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 »

Alex Neil admitted the result was the only thing that mattered after Stoke ended a three-game losing run with a 1-0 victory at fellow Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.Josh Tymon marked his return to the starting XI for the first time in two months with the only goal just after the hour mark.Wigan battled hard but saw a stoppage-time effort from Tom Naylor ruled out as they fell to a seventh...Full Story »

Sunderland midfielder Alex Pritchard’s first goal since February helped consign his old club Huddersfield to a 2-0 home defeat.Ex-England Under-21 international Pritchard struck early in the second half and on-loan Manchester United winger Amad Diallo wrapped up matters in the sixth minute of stoppage time to leave Huddersfield anchored at the bottom of the Championship table.Defeat also m...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris questioned his players’ character after a humbling 3-0 defeat at Barrow.The hosts ran out comfortable winners with Josh Gordon hitting two goals to add to Billy Waters’ eighth-minute opener.And, after a well below-par performance from his men, Morris was in no mood to pull his punches.“They outran us, they out-thought us and they out-fought us and if you ...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes could make changes ahead of their clash with Swindon.Alex Gilliead is likely to feature after returning to the starting XI against Grimsby at the weekend.Scott Banks could still miss out with injury.Emmanuel Osadebe and Jamie Walker are still sidelined for the Bantams.Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey has no new injuries to deal with following the weekend victory over Ha...Full Story »

Alex Woodyard could line up again for AFC Wimbledon as they prepare to take on Crewe.The Dons captain had been out with a long-term calf injury but made his first start at the weekend against Rochdale.George Marsh is still sidelined with an ankle problem while Alex Pearce is likely to miss out after suffering a minor setback on his return from injury.Wimbledon are currently 17th in the League Tw...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Gareth Southgate's decision not to use Trent Alexander-Arnold in either of England(opens in new tab)'s games this international break. Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute for the Three Lions' 1-0 loss to Italy – a result which saw them relegated from League A of the Nations League – before being left out of the matchday squad alto...Full Story »

Alex Neil says Stoke’s accomplished Championship victory at Preston will swell confidence and belief among his upwardly-mobile team.Stoke created all the clear openings and denied toothless Preston a single shot on target.And the visitors, roared on by more than 3,000 travelling fans, claimed a second straight win courtesy of quickfire second-half strikes from Will Smallbone and Tyrese Cam...Full Story »

Two expertly taken goals from Will Smallbone and Tyrese Campbell inside eight second-half minutes propelled Stoke to a wholly deserved 2-0 win at Preston.Stoke’s win meant a successful first return to Deepdale for former Preston boss Alex Neil, who has revived hopes of a promotion challenge after taking charge of the Potters in August.Midfielder Smallbone, on loan from Southampton, sparked...Full Story »

Simon Weaver avoided equalling the longest winless run of his 13-and-a-half year tenure as Harrogate manager following a 2-1 triumph over fellow strugglers Hartlepool.The Sulphurites had lost nine of their last 10 contests without a victory in all competitions but midfielder Alex Pattison’s fourth goal of the season and striker Jack Muldoon’s first since the campaign’s opening ...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed Phil Jagielka as “incredible” after the 40-year-old inspired Stoke to a 3-1 victory over his former club Sheffield United.The veteran defender scored one and set up another as Stoke secured a first home win under new boss Neil since his arrival from Sunderland.Jagielka crossed for Ben Wilmot’s early opener and then scored his first goal since April 2019, either...Full Story »

Alex Hurst’s second-half goal helped York beat rock-bottom Torquay 1-0.Hurst picked up the ball on halfway in the 71st minute and ran clear before firing under Gulls keeper Mark Halstead.The goal allowed City to make amends for their disappointing reverse in the midweek derby with Halifax.Prior to Hurst’s strike, Lenell John-Lewis had gone close for York and Maziar Kouhyar hit the ba...Full Story »

PAUL MERSON COLUMN: Despite City's current dominance in the Premier League filling the trophy cabinet at the Etihad Stadium is dependent on one major factor and it could all unravel It sounds crazy after they put six past Manchester United but I don't agree with the idea that Manchester City are untouchable and the best side on the planet. Don't get me wrong, they're incredible but I still thi...Full Story »

Stoke manager Alex Neil will be without four key players for his side’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Sheffield United at the bet365 Stadium.Sam Clucas will miss out again with a hamstring injury, while Harry Souttar is continuing his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament tear.Gavin Kilkenny (groin) and Jacob Brown (muscle) are also expected to be absent.Harry Clarke, who marked...Full Story »

Alex Neil felt his homework paid off as Stoke struck late to earn a point from a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Burnley.Sub Harry Clarke headed in with three minutes remaining to cancel out Connor Roberts’ opener for the home side early in the second half and ensure the Potters left Turf Moor with a positive result on the back of a 4-0 weekend drubbing at the hands of Watford.Neil reve...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without key midfielder Alex Scott for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Coventry.Scott was booked for the fifth time this season in Saturday’s defeat by QPR and must serve a one-match ban.The Robins have lost their last three matches and remain short at the back, with Tomas Kalas (knee) facing further time on the sidelines while Timm Klose was at Ashton Gate on Sat...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris knows his side need more fire in front of goal after a dour goalless draw at Carlisle.Morris admitted it was a “tough watch” after the snooze fest at Brunton Park.Striker Kristian Dennis, who has scored eight times this season, squandered Carlisle’s best chance when he headed wide on the stroke of half time.Alex stopper Arthur Okonkwo produced a good save...Full Story »

Alex MacDonald’s dramatic winner earned Gillingham only their second victory of the season in a 1-0 defeat of Sutton at Priestfield.Josh Neufville’s curling shot forced Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris into an early save before Sutton defender Joe Kizzi missed the target after connecting with Will Randall’s deep corner.The hosts remarkably had more goals disallowed – three &...Full Story »

Defender Alex Pearce is likely to miss AFC Wimbledon’s home clash against Colchester due to a groin injury.The summer signing, who has deputised as captain this season, was forced off after just seven minutes at Bradford last weekend and is not expected to feature.Chris Gunter is back from international duty with Wales and should nudge teenager Isaac Ogundere out of the side after a solid ...Full Story »

FOOTIE star Eric Dier has another reason to smile after getting his England place back - he's scored with stunning model Anna Modler. The Tottenham centre back has landed a blow on rivals Arsenal after stepping out with the pin-up ex of their former star Alexis Sanchez. Anne Modler is blissfully happy with Eric Dier, a pal told The SunCredit: Instagram Eric met South African beauty Anna throu...Full Story »