Port Vale’s climb up the League Two table continued with a hard-fought 1-0 success at Scunthorpe.Midfielder Ben Garrity got the game’s only goal – his third in as many matches – a minute before the break, striding into the box to fire low into the bottom corner after good work by skipper Tom Conlon.Vale had always looked the likelier team to take the lead after forcing ho...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael admitted he changed his tactics to try to fool the opposition as his side came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 and go top of the Sky Bet Championship.Albion played more of a possession game after crafting a reputation for a more uncompromising style of football under Ismael so far.Karlan Grant scored twice – the equaliser 15 minutes from time a real howler ...Full Story »

Barrow produced a courageous comeback to beat Newport 2-1 in Sky Bet League Two.Finn Azaz gave the visitors a deserved first-half lead with his 10th-minute strike.But Josh Kay levelled just after the hour mark before Josh Gordon grabbed his first goal in six weeks to steal the spoils with 12 minutes to go as Mark Cooper’s charges got back to winning ways.The visitors started brightest and ...Full Story »

Jota scored his first Celtic goal as Ange Postecoglou’s side moved into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals following a straightforward 3-0 win over 10-man Raith Rovers.The Portuguese wide player finished well for the opener and produced the strike that allowed Liel Abada to net on the rebound.David Turnbull notched his sixth goal of the season before Dario Zanatta was sent off just before ...Full Story »

Scott Allan marked his first domestic start for Hibernian since August 2020 by playing a key role in helping his team reach a fifth consecutive semi-final.The 29-year-old midfielder – who has been working his back to prominence after being diagnosed with a heart problem a year ago – set up the opener and scored the second as the Easter Road side defeated Dundee United 3-1 in the Prem...Full Story »

Striker Conor Washington could be an injury doubt ahead of Charlton’s clash with Portsmouth.The forward sustained a kick to his ankle and was taken off just after half-time during the Addicks’ midweek game against Gillingham.Charlton manager Nigel Adkins may tinker with his starting line-up again after making seven changes to his side for the Gills game.The Addicks are still without ...Full Story »

Barrow are set to be boosted by the return of two players to their squad in preparation for their game against Newport.Captain Mark Ellis is eligible to return following his three-match suspension and defender James Jones is also back from a one game suspension.George Williams could feature after returning from injury, coming off the bench in the second half of Barrow’s game against Bradfo...Full Story »

Ronald Koeman and Joan Laporta.FCB Despite Barcelona's poor results in the last three games against Bayern Munich, Granada and Cadiz, Ronald Koeman will continue in his role as head coach ahead of Sunday's game at the Camp Nou against Levante. Joan Laporta has decided against making any drastic moves regarding Koeman's future after the two men had the opportunity to talk on their way back to B...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe was not too despondent despite seeing his side concede a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at Portsmouth.The Pilgrims looked to be heading to the top of Sky Bet League One after Ryan Hardie had scored twice to cancel out Lee Brown’s early goal.But defender Sean Raggett rescued a point for Pompey in the fifth minute of time added on.Lowe said: “I’m a...Full Story »

Sean Raggett scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to snatch Portsmouth a point in a 2-2 draw at home to Plymouth and deny the Pilgrims the chance to go top.Defender Raggett pounced from close range after Plymouth striker Ryan Hardie had scored twice to cancel out Lee Brown’s early opener.Pompey took just six minutes to break the deadlock as left-back Brown drove a free-kick low into t...Full Story »

Portsmouth captain Clark Robertson will miss Tuesday’s game against Plymouth with a hip injury.Robertson picked up the issue in training last Thursday and the central defender is still waiting to find out the extent of the problem.Connor Ogilvie has a quad injury and will again be absent after he sat out Saturday’s defeat to Cambridge.Pompey could also be without Jayden Reid (knee) a...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger has reportedly rejected a contract offer from Chelsea and intends to leave the club. Rudiger has been one of the best defenders on the planet this calendar year, with Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at Stamford Bridge giving him a new lease of life. On the surface of it the German has no reason to leave the club, but with his contract due to expire in the summer of 2022, he is ...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael believes his stuttering West Brom need to develop a ‘killer instinct’ as the promotion-chasing Baggies were held to a third consecutive Championship draw at Preston.Ben Whiteman had hauled Frankie McEvoy’s side into a first-half lead before Scotland star Matty Phillips’ strike earned a point for the visitors just before the break.West Brom have now drawn t...Full Story »

Newport assistant manager Wayne Hatswell was delighted to see County’s decision to make wholesale changes pay dividends after James Clarke netted a late winner against Walsall.Exiles boss Michael Flynn made eight changes to the side that was beaten 1-0 by Northampton in midweek and was rewarded with a 2-1 victory.Mickey Demetriou put the hosts ahead early on but Matty Dolan missed the chan...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke was delighted to finally get a home win after Port Vale beat 10-man Harrogate 2-0.Fine strikes from David Worrall and James Wilson did the damage while Town’s Jack Diamond was sent off in first-half stoppage-time at Vale Park.Clarke will savour the victory with some well-deserved red wine, and said: “I was pleased to get the monkey off our backs.“It’s three...Full Story »

Portsmouth head coach Danny Cowley shouldered the blame after his side lost 2-1 at home to Cambridge to clock up a third successive defeat.Goals from Joe Ironside and Liam O’Neil set Cambridge on course for victory and Ronan Curtis’ late strike provided scant consolation for Pompey.Cowley said: “It is incredibly disappointing. As a manager you always take responsibility in thes...Full Story »

Matthew Warburton struck against his former club as Halifax registered a 3-0 victory over Stockport at The Shay.The summer signing from Northampton delivered a fine free-kick to give his side the lead four minutes before half-time.Stockport twice hit the woodwork prior to the deadlock being broken, John Rooney curling an effort off the post before Alex Reid’s cross was diverted onto the ba...Full Story »

Joe Ironside scored his fifth goal of the season to help Cambridge to a 2-1 win over faltering Portsmouth at Fratton Park.Liam O’Neil was also on target as the U’s condemned Pompey to a third straight league defeat, with Ronan Curtis replying late on for the hosts.Portsmouth handed a debut to Arsenal loanee Miguel Azeez and dominated possession in the first half without creating any ...Full Story »

James Clarke came back to haunt his old club as he headed home a late winner to earn Newport a 2-1 victory over Walsall at Rodney Parade.Signed in the summer by the Exiles, Clarke rose high to meet Cameron Norman’s pinpoint cross in the 87th minute and notch his first goal for his new club.Walsall goalkeeper Carl Rushworth saved a first-half penalty to keep his side in a game that looked l...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said he will not apologise for his comments about Manchester City fans following the Champions League victory over RB Leipzig despite being told by a leading supporters club to "stick to coaching," but added he would "step aside" if there ever was an issue with supporters. Guardiola said he would like more fans to attend Southampton's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afte...Full Story »