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Stoke 0-3 Leeds: Stuart Dallas, Ezgjan Alioski and Patrick Bamford all strike

Nathan Jones admitted he could lose his job if he fails to arrest Stoke's alarming slump. A classy display by Leeds kept them top of the Championship and piled more pressure on the beleagured Jones.




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Middlesbrough 2-1 Stoke City: Lewis Wing strikes to complete turnaround for Jonathan Woodgate's men

JASON MELLOR AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Lewis Wing added to his collection of stand out strikes to put the brakes on Stoke's bid to climb out of the Championship drop zone.




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Sheffield Wednesday considering a January move for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory

SIMON JONES: Manager Garry Monk is having to work on a tight budget but wants to strengthen his goalscoring options as he strives to make an impression on the play-off places.




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Celtic plan to watch Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell ahead of possible move

Celtic are expected to watch Stoke City striker Tyrese Campbell on Saturday ahead of a potential move. The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and Celtic are interested.




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Striker Lee Gregory set to join Stoke exodus and team up with former boss Neil Harris at Cardiff

Cardiff City boss Neil Harris is interested in a reunion with Stoke City forward Lee Gregory after their success together at Millwall.




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West Brom 0-1 Stoke: Campbell's first-half strike lifts visitors four points above drop zone

JANINE SELF AT THE HAWTHORNS: What started as a night of goal-scoring celebration ended with the prospect of a lengthy stint in the rehab room for Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell




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Stoke City join Rangers in race for Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes

Dykes, who is 6ft 2ins tall and quick, has been followed by a number of Championship sides but Stoke hope they can strike a bargain ahead of rivals once the transfer window opens this summer.




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Watford 2-1 Swansea: Roberto Pereyra strikes late to book spot in Carabao Cup third round

HARRY SLAVIN AT VICARAGE ROAD: Quique Sanchez Flores made the first steps on his road to redemption after Watford battled past Championship high-flyers Swansea.




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Crystal Palace 'want Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster on loan in the January transfer window'

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. 




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Liverpool willing to let Rhian Brewster leave on-loan in January with Aston Villa keen on striker

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Leeds and Swansea have all joined the race to loan Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster this January.  Jurgen Klopp has said he is happy to let the striker go looking for minutes.




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Swansea confirm loan capture of Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster as striker signs six-month deal 

Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster has joined Sky Bet Championship side Swansea on loan for the remainder of the season.




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Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie spotted among Swansea fans in the away end against Cardiff

Oli McBurnie showed his true loyalties to Swansea on Sunday by cheering on his former team-mates in the away end during the South Wales derby against bitter rivals Cardiff.




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Chris Wilder defends Oli McBurnie and says he has 'no problem' with striker watching Swansea

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has come out in defence of Oli McBurnie after the striker was spotted taunting Cardiff fans while watching Swansea on Sunday.




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Borja Baston seals Aston Villa move from Swansea as striker agrees short-term deal

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Spanish forward Borja Baston on a short-term deal until the end of the season.




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Hull City 4-4 Swansea City: Thriller as 95th minute equaliser cancels out Rhian Brewster's strike

Hull's winless run was extended to seven games as they threw away the lead three times in a thrilling 4-4 Sky Bet Championship draw with Swansea at the KCOM Stadium.




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Trump says Iran 'never won a war' in Tweet after missile strike

Donald Trump on Friday said he did not order the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani to start a war but to 'stop a war.'




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Iranian UN ambassador warns US strike killing Qassem Soleimani is tantamount to declaring WAR

UN Ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi said the airstrike 'is tantamount to opening a war against Iran.' It comes as thousands lined the streets for funeral processions in Baghdad this morning.




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France 2-0 Albania, Euro 2016 RESULT: Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet strike late for host nation in Marseille

France made it two Euro 2016 wins from two against Albania in Marseille on Wednesday night in Group A after late strikes from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet.




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Antoine Griezmann gains 'revenge' for Romania display with crucial late strike against Albania at Euro 2016

Antoine Griezmann has claimed that his late goal for France against Albania enacted some 'revenge' for his disappointing showing in the Euro 2016 opener against Romania.




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Albania 0-1 Italy: Candreva's strike secures seeded place

Antonio Candreva's second-half strike was enough for Italy to end their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory in Albania.




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Scotland 2-0 Albania: Steven Naismith strikes to get Nations League quest off to a great start

STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: With seven goals in eight games already this season, Steven Naismith is sleeping soundly these nights.




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Transfer News: West Ham striker Jordan Hugill closes in on season-long loan to Queens Park Rangers 

The 27-year-old has been pursued by a number of Championship clubs including Wigan Athletic and Bristol City but is keen to link up with Mark Warburton and expects to sign this weekend.




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Dexter Blackstock has no regrets over quitting football as ex-striker turns hand to pharmaceuticals

Dexter Blackstock has gone from football to pharmaceuticals - and hopes to save lives, slash the cost of healthcare and even help change the perception of professional players.




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QPR sign West Ham's Jordan Hugill on season-long loan as Mark Wardburton hails striker

QPR have signed West Ham striker Jordan Hugill on a season-long loan. The 27-year-old found opportunities hard to come by at the Hammers after making the step up from Preston.




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QPR 1-3 Swansea: Cooper's men go second in the Championship after Celina, Baston and Surridge strike

KIERAN GILL AT KIYAN PRINCE FOUNDATION STADIUM: Swansea knew it was by the slimmest of chances that they would finish the night in top spot, given it relied on three others dropping points.




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QPR 0-2 West Brom: Nathan Ferguson and Matheus Pereira strike in victory

West Bromwich Albion went top of the Championship - albeit for a short time - as they disposed of QPR at Loftus Road. Victory meant they extended their unbeaten run to nine in a row.




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QPR 1-3 Brentford: Ollie Watkins strikes twice to settle west London derby

ADAM SHERGOLD AT LOFTUS ROAD: Quite a few fancied Brentford as dark horses for promotion and here was more evidence Thomas Frank's side could challenge almost by stealth.




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QPR and Brentford tracking progress of Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes 

QPR and Brentford are among the clubs following Australian-born striker Lyndon Dykes. The powerful 24-year-old has caught the eye with his performances for Livingston.




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Mansfield youngster scores incredible 40-yard strike to keep his team in FA Youth Cup

Kyle Tomlin scored an outrageous last-minute 40-yard screamer for Mansfield Town's Under 18 side in the FA Youth Cup against Queens Park Rnagers, which the Stags went on to win.




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Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster set for reunion with Swansea boss Steve Cooper

Swansea are confident of securing the loan signing of Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster next month. The European champions are ready to let the striker leave Anfield temporarily in January.




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QPR 1-0 Leeds United: Controversial Nahki Wells strike seals win

ADAM SHERGOLD AT LOFTUS ROAD: Nobody needs to explain to Leeds United the differences between the Premier League and the Championship.




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Championship sides Bristol City and QPR chasing in-form Burnley and Bermuda striker Nahki Wells

Wells has scored 14 goals in 28 appearances this season as part of his second loan spell at QPR, who want to keep him but could lose out to Championship rivals Bristol City.




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Burnley recall striker Nahki Wells from his loan spell at QPR

Nakhi Wells joined QPR on a season-long loan in the summer and the Sky Bet Championship club want to sign the 29-year-old on a permanent basis from Burnley.




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Former Southampton striker Dexter Blackstock aiming to help NHS with personal protective equipment

Retired footballer Dexter Blackstock has pledged to help provide vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS hospitals and care institutions after setting up a donations fund.




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Landlords blast rent strike protesters and say they are hurting tenants too

On May 1, protesters in New York, California, Chicago and Philadelphia called for a widespread rent strike to support those tenants who are out of work and unable to pay the rent.




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Former England and Tottenham striker Darren Bent retires from football aged 35

Bent, who has not had a club since his release by Derby at the end of the 2017/18 campaign, revealed his decision to hang up his boots during an interview on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon.




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Portsmouth and Charlton chase Doncaster Rovers striker John Marquis

Doncaster Rovers striker John Marquis has emerged as a target for Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic. The prolific 27-year-old scored 26 goals for Doncaster last season.




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Ten years on from Darren Bent's 'beach ball' strike against Liverpool

Even Liverpool fans might laugh about it now. When your side is top of the league with eight wins from as many games, what really do you care about the past?




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Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham set for loan move to Sheffield Wednesday

Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham will be given the chance to revive his injury-hit career at Sheffield Wednesday following the arrival of Cenk Tosun at Selhurst Park.




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Derby striker Mason Bennett filmed downing a pint of lager and throwing up in a urinal

Mason Bennett was filmed being sick in a pub toilet by his new Derby captain Tom Huddlestone just hours before crashing his car and being arrested for drink-driving.




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Everton condemn Moise Kean after striker hosted house party during coronavirus lockdown

The 20-year-old reportedly sent footage of himself partying at his Cheshire apartment to a private Snapchat group. Everton have said they are 'appalled' by Kean's social media antics.




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Croatia 2-1 Wales: Ivan Perisic seals victory despite David Brooks' late strike

LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE STADION GRADSKI At the final whistle Wales players fell like dominoes. Heat being one cause, but also a sense of defeat to Croatia being a huge missed opportunity.




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Republic of Ireland 1-1 Switzerland: David McGoldrick strikes five minutes from time for draw

It is seldom pretty with Ireland but Mick McCarthy won't care about aesthetics after David McGoldrick's late header salvaged a point to leave them three clear at the top of Group D.




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Italy 2-0 Greece: Azzurri book place at Euro 2020 finals after second-half strikes from Jorginho

Italy maintained their perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying to book their place in next summer's finals.




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Azerbaijan 0-2 Wales: Moore and Wilson strike as Ryan Giggs' side set up Hungary showdown

TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BAKU: Wales comfortably beat Azerbaijan in their penultimate Euro 2020 qualification match to set up an almighty showdown against Hungary in Cardiff.




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Tottenham 'targeting £97m double swoop for West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez' 

Mourinho is desperate for reinforcements in both defence and attack and has identified West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his top two targets.




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West Ham and Leicester City 'eye Alfredo Morelos as Rangers could be forced to sell striker' 

The Scottish Premier League side could be forced to sell their star striker with the suspension of football due to coronavirus having severe financial implications for several clubs.




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Nigeria 1-0 Burundi: Ex-Watford striker Odion Ighalo grabs late winner

Nigeria needed a late goal from substitute Odion Ighalo to claim a 1-0 win over a brave Burundi side playing their first-ever match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.




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South Africa 0-1 Morocco: Mbark Boussoufa strikes late to help Atlas Lions clinch Group D top spot

Mbark Boussoufa struck as Morocco clinched top spot in Group D at the African Cup of Nations with a late 1-0 win over South Africa to leave their opponents sweating on progress.




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Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku admits World Cup heartbreak gave him 'energy' to improve his game

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku declared that he has been 'a man on a mission' ever since Belgium's third-placed finish at the 2018 World Cup.