Barcelona to make Sterling loan offer with permanent option (Mirror) Man City winger open to making move abroad Barcelona will make an offer to sign Raheem Sterling on loan with an option to buy him outright, The Mirror claims. Manchester City do not want to lose the England star but he is open to making the move if he does not get assurances about his playing time at the Premier League sid...Full Story »

Wales coasted to a 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus on a night when Gareth Bale celebrated his 100th cap.Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts added to an Aaron Ramsey brace as Wales climbed above the Czech Republic into second place and boosted their goal difference into the bargain.Wales were already guaranteed a World Cup play-off place through their Nations League results...Full Story »

New Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill was frustrated at having to settle for a 1-1 draw against Salford but believes he has seen enough in his first week in charge to know the Iron are a good bet for survival.Conor McAleny’s 59th minute effort secured visitors Salford a Sky Bet League Two point, after Ryan Loft’s close-range finish had put the bottom club on course for only a second win in ...Full Story »

Liam Manning believes his players are turning Stadium MK into a Sky Bet League One fortress after his dominant side beat Cambridge 4-1.Scott Twine and Max Watters’ braces did the damage as the Dons climbed into the play-off places with their second consecutive league victory.Sam Smith netted a late consolation for Mark Bonner’s United but the visitors remain in mid-table and six poin...Full Story »

Strugglers Scunthorpe and Salford had to settle for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw at the Sands Venue Stadium in Sky Bet League Two.The Iron took the lead eight minutes before half-time when Ryan Loft bundled in from close range, only for Conor McAleny to equalise just before the hour mark.Scunthorpe were the better team for much of the first half, with Hayden Hackney not far off target with two c...Full Story »

Marcus Harness’ goal gave Portsmouth their first away win since the opening day of the season as they came away from Wycombe with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.The result lifted Pompey into the top half of League One after they endured a difficult first half at Adams Park, in which Wycombe’s Joe Jacobson had a penalty saved.The Chairboys had a spot-kick awarded when Sean Raggett clumsily...Full Story »

Yeovil beat Eastleigh 2-1 in the Vanarama National League to move level on points with their opponents in mid-table.Harry Pritchard wasted an early Eastleigh chance and Tyrone Barnett was just unable to connect with Ben House’s cross.Yeovil’s Dan Moss had an effort blocked and Adi Yussuf headed wide, but Tom Knowles’ rocket just before half-time gave the Glovers the lead.Eastle...Full Story »

Tommy Willard and Alfy Whittingham struck to hand Aldershot just their third National League win of the season and shock Grimsby 2-1.Willard handed the hosts the ideal start by firing home from close range after 12 minutes, only for Harry Clifton to head the visitors level just three minutes later.Whittingham pounced on the hour mark to put the home side back in front, however, and inflict Grims...Full Story »

John Hughes made an instant impact on his debut as Dunfermline boss as the cinch Championship basement boys came from behind to win 2-1 at his former club Inverness and record their first league win of the season.The promotion-chasing hosts at Caledonian Stadium – now winless in five – scored via Billy Mckay in the 21st minute, Michael Gardyne hitting a post with an effort from range...Full Story »

Rhys Browne’s 77th-minute goal gave Wealdstone victory over rivals Barnet in the National League.The substitute tapped into an empty net after a dummy from Josh Umerah to give the hosts a 1-0 win at Grosvenor Vale.The clubs, separated by less than eight miles, created little before the break in a contest watched by 2,662.Barnet goalkeeper Aston Oxborough did well to prevent Jamie Mascoll&r...Full Story »

Isaac Olaofe handed Sutton’s promotion ambitions a boost as his strike secured an impressive 1-0 victory away at Tranmere.After a tame opening half hour where Callum McManaman went closest with a curling effort, the fixture then burst into life towards the end of the first period.The travelling team threatened to break the deadlock moments prior to the interval, first striking a post throu...Full Story »

England ace Jack Grealish has reportedly been having secret dates with Inbetweeners star Emily Atack. Manchester City star Grealish is believed to be in an on/off relationship with Sasha Attwood though The Sun claim he has been spending time with Atack. It's reported that Grealish, 26, has met the I'm A Celebrity star at her home and a Manchester hotel. And friends allegedly say Grealish has ...Full Story »

Dom Telford’s stoppage-time header earned Newport a third straight win as County ended Hartlepool’s unbeaten home record with a 2-1 win at Victoria Park.Three minutes into injury time, Exiles striker Telford stooped to head home from close range and sink managerless Pools.The Exiles soon took control in the first half as they picked the home side off.Oliver Cooper ran from deep into ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland got their first competitive win at Windsor Park in two and a half years as they edged out Lithuania 1-0 on Friday night.After World Cup hopes were ended last month this was a much brighter performance from Ian Baraclough’s men in their penultimate qualifier, but old problems in front of goal remained as – despite Northern Ireland bossing play – only Benas Satku...Full Story »

Keith Hill takes charge of his first league game as manager of Scunthorpe on Saturday, with Salford the visitors.The Iron have lost in the FA Cup and Papa John’s Trophy since Hill was appointed, and the former Rochdale boss knows what a big job he has on his hands with the club sitting bottom of the Football League.He has not been helped by finding out this week that Harry Davis’ cal...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon is expected to recall a host of players for the League Two home game against Sutton.Mellon made 10 changes for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy win against Oldham, with Nathaniel Knight-Percival the only player to retain his starting place after last Saturday’s FA Cup first-round win at Crawley.The likes of Callum McManaman, Jay Spearing, Peter Clarke, Mark D...Full Story »

Rochdale striker Josh Andrews will be looking to feature against Leyton Orient following his return to the squad for the 1-1 draw with Notts County in the FA Cup first round last weekend.Manager Robbie Stockdale has the option to bring Andrews, who was an unused substitute against the Magpies, back into his side as he looks to continue a run of four games unbeaten in League Two, the last two bei...Full Story »

Accrington striker Colby Bishop is suspended for the visit of Plymouth.The 25-year-old has been banned for three matches after being sent off in last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Port Vale.Sean McConville has returned to training after missing two matches through illness.Fellow midfielder David Morgan is doubtful after injuring an ankle in training while Joe Pritchard and Matt Butcher remain...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Alex Revell will have more options available for the visit of Mansfield in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.James Daly returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines during the midweek victory over Cambridge in the Papa John’s Trophy and will hope to make the bench against the Stags.Max Melbourne also continued his comeback on Tuesday following a bout of coronavir...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth is confident in his squad depth as his side look to end their recent slump against Portsmouth in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The two clubs agreed to go ahead with the fixture despite losing a host of players to international calls and Ainsworth is keen to make the most of home advantage as they prepare to play the second of four-successive matches at Adams Par...Full Story »