Score Mania

Eastleigh maintained their impressive start to the Vanarama National League season with a narrow 2-1 win over Solihull at the Silverlake Stadium. This victory solidifies their position at the top of the table, placing them two points ahead of their closest competitors as they look to sustain their strong form. Read More ...

In a thrilling conclusion at the Lamb Ground, Joe Grey's late goal clinched a 1-0 victory for Hartlepool United, extending their unbeaten streak in the Vanarama National League. This win highlights Hartlepool's impressive start to the season, while Tamworth continues to search for their first victory. Read More ...

In a pivotal moment for Southend United, the Shrimpers secured their first win of the Vanarama National League season with a solid 2-0 victory over Boston United. The match, highlighted by goals early and late in the game, demonstrated a revitalized Southend team determined to gain momentum after a sluggish start to the season. Read More ...

In a stunning showcase of football talent, Manchester City's Phil Foden and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw were honored as the Men's and Women's Players of the Year at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards on Tuesday night. Their outstanding performances throughout the past season have not only thrilled fans but also earned them the top recognition from their fellow players. Read More ... 

Preston North End has appointed Paul Heckingbottom as their new permanent manager, signaling a crucial step in their efforts to revive a challenging season. Heckingbottom, who previously managed Leeds United and Sheffield United, takes over following the departure of Ryan Lowe, who left the club by mutual consent last week. Read More ...

Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a significant bid to strengthen their squad by targeting England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal. The proposal, submitted on Monday, aims to secure Ramsdale on a season-long loan, with an attractive option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Read More ... 

In a statement of intent for the upcoming Premier League season, AFC Bournemouth has smashed their transfer record by acquiring Brazilian striker Evanilson from FC Porto. The 24-year-old forward joins the Cherries in a deal reportedly worth up to £40.2 million, with an initial payment of £31.7 million, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history. Read More ...

In a thrilling Premier League opener, Manchester United's new signing, Joshua Zirkzee, delivered an unforgettable debut by scoring a decisive late goal in the 87th minute, clinching a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. The Dutch striker, recently acquired from Bologna, made an immediate impact, turning what seemed like a frustrating draw into a triumphant start for Erik ten Hag’s team. Read More ...

Paris Saint-Germain began their Ligue 1 title defense with a commanding 4-1 victory over Le Havre, sealing the win with a flurry of goals in the final minutes. This match marked PSG's first competitive game since Kylian Mbappe's transfer to Real Madrid, ending his six-year spell at Parc des Princes, where he scored an extraordinary 256 goals in 308 appearances. As PSG targets a fourth consecutive league title this season, they showcased their attacking prowess, scoring three goals in the last five minutes to leave Le Havre stunned. Read More ... 

Joshua Zirkzee expressed his delight with his debut at Manchester United, saying he couldn't have asked for a better start. Coming off the bench, he played a crucial role in securing a dramatic victory for United in their Premier League opener against Fulham. Despite not featuring in any of United's pre-season matches, the Dutch international scored the match-winning goal in the 87th minute, converting a cross from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho, sending the Old Trafford crowd into a frenzy. "Scoring a goal and winning in my first home game—it's truly the perfect start," the 23-year-old told Sky Sports. Read More ... 

Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, has revealed that the club's ownership has not prioritized Champions League qualification for his first season in charge. Instead, the focus is on building a foundation for long-term success, with an eye on recovering the significant GBP 1.2 billion investment made in the squad. Maresca, who took over from Mauricio Pochettino in June, is the third permanent manager appointed in just two years since Todd Boehly's Clearlake Capital consortium took control of the club. Read More ... 

Mikel Arteta has warned Manchester City that Arsenal has yet to fully hit their stride. Over the past two seasons, Arsenal has posed a serious challenge to City, falling just two points short of the title last year. The Gunners set a club record for Premier League victories and achieved their second-highest points total, along with several other milestones. Despite these achievements, Arsenal has not won a league title in 20 years. However, Arteta remains confident that the team has significant room for growth, especially with the recent signing of Riccardo Calafiori and the return to fitness of Jurrien Timber. Read More ... 

Haji Wright's goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time sealed Coventry's first win of the season in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Oxford. The Sky Blues, under Mark Robins' leadership, initially took the lead twice with goals from Wright and Milan van Ewijk, but Oxford responded with equalizers from Ciaran Brown and Mark Harris. Wright's late strike ultimately secured the dramatic win for Coventry. Read More ...

Peter Schmeichel has suggested that Luke Shaw should have placed greater emphasis on Manchester United rather than the England national team, given Shaw's recent injury woes. The left-back, who last played for United in February, has struggled with injuries throughout the season, making only 15 appearances across all competitions. Despite these challenges, Shaw featured in Euro 2024 with England, coming on as a substitute in the quarter-finals and semi-finals before starting in the final against Spain on July 14. Read More ... 

