don’t like playing against Newport, I have never liked playing ...Full Story »

Charlie Adam hailed his Fleetwood players after they “had to dig deep” to beat Grimsby 1-0.The Cod Army got three points on the board thanks to Mark Helm’s goal in the 18th minute, surviving an early onslaught but running out deserving winners to make the best possible start to life back in League Two.“I’m delighted with the three points,” said Adam. “Th...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander hailed a “pretty perfect” start to his side’s League Two campaign after seeing them score twice in the opening five minutes en route to beating MK Dons 2-1.Alex Pattison’s 25-yard thunderbolt and a Sam Sherring own goal saw the Bantams take early control at Stadium MK and although Alex Gilbey pulled a goal back in the 20th minute, the Dons c...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner paid tribute to his razor-sharp side as they put Carlisle to the sword with a thumping 4-1 opening-day home win.Goals from Tim Dieng, Jacob Wakeling, debutant Jack Nolan and Jonny Williams did the damage as the Gills started the season in fine style, with Jon Mellish responding for the visitors.“We’re really pleased because they are a tough team and it was...Full Story »

Adam Alimi-Adetoro scored on his National League debut as FC Halifax edged out last season’s promotion contenders Barnet 2-1 at The Shay Stadium.Alimi-Adetoro, who joined Halifax after being released by Sheffield Wednesday, claimed the winner in a game that saw all three goals scored in the second half.Jamie Cooke put the home side ahead five minutes after half-time, but Barnet, who finish...Full Story »

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was left frustrated at conceding a stoppage-time goal in the 1-1 draw against Ross County in Dingwall.After Eamonn Brophy missed a first-half penalty for the hosts, it was United who took the lead just after the restart when David Babunski struck.But the Staggies levelled in the fifth minute of added time through Ronan Hale.While admitting that a draw was a fair...Full Story »

Theo Vassell marked his debut with the only goal as Barrow beat last season’s League Two play-off finalists Crewe 1-0 at Holker Street.A pre-season signing from Salford, defender Vassell converted a 22nd-minute corner delivered by another Cumbrian newcomer, Connor Mahoney.Barrow’s win was a third successive triumph on the opening day of a new season and made it an ideal start for Ste...Full Story »