Shaun Whalley’s second-half strike ended Shrewsbury’s three-game losing streak by earning them a 1-0 win over MK Dons.The forward struck early in the second half to ease the pressure on Steve Cotterill and lift the hosts up to 21st in the table.Visiting midfielder Matt O’Riley saw a rasping volley deflected over, with the Dons dominating the opening stages.Sam Cosgrove had a ta...Full Story »

James Maxwell won a penalty and then netted the winner as Ayr came from behind to beat Queen of the South 2-1 at Somerset Park.The visitors took the lead in the 68th minute when Lee Connelly finished for his sixth goal in seven games.Ayr were level five minutes later after on-loan Rangers player Maxwell – who had an effort ruled out for offside shortly before Connelly’s goal – ...Full Story »

Paddy McNair converted a late penalty to put Middlesbrough on track for a 2-0 win over Peterborough at the Riverside Stadium.The Boro defender picked himself up off the floor having been brought down by Nathan Thompson to score the decisive opener with five minutes remaining.And in stoppage time 18-year-old Josh Coburn stroked in the second to frustrate Peterborough, who have now lost all six of...Full Story »

Michael Smith moved into double figures for the season as his brace helped Rotherham romp to a 4-1 win over Portsmouth.A blistering second-half spell took the game away from Pompey who had levelled earlier in the half.Portsmouth goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu came to their rescue early on as he denied Rarmani Edmonds-Green from close range after he looked certain to score.He could do little about Rothe...Full Story »

Exeter suffered their eighth stalemate in 12 League Two games as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Newport at St James Park.Newport started the better of the two teams and went in front on 12 minutes. Former Exeter loanee Robbie Willmott was afforded far too much space on the edge of the penalty box and he fired a low shot into the far corner.It took Exeter 10 minutes to respond as Matt Jay picked...Full Story »

Defences ruled the day at Brisbane Road as Leyton Orient and Walsall battled their way to a  0-0 draw.Orient striker Harry Smith came closest to putting his side in front before the break when his overhead kick just cleared the crossbar.At the other end, a powerful header by George Miller forced Lawrence Vigouroux into making at save at full stretch.Just before half time, O’s Theo Arc...Full Story »

Panutche Camara struck twice as League One leaders Plymouth stormed back to win 3-1 at Oxford and take their unbeaten league run to 12 games.Matty Taylor fired the U’s in front after five minutes when he ran onto James Henry’s pass and deftly chipped Mike Cooper.But it took just six minutes for Argyle, backed by around 1,800 travelling fans, to draw level.Jordon Garrick skipped past ...Full Story »

Huddersfield moved into the Championship play-off places following a battling 2-0 win at home to Hull.Tom Lees got the Terriers up and running following a goalkeeping blunder by Matt Ingram in the ninth minute.Duane Holmes then made the game safe with a fine curling effort with 17 minutes to go.The visitors had enjoyed plenty of possession between both goals.But they lacked a cutting edge throug...Full Story »

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo has told manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not to bench him. Ronaldo delivered the message to Manchester United boss Ole after being on the bench for the 1-1 draw with Everton a fortnight ago. A United source told The Sun: “Ronaldo was extremely disappointed for being benched. "Ole presumed that he was tired after the Villarreal game, so he decided t...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA has told Raheem Sterling that no Manchester City player is guaranteed minutes on the pitch. And he urged the forward to do his talking on the pitch when he gets the opportunity to play. Guardiola refused to give Sterling any assurances that he'd get more time on the pitch Sterling spoke out about his future this week – saying he will not commit to a new contract at the Eti...Full Story »

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. Kroos is one of the finest midfielders of his generation. The bond he formed with Luka Modric in the middle of the park for Real Madrid will be spoken of for years to come, with the sheer amount of success they achieved on the European stage testament to their star quality. The German’s career is be...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he wants Jesse Lingard to extend his contract. Lingard will be a free agent in the summer if fresh terms cannot be agreed. Sources have told ESPN that Barcelona and AC Milan are among a host of clubs who have already registered their interest. The 28-year-old spent a successful spell on loan at West Ham last season but Solskjaer said he s...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael believes Karlan Grant is finally showing why the club splashed out £15million on him. The striker’s second-half drive earned a 1-0 win over Birmingham and sent Albion back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship on Friday. He marked the one-year anniversary of his move to The Hawthorns with his fourth goal in four games. Grant scored just once after ...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink felt his side should have won more convincingly than the 3-2 victory over Morecambe at the Pirelli Stadium. The Shrimps got off to a fast start when Liam Gibson gave them a third-minute lead but Burton rallied and goals from Tom O’Connor and Conor Shaughnessy turned the game around. O’Connor’s second of the night gave the Brewers some bre...Full Story »

Leaders Kelty Hearts maintained their unbeaten start to the season after coming from behind to win 3-2 at Edinburgh City in cinch Scottish League Two.The league new boys fell behind to a cool 16th-minute finish from Edinburgh’s Ouzy See but were in front at the break through Nathan Austin and a brilliant Michael Tidser free-kick.Austin grabbed Kelty’s third to increase their lead sho...Full Story »

Two goals from Thomas O’Connor and one from Conor Shaughnessy saw Burton to a 3-2 win over Morecambe in a pulsating game at the Pirelli Stadium.In a breathless opening to the game Morecambe went ahead when Liam Gibson fired into the roof of the net from a loose ball in the Albion penalty area after three minutes.The Burton response was almost immediate, midfielder O’Connor credited w...Full Story »

Motherwell have Sondre Solholm Johansen back from injury for the visit of Celtic.The Norwegian defender has been absent for three matches but trained all week.Midfielder Robbie Crawford has been ruled out for four to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.Celtic welcome back Mikey Johnston from injury for the cinch Premiership clash while their international players returned without injury.Josip J...Full Story »

Everton will still be without Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison for their Premier League clash with West Ham on Sunday.Both forwards have missed the last four games through injury and are not yet ready to return while Andre Gomes (calf) and Fabian Delph (shoulder) are also out.But Seamus Coleman, Alex Iwobi and Lucas Digne are all available while defender Yerry Mina will be assessed on his r...Full Story »

Manchester City are without first-choice goalkeeper Ederson and forward Gabriel Jesus for the visit of Burnley in the Premier League.The pair were both in action for Brazil in the early hours of Friday and will not be back from South America in time to face the Clarets on Saturday.Forward Ferran Torres (foot) is also out after suffering injury on international duty but midfielder Ilkay Gundogan ...Full Story »

Norwich expect to have defensive midfielder Mathias Normann available for the Premier League match against Brighton at Carrow Road.Normann did not join up with Norway during the international break to continue treatment for a minor abdominal issue, while Kosovo forward Milot Rashica (knee) should also feature.Midfielder Todd Cantwell (Achilles) is available again along with Poland winger Przemys...Full Story »