Michael Carrick expressed deep pride in his players after he claimed a first win as Middlesbrough boss with a 3-1 defeat of Hull.Carrick is up and running thanks to Chuba Akpom’s 30th-minute header and second-half own goals from Tobias Figueiredo and Cyrus Christie, who had earlier equalised for the hosts.The former Manchester United midfielder said: “It’s a good moment for me,...Full Story »

Jamie Allen’s goal lifted Coventry out of the bottom three with a 1-0 win over 10-man Blackburn at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues had been in the Championship relegation zone since August after their first three home games of the campaign were postponed, but Allen’s first home league goal of the season took them up to 19th place.The match was played at the CBS Arena, despite uncertainty...Full Story »

A header from Port Vale captain Tom Conlon earned a 2-2 draw for his side at Wycombe, as they twice came from behind at Adams Park.This was no mediocre contest between two mid-table teams in Sky Bet League One, as they put on an entertaining contest in which both went all-out to find a winning goal that ultimately did not come.Wycombe were ahead in just the fourth minute when Anis Mehmeti turned...Full Story »

Substitute Vincent Harper scored both goals as Eastleigh extended their unbeaten home record to eight matches in a 2-0 win against Scunthorpe.Harper struck within a minute of stepping off the bench in the second half and added another in the last minute to help lift the Spitfires up to ninth in the table.After a goalless first half, Eastleigh twice went close to breaking the deadlock just b...Full Story »

Tottenham qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League as Group D winners after snatching a 2-1 victory in Marseille with the last kick of the game.Spurs looked to be heading into the Europa League after a listless first-half performance in a hostile environment saw them trail to Chancel Mbemba’s header.But an improved display after the break saw Clement Lenglet equalise and P...Full Story »

Carlos Mendes Gomes kept up his scoring run to help Fleetwood to a 1-1 draw at Oxford, whose home frustrations continue.The on-loan Luton striker netted with an overhead-kick in the second minute after goalkeeper Simon Eastwood could only parry Shaun Rooney’s long-range drive.Mendes Gomes has now scored in five of his last seven games.Half-time sub Gatlin O’Donkor levelled for Oxford...Full Story »

Notts County saw their lead at the top of the National League cut to a point after they were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw at home to Bromley.The visitors thought they had taken a 13th-minute lead when striker Michael Cheek went around Sam Slocombe and sent the ball goalwards, but defender Aden Baldwin made a superb block.Notts County responded and opened the scoring four minutes later when R...Full Story »

Aaron Jarvis scored a hat-trick as bottom club Torquay ended their wait for a first National League home win of the season in emphatic style with a 6-1 drubbing of Aldershot.Jarvis opened the scoring with an overhead kick from Dillon De Silva’s eighth-minute cross and it was 2-0 11 minutes later when Tom Lapslie fired home after playing a one-two with Jarvis.Will Goodwin got a third just b...Full Story »

Norwich will again be without forward Josh Sargent because of a calf problem for the Sky Bet Championship match against QPR.Full-back Dimi Giannoulis (ribs) is also not expected to be involved, but midfielder Kenny McLean is available again having served a three-match ban.Defender Andrew Omobamidele remains sidelined as he recovers from an ankle problem, so Ben Gibson should fill in again at cen...Full Story »

Jack Cork is back available as Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley prepare to welcome Rotherham to Turf Moor.The experienced midfielder was suspended for Saturday’s win over Norwich having collected five bookings this season, but is ready to return.Josh Cullen could come back into consideration after sitting out the last two games, with Samuel Bastien liable to drop out following a rare s...Full Story »

THE "world's most beautiful footballer" Ana Maria Markovic has wowed her fans after dressing up for Halloween. Markovic, got into the spooky spirit by visiting a pumpkin patch just outside Zurich, Switzerland. Markovic stunned fans with her Halloween costumeCredit: Instagram / @anamxrkovic But the Grasshopper Women's star looked almost unrecognisable in her Halloween costume. Markovic dresse...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH and partner Sasha Atwood dressed as the stars of Grease for Halloween. The Manchester City star was kitted out all in black as he replicated John Travolta's Danny Zuko from the 1978 hit film. Jack Grealish and Sasha Atwood dressed as Danny and Sandy from GreaseCredit: Instagram / @JackGrealish Grealish perfected the look which included a slicked-back black quiff and a leather ja...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Italian midfielder Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo. The Lilywhites have shifted focus to signing Serie A stars since Fabio Paratici joined as a director alongside Antonio Conte. The pair worked together at Juventus and have expertise in Italian football, with the Athletic(opens in new tab) labelling Spurs, 'Juventus on Thames' in response to this tran...Full Story »

France is set to defend their crown as top dogs on the international stage at the 2022 World Cup in just three weeks'time but will have to do it without mercurial star midfielder Paul Pogba. As confirmed by multiple outlets including ESPN's Julien Laurens, the player's agent made official the absence of the 28-year-old Juventus midfielder who has not yet fully recovered from an ongoing injury...Full Story »

Liverpool want Laimer in January (Sky Germany) RB Leipzig's Konrad Laimer features on Liverpool's list on midfield targets for the January transfer window, according to Sky Germany. The Austria international is out of contract at the end of the 2022-23 campaign and is not expected to extend his stay in west Germany. The Reds are said to be keen to sign a new central midfielder in the new ye...Full Story »

Ryan Hardie came off the bench to score twice and send Plymouth four points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One following a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Devon rivals Exeter at a rain-soaked Home Park.Hardie fired into the roof of the net on the turn in the 70th minute after collecting Morgan Whittaker’s incisive pass into the penalty area.And the Scottish striker latched onto another...Full Story »

Wycombe have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare for the visit of Port Vale.The Chairboys sit a point and a place behind their visitors in the table, having been held to a draw by lowly Morecambe at the weekend.Forward pair Brandon Hanlan and D’Mani Mellor will be pushing for starts after working their way back to match fitness.Ryan Tafazolli, Josh Scowen and Curtis Thompson all remai...Full Story »

Callum Elder could feature for Hull as they prepare to face Middlesbrough.The defender has been sidelined with a hamstring issue, but interim coach Andy Dawson confirmed Elder could come into contention.There are no fresh injury concerns for the Tigers who are currently 18th in the Championship table.Harvey Vale and Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand are both edging closer to a return to the side.M...Full Story »

Tranmere could have an unchanged squad as they bid to get back to winning ways against Stockport at Prenton Park.Manager Micky Mellon has no fresh injury concerns but may consider changes to his starting line-up after a run of three Sky Bet League Two matches without a win.Defender Tom Davies continues to make progress after returning to training following a long-term injury.Paul Lewis, Joel Mum...Full Story »

Oxford continue to be without suspended duo Matty Taylor and Billy Bodin for the Sky Bet League One match against Fleetwood.Midfielder Bodin is serving out his two-match ban, while striker Taylor is completing a three-game suspension.Manager Karl Robinson is set to return to the dugout after his own touchline ban, and could hand Djavan Anderson another chance to impress after he scored on his fu...Full Story »