Stoke manager Michael O’Neill hailed his team’s unbeaten start to the new Championship season after a comfortable 3-1 win at Swansea.Nick Powell, former Swan Sam Clucas and Leo Ostigard all scored in Wales before Joel Piroe struck a consolation.It leaves Stoke second in the table, level on points with leaders Fulham after two wins and a draw in their first three games of the season.O...Full Story »

Peterborough duo Siriki Dembele and Harrison Burrows will be hoping for recalls for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Cardiff.The pair came off the bench to score stoppage-time goals in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Derby and will be pushing for starts as a result.Ricky-Jade Jones (knee) remains absent but Posh boss Darren Ferguson has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from.Sammie Szmodics cou...Full Story »

Neil Warnock celebrated a “fabulous” afternoon at the Riverside Stadium after his Middlesbrough side overcame Bristol City with a 2-1 Championship victory.Goals from summer signings Uche Ikpeazu and Matt Crooks, in the 38th and 70th minutes respectively, sealed three points for Boro.That was the perfect outcome for Warnock – despite City levelling through Andy King’s head...Full Story »

Morecambe should be able to call on new boys Scott Wootton and Shayon Harrison as they prepare for the visit of Shrewsbury.Defender Wootton and striker Harrison signed this week and will bolster the Shrimps as they look to continue their encouraging start to the season.Rangers loanee Josh McPake is looking to feature after returning from injury as a non-playing substitute in the midweek Carabao ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted to give the Blackpool fans a performance to remember after cruising to a 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Middlesbrough.Callum Connolly scored his first Tangerines goal before Shayne Lavery and Keshi Anderson’s quick-fire second-half double sealed the tie.Blackpool will host Sunderland in the second round later this month.“I am really pleased, it was a comprehens...Full Story »

Delighted Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side as they eased to a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood in the EFL Cup.Northern Irishman O’Neill was pleased with his team’s dominant display as goals from new signing Sam Surridge, his second goal in as many games, and a bullet header from skipper Harry Souttar did the damage for the Potters.“There were a lot of good things and...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson praised his players’ defensive diligence as they won at St Mirren to move to the top of the cinch Premiership.Goals from Andy Halliday and Liam Boyce gave the visitors a commanding lead and meant Joe Shaughnessy’s late header served only as a consolation for Saints who also had Kristian Dennis sent off.It was Hearts’ first win in Paisley for almost...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley praised his Championship newcomers for never giving up after Shayne Lavery’s stoppage time strike had earned a battling point at Ashton Gate.The newly-promoted visitors looked to be heading for certain defeat until Lavery got on the end of a low cross from fellow substitute Josh Bowler to fire past Dan Bentley from close range.The goal was a sickener for City ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side’s character after a thrilling 3-2 win against Reading.The Potters were twice pegged back as goals from Nick Powell and Jacob Brown were cancelled out by John Swift and Liam Moore, but debutant Sam Surridge came off the bench to grab a late winner in an entertaining encounter at the Bet365 Stadium.It is the first time since 2009 that Stoke h...Full Story »

NEIL ETHERIDGE has revealed he is 'slowly on the mend' having been hospital-bound by Covid-19. The Birmingham City star, 31, was admitted earlier this week after contracting the deadly virus. Neil Etheridge posted an update to social mediaCredit: Instagram @neil38etheridge Etheridge had been back in pre-season training with the Blues before contracting the illness. The Filipino star has post...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Neil Critchley believes a season finale at Wembley is no more than his players deserve following a relentless campaign.The Tangerines booked their place in the League One play-off final with an enthralling 3-3 draw against Oxford at Bloomfield Road, as a 6-3 aggregate victory was secured.Having lost the home leg 3-0, Matty Taylor’s seventh-minute finish gave the U’s...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley admitted the 3-0 play-off semi-final first leg win at Oxford was more than he could have hoped for – but he is adamant the contest is not over.Ellis Simms struck twice after Ollie Turton’s opener in an emphatic victory that puts the Seasiders in a fantastic position to reach the League One final at Wembley.Critchley said: “If you’d have said ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted that Blackpool maintained their play-off momentum with a 1-0 win over Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.Substitute Ellis Simms struck 10 minutes from time to make it four successive victories, the best form of any side still shooting for promotion to the Championship.Oxford now await in the play-offs and Critchley felt the narrow win over already-relegated Rovers wa...Full Story »

Fulham could be without midfielder Harrison Reed for the visit of Burnley on Monday.Reed, who has been likened to manager Scott Parker for his role in the team, took part in light training for the first time since a knock and will need to be assessed over the weekend before a decision is made over his inclusion.Captain Tom Cairney, who has not featured since December, is edging closer to a retur...Full Story »

Boss Neil Critchley paid tribute to his “outstanding” Blackpool players after a 2-0 win over Doncaster secured their place in the League One play-offs.Everton loanee Ellis Simms bagged a goal in each half as the Tangerines made it three wins from three to move to third, with a home semi-final second leg in their sights.But just extending their season by at least two more games is an ...Full Story »

Manager Neil Cox paid tribute to his players as he celebrated League Two survival after Scunthorpe gained the point they needed to be certain of avoiding relegation with a goalless draw at Bradford.The result ended a five-match losing run for both clubs and meant that second-bottom Southend’s win at Barrow was in vain as they and bottom club Grimsby were relegated with one match remaining....Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill admits his side needs to improve in the final third next season following a 2-0 Championship defeat at home to QPR.Charlie Austin fired QPR ahead with a clinical finish from just outside the box after Harry Souttar was caught in possession after 17 minutes and Osman Kakay slotted the ball past Adam Davies to make the game safe 20 minutes from time.Sam Vokes faile...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris struck his most important goal of all to earn Peterborough promotion after a stunning comeback to earn a 3-3 draw against Lincoln.Posh slumped to a three-goal deficit before roaring back to book their place in the Championship and seal a fourth rise under boss Darren Ferguson as Clarke-Harris tucked away a last-gasp spot-kick.Anthony Scully headed City into a 31st-minute lea...Full Story »