Inih Effiong’s strike was the difference as Braintree beat 10-man Fylde 1-0.Corey Whelan had an early chance for Fylde when his header flew over the bar, but Braintree had some good opportunities to take the lead when Chay Cooper’s effort was saved and Effiong went close twice.Kyrell Lisbie sliced a shot wide for Braintree early in the second half and they eventually took the lead in...Full Story »

Newport and Grimsby shared the spoils in an entertaining 0-0 draw at Rodney Parade.Visiting goalkeeper Jordan Wright denied County’s Kyle Hudlin a second-half winner from the penalty spot in the game’s best chance.The hosts thought they should have had a penalty in the fifth minute when Kieran Evans appeared to be chopped down in the box, but referee James Oldham waved away the appea...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson fired a second-half hat-trick as Solihull maintained their play-off push with a 6-0 win at bottom club Ebbsfleet.Moors defender Jack Clarke was shown a straight red card in the sixth minute for a high boot, while Ebbsfleet were also reduced to 10 men before half-time after Jez Davies saw red for his challenge on Solihull’s Jamey Osborne.Solihull came under pressure in the f...Full Story »

Hartlepool secured a hard-fought point after the early dismissal of defender Daniel Dodds in a goalless home draw against Eastleigh.Pools full-back Dodds was shown a straight red card in the 15th minute for his reckless sliding challenge on Eastleigh defender Jake Vokins.Home goalkeeper Brad Young pulled off a superb save to keep out Vokins’ far-post header before half-time and in the seco...Full Story »

Jamie McDonnell scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to rescue Colchester a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Bradford.McDonnell headed in Arthur Read’s corner at the far post in the ninth minute of time added on to cancel out Andy Cook’s first-half opener.Colchester went close early on when winger Harry Anderson unleashed a low cross-shot which flashed just past the far post while...Full Story »

Altrincham returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Southend in the National League.They went in front just eight minutes into the game when Alex Newby squared a pass into Joe Nuttall, who fired home from close-range.Matty Kosylo had a shot blocked before Nuttall had a brilliant opportunity, but Zach Jeacock made a solid save and the goalkeeper made another good stop to deny Regan Linney...Full Story »

Jack Barham fired Aldershot’s second-half equaliser as they held promotion-chasers Gateshead to a 2-2 draw at the International Stadium.Gateshead defender Robbie Tinkler rattled the crossbar with a 35-yard effort before Aldershot took an 11th-minute lead through Josh Barrett, who converted Barham’s cross.The home side hit back eight minutes later when Owen Oseni headed an equaliser a...Full Story »

Matt Ward’s goal gave Woking a 1-0 win over Boston in the Vanarama National League.Ward’s emphatic 38th-minute finish set up the Surrey side for their first league victory since September 10, lifting them clear of the struggling teams.Among them are Boston, who have now picked up just four points from a possible 33 since winning at Sutton on September 7.Boston goalkeeper Aidan Stone ...Full Story »

Renee Slegers said Arsenal “had some extra fire” to beat local rivals Tottenham following last season’s 1-0 defeat in the north London derby.The Gunners opened the scoring through Alessio Russo after just 63 seconds – the Gunners’ second fastest goal in the Women’s Super League.That set the tone for a one-sided clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Frida Ma...Full Story »

Alessio Russo scored after 63 seconds to set Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 north London derby victory at Tottenham.Russo’s early finish – the Gunners’ second fastest goal in Women’s Super League history – was added to by Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius to continue interim boss Renee Slegers’ impressive short-term reign.Slegers, who replaced Jonas Eidevall ...Full Story »

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala believed the 0-0 draw at Exeter was a case of two points dropped for his team.Lincoln were the better team in a dire match of few clear-cut chances against a team playing without three key players, away on international duty.The absence of those players showed as the hosts lacked quality in the final third and Skubala said: “It feels like two points dropped....Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Exeter and Lincoln played out a dour 0-0 Sky Bet League One draw at St James Park in a match that was lacking in quality.Exeter were without three key players, away on international duty, but they were not allowed to call the game off as the third of those call-ups came after the EFL’s deadline of last Sunday.Lincoln looked the more likely to score throughout and Jack Moy...Full Story »

FORMER Tottenham star Giovani dos Santos has swapped boots for barrels... by becoming an OIL TYCOON. The Mexico winger, a £9million Spurs buy from Barcelona, spent four seasons at White Hart Lane. Giovani Dos Santos has become an oil tycoon Credit: instagram @ oficialgio He scored three goals in 33 games, and also had a loan spell with Ipswich Town, before leaving for Mallorca in 2012. ...Full Story »

SIR ALEX FERGUSON's Spirit Dancer made history by winning the $1million Bahrain International Trophy for a SECOND year running. The Richard-Fahey trained horse provided the former Manchester United manager with the "best moment in racing" when winning the race last year. Sir Alex Ferguson was ecstatic as the horse won the race Oisin Orr rode Spirit Dancer to ANOTHER victory in the race Credit...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE star Joelinton's home has been broken into again - with the midfielder begging for a 'safe space for my family'. The Brazilian footballer said thieves have targeted his home for a second time after an earlier raid in January. Joelinton has asked burglars to leave his family in peace Credit: Instagram Joelinton with his partner Thays Gondim and their daughter His post came just a da...Full Story »

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Will Mohammed Kudus leave West Ham? (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Arsenal and Liverpool are believed to be considering a move for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus as the 24-year-old seeks a move away from the London Stadium. The winger has been with the Hammers since last summer having joined the Premier League outfit as part of a £38m deal with Ajax. This was seen as a big coup for the...Full Story »

JUVENTUS have ripped up Paul Pogba's contract after his recent doping ban. Pogba, 31, was initially handed a four-year ban from football for a doping offence, before the suspension was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Paul Pogba and Juventus reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract Credit: Getty It meant he was able to return to training with Juve from J...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of three superstars with Jonathan David joining the likes of Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons. Bayern prepare for summer transfer window Have eyes on a host of young talents David is latest entrant as he nears free agency WHAT HAPPENED?David, 24, has been in scintillating form for Lille this season, scoring 13 goals and delivering two assis...Full Story »

Real Madrid target both Wirtz and Alonso for next season Real Madrid are planning a dual swoop for Bayer Leverkusen’s star midfielder Florian Wirtz and manager Xabi Alonso, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. The 20-year-old German international has been a standout performer in the Bundesliga and has attracted attention from Manchester City and Bayern Munich. It will be a tough battle...Full Story »