Rangers and Celtic have reached an agreement with the league to bring back away fans in the latter part of the season. After recent discussions with the Scottish Professional Football League, which had earlier suggested that restrictions on visiting fans would last until 2025, a new resolution has been found. The SPFL confirmed that for the next two derbies, there will be no away supporter allocations, but a plan to reintegrate away fans later in the season has been established among all parties involved. Read More ...

Liverpool's new head coach, Arne Slot, maintains that the squad's strength remains intact despite the lack of new signings. The Reds are currently the only Premier League team not to have added any new players, following their failed attempt to secure Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, who chose to stay at his current club rather than move to Anfield. Read More ...

Stephen Robinson has set his sights on a future European return after a quickfire double from Brann dashed St Mirren's Europa Conference League dreams in Norway. Despite a thrilling equalizer from Toyosi Olusanya in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie in Paisley last week, which had rekindled hopes for the Buddies, their European journey—marking their first in 37 years—came to an end at Brann Stadion. Read More ... 

Ed Sheeran, the celebrated singer-songwriter, has secured a minority stake in Ipswich Town Football Club. As a lifelong fan of the Tractor Boys, Sheeran has been a prominent supporter, sponsoring both the men's and women's teams since 2021. Through his investment via Gamechanger 20 Ltd, the 33-year-old now holds a 1.4 percent share in the club. Read More ... 

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough lauded his team's impressive performance as they began their return to the third tier with a 2-1 win at Barnsley. In their first season at this level in over twenty years, the newly promoted Stags surged ahead early at Oakwell, taking a 2-0 lead within 18 minutes thanks to goals from Stephen Quinn and Lee Gregory. Although Luca Connell scored for Barnsley before halftime, the hosts failed to convert several opportunities to level the score, allowing Mansfield to secure the victory. Read More ...   

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook was disheartened as his team could only manage a 1-1 draw against Swindon in their return to the EFL. The home side took an early lead with Armando Dobra scoring in the 15th minute, but Will Wright equalized for Swindon in the 64th minute. Cook praised his team’s performance but felt they were denied a clear penalty in the first half when Michael Jacobs was seemingly fouled by Grant Hall in the box. "It was a game where both teams perhaps neutralized each other," Cook remarked. Read More ... 

Richard Masters acknowledges that the legal challenges confronting Premier League champions Manchester City, among others, bring "uncertainty and frustration" as the new season approaches. He emphasized that "enforcing the rules is the only viable option." An independent commission is expected to address the 115 charges against City during the upcoming season, with The Times reporting that hearings might commence as early as mid-September. Additionally, there are ongoing investigations involving Leicester and Everton over alleged violations of the league's profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), and Chelsea is under scrutiny for potential rule breaches that occurred under former owner Roman Abramovich. Read More ... 

Manchester United’s Luke Shaw Suffers New Injury Blow, to Miss Crucial Premier League Games. Manchester United’s dependable left-back, Luke Shaw, has suffered a significant injury setback, ruling him out for the early part of the Premier League season. The England international sustained a calf injury that is expected to sideline him until at least the next international break, raising concerns for United as they face a challenging start to their campaign without one of their key defenders. Read More ... 

Blackburn Rovers asserted their dominance in the Carabao Cup with a commanding 6-1 victory over Stockport County, advancing to the competition's second round. Sammie Szmodics was the standout performer, netting two spectacular goals to lead the Championship side to a resounding win at Ewood Park. Read More ... 

Everton have confirmed that the potential takeover by the Friedkin Group will not proceed. The group, led by American billionaire Dan Friedkin, who also holds a controlling interest in Italian club Roma, entered exclusive negotiations for a possible purchase on June 21. However, on Friday, the club announced that no agreement was reached between Friedkin and Everton’s majority owner, Farhad Moshiri's company, Blue Heaven Holdings. Read More ...   

Next season, Aston Villa will host all their home Women’s Super League matches at Villa Park. Previously, the team played their WSL fixtures at Walsall's Bescot Stadium, which will still serve as the venue for their FA Cup and League Cup games. With this move, Villa becomes the third team in the league to use their primary stadium for WSL matches, joining Arsenal, who recently announced plans to play at the Emirates Stadium, and Leicester City, who will be based at King Power Stadium. Read More ...

The Football Association has released a job profile outlining the qualities needed for the next England manager, announcing that "several candidates" have already been identified to succeed Gareth Southgate. Southgate stepped down on Tuesday following England's narrow loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Among the bookmakers' favorites to replace him are Newcastle's Eddie Howe and former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter. However, the FA has emphasized that the selection process is open to anyone meeting the published criteria, with August 2 set as the deadline for applications. Read More ... 

