Paul Lewis scored the only goal of the game as promotion hopefuls Northampton returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Salford.Lewis’ close-range finish came on just 12 minutes and was one of few chances in a low-key contest as Northampton kept pace in the battle for automatic promotion.Salford’s Matt Smith headed straight at keeper Liam Roberts early on but the v...Full Story »

Striker Dion Charles scored twice as Bolton recorded a third successive Sky Bet League One win by beating shambolic Sunderland 6-0 at the UniBol Stadium.Former Accrington ace Charles, who notched the match clincher at Shrewsbury last week, netted in each half.Dapo Afolayan, Kieran Lee, Declan John and a Danny Batth own goal completed Wanderers’ biggest win of the season.Lee Johnson’s...Full Story »

Furious Bees fans demanded the club punish their star striker over the video, which went viral on social media. Toney has Credit: Snapchat NINTCHDBPICT000708021693-1 Credit: Snapchat Brentford have launched a probe, with a club spokesman confirming: “We’re aware and investigating.” The £30million-rated forward is currently in Dubai with team-mate Bryan Mbeumo during th...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his team’s attitude to gain a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield after claiming all of the game’s key decisions went against the visitors.Josh Koroma opened the scoring for the Terriers in the first half but was lucky to still be on the pitch having caught Taylor Harwood-Bellis with an ugly knee-high challenge.Before the break, Tyrese Campbell was then ...Full Story »

Rangers make enquiry for Man City teenager McAtee Rangers have made an enquiry for Manchester City teenager James McAtee - according to the Daily Mail. Swansea and QPR have also been linked with the 19-year-old midfielder, but the Scottish champions are hoping to win the race to sign him on loan. McAtee has scored 14 goals in 15 Premier League 2 appearances for City this term and set up ano...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his side’s resilience after they held on for a 2-1 victory over Hearts at a raucous Tynecastle.The Hoops led at the break through goals from Reo Hatate and Georgios Giakoumakis but they had to withstand some strong pressure from the hosts in the closing half hour, with Liam Boyce pulling one back before missing a penalty.Postecoglou was thrilled with...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE footballers are hiring former SAS soldiers to protect their families at home while they play, according to reports. And clubs in the North West have created a discussion group to share information amid organised crime fears. Victor and Maja Lindelof's home was targeted by thieves while he played for Man Utd Players have started employing former SAS soldiers to provide protectio...Full Story »

An 87th-minute strike from Harry Cardwell earned Southend a 1-1 draw against Aldershot at the EBB Stadium.The hosts made a quick start to the National League contest and took the lead inside five minutes when Brad Webb’s cross found Ryan Glover at the back post, who nodded home.The Shrimpers reacted well to falling behind by controlling the majority of possession and almost had their rewar...Full Story »

A bizarre first-half goal from Jude Arthurs earned promotion-chasing Bromley a 1-0 National League win over 10-man Woking at Hayes Lane.The goal arrived midway through the first half when Woking goalkeeper Mark Smith attempted to clear his lines, the ball instead hitting  Arthurs and looping on to a post and then over the line.Arthurs nearly grabbed his second but could not quite guide his ...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Wolves winger Adama Traore. Spurs had a bid of £15m for the Spanish international rejected last week. Wolves had demanded an offer of £25m. However, Sky Sports says a compromise is expected and Traore will move to north London in a deal worth £20m. Former Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo attempted to sign Traore last summer. And the clu...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi has said his club will make a specific plan to ensure that Ansu Fati does not get hurt again after the forward injured his hamstring. Barca will decide on Monday if Ansu is to undergo surgery after sustaining a tendon injury in the left hamstring during Thursday's 3-2 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey. "We have had a meeting with the family and on Monday we wil...Full Story »

Stockport struck twice in the opening five minutes to maintain their promotion drive with a 2-0 win at Dagenham and move third in the Vanarama National League.County, on a six-match winning run across all competitions, got off to the perfect start when Ash Palmer headed them in front after only three minutes following a free-kick.Will Collar then swiftly added another from close range, before th...Full Story »

Matt Gray was happy to take the point after his Sutton side held on for a gutsy 0-0 draw with League Two promotion rivals Northampton.The 10-man U’s extended their unbeaten run to six games after keeping the Cobblers at bay after Craig Eastmond’s 74th-minute dismissal.The result keeps Jon Brady’s visitors two points behind United, who sit in the division’s third automatic...Full Story »

Bromley boosted their National League promotion hopes with a 2-1 comeback win at Grimsby.Jude Arthurs was credited with Bromley’s winner seven minutes from time.Arthurs appeared to get the final touch on a corner Luke Coulson had whipped into a congested Grimsby box.Bromley had fallen behind after 23 minutes when Ryan Taylor flicked on and Jordan Maguire-Drew volleyed home his third goal i...Full Story »

Boss James McPake admitted his main objective was to reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup after a workmanlike performance saw Dundee come out on top at League One Dumbarton.A 63rd-minute penalty from Leigh Griffiths was the difference between the two sides, ensuring the Dark Blues ended a barren run of six defeats in a row.McPake said: “First and foremost, it was about getting through...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass hailed his side for their professional performance as they eased into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory at the expense of Edinburgh City.The Dons were dominant against opposition from the bottom tier and close-range finishes from Ryan Hedges and Christian Ramirez had them on easy street by half-time, while Lewis Ferguson put the icing ...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson was proud of his team’s efforts as they came from behind twice to claim a 3-2 victory over league leaders Wycombe.Adebayo Akinfenwa headed the Chairboys into a second-minute lead before Anthony O’Connor levelled six minutes before the break.Jack Grimmer gave the visitors the lead for the second time after 54 minutes before Jonah Ayunga levelled on the ...Full Story »

Jay Spearing’s second-half goal gave promotion-chasing Tranmere their eighth win in the last 10 league games with a 1-0 victory at Crawley.Rovers, boasting the tightest defence in the division with only 15 goals conceded, were rarely threatened as the Reds failed to score for the first time in 13 league matches.Crawley head coach John Yems had demanded a much-improved display following the...Full Story »

Promotion hopefuls Wrexham came from behind to beat Yeovil 2-1 in their Vanarama National League match at Huish Park.Tom Knowles fired the Glovers ahead in the 14th minute with a low strike from the edge of the penalty area.Wrexham – beaten 3-1 at Notts County in their last league game – equalised on the hour when Paul Mullin cut in from the left and curled a 20-yard effort into the ...Full Story »