Scott Allan marked his first domestic start for Hibernian since August 2020 by playing a key role in helping his team reach a fifth consecutive semi-final.The 29-year-old midfielder – who has been working his back to prominence after being diagnosed with a heart problem a year ago – set up the opener and scored the second as the Easter Road side defeated Dundee United 3-1 in the Prem...Full Story »

Watford head coach Xisco Munoz bemoaned his side’s luck in an “incredible” Carabao Cup third-round tie which saw the Hornets knocked out by second-tier Stoke.Ashley Fletcher had equalised for the Premier League outfit after Nick Powell’s opener but Stoke would leave Vicarage Road victorious as Sam Clucas and Josh Tymon struck from distance to seal a 3-1 win for the Sky Be...Full Story »

Liverpool progressed into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-0 victory at Norwich after Takumi Minamino hit a brace and Caoimhin Kelleher denied Christos Tzolis from the penalty spot in the first half at Carrow Road.The all-Premier League clash had the caveat of both clubs making wholesale changes, 18 in total, and one of those Minamino fired the Reds ahead inside four minutes.Jurgen Klopp&rs...Full Story »

New signing Stephane Omeonga is in line for a Livingston debut in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Livingston.Jackson Longridge is a doubt after going off injured against Celtic while manager David Martindale will be careful with Andrew Shinnie after his match-winning display in that match, after losing him earlier in the season to a groin injury.Rangers loanee Ben Williamson will dr...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker believes Philip Billing can lead the charge back to the Premier League after his goal took the Cherries to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.The Denmark midfielder struck in the 54th minute to continue their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 triumph at Cardiff.The victory saw Bournemouth leapfrog Fulham into top spot, and Parker believes the 25-year-old h...Full Story »

Michael Cheek continued his record of scoring in every National League game this season as Bromley beat winless Barnet 2-0 at Hayes Lane.The 30-year-old striker took his tally to six goals in five appearances when he won and converted a 19th-minute penalty.Bromley doubled their advantage in the 62nd minute when Chris Bush headed home from a corner.Barnet, who have registered just two points so f...Full Story »

Scot Bennett will miss Newport’s League Two clash with Walsall due to a foot injury.The 30-year-old midfielder left Rodney Parade in a protective boot after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to Northampton.Newport are sweating on whether Bennett has suffered any ligament damage to add to a broken bone in his foot.Ed Upson is expected to return however, having shaken off a sickness bug.Walsall have ...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard’s 50th European tie as Rangers boss ended in a 2-0 Europa League defeat by Lyon at Ibrox.Cameroon international Karl Toko Ekambi fired in a terrific opener for the French side after 22 minutes of the Group A opener in Govan.The Scottish champions had come close on a few occasions in the first half but in the 55th minute Gers skipper James Tavernier put through his own goal t...Full Story »

The Portuguese star is now level with his former Real Madrid team-mate for most appearances in the competition Cristiano Ronaldo equalled all-time Champions League records held by Iker Casillas and Lionel Messi during Manchester United's game against Young Boys. Ronaldo made his first appearance for Man Utd in the competition since 2009 on Tuesday as he started in the club's group-stage open...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker was relieved to see his side survive a late barrage to beat QPR 2-1 and preserve their unbeaten start to the Championship season.First-half strikes from Jaidon Anthony and Dominic Solanke did the damage before Sam McCallum bagged a consolation goal midway through the second period for the visitors.Home goalkeeper Mark Travers also pulled off a string of good save...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admits it would be better for his health if his side could score goals before they concede after a thrilling 3-1 comeback win at home to Burnley.The hosts looked battered and beaten after Ben Mee’s headed opener just after half-time only for a crazy 379-second period to turn the match on its head as Michael Keane and new signings Andros Townsend and Demarai G...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has plenty of selection dilemmas for his side’s home game against QPR in the Sky Bet Championship.Wales defender Chris Mepham and Republic of Ireland Under-21s midfielder Gavin Kilkenny are among those pushing for recalls after being left out of the matchday squad at the weekend.Former England centre-half Gary Cahill made his debut in Saturday’s 3-0 home...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker lauded Jordan Zemura after the left-back’s brace helped the Cherries to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Barnsley.Zimbabwe international Zemura bagged his first two professional goals – the first a good close-range strike and the second a wonderful run and clipped finish.Parker said: “He was excellent today and has been excellent since he’s ...Full Story »

A stunning strike from captain James Tavernier was enough to move Rangers to the top of the cinch Premiership as the champions ground out a hard-fought 2-1 win over spirited St Johnstone.The Englishman popped up with the game’s decisive moment in the 79th minute after Kemar Roofe’s penalty had cancelled out Michael O’Halloran’s opener for Saints early in the second half.A...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson will be without loan attacker Glenn Middleton for the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The Scotland Under-21 attacker cannot play against his parent club but Finland under-21 striker Eetu Vertainen will be involved at some stage to make his debut, as could fellow new signings Lars Dendoncker and Ali Crawford.Murray Davidson is 50-50 with a s...Full Story »

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With four goals in the opening 30 minutes the Euro 2020 winners made a new piece of history in Wednesday's clash Reigning European champions Italy gave another warning of their prowess with a record-breaking start to Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. The Azzurri went into the match at the top of Group C and with an historic unbeaten run to defend. They experienced little r...Full Story »

Steve Clarke called for more respect from critics after Scotland pulled off a terrific 1-0 victory over Austria to boost their 2022 World Cup qualifying hopes.After a 2-0 defeat at runaway Group F leaders Denmark and a narrow 1-0 win over Moldova at Hampden Park, it was taken as read that the Scots needed at least one point in Vienna to stay in the hunt with their opponents and Israel for a play...Full Story »

Scotland’s 2022 World Cup hopes are firmly back on track following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Austria in Vienna.Striker Lyndon Dykes scored a VAR-awarded penalty in the 29th minute – his second goal in two games after his winner against Moldova at the weekend – and Steve Clarke’s side had to withstand a night of pressure in the qualifier to move into second spot in G...Full Story »

Steve Clarke played down Scotland’s profligacy as he described their 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Moldova at Hampden Park as a “good night” for his side.A close-range finish after 13  minutes by striker Lyndon Dykes against the Group F minnows proved to be enough for three points but the Scots missed several chances to make the night more comfortable.The Scots, with o...Full Story »