James Tavernier's tenure at Rangers may be nearing its end as the Ibrox club considers a bid from Trabzonspor for their prolific captain. The Turkish side, which has already secured former Rangers players Borna Barisic and John Lundstram this summer, is keen on adding Tavernier, a key figure from the team that reached the 2022 Europa League final. At 32, Tavernier has scored an impressive 125 goals from right-back during his nine years at Rangers since moving from Wigan. The club is prepared to part with the Englishman if the offer meets their expectations. Read More ... 

UEFA might take disciplinary measures against Rodri and Álvaro Morata following a controversial chant about Gibraltar at a celebration marking Spain's Euro 2024 victory earlier this week. Rodri, who was named the tournament’s best player, and Morata, who recently completed a transfer to AC Milan from Atlético Madrid, performed the chant "Gibraltar is Spanish" during a public event in Madrid on Monday. This prompted the Gibraltar Football Association to lodge a formal complaint, and UEFA has announced that it is now examining the situation. Read More ...

Manchester United have reportedly rejected a bid from Fulham for midfielder Scott McTominay, according to the Daily Mail. The 26-year-old has also drawn interest from Galatasaray and has one year remaining on his United contract, with the club holding an option to extend it for an additional 12 months. Read More ...

Graham Potter sidestepped speculation about being linked to the England job, instead choosing to praise outgoing national team manager Gareth Southgate. Potter, who is among the potential candidates to succeed Southgate following England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, declined to express any interest in the role while receiving an honorary doctorate at Leeds Beckett University on Thursday. Read More ...

Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba has criticized Argentina amid a racism controversy involving current Blues player Enzo Fernandez. The midfielder apologized for a video he posted, which seemed to show him and his teammates chanting about the French national team while celebrating their recent Copa America victory. Both Chelsea and FIFA are investigating the incident, with Fernandez's French teammate Wesley Fofana calling it "uninhibited racism." Read More ... 

Patrick Vieira has departed his position as Strasbourg manager after just one season. Hired last July following the club's acquisition by Chelsea's BlueCo ownership group, Vieira guided Strasbourg to a 13th-place finish in Ligue 1 and a quarter-final appearance in the Coupe de France. Despite these achievements, he has left the role just one year into his three-year contract. Read More. .. 

Former England striker Andy Cole has expressed concern for the next England manager, stating that much of the criticism directed at Gareth Southgate during Euro 2024 was unfair. Southgate, who ended his eight-year tenure as England's manager on Tuesday, stepped down just two days after his team lost 2-1 to Spain in the final in Berlin. Read More ... 

Mason Greenwood has finalized his transfer from Manchester United to Marseille, with the clubs agreeing on a €31.6 million (£26.6 million) deal. The Premier League side will receive a significant portion of any future sell-on fee for the 22-year-old striker, who spent last season on loan at Getafe. Greenwood has signed a five-year contract with Marseille. Read More ... 

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro from Lille on a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year. According to the PA news agency, the club paid €62 million (£52.2 million) plus €8 million (£6.7 million) in add-ons for Yoro, making him their second summer signing after last week's acquisition of Joshua Zirkzee. Read More ...

On this day in 2014, England captain Steven Gerrard retired from international football after earning 114 caps over 14 years. The 34-year-old midfielder decided to step down following England's disappointing 2014 World Cup campaign in Brazil, where they were eliminated after just two games, losing 2-1 to both Italy and Uruguay in Group D. Gerrard's decision was influenced by his focus on Liverpool's upcoming Champions League campaign, a competition he had famously won with the club in 2005 after a five-year absence. At the time, Gerrard was England's third most-capped player, trailing only Peter Shilton and David Beckham, although both he and Beckham have since been surpassed by Wayne Rooney. Read More ... 

Eddie Howe has reaffirmed his "unwavering" commitment to Newcastle, emphasizing that his focus will remain on the club as long as he receives the necessary support to continue his mission. The 46-year-old was quickly tipped as a top candidate to replace England manager Gareth Southgate, who announced his resignation following England's 2-1 Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain. However, Howe, who has led Newcastle since November 2021, insists his priority is to stay at St James' Park, provided he can keep working in the way he believes is best for the club amid the recent changes on Tyneside. Read More ... 

The Korean Football Association has formally written to FIFA, expressing "serious concerns" following the alleged racial abuse of Hwang Hee-chan during a friendly match involving his club, Wolves. The English Football Association is supporting Wolves by collecting evidence related to the incident, which occurred during a pre-season game against Italian club Como in Spain on Monday. Once player interviews are completed, the FA is expected to forward the complaint to the Italian football federation, as UEFA has stated it cannot investigate since the match was not part of a UEFA competition. Read More ... 

West Ham are reportedly eager to bring former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante back to the Premier League from Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad, with The Guardian stating that both parties are showing a strong "willingness" to finalize the £20 million deal for the 33-year-old. Read More ...

Celtic have secured the signing of 37-year-old Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a one-year contract. Schmeichel, who began his career at Manchester City, previously played for Notts County and Leeds before his move to Leicester City in 2011. During his time with Leicester, he notably won the 2016 Premier League title and the FA Cup in 2021 under the management of Brendan Rodgers, who is now the current Celtic boss. Read More ... 

West Ham are reportedly considering a move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, following a failed bid for former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to the Daily Mail. The Hammers were close to securing Tomori on loan in 2020, but the defender chose to extend his stay at Chelsea instead. Read More ... 

Erik ten Hag has expressed no desire to offload Scott McTominay amid recent speculation about the Scotland midfielder's future at Manchester United. The 27-year-old, who saw a bid from West Ham fall through last summer, is now being linked with Galatasaray, Tottenham, and Fulham. An academy graduate, McTominay started 27 matches for United last season and was their joint-third highest scorer with 10 goals after taking on a more advanced role. He also scored seven goals in Scotland's successful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Read More ... 

Liverpool have called for an urgent investigation after reporting that a member of their under-18s team was racially abused in two consecutive matches during a youth tournament in Germany. Players and coaches left the pitch during fixtures against Hoffenheim on Friday and Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday at the Bundesliga Cup youth tournament after the same player complained to match officials and coaches about the abuse, leading to the abandonment of both matches. Read More ... 

Erik ten Hag has insisted that Manchester United are a "long way away" from being ready to win the Premier League, echoing Ralf Rangnick's assessment that the club needs "open-heart surgery." Rangnick, who was critical of United during his interim spell in charge in the 2021-22 season, stated more than two years ago that the "attitude and energy" at Old Trafford had to change. Ten Hag reflected on these comments in a wide-ranging interview with Dutch newspaper AD Sportwereld. Read More ... 

On this day in 2014, England captain Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from international football after earning 114 caps over 14 years. The 34-year-old midfielder decided to step down following England's disastrous 2014 World Cup campaign in Brazil, which ended after just two games with 2-1 defeats by Italy and Uruguay in Group D. Gerrard's decision came as he considered the demands of another Champions League campaign with Liverpool, the club he helped win the trophy in 2005, following a five-year absence from the competition. Read More ...

Manchester United's new leadership is determined to restore the club to its former glory as one of Europe's most successful teams, according to sporting director Dan Ashworth. The club has been overshadowed by local rivals Manchester City since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure a decade ago. British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a minority stake in the club through his Ineos group, aims to change this by gaining control over football operations. Read More ... 

On this day in 2005, Peter Crouch joined Liverpool from Southampton for £7 million. The 24-year-old forward signed a four-year deal with the Champions League holders, reuniting with England teammates Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher at Anfield. Despite scoring 12 goals in the previous Premier League season, Crouch was unable to prevent Southampton's relegation, leading to his move to Merseyside. Read more ...

Hibernian suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kelty Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup in Fife, with Callum Flatman scoring the only goal from a 58th-minute corner delivered by former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan. Despite Harry McKirdy and Dylan Vente hitting the post, David Gray's side remains top of Group C. In contrast, Aberdeen cruised to a 4-0 victory over East Kilbride, with goals from Nicky Devlin, Jamie McGrath, Leighton Clarkson, and Shayden Morris. Airdrie stayed at the top of Group A on goal difference after Ben Wilson's 88th-minute winner secured a 4-3 comeback victory at Dumbarton. Filip Stuparevic capped off Motherwell's 3-1 win against Clyde with a superb finish from 18 yards to mark his debut at Fir Park. Read More ... 

New signing Leny Yoro made his debut, and Jadon Sancho took the field in a Manchester United shirt for the first time in 11 months during Saturday's 2-0 pre-season friendly victory over Rangers in Edinburgh. Both players featured in the first 45 minutes at Murrayfield before Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag substituted the entire outfield 10 for the second half, with goals from Amad Diallo and Joe Hugill securing the win. Just 48 hours after United spent over £50 million to acquire him from Lille, 18-year-old French defender Yoro was introduced, partnering Jonny Evans—twice his age—in the center of defense. Read More ...

Rangers are staying tight-lipped about the future of James Tavernier amid intense speculation that their prolific captain is close to being sold to Trabzonspor. The Turkish club had a bid for the 32-year-old right-back rejected this week but remains eager to sign the Englishman, who has scored 125 goals in nine years since joining Rangers from Wigan. Tavernier missed Saturday's 2-0 friendly defeat by Manchester United in Edinburgh, with the club stating he is recovering from an injury that has kept him out of all pre-season games so far. Read More ...