Connor Wickham scored twice on his return to the north east as Forest Green came through a severe test by winning 2-0 at Northern Premier League side South Shields in the FA Cup first round.The opening 25 minutes were all about the Sky Bet League One side as they created the first meaningful chances, with home goalkeeper Myles Boney denying Corey O’Keefe and Regan Hendry sending an overhea...Full Story »

Four members of England's band have reportedly joined a Qatari-funded scheme to spy on their fellow supporters during the World Cup and publicly promote the host nation in exchange for a free trip The England band's John Hemmingham (Image: MDM) Whether you love them or hate them, it'll be hard not to grimace when the England band starts up in Qatar later this month. A bombshell new report cla...Full Story »

The Wales attacker has started just twice for LAFC since moving from Real Madrid in the summer. LAFC attacker Gareth Bale is likely to only be a sub for Saturday night's MLS final against the Philadelphia Union Credit: AFP Wales' biggest name Gareth Bale is still expected to be fit for the World Cup Credit: Reuters And he is set to be on the bench for Saturday night’s MLS final here in ...Full Story »

Danny Cowley paid tribute to Hereford and the late Ronnie Radford after Portsmouth reached the second round of the FA Cup on a poignant night for their non-league opponents.There was a minute’s silence before the game after the death this week of Radford, scorer of one of the cup’s great goals while playing for the Bulls, and it was fitting that their scorer on the night, Miles Store...Full Story »

Darren Moore expressed his delight at on-loan Nottingham Forest winger Alex Mighten’s first goal for Sheffield Wednesday.The 20-year-old attacker wrapped up a 2-0 FA Cup triumph over Morecambe after Josh Windass had earlier opened the scoring during a routine first-round win for the hosts.Mighten was one of five changes that Moore made to the team that beat Burton 4-2 in Wednesday’s ...Full Story »

Josh Windass’ fifth goal of the season and Alex Mighten’s first in Sheffield Wednesday colours secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round triumph over Morecambe at Hillsborough.Wednesday mustered 21 goal attempts, but only converting two was always going to prove sufficient against a Morecambe team that have failed to score more than once in their last 11 contests.Owls boss Darren ...Full Story »

Solihull are flying high in fourth place in the National League and could switch things round for their home FA Cup tie against Hartlepool.Moors boss Neal Ardley made five changes for his side’s goalless midweek draw at Maidstone, while Hartlepool are hoping to be boosted by the return of several players.Pools manager Keith Curle was without eight players for last week’s home win aga...Full Story »

Woking will be hoping recent loan additions Jahmari Clarke and Bryant Bilongo are given permission to play in the FA Cup clash with Oxford.Oxford are boosted by the return of suspended pair Matty Taylor and Billy Bodin.Taylor has completed a three-match ban and Bodin has served his two-game punishment so both will come into contention.The U’s will be hoping they get permission to play loan...Full Story »

Anthony Glennon is set to return for Grimsby when they host Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth in the FA Cup first round.The 22-year-old left-back has been sidelined by illness for the Mariners’ last two matches but is expected to be back for Paul Hurst’s side this weekend.Jordan Maguire-Drew is still sidelined by a calf injury.Plymouth will be without talented midfielder Finn Azaz,...Full Story »

Burton captain John Brayford will miss his team’s FA Cup first-round clash against visitors Needham Market.Brayford and loanee Elliot Thorpe are both unavailable due to injuries, while Sam Winnall is a doubt.But Brewers boss Dino Maamria is hopeful about a return to action for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.Tyler Onyango, who is on loan from Everton, has been given permission to play by the Tof...Full Story »

Fylde manager Andy Taylor has decisions to make when he selects an XI to take on League Two side Gillingham.Taylor has been rotating his squad to keep his players fresh but must now settle on a team to take on the stiffest challenge of the season.Gills boss Neil Harris may not gamble with Jordan Green’s fitness after he limped out of last Saturday’s loss at Doncaster.The winger came ...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth is planning to make changes for Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie against Walsall.Ainsworth has been juggling a number of injuries in recent weeks and said his priority was getting his squad back to full fitness for the second half of the season.Midfielders Josh Scowen, Curtis Thompson and Dom Gape all remain out, requiring Lewis Wing and Nick Freeman to fill ...Full Story »

A LUXURY liner to be used as England's Wags' World Cup base was tonight steaming towards Qatar — but no players will be allowed on board. Ace Jack Grealish, 27, and girlfriend Sasha Att­wood, 25, and others will be kept apart as the Three Lions live in a strict hotel Covid bubble away from MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa, which will be used as England's Wags' World Cup base, is on...Full Story »

Germany forward Timo Werner has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar due to an ankle injury, his club RB Leipzig said on Thursday, a week before the national squad was due to be announced. The 26-year-old, who has 24 goals in 55 appearances for the national team, was taken off in the first half of Leipzig's 4-0 Champions League group-stage win against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday after a...Full Story »

Liverpool are preparing to open contract talks with Roberto Firmino over a new deal during the World Cup. The Brazilian’s contract at Anfield expires at the end of the season and before this campaign many expected the Merseyside club to run that deal down. However, the forward seems re-born in a Liverpool shirt and has been one of the Reds’ best players this season. Firmino has ...Full Story »

Thierry Latty-Fairweather and Zak Lilly are likely to miss Hereford’s home FA Cup clash with Portsmouth.Kane Thompson-Sommers has returned from injury and should be available for manager Josh Gowling.The Bulls sit 14th in the National League North table and beat Curzon Ashton 3-1 on Saturday.They will also pay tribute to cup hero Ronnie Radford, who died aged 79 this week. Radford scored o...Full Story »

Crewe could have Chris Long and Charlie Colkett back for the FA Cup clash with Leyton Orient.Colkett (hamstring) and Long (ankle) have both played very little football this season but could be on the bench.Courtney Baker-Richardson is rated touch and go while Zac Williams, Rod McDonald (groin) and Callum Ainley (shoulder) are all set to miss out again.Crewe boss Alex Morris is likely to give sta...Full Story »

Crawley could name YouTube stars in their squad for their FA Cup first-round match against Accrington.Brothers Tobi, Manny and Jed Brown from Sidemen FC, a team of internet celebrities, have been training with Crawley and the club previously said one or more could be on the bench.Interim boss Lewis Young will hope to keep his run going after five matches unbeaten.He could be without James Tilley...Full Story »

Torquay will check on the availability of their loan players for the FA Cup visit of Derby.Mark Ellis, Lucas Ness, Cameron Thompson and Stephen Wearne have all joined the Gulls recently and will need permission from their parent clubs to play, while Dylan Crowe is one of a number of injured players.Derby boss Paul Warne is likely to make some changes for the trip to Plainmoor.Conor Hourihane is ...Full Story »

Forest Green could make changes ahead of their trip to face Kevin Phillips’ South Shields in the first round of the FA Cup.Josh March and Dom Bernard could keep their places in Rovers’ starting line-up after coming in against Barnsley in League One at the weekend.David Davis is likely to miss out again with a knee injury, while Reece Brown has been out with a hamstring problem.Udoka ...Full Story »