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| Coventry declare themselves back in the big time Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:34:32 GMT |
| Coventry thrash Newcastle to claim first home win of season Coventry City stun Newcastle United with an emphatic 4-1 victory as they win their first Premier League game at home in 25 years. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:35:07 GMT |
| Is Man Utd's Fernandes issue a symptom or reason for their form? Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it? Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:47:49 GMT |
| The star is Luis Enrique - inside the plans to keep PSG at the top As Luis Enrique bids to guide PSG to a third successive Champions League triumph, Guillem Balague looks at how the coach keeps his side at the top. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:34:33 GMT |
| Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:25:57 GMT |
| Wales given play-off history lesson before Albania second leg Wales take a 1-0 lead into their play-off semi-final second leg against Albania as they chase a place at next year's tournament in Brazil. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:33:01 GMT |
| Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:22:24 GMT |
| Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal? England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:54:32 GMT |
| Burnham had formal meeting with Man City chair while mayor Prime Minister Andy Burnham had a formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while mayor of Greater Manchester, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:09:30 GMT |
| Man City bananas 'brought fun back', says Varadi Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi says it was "brilliant to see" the club's fans waving inflatable bananas at Anfield and feels it "brought a lot of fun back". Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:57:10 GMT |
| Man Utd eye Simeone - Tuesday's gossip Manchester United interested in Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone, Chelsea willing to meet Bournemouth's asking price for Alex Scott, Premier League clubs want Inter's Aleksandar Stankovic. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:49:48 GMT |
| The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go Will Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:40:07 GMT |
| Ex-Port Vale & Gillingham captain Loft dies at 39 Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft dies at the age of 39, following a medical emergency. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:12:32 GMT |
| Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:04:50 GMT |
| Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty? Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:02:27 GMT |
| Carroll thanks public for support over sexual assault Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:24:15 GMT |
| Elite schedule 'not sustainable' amid 55-game seasons The Premier League may have just returned from a three-week break, but for many of its stars there was no rest at all. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:26:18 GMT |
| Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:24 GMT |
| Silences end and boos ring out - Leicester and Martin's Savage day Silences were ended and boos were heard on another tough day for Leicester City as they were beaten by Robbie Savage's Peterborough United. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:41:52 GMT |
| Peterborough deny making illegal approach for Savage Darragh MacAnthony denies claims by Forest Green owner Dale Vince that Peterborough made an illegal approach for manager Robbie Savage. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:20:21 GMT |
| Northern Ireland will have 'one last swing' at World Cup place Boss Michael McArdle says Northern Ireland will have "one last swing" at trying to reach a first Women's World Cup as they look to overcome a four-goal play-off deficit in Portugal. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:46:33 GMT |
| Police officer hurt after Liverpool-Man City game Ten people were arrested amid a heightened atmosphere when the rival teams met at Anfield on Sunday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:53:50 GMT |
| Seedorf back in football as Corinthians head coach Brazilian club Corinthians appoint Clarence Seedorf as their head coach, with the former Netherlands midfielder taking on his first coaching role since 2019. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:42:53 GMT |
| Football Daily Mark Chapman is joined by Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT |
| Lampard keeping 'feet on ground' following big win over Newcastle Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard gives his thoughts after his side pick up their first home win of the season beating Newcastle 4-1. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:43:20 GMT |
| Doku delights as Manchester City cruise past 10-man Liverpool In their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Manchester City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield to extend their perfect start to six matches, as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:59:19 GMT |
| 'It's a bad situation' - Why Man City win creates uncertainty Speaking on Match of the Day, Toby Alderweireld and Wayne Rooney discuss why Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Liverpool leaves the Premier League in limbo as the club awaits a potential punishment, which could include a points deduction, after they were found guilty of financial breaches. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:23:03 GMT |
| Glasner suffers loss on Selhurst return as Palace beat Forest Oliver Glasner endures a frustrating return to Crystal Palace with his Nottingham Forest side lets slip an early lead to lose to the Eagles. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:59:02 GMT |
| Rooney gives verdict on Gravenberch red card Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld discuss whether Ryan Gravenberch should have been sent off, after he received two yellow cards in Liverpool 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:33 GMT |
| Winless and an 'easy touch' - what's happened to the Anfield fear factor? Liverpool's struggles at Anfield continue as Iraola still awaits his first Premier League win at Anfield. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:41:17 GMT |
| McCabe and O'Sullivan to feature in Cork - Ward Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward confirms that Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan will feature in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan, despite the Irish holding an 8-0 advantage from the first leg. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:17 GMT |
| Wales wary but eye record run in World Cup bid Rhian Wilkinson warns favourites Wales not to underestimate Albania in the second leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:31:33 GMT |
| How do Women's World Cup hopes look for home nations? England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are under way in their Women's World Cup play-offs. How are their prospects looking? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:27:17 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly How can Sarina Wiegman’s side become more ruthless in the final third? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT |
| Jota comeback helps Celtic lift gloom in strong response Jota's comeback from long-term injury and Celtic's convincing victory over Motherwell provide positivity following the club's recent acrimony. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:55:21 GMT |
| Hull continue good start with entertaining Everton draw Mohamed Belloumi scores a second-half leveller as Hull City and Everton continue their good starts to the season with an entertaining draw at MKM Stadium. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:59:04 GMT |
| 'Call it a day with VAR' - Rooney on Palace's controversial goal Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says VAR made the wrong decision in awarding Crystal Palace their second goal, which saw the home side take the lead as they went on to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the Premier League. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:31:42 GMT |
| How 'big star' Doku delivered for Man City in win at Liverpool Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney and Toby Alderweireld analyse how Jeremy Doku changed the game in Manchester City's favour, after coming on as a substitute in his side's 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:00:57 GMT |
| 'We deal with the noise' - Maresca 'proud' after Man City win Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his squad 'dealt with the noise' after they beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:38:31 GMT |
| 'I didn't like the refereeing' - Iraola unhappy with Gravenberch red Andoni Iraola says he didn't agree with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's red card in Liverpool's defeat to Manchester City at Anfield. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:46:34 GMT |
| Top five Liverpool-Man City moments Relive five classic moments between Liverpool and Manchester City before Sunday's Premier League game at Anfield (16:30 BST). Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:37:52 GMT |
| Man Utd midfield can't control games - Murphy Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy looks at Manchester United's problems in midfield in their 1-1 draw against 10-man Tottenham. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:58:38 GMT |
| 'Absolutely superb' - How Caicedo proved pivotal in Chelsea win Speaking on Match of the Day, Alan Shearer explains why the performance of Moises Caicedo was pivotal in Chelsea's 5-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:14 GMT |
| Gateshead expect players to be paid on Tuesday With the club on the verge of a takeover, Gateshead expect overdue wages for players and staff from September to finally be paid by Tuesday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:51:14 GMT |
| Sharp retires after incredible 22-year career Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp announces his retirement from football at the age of 40. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:49:39 GMT |
| Russo named England player of the year Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year after scoring five goals in 10 games. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:35:31 GMT |
| Boos, anguish & fading belief - 'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:54:46 GMT |
| 'Reminds me of Muller' - Naderi proving worth in Rangers revival After a slow start to his Rangers career, striker Ryan Naderi is playing an integral role in the club's title challenge and proving his doubters wrong. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:03:56 GMT |
| 'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:58:39 GMT |
| Savage success and statement win for Boro - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Robbie Savage's debut as Peterborough manager. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:19:42 GMT |
| Patience needed as new boss Reedijk bemoans Hibs 'imprecision' Familiar problems remain for Hibernian as Marink Reedijk's first match in charge ends in a 1-0 loss at Dundee United. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:51:03 GMT |
| Arbeloa 'doesn't feel fear' but pressure increases after loss Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa says he does not 'feel fear' after defeat at Ipswich left his side winless in six games and bottom of the Premier League. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:03:00 GMT |
| Time to rise? Ranking European football's sleeping giants From Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football? Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:14:17 GMT |
| Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain Named the Premier League's player of the month for September, BBC Sport looks at Brighton star Pascal Gross' impact both this season and over the past nine years during his two spells at the club. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:07:02 GMT |
| Everton up for sale again - so what next as owners TFG look for a way out? Everton are up for sale again. Chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what happens next as owners The Friedkin Group look for a way out. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:38:59 GMT |
| Inside the £1-an-hour official football shirt factories A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:48:17 GMT |
| Manager ins and outs - 2026-27 BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:42:13 GMT |
| All done deals in September & October 2026 Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:45:58 GMT |
| Damilola Taylor's shocking murder revisited 26 years on John Boyega and childhood friends reveal new testimony about his killing and its aftermath Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT |
| Why is Croatia v England behind closed doors? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why England's Nations League match in Croatia is being played in front of a reduced capacity. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:08 GMT |
| How much money do clubs get for Nations League players? Our Ask Me Anything team look at what clubs are paid for releasing players for Nations League appearances. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:47:34 GMT |
| How does Cas work and why can't Man City appeal to it? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regulates legal disputes across the world of sport Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:43:05 GMT |
| Why are Northern Ireland playing Ukraine in Slovakia? Northern Ireland will head to Slovakia to face Ukraine in the Nations League Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:27:09 GMT |
| Who has scored against the most Premier League teams? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which players have scored against the most teams in Premier League history Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:30:39 GMT |
| Ever wondered what it's like to work on Match of the Day? BBC Bitesize Careers finds out about the jobs people do on Match of the Day and how they got their roles Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:28:27 GMT |
| 'My job combines my passion for gaming and football' CJ discusses his route into his job testing football video games. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:47 GMT |
| How to become a football referee Fifa and NIFL Premiership referee, Louise Thompson, explains her career path. Find out more about referees' salary, skills and training. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:01:04 GMT |
| 'I persuaded my club to give me a job as a content creator' Jacob discusses his route into his job as a content creator for a football club. Find out more about his role, career progression and top tips for getting into a similar role. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT |
| Ten unusual jobs in football What are some of the lesser known jobs in football? BBC Bitesize Careers finds out! Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:12:31 GMT |
| Alcohol allowed at seats for Scotland's World Cup play-off Spectators will be able to consume alcohol at their seats when Scotland host the Czech Republic in the second leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Paisley on Tuesday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:24 GMT |
| Can Robinson solve Aberdeen's lack of goals? Aberdeen draw a blank again in Sunday's home loss to St Johnstone, but manager Stephen Robinson is sure his team can find a solution. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:14:01 GMT |
| Jota comeback helps Celtic lift gloom in strong response Jota's comeback from long-term injury and Celtic's convincing victory over Motherwell provide positivity following the club's recent acrimony. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:55:21 GMT |
| SPFL round-up: Big wins for Ross County & Stranraer All the weekend goals from the Scottish Championship, League One and League Two. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:02:42 GMT |
| Podcast: Naderi's hot streak & Celtic bounce back Rangers and Celtic win while Hearts continue to impress. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Wales given play-off history lesson before Albania second leg Wales take a 1-0 lead into their play-off semi-final second leg against Albania as they chase a place at next year's tournament in Brazil. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:33:01 GMT |
| Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal? England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:54:32 GMT |
| Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:04:50 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly How can Sarina Wiegman’s side become more ruthless in the final third? Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT |
| Northern Ireland will have 'one last swing' at World Cup place Boss Michael McArdle says Northern Ireland will have "one last swing" at trying to reach a first Women's World Cup as they look to overcome a four-goal play-off deficit in Portugal. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:46:33 GMT |
| The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:07:28 GMT |
| A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised? Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:23:59 GMT |
| Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:08:30 GMT |
| 73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:31:21 GMT |
| Life as a Wag in the transfer window What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles? Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:15:34 GMT |
| A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:51 GMT |
| The summer that changed Welsh football A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT |
