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Reports claim the League One and League Two 2019-20 seasons will be ended next week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – prompting an EFL proposal to decide positions, promotion and relegation based on a points-per-game model. Continue reading “Report: EFL League One, League Two set to be ended next week”
Port Vale will aim to extend their five-match unbeaten run, as they travel to a resurgent Walsall side this weekend: eager to avenge their 1-0 home defeat in December. Another win would boost their promotion aspirations for League One. Continue reading “Walsall vs Port Vale Preview: Valiants hungry to extend unbeaten streak in tricky away clash”
Last night’s 2-2 draw means Karl Robinson’s men have one win in their last eight games across all competitions, but the boss remains pleased with his team’s efforts on a difficult away night – marred by injury, family bereavement and more besides. Continue reading “Karl Robinson on Dan Agyei, an angry second-half and Oxford’s spirited effort at Burton”
A scrappy stoppage-time equaliser courtesy of Oxford United striker Matty Taylor – his second goal of 2020 – proved a timely blow as the Yellows snatched a point at the death, though both sides dropped two in their respective push for promotion. Continue reading “Burton Albion 2-2 Oxford United: Matty Taylor’s stoppage-time strike snatches late point”
In news that broke this lunchtime, Championship strugglers Stoke City have today sacked under-fire manager Nathan Jones after just nine months in charge. Despite successive wins in mid-October prompted suggestions of a resurgence, the Potters have endured a disastrous start this term: losing 10 of their opening 14 matches.
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Read on for the EFL Previews ahead of this weekend’s action in the Staffordshire region, across the Championship, League One and Two… Continue reading “EFL Previews – Staffordshire Region”
Charlton, powered by on-loan Arsenal defender Krystian Bielik, made history by coming from behind to win, securing promotion into next season’s Championship with a dramatic 2-1 win over Sunderland at Wembley. Continue reading “Charlton promoted to Championship with late 2-1 win over Sunderland”
Walsall matchwinner Luke Leahy described their last-gasp 2-1 win over hometown rivals Coventry City as the best feeling of his career, having netted two stoppage-time goals on Saturday. Continue reading “How the Coventry City supporting slayer reacted to his deadly double”
Two stoppage-time goals completely changed the complexity during an otherwise frustrating collective display from Walsall on Saturday. It was evidenced by matchwinner Leahy’s comments post-match, admitting Coventry were the better side in their last-gasp 2-1 win. However, the result said more about their resilience – leapfrogging Saturday’s opponents into the top half. Continue reading “Analysis: Walsall grab surprise win at pivotal time with tough fixtures to come”
On Saturday, England won an international youth title for the sixth time in the last two years. The Under-21s, managed by Aidy Boothroyd, claimed the Toulon Tournament for the third successive year after coming from behind to defeat Mexico 2-1. Of the youngsters involved in the Three Lions’ matchday squad, 14 are currently contracted to Premier League teams. If recent reports are to be believed, that number will rise this summer.
Continue reading “Who is Brighton and Everton target Ezri Konsa?”
Having sustained a season-ending injury in late February, the last few months have been frustrating for Stephy Mavididi.
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