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Available for 29 days Andy Cole and Luke Edwards join Aaron Paul as Port Vale shock Sunderland and Wrexham come so close against Chelsea. Port Vale might be bottom of League One, but they’re on top of the world after beating Sunderland.  Plus Wrexham’s epic with Chelsea, Mansfield have a …

Leeds progress into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in over 20 years, after comfortably beating Championship side Norwich 3-0 at Elland Road. Source link

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Source link

Sunderland put out a strong team against Port Vale, making just two changes from the side that beat Leeds in the Premier League in midweek. However, they “never really got going” against their League One opponents, according to ex-Black Cats midfielder Andy Reid, struggling to make the most of their …

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Flares were thrown as supporters from both sides spilled onto the pitch after Celtic’s 4-2 win on penalties. Source link

Southampton’s Ross Stewart scores an injury-time penalty against Fulham which sees the Championship side progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Source link

If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wales boss Craig Bellamy’s employers at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) are negotiating for their national team’s training base to be in the city which hosts MLS side Real Salt …

Chelsea, in their Premier League loss to Arsenal, deployed a hybrid system with five players defending zonally: Jorrel Hato and Trevoh Chalobah at the near post, Cole Palmer on the near side of the six-yard box, Pedro Neto on the penalty spot and Joao Pedro at the back of the …

Dundee United’s season is not over, despite their Scottish Cup exit, says Luca Stephenson. (Courier – subscription required), external Sunday’s Scottish Cup visit of Celtic is “a do-or-die game”, says Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens. (Glasgow Times), external Ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin believes substitutions may hold the key to Sunday’s Scottish …

Dunfermline Athletic stun holders Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals (UK only). Source link

With a population of just 900,000, Reunion is better known for its volcanoes, wildlife and tropical climate rather than professional footballers. On the men’s side, former West Ham star Dimitri Payet and Newcastle winger Laurent Robert are two that fans may remember – but those that make it all the …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is facing a two-game touchline ban after being booked for the sixth time this season during Saturday’s FA Cup win at Newcastle. Guardiola was shown a yellow card after confronting fourth official Lewis Smith on the touchline at St James’ Park after Kieran Trippier had …

An error from returning goalkeeper Lauren Perry allowed Ece Turkoglu to score the only goal of the game for Turkey at Mourneview Park in the first half. Like against Switzerland on Tuesday, when they fell to a 2-0 defeat, NI restricted Turkey to few chances, but failed to really work …

Manchester United have set their sights on one of Bournemouth‘s star players, while Unai Emery could be on his way out at Aston Villa and Newcastle United need to target a new shot-stopper. Manchester United have added Bournemouth‘s English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. (Mail Plus …

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has defended his heavy squad rotation after his side edged past 10‑man Wrexham to reach the FA Cup quarter‑finals. The 41‑year‑old made nine changes from their 4‑1 win at Aston Villa but needed extra‑time goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro, after Wrexham lost momentum …

Wrexham’s community director Humphrey Ker explains how club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought into the “magic of the FA Cup”. Source link

A pigeon briefly stopped play during Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 win over Real Sociedad with unflappable defender Jose Gimenez plucking the bird off the pitch and taking it to safety. The stoppage came in the 22nd minute with the Uruguayan removing the injured bird from the pitch after it had apparently …

Watch as Scotland beat Luxembourg 7-0 in their Women’s World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park to go top of Group B4 ahead of Belgium on goal difference. Source link

Wales lead their group on goal difference after the Czech Republic, who are expected to be their main rivals for top spot, won their second game 5-1 in Albania. Wilkinson’s team face the Albanians in back-to-back qualifiers next month before completing the group phase of qualifying with a trip to …