Derek McInnes insisted Kilmarnock’s late leveller in the 1-1 home draw with Hibernian was “the very least” his side deserved as he looked for a reset in the international break.The visitors took the lead in the 49th minute of their William Hill Premiership encounter through captain Joe Newell and it looked like David Gray’s side would leave Ayrshire with their first ...Full Story »

Bruce Anderson’s late penalty gave bottom side Kilmarnock their first point of the William Hill Premiership season from a 1-1 draw with Hibernian.There was little between the sides at Rugby Park until the 49th minute when Hibs captain Joe Newell spectacularly curled a ball from distance into the Killie net.Derek McInnes’ side, who exited the Conference League qualifiers against Copen...Full Story »

Carlisle have parted company with manager Paul Simpson in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Tranmere.A brace from former United striker Omari Patrick consigned Carlisle to a fourth loss in five games in all competitions this season.The Cumbrian club announced in a statement on a Saturday night that 58-year-old Simpson, who had taken charge of Carlisle for a second time in 2022, ...Full Story »

Kamari Doyle marked his full EFL debut with a stunning left-footed free-kick to set Exeter on their way to a 2-0 win at Bolton in League One.And manager Gary Caldwell reckons the 19-year-old former Southampton academy player, dubbed ‘the Ward-Prowse apprentice’ by Exeter’s social media team, is even stronger with his right foot.The Brighton loanee’s corner then led to Mil...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady and Burton head coach Mark Robinson were both content to come away with a point from Saturday’s goalless draw at Sixfields.Callum Morton hit the post inside the first two minutes for Northampton and Sam Hoskins did likewise right at the death but little happened in-between in a largely drab contest.“I thought we came out of the blocks really well in the fir...Full Story »

Promise Omochere scored his first goals for Bristol Rovers in a 2-0 victory over Cambridge.The 23-year-old club-record signing scored in each half as the Gas made it two home wins from two League One games this season.Ruel Sotiriou hit a post for the hosts after 11 minutes in an entertaining start to the contest.Shayne Lavery went close for Garry Monk’s Cambridge when the striker met a Jos...Full Story »

Kamari Doyle marked his full League One debut for Exeter with the opening goal in a 2-0 victory at Bolton.The Brighton loanee’s corner, flicked on by Trotters old boy Josh Magennis, then enabled Millenic Alli to double the visitors lead after 49 minutes.Victory was certainly sweet for Exeter boss Gary Caldwell and his team, who were thrashed 7-0 in last season’s corresponding fixture...Full Story »

Wrexham made it three wins out of four in League One after recording a 2-0 win at Peterborough.Goals from Jack Marriott and Max Cleworth proved to be the difference in the tie at the Weston Homes Stadium.Malik Mothersille should have opened the scoring when he poked a low cross from Abraham Odoh wide after 18 minutes.Wrexham punished them after 27 minutes when a Marriott shot deflected off Oscar...Full Story »

Premier League newcomers Ipswich picked up their first point of the season following a competitive 1-1 draw with Fulham at Portman Road.Kieran McKenna’s men had been handed a tough return to the top flight and fell to successive defeats against Manchester City and Liverpool, but a wonderful long-range effort from Liam Delap gave them their first home goal of the campaign.Adama Traore level...Full Story »

Omari Patrick’s brace helped Tranmere maintain their unbeaten start in League Two with a 2-1 win over Carlisle at Brunton Park.Former Carlisle man Patrick opened the scoring for Rovers early on, but Archie Davies responded immediately for the Cumbrians.Patrick then restored Tranmere’s lead just before half-time with a brilliant strike and that was enough to seal all three points for ...Full Story »

Delighted Gillingham boss Mark Bonner saluted his table-topping side as they clung on to beat Chesterfield with a 1-0 League Two win at Priestfield Stadium.A precise headed effort from Robbie McKenzie was enough to separate the teams in all-action encounter which saw both sides finish the game with 10 men.Gills skipper Max Ehmer was dismissed on the hour for a second bookable offence, while Ches...Full Story »

Huddersfield assistant coach Martin Paterson said key decisions went against them in the 2-1 loss at Rotherham.The Terriers 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet League One campaign ended and they had red cards given to head coach Michael Duff, goalkeeper coach Andy Quy and striker Danny Ward.Duff was dismissed after the final whistle for remonstrating with referee Sebastian Stockbridge and Quy also...Full Story »

The Arsenal star, 25, and Helene Spilling, 27, looked loved up in the arty photo on Instagram. Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling announced they are having a baby in an adorable beach snapThe loved-up couple have been together for around 18 months Helene cradled her growing baby bump while staring into Odegaard's eyes. And the Gunners captain was equally protective as he placed one hand on H...Full Story »

Derek McInnes was “grateful” to Kilmarnock fans for their backing after the Ayrshire side’s European journey came to an end against Copenhagen at Rugby Park.Killie lost 2-0 in the first leg of their Conference League play-off last week in Denmark but they had the vast majority of the 8,083 supporters on their feet in the 16th minute when striker Marley Watkins pulled a goal bac...Full Story »

Kilmarnock’s bid for a UEFA Conference League comeback win against Copenhagen fell short after a 1-1 draw at Rugby Park saw them exit the competition 3-1 on aggregate.Killie lost 2-0 in the first leg of their play-off last week and boss Derek McInnes called on his side to make the second leg the “biggest nightmare” for the visitors.The Danish side were certainly given a fright ...Full Story »

Russell Martin was delighted to see his Southampton side win for the first time this season with two late goals and believes the 5-3 Carabao Cup success at Cardiff City Stadium will have been good for his younger players.Martin gave five players their first starts and was very happy to see his new £15m striker Mateus Fernandes hit the target. Another recent recruit, Cameron Archer, also sc...Full Story »

Hakon Valdimarsson was the hero for Brentford after his 82nd-minute penalty save earned them a controversial 1-0 win at Colchester in the Carabao Cup second round.With England striker Ivan Toney again absent following more speculation over his future this week, Thomas Frank watched Keane Lewis-Potter put the visitors ahead in contentious fashion on the stroke of half-time.Sky Bet League Two club...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva said Jay Stansfield is ready to fight for a Premier League place after his side’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Birmingham.But Silva admitted he cannot guarantee the England Under-21 international will still be at Craven Cottage by the end of the week.Stansfield refused to celebrate his goal on his return to Birmingham as Fulham cruised into the third round.The 21-...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes praised Joe Walsh after the young keeper played a starring role in his side’s Carabao Cup win over Championship rivals Luton.Rangers won 4-1 on penalties after the 90 minutes ended 1-1. Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minutes but Luton equalised five minutes later with a thumping volley from Zack Nelson &ndash...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »