MK Dons made it back-to-back home wins as they edged a 2-1 League Two victory over Gillingham at Stadium MK.A cagey game saw MJ Williams find a breakthrough after 79 minutes before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second.Gills debutant Josh Walker pulled one back late on but it was not enough to avert a first league loss in five.MK Dons dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create ch...Full Story »

Dorking got back to winning ways in the Vanarama National League after an agonising defeat at Dagenham last time out by brushing aside 10-man Boreham Wood 3-0.Downed by Inih Effiong’s last-gasp strike in midweek, Dorking took a 32nd-minute lead here as George Francomb’s corner was met by Jason Prior, who rose highest to head beyond Nathan Ashmore.Alfie Rutherford made it 2-0 five min...Full Story »

Woking boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 1-0 win at play-off hopefuls Oldham.The Cards, on the back of a three-match losing run, started brightly as an angled shot from forward Dennon Lewis went wide before Oldham midfielder Tom Conlon sent a free-kick just over the bar.Woking saw a goal ruled out late in the first half from a header by Scott Cuthbert for offside in th...Full Story »

Altrincham moved up to fourth in the National League after dispatching Eastleigh 4-0.The Robins started to get on top after a quiet opening and were rewarded in the 32nd minute as Regan Linney burst through on goal before selflessly squaring for Lewis Banks to slot home from close range.The provider then turned goalscorer in first-half added-on time, although he had a bit of fortune as his strik...Full Story »

A stunning volley from James Collins gave Derby a 2-1 victory over struggling Cheltenham.Cheltenham were the better side for much of the game, but a Max Bird free-kick and Collins’s 18th goal of the season earned County the points.The visitors had a great chance in the third minute, but Liam Sercombe fired straight at Josh Vickers after George Lloyd set him up.Derby were poor in the first ...Full Story »

Paul Hurst got his second stint in charge of Shrewsbury off to a winning start as his team deservedly beat Northampton 2-0 at Sixfields.Second-half goals from Dan Udoh and Chey Dunkley ensured the Sky Bet League One victory, and the Shrews could have won by more in a dominant display against the Cobblers.Shrews went into the game off the back of seven defeats in eight matches which resulted in t...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy’s eighth goal of the season helped much-changed Leicester into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win against Birmingham.Vardy broke the deadlock with a header from Marc Albrighton’s superb cross after 47 minutes before Yunus Akgun’s thunderbolt on 72 minutes sealed Leicester’s place in the fifth round.Foxes midfielder Dennis Praet added a third goal with a coo...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo believes Nottingham Forest have taken a “big step” after a goalless FA Cup draw at Bristol City produced the first clean sheet of his City Ground reign.Forest must fit a fourth-round replay into their busy schedule after drawing 0-0 with the mid-table Sky Bet Championship side at Ashton Gate.But boss Nuno focused on the positives after a first clean sheet in his s...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola lauded an unbelievable performance from his Manchester City side after they ended their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium goal drought with a narrow 1-0 away win.City had failed to score in their previous five trips to Spurs’ home and an FA Cup fourth-round replay looked on the cards when substitute Kevin De Bruyne inexplicably fired wide from 16 yards with eight minutes left.The bre...Full Story »

Nathan Ake’s 88th-minute tap-in helped Manchester City end their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoodoo and progress into the FA Cup fifth round after a 1-0 away victory.Pep Guardiola’s side had failed to score in their previous five visits to Spurs’ home and that unwanted record looked set to extend until Ake bundled home from close range after Guglielmo Vicario flapped at Kevin De ...Full Story »

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw and will replay their fourth-round tie at the City Ground.Forest will be glad to avoid the fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when the Sky Bet Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition.But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will not welcome the extra game amid their battl...Full Story »

The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the season Phillips' entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder. The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Eti...Full Story »

The North London club have made the most of the January window after already bringing in two first-team players Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin. They have also been open to departures with the likes of Djed Spence, Ivan Perisic and Eric Dier all leaving the club on loan deals. But according to reports they could potentially lose one more player with midfielder Gil linked with a move away. Per...Full Story »

Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham are all in the market for firepower and the England striker is available this month. Callum Wilson could leave Newcastle before the end of the transfer window Toon have already rejected a loan swoop for 31-year-old Wilson from Atletico Madrid, while AC Milan have also shown interest this month Newcastle must sell before buying to remain within FFP rules...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp was delighted his Liverpool side matched Fulham’s desire to reach the Carabao Cup final after the Reds secured their place at Wembley with a spirited 1-1 second-leg draw at Craven Cottage.Luis Diaz put the Reds in the driving seat in the first half and despite Issa Diop’s 76th minute equaliser giving Fulham late hope, Liverpool sealed a 3-2 aggregate win after their 2-1 ...Full Story »

Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a game to spare after an own goal from Real Madrid goalkeeper Mylene Chavas handed them a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.Emma Hayes’ side looked to be facing the awkward prospect of requiring a result next week away at Paris FC when Real substitute Athenea del Castillo tapped in on the rebound, reacting quickest after goalkeep...Full Story »

Erico Sousa’s stoppage-time penalty handed Boreham Wood a point in an eight-goal National League thriller with Eastleigh.Sousa’s spot-kick in the eighth minute of added time clinched a 4-4 draw at Meadow Park on a night when the home side trailed 2-0, led 3-2 and looked to have lost it at 4-3.First-half goals from Jake Taylor and Enzio Boldewijn appeared to have put the visitors in t...Full Story »

Liverpool booked their place in the Carabao Cup final as they capitalised on their first-leg advantage and held a spirited Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.Luis Diaz’s opener was cancelled out by Issa Diop but the Red’s dug deep in the second leg to claim a 3-2 aggregate victory.Liverpool will face Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea at Wembley on February 25, two years after d...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest are reportedly in advanced talks to secure a loan move for Ajax’s talent winger Carlos Borges. The Portuguese winger, who has seen limited playing time this season, is poised to leave Ajax for the remainder of the campaign. Forest are also eyeing Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna, indicating an ambitious pursuit of the US international, as per information from F...Full Story »

Phillips to leave City West Ham to take him on loan with no obligation to buy Juventus beaten to the punch WHAT HAPPENED?The Athletic reports that the Hammers have agreed a deal with City to sign Phillips on a short-term deal for the remainder of the season. The England international has been limited to just 31 appearances since signing for the club from Leeds in 2022 for a fee of £4...Full Story »