Klaidi Lolos scored for the third successive game as Crawley clinched a 1-1 home draw to deny promotion-chasing Stockport the chance to cut the gap on Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield to just two points.Antoni Sarcevic headed the Hatters in front in the 61st minute but Lolos’ leveller seven minutes from time gave Crawley only their second home draw in nearly 11 months.Stockport, with o...Full Story »

Liverpool players reportedly have a preferred choice of manager to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer – and it is NOT Xabi Alonso. The club's popular former midfielder, who is impressing at Bayer Leverkusen, has been the frontrunner for the job ever since Klopp announced in late January that he will be stepping down after nine seasons in charge. Alonso's Leverkusen side are cu...Full Story »

Arsenal look to have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign one of Europe's most in-demand strikers, Napoli's Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has been linked with a number of Europe's elite clubs since leading Napoli to the Serie A title last season, their first in over 30 years. The Nigerian international scored 31 goals in 39 appearances in 2022/23 and signed a new contract ahead of the Januar...Full Story »

Arsenal are looking to get ahead of north London rivals Tottenham in the pursuit of one of Europe's most exciting young players Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta embraces Martin Odegaard after a game against Everton in September 2023. (Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal are hoping to beat north London rivals Tottenham in a move for Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa this summer. The 18-year-old Norw...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan is refusing to focus too much attention on the Sky Bet League Two play-off chase, despite seeing his Newport side close in on their fellow contenders with a 2-0 victory at AFC Wimbledon.Goals from Bryn Morris and Kyle Jameson allowed the Exiles, beaten play-off finalists in 2019 and 2021, to move within two points of the seventh-placed Dons, who they have a game in hand on.Result...Full Story »

Des Buckingham was hungry for more goals despite efforts from Ciaron Brown and Josh Murphy earning Oxford a 2-0 win at Port Vale that moved them into the play-offs.Brown’s 16th-minute strike lashed the U’s into the lead, before Murphy’s cross-shot nestled in the far corner to settle the scoring four minutes into the second half.Billy Bodin had an early effort swept off the line...Full Story »

John Mousinho hailed a player he dropped for helping Portsmouth take another big step towards the Championship with a 1-0 win at Peterborough.The Pompey chief left out two-goal midweek hero Kusini Yengi for a crunch clash at promotion rivals Peterborough.But the Australian ace responded by climbing off the bench to grab the only goal that kept Portsmouth five points clear at the summit.Yengi, se...Full Story »

Oxford brushed aside Port Vale with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Vale Park.Ciaron Brown lashed home and Josh Murphy whipped a left-footed effort past Connor Ripley as the U’s dominated throughout.Murphy showed early glimpses of his quality down the left before playing in Billy Bodin. Vale’s Dan Jones on the line swept the effort clear.After 16 minutes, Brown notched the visitors in f...Full Story »

Kyle Jameson scored his first goal for Newport as they gave their Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes a big boost with a 2-0 victory at fellow contenders AFC Wimbledon.With a game in hand, the Exiles are now just two points behind the Dons, who kept hold of seventh place thanks to results elsewhere going their way.Newport led after nine minutes when Offrande Zanzala laid the ball off for Bryn Morr...Full Story »

Portsmouth took another big step towards the League One title with a vital 1-0 victory at promotion rivals Peterborough.Australian striker Kusini Yengi climbed off the bench to grab the only goal in the 77th minute to send an army of 4,000 Pompey fans wild.Yengi slammed his seventh of the season past Posh keeper Jed Steer to complete a ruthless breakaway after being picked out by fellow substitu...Full Story »

Stockport County have announced the loan signing of Manchester City striker Ben Knight. The 21 year-old's loan has now been made public by the Hatters. Knight, 21, joined City from Ipswich for a significant fee and has made one senior appearance. Stockport director of football Simon Wilson explained: "Ben initially came to train with us in the summer, but unfortunately had a set-back very e...Full Story »

Dave Challinor wants Stockport to show more character and resilience despite a second-half fightback earning them a 2-2 draw at Salford.Stockport trailed 2-0 at half-time after goals from Luke Garbutt and Curtis Tilt.But cool finishes from Ibou Touray and Isaac Olaofe in the first 20 minutes of the second half earned the Hatters a point.Challinor said: “I think everybody has character and ...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Stockport came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at local rivals Salford in Sky Bet League Two.In a true game of two halves, the hosts went in 2-0 up at half-time thanks to goals from Luke Garbutt and Curtis Tilt.Ibou Touray then halved the deficit at the start of the second half before Isaac Olaofe levelled shortly after.Salford drew first blood eight minutes in thanks to Garbut...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Ged Brannan admitted his players were “devastated” after clawing their way back to parity before shipping two late goals to lose 5-3 to Newport in a chaotic clash at Rodney Parade.Aaron Wildig opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute when he slotted in Lewis Payne’s cross against his former club.Adam Lewis made it 2-0 six minutes later with a sublim...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho praised two-goal hero Kusini Yengi after a 2-1 win over Burton retained their lead at the top of League One.The victory moved leaders Pompey five points clear of second-placed Derby and six in front of Bolton in third.Mousinho said: “It was a good result. It would be a shame to dwell on the last 10 minutes, because I thought we were excellent in those previ...Full Story »

Darren Moore said he has seen an improvement in his Port Vale side since he was appointed as manager a month ago after they collected a point from their goalless draw with Leyton Orient.Funso Ojo and James Wilson both spurned good opportunities for the Valiants before a powerful drive by Alex Mighten was beaten away by O’s keeper Sol Brynn.“I’ve seen an improvement again,&rdquo...Full Story »

David Raya saved two penalties as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 in a shoot-out to reach their first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years.Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike cancelled out a first-leg deficit but Mikel Arteta’s side then struggled to create chances to win the game as the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate.All four of Arsenal’s penalty takers were faultless as Raya kep...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Port Vale picked up a point in an uninspiring goalless draw at Leyton Orient whose play-off hopes received a massive dent.Although the home side were on the front foot for the majority of the first half, they were unable to get past keeper Connor Ripley.It was the visitors who spurned the best two chances of a drab and goalless first half.From a set-piece, Funso Ojo cleared...Full Story »

Kusini Yengi’s double saw Portsmouth take another step closer to the Championship with a 2-1 win against Burton.The victory moved leaders Pompey five points clear of second-placed Derby and six in front of Bolton in third.Although Pompey dominated most of the first half, Burton had opportunities without troubling Will Norris.Albion had the first effort at goal, with Rekeem Harper rattling ...Full Story »

Late goals from Harry Charsley and Seb Palmer-Houlden sealed all three points for Newport as they beat play-off chasing Morecambe 5-3 in a thriller at Rodney Parade.Aaron Wildig opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute when he slotted in Lewis Payne’s cross and Adam Lewis made it 2-0 six minutes later with a sublime volley to convert Bryn Morris’ chipped cross to the far p...Full Story »