Dundee seized the initiative in the Premiership play-off semi-final with a 3-0 win at Raith.A Jordan McGhee double either side of the break and an Osman Sow strike six minutes from time left Rovers with a mountain to climb going into Saturday’s second leg at Dens Park.Instead, it is the Dark Blues who can dream of a top-flight return after a dominant display.There was a lack of energy abou...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl is “positive” Southampton can keep hold of star man Danny Ings following the striker’s clinical match-winning display against Crystal Palace.Saints top scorer Ings celebrated his return from a two-game injury absence by scoring twice – including his 100th goal in club football – as Saints came from behind to beat the Eagles 3-1.The England internati...Full Story »

Danny Ings scored twice – including his 100th goal in club football – as Southampton picked up only a fourth Premier League win of 2021 by coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1.Saints top scorer Ings stylishly marked his return from a two-game injury absence by registering either side of a goal from strike partner Che Adams.Christian Benteke had put Palace ahead inside just t...Full Story »

Southampton could have top scorer Danny Ings back from injury for Tuesday evening’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said Ings would be assessed on a hamstring problem sustained at Tottenham on April 21, having initially feared the striker may miss the remainder of the season.On-loan Takumi Minamino is available to return to the squad after being inelig...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has said he's "very angry" after Sevilla FC were awarded a controversial handball penalty in a 2-2 draw that left Real Madrid trailing leaders Atletico Madrid by two points at the top of the La Liga table. The teams were level at 1-1 when referee Juan Martinez Munuera initially gave Madrid a penalty for a foul by goalkeeper Bono on forward Karim Benzema -- only for the VAR to ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson praised his young Peterborough side for signing off a promotion season in style with a 4-1 win over Doncaster and paid tribute to the retiring James Coppinger.Goals from Mo Eisa, Niall Mason, Idris Kanu and Ricky-Jade Jones saw Posh run riot in a thoroughly dominant first half before Tyreece John-Jules pulled a goal back in stoppage time for beleaguered Doncaster.Ferguson was del...Full Story »

Danny Cowley hopes he has done enough to keep the Portsmouth manager’s job permanently despite missing out on a play-off place after a 1-0 final day defeat at home to Accrington.Pompey had to better Oxford and Charlton’s result to retain their place in the top six but Adam Phillips’ first-half goal was enough to earn Accrington the win.Cowley, who only signed a short-term deal ...Full Story »

Daniel Farke felt his title-winning Norwich side finished the season in style after coming from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw at play-off semi-finalists Barnsley.The Canaries won a share of the spoils as Emiliano Buendia and substitute Adam Idah cancelled out Cauley Woodrow and Conor Chaplin efforts.Farke also admitted that it was a bruising end to the Sky Bet Championship season with midfie...Full Story »

Doncaster will bid an emotional farewell to James Coppinger in their final Sky Bet League One fixture of the season against Peterborough.The 40-year-old, who recently returned as a substitute following illness, is to end his playing career after making more than 600 appearances in 17 years for Rovers, though he is in talks to stay at the club in a new role.Fejiri Okenabirhie is a doubt after suf...Full Story »

Eden Hazard is making his first return to Stamford Bridge since signing for Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane has insisted that Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos and all his Real Madrid stars are ready to "fight to the death" to beat Chelsea to the Champions League final. Zidane's Real side will take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Wednesday's semi-final second leg, in a bid to reach their first final in...Full Story »

Daniel Ek is expected to make a formal offer to buy Arsenal this week and will aim to restore the club’s DNA, Thierry Henry has revealed. The Spotify founder has spoken of his interest in the club in recent days and is now prepared to take this to the next stage by submitting a bid to owner Stan Kroenke by the end of this week, The Telegraph has revealed. Kroenke has responded to reports...Full Story »

Josh Daniels could return to the Shrewsbury squad for the visit of Ipswich.Wing-back Daniels is battling back from a calf injury which has kept him on the sidelines for six weeks.Sean Goss and Rekeil Pyke are also on the mend after muscle injuries but are more likely to be ready to face Crewe on Sunday.Aaron Pierre came through his return from calf trouble against Oxford on Saturday and should b...Full Story »

ENGLAND midfielder James Maddison has revealed he is going to be a dad for the first time. The Leicester City ace, 24, and partner Kennedy Alexa, 26, are expecting a boy in the autumn. James and partner Kennedy Alexa are expecting a boy in the autumn James got a Leicester shirt featuring his squad number ten printed with “Daddy” on the back to announce the news. He posted online:...Full Story »

BRENDAN RODGERS is making a stunning £35million bid to bring French midfielder Boubakary Soumare to Leicester City. The Foxes hope to agree a fee with Lille for their powerful star and offer him a deal worth around £5m to join them. Boubakary Soumare is wanted by Leicester in a £35million deal It is a huge statement by Leicester who are prepared to back Rodgers as they prepare ...Full Story »

Daniel Agger is best known for his time at Liverpool but the 36-year-old is showing he's far more than a tough tackling defender since his retirement. Agger joined Liverpool from Brondby in 2006 and spent nine seasons in the Premier League before returning to Brondby in 2014. The Danish defender made 232 appearances for the Reds during his time in Merseyside and helped them win the League Cu...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane was positive after Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday. Raphael Varane was forced off at half time with discomfort in his right leg, but Los Blancos rallied and got over the line through two goals in the second half. Zidane, though, was keen to focus on the positives without confirmation of the defender's condition. "I hope it's something small, but I can't tell y...Full Story »

Danny Cowley believes Lee Brown’s performance was “reminiscent of Roberto Carlos” as Portsmouth kept their play-off hopes on track with a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon.Left-back Brown had only previously netted once in his Pompey career but grabbed a double in first-half injury-time, firing into the bottom corner on an overlap before crashing a shot in off the underside of the bar w...Full Story »

Graham Potter said it was a shame there was no crowd to witness Danny Welbeck’s sublime goal as Brighton took a significant step towards Premier League survival with victory over Leeds.Former England forward Welbeck sealed a deserved 2-0 success at the Amex Stadium by lashing home after executing a perfect Cruyff turn on a dropping ball.Pascal Gross’ early penalty set Albion on cours...Full Story »

Norwich manager Daniel Farke was staying in the moment after watching his side beat Reading 4-1 at Carrow Road to seal the Championship title.Kieran Dowell bagged a brace and Xavi Quintilla and Teemu Pukki added further goals after Josh Laurent had given the visitors the lead.Farke said: “I’m not willing to think too much about the Premier League at this moment.“We will just en...Full Story »

Dan Agyei struck a late winner as Oxford beat Shrewsbury 3-2 to take the League One play-off race to the final day of the season.Agyei’s goal in the 85th minute left Karl Robinson’s side one point outside the top six with one game remaining, condemning Shrews boss Steve Cotterill to defeat on his return to stadium for the first time in four months due to ill health.It took just three...Full Story »