Walsall are expected to be without Zak Mills, Liam Kinsella and Rory Holden again for the home game against Harrogate.Defender Mills and midfielder Kinsella have been edging closer to match fitness following injury, while forward Rory Holden is a long-term absentee.Saddlers boss Matty Taylor, who made four changes for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Forest Green, could hand m...Full Story »

Following their controversial takeover last month, according to recent reports, several Premier League clubs are refusing to do business with the Magpies ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. Newcastle United, who are now majority-owned by cash-rich Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, is understood to be ready to inject vast sums to overhaul their playing squad. However, despite now h...Full Story »

Wrexham claimed their biggest win of the season to ignite their National League play-off hopes after they handed out a 5-0 thrashing to Aldershot in their replayed clash at the Recreation Ground.The original meeting between the two clubs at the beginning of October had to be abandoned in the 52nd minute due to a waterlogged pitch.Visiting Wrexham had been two up at the time the first match ...Full Story »

The Magpies' search for Steve Bruce's successor has come to a close, with the former Bournemouth boss offered a return to top-flight coaching Newcastle have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal until 2024. The Magpies dismissed Steve Bruce on October 20 after his 1,000th game in club management, with Graeme Jones in caretaker charge since. Various candidat...Full Story »

St Albans pulled off a shock to dump League Two leaders Forest Green out of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory at Clarence Park.Matt Stevens put Rovers ahead but quick goals from Mitchell Weiss and Zane Banton turned things around for the hosts, who play in the sixth-tier National League South.Jack Aitchison levelled on the stroke of half-time but a second-half strike from Shaun Jeffers secured St Al...Full Story »

Rangers survived an early scare to brush aside bottom side Ross County 4-2  and go four points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Celtic’s 4-2 win over Dundee at Dens Park earlier in the day put some pressure on the Ibrox men who found themselves a goal down to a Joseph Hungbo goal after only five minutes.It was the fifth game in a row that Steven Gerrard’s side had lost ...Full Story »

Yeovil scored three times in the opening 30 minutes before they went on the crush Yate Town 5-0 in the FA Cup first round.Matthew Worthington opened the scoring with a deflection after seven minutes, before Charlie Wakefield and Dale Gorman added further first-half goals.Adi Yussuf added another from close range three minutes after half-time, before Sonny Blu Lo-Everton wrapped things up just af...Full Story »

Daniel Farke feels Norwich have got their confidence and self-belief back after finally breaking their win duck at Brentford.A magnificent solo goal from Mathias Normann and Teemu Pukki’s penalty secured a 2-1 victory and a first three-point haul of the season for the beleaguered Canaries.They held on for the final half an hour, after Rico Henry hauled Brentford back into the match, for a ...Full Story »

Rangers have no fresh injuries ahead of their cinch Premiership encounter with Ross County.Ryan Kent made his return to action from a hamstring injury when he came off the bench during the Europa League draw against Brondby on Thursday.Ryan Jack is close to a comeback following a long-term calf injury but is unlikely to face County.Filip Helander remains on the sidelines with a knee problem and ...Full Story »

Jordan McGhee is unlikely to be available for Dundee’s cinch Premiership game against Celtic at Dens Park on Sunday.McGhee will have a knee injury assessed but boss James McPake expects it will require a tidy-up.Cillian Sheridan is out with an Achilles injury, while Alex Jakubiak remains on the sidelines following surgery on a dislocated shoulder and Leigh Griffiths is unable to play again...Full Story »

Nikola Vlasic and Andriy Yarmolenko will rejoin the West Ham squad ahead of their Premier League clash against Liverpool.Both players were left at home for the Europa League game in Belgium on Thursday due to minor injury concerns but it was only a precautionary measure with a hectic fixture schedule ahead.Hammers boss David Moyes made seven changes against Genk. Lukasz Fabianski will resume in ...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers remains confident his side can reach the Europa League knock-out stage despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow.Jamie Vardy’s second-half penalty miss proved crucial as the Foxes were held at the King Power Stadium.They were forced to come from behind after Daniel Amartey cancelled out Victor Moses’ shock opener.The draw left Leicester third i...Full Story »

On Tuesday night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was once again indebted to Cristiano Ronaldo. Cavani, Matic and Pogba posed for photos aboard their luxury private jet en route to Bergamo Credit: Getty The Portuguese legend, 36, scored twice for United - including an added-time equaliser - during the 2-2 draw with Atalanta. The Red Devils were largely played off the park and were once again bailed ou...Full Story »

Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with two matches to spare after a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid.This time there was no conceding of a two-goal lead as there had been in Madrid and at home to Brighton on Saturday after Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane’s first-half goals set up a record-equalling victory.A somewhat harsh red card for Atle...Full Story »

Juventus booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 with two group games to spare after a double from Argentine striker Paulo Dybala steered them to a 4-2 win over Zenit St Petersburg on Tuesday. Knowing they only needed a point against Zenit to be assured of a knockout-stage spot in Group H, Juve raced into a deserved early lead through Dybala, who hammered the ball into the roof of the...Full Story »

Chelsea remain on course to reach the Champions League knockout phase after Hakim Ziyech struck in the second half against Malmo to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The Blues attacker tapped home after a wonderful cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who continued his encouraging recent form to help Thomas Tuchel’s side clinch a third win in Group H. With Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner still s...Full Story »

A married star from the Premier League has agreed to a paternity test over claims he fathered a love child. The young girl is now 14 months old and her mother Jaqueline Sousa insists he is the biological dad. The footballer is a household name from England’s top flight, according to The Sun, but cannot be named for legal reasons. A court showdown is just days away, and following months ...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matt Taylor was delighted after his side secured back-to-back League Two away wins for the first time since December with a 1-0 victory at Sutton.Leicester loanee Tyrese Shade came off the bench to secure all three points at Gander Green Lane.And Taylor said: “To pick up another three points away is fantastic. It helps the players build a positive mindset.“They are an ex...Full Story »

Gary Bowyer admits struggling Salford are where they deserve to be in League Two after an injury-time own goal from goalkeeper Connor Ripley gifted Exeter a 2-1 win at The Peninsula Stadium.The Grecians are now 15 games unbeaten in all competitions but ambitious Salford slipped to 19th, with the pressure increasing on boss Bowyer.“It’s heartbreaking for the lads,” he said.&ldqu...Full Story »

Swindon extended their unbeaten away record to eight League Two matches so far this season with a 3-1 win at struggling Oldham.Ben Garner’s Robins notched a fourth-straight victory on the road largely thanks to a late double from Tyreece Simpson.Swindon threatened after 15 minutes when Louis Reed’s 20-yard free-kick was palmed behind by Jayson Leutwiler.As the visitors dominated, Har...Full Story »