James McClean scored a classy late winner as Wigan beat a depleted Oxford 3-2 at the Kassam Stadium.Matty Taylor’s 11th goal of the season helped the U’s recover from two goals down and looked set to earn his side a point.But McClean ran 30 yards, cutting in from the left, before rifling a shot low into the far corner in the 86th minute to earn victory for the visitors.The U’s,...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s revival under caretaker boss Stephen Crainey continued with a well-earned point in this derby at the Mazuma Stadium.Both teams had chances to win but both defences remained on top as the game ended 0-0.Morecambe created the first chance after just six minutes when Adam Phillips headed a Ryan Cooney cross inches wide.Fleetwood then enjoyed a period of dominance and Shayden ...Full Story »

Jake Beesley’s brace helped Rochdale to their first win in seven League Two outings with a 3-0 victory against Newport.The in-form Beesley, who has now scored seven goals in his last eight league matches, also set up Liam Kelly for Dale’s third goal late on.The home side were ahead with their first attempt at goal just two minutes in, Conor Grant teeing up Beesley to send an accurate...Full Story »

Cove Rangers extended their lead at the top of cinch Scottish League One to five points after claiming a 3-0 victory over Alloa at the Balmoral Stadium.Jamie Masson opened the scoring for the hosts when he smashed home from long range. Rangers doubled their advantage after the break through Rory McAllister’s penalty and sealed all three points five minutes from time when Mitch Meggins...Full Story »

A brilliant second-half strike from Jay Spearing earned Tranmere a precious 1-0 win against fellow play-off chasers Leyton Orient.Spearing’s goal secured Rovers a fourth straight win as they moved up to fifth place in Sky Bet League Two.Tranmere went close in the first minute when O’s defender Shadrach Ogie had to dive full-length to clear Charlie Jolley’s cross-shot off the li...Full Story »

Chris Wilder praised the evergreen Neil Taylor after the 32-year-old impressed on his Middlesbrough debut during his side’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth.Taylor joined Boro as a free agent last month after he had been unable to secure a contract with anyone in the summer following his release from Aston Villa.He has built up his fitness with a couple of outings for the Teessiders’ under-2...Full Story »

Middlesbrough’s improvement under Chris Wilder continued as they made it 10 points from the last four matches with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.Andraz Sporar’s second-half penalty settled things at the Riverside, with the Slovenian slotting home after Isaiah Jones had been fouled on the corner of the box.Bournemouth only had themselves to blame as they missed out on the chance to move ...Full Story »

Both men sent video messages and pledged signed gear as sports fans across the world have rushed to donate to the youngster's cause. Tyson Fury has thrown his support behind the campaign to raise money for young West Ham fan Isla Caton in her battle against cancer Hammers ace Declan Rice also sent a message of support and donated two pairs of signed boots to be auctioned Hammers captain Mark ...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson was taken off the pitch and taken to hospital, after a clash with a Club Brugge striker left him with a nasty gash to his head. Runarsson didn't exactly set the world alight last season, after joining Arsenal in summer 2020, and played just six games all season, with only one coming in the Premier League. His most famous moment with the gloves came in a Caraba...Full Story »

Diego Simeone has refused to rule out Joao Felix leaving Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The 22-year-old joined from Benfica in 2019 in a deal worth €126 million -- the second highest fee ever paid to sign a teenager -- but has failed to perform consistently since, or find a regular place in Simeone's starting team. "I always understand everything, I'm open to everything,...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski broke the record for most league goals in a calendar year as the champions Bayern Munich crushed VfL Wolfsburg 4-0 on Friday to go into the winter break with a nine-point lead at the top of the standings. Lewandowski capped off the rout with three minutes from the end, volleying in his 43rd for 2021 to better Gerd Muller's 42-goal run from 1972. Thomas Muller -- no relation ...Full Story »

The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024 The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition. The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA&#...Full Story »

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the New Year with his agent declaring he wants to depart. Juventus are claimed to be interested in bringing Anthony Martial to Turin in the January transfer window Credit: Getty His representative Philippe Lamboley told Sky Sports: "Anthony wishes to leave the club in January. "He just needs to play. He doesn’...Full Story »

The Serie A champions have agreed to terminate the Dane's contract, meaning he is now free to continue his career outside Italy Serie A champions Inter have agreed to terminate the contract of Christian Eriksen, with the Danish midfielder unable to play competitive football in Italy following a serious health scare at Euro 2020. The 29-year-old suffered cardiac arrest when representing his c...Full Story »

Powell heads back to CincinnatiFC Cincinnati have re-signed defender Alvas Powell on a one-year deal with the option for a further year. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Cincinnati during the club’s inaugural season in 2019, left Philadelphia Union at the end of last campaign. Napoli eye MinaNapoli are considering a January move for Everton defender Yerry Mina, according to T...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael admitted bolstering his strikeforce will be his biggest priority in the January transfer window following a 0-0 draw at Barnsley.The Baggies have the Championship’s best defensive record this season but failed to find the net for a fourth time in their last six contests during a wasteful night at Oakwell.Striker Jordan Hugill, who has only netted once this te...Full Story »

Former Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael could not inspire West Brom to their first win at Oakwell for 74 years on his return to the club.Albion, currently positioned 18 places above Ismael’s old employers, were forced to settle for a goalless Championship draw at his old stomping ground, extending the club’s winless run in the South Yorkshire town to a 19th visit.The sorry record &ndash...Full Story »

Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin is a doubt for the visit of Manchester City after limping off in Thursday’s defeat at Liverpool with a muscular injury.Striker Callum Wilson will return to the team after being rested at Anfield.Left-back Jamal Lewis is set for a spell out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 3-1 defeat, while fellow defenders Federico Fernandez (thigh) and Paul ...Full Story »

Wolves will almost certainly be without French full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and on-loan South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan for Sunday’s visit of Chelsea.The pair suffered injuries in midweek and face a spell on the sidelines, and while Raul Jimenez is set to return from suspension, both Yerson Mosquera and Fabio Silva have tested positive for Covid-19.Pedro Neto and Jonny (both knee) are lon...Full Story »

Jamie Shackleton and Dan James have been added to Leeds’ lengthy injury list before Saturday’s home Premier League game against Arsenal.Shackleton (Achilles) and James (groin) were both forced out of Tuesday night’s 7-0 defeat at Manchester City and although Robin Koch (pelvis) is available again, Leeds will be without eight first-team players.Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford, ...Full Story »