Notts County manager Luke Williams has challenged his players to produce a response following the disappointment of crashing out of the Carabao Cup at home to Lincoln.The Magpies were dumped out of with goals in either half from Sean Roughan and Lasse Sorensen and finished with 10 men following a red card for Aden Baldwin.County’s return to league football had ended in a 5-1 thrashing at S...Full Story »

Tranmere progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup after defeating League One Barnsley 7-6 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Oakwell.Luke Norris and Sam Taylor gave the visitors the lead either side of the break, with Herbie Kane and Aiden Marsh twice equalising for the Tykes.Rovers’ early persistence paid off in the 24th minute, breaking the deadlock through a well-worked free-...Full Story »

English Football League new boys Wrexham dumped out Wigan on penalties as they reached the second round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 16 years.The hosts dominated but were held to a goalless draw in normal time before winning the shoot-out 4-2.Charlie Hughes and Thelo Aasgaard both hit their spot-kicks high over the crossbar as the Latics crashed out.Jake Bickerstaff squandered a big ...Full Story »

Bradford saw off League Two rivals Accrington 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.The Bantams scored all of their spot kicks, with Jack Nolan and Korede Adedoyin unable to convert theirs for Stanley.The first 45 minutes were cagey in terms of goalmouth action.The game burst to life in the first minute of added time when a Harry Lewis goal kick was flicked on to send Alex Patti...Full Story »

That is because reports have indicated Gary O'Neil may take over at Wolves. Gary O'Neil is 'likely' to be considered for the Wolves manager role Credit: GettyJulen Lopetegui is frustrated with the club's lack of signings Credit: PA According to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, the former Bournemouth boss is being considered for the position, with incumbent Julen Lopetegui "likely" to walk away from his...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe would be prepared to spend a season in the Premier League on loan before securing his dream move to Real Madrid. The French superstar is out in the cold at Paris Saint-Germain after announcing he is set to leave next summer as a free agent at the end of his two-year contract. PSG believed they had the striker tied up until 2025 but the extra year on his mega deal was an option ...Full Story »

Rochdale’s first league match outside the English Football League for 102 years ended in an unceremonious 1-0 home defeat to Ebbsfleet.Luke O’Neill’s brilliant strike in the first half was enough for Fleet to take the points in the National League opener at Spotland.The full-back met Toby Edser’s corner with an audacious near-post flick that sailed into the far corner.Roc...Full Story »

Cove Rangers started life in Scottish League One on a losing note as Hamilton put their disappointment at missing out on promotion last season behind them with a 1-0 victory at the ZLX Stadium.Hamilton’s shootout defeat to Airdrie in May condemned the Accies to at least one more campaign in the third tier, with the Toonsers dropping down after finishing last in the Championship last term.I...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Carlisle started life back in Sky Bet League One with a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood at Brunton Park.Owen Moxon opened the scoring for the Cumbrians with a 30-yard free-kick, but it was cancelled out by Brendan Wiredu’s strike just before half-time.Carlisle captain Paul Huntington went close to opening the scoring in the 29th minute, but his header from Moxon’s floated f...Full Story »

Kidderminster earned a point at home to Woking in their first Vanarama National League match since 2016.Harriers won promotion last season in remarkable fashion following a run of nine successive wins and they marked their return to the higher level with a creditable goalless draw against a Woking side that finished fourth last term.The best chances of the first half at Aggborough came towards t...Full Story »

Lorent Tolaj scored a brace as Aldershot denied Oxford City a winning start to life in the National League with a comprehensive 5-2 opening-day victory at the EBB Stadium.Jack Barham broke the deadlock after 13 minutes from close range before Josh Parker equalised midway through the first half.The Shots re-took the lead through Haji Mnoga following a corner just after the half-hour mark before T...Full Story »

Accrington got off to a winning start back in League Two with a 3-0 victory over Newport.The Exiles started well, with Seb Palmer-Houlden blasting over in the third minute while Jack Nolan’s 22-yard strike for Stanley was pushed over the bar by keeper Nick Townsend.Stanley, relegated last season, opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Tommy Leigh’s through ball split the Newport ...Full Story »

Philine Roepstorff would appear to have a type after finding love with another Danish forward bound for England. The fashion model was once shacked up with former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and even co-hosted a television show in their native Denmark. That romance wasn't built to last, however, after the four-year relationship came to an end in 2021. Clearly not one for superstition, R...Full Story »

Djordje Petrovic missed full training on Monday as interest in his services from across Europe ramps up. Nottingham Forest saw bid rejected Petrovic missed training on Monday Unclear as to whether he'll play for Revolution on Thursday WHAT HAPPENED? With Nottingham Forest, Manchester United and Ligue 1 side Nantes seemingly interested in securing the Serbian goalkeeper's services, the 23...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly opened ‘formal talks' to sign Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. That's according to a recent report from talkSPORT, who claim the Blues are progressing in their attempts to sign the Spanish keeper. Having allowed Edouard Mendy to join Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal earlier in the window, Mauricio Pochettino was always likely to target a new sho...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA'S daughter Maria looked "flawless" bra-less as she proved she could turn even the most loyal of football supporters. "I am now a Guardiola fan," said one of her 702,000 Instagram followers, and "the most beautiful" suggested another. Dad Pep has set high standards after managing Manchester City to the Treble and their third successive Premier League title last season. And in h...Full Story »

A Premier League loanee delayed his medical tests in order to watch the latest episode of ITV's Love Island - to leave the club doctor baffled Newcastle defender asked to Kell Watts asked to delay his medical before a transfer - because Love Island was on. The 23-year-old has returned for a second loan spell at Wigan from his parent club but couldn't get the deal over the line until he had fin...Full Story »

Joe Newell’s stoppage-time free-kick gave Hibernian a lifeline during an embarrassing 2-1 Europa Conference League defeat in Andorra.David Marshall’s howler had left Hibernian facing an uphill battle to avoid an early exit as home side Inter d’Escaldes went two ahead in the 71st minute.A day after Hibs announced Marshall would hand the captaincy back to Paul Hanlon after a seas...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Pedri told ESPN that he is open to playing in Major League Soccer following his spell at the LaLiga club. Pedri's former Barca teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba joined MLS side Inter Miami earlier this month. The Spain international is under contract with the Catalan club until June 2026. Asked about a potential move to MLS once his career at Barca ...Full Story »

Hojlund poses as United's top target to spearhead their attack this coming season but negotiations have hit a snag due to his release clause. Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund Credit: Getty Atalanta are set to sign Almeria star and Everton target El Bilal Toure, who may replace Hojlund Credit: Getty The Serie A outfit demand a whopping...Full Story »