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| Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:35:55 GMT |
| PSG v Barcelona - Europe's most exciting match-up? Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:52:56 GMT |
| Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:33:07 GMT |
| Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:34:06 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, 19 Oct 2026 23:22:24 GMT |
| Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:15:48 GMT |
| Maddison shines on return - Tottenham v Coventry ratings How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:05:28 GMT |
| Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes Test your football knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:32:59 GMT |
| Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:20:39 GMT |
| Palace manager Sage facing fight to keep his job Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:32:56 GMT |
| Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - full draw Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:13:52 GMT |
| The 'Teenage Dirtbags' sponsored by US rock band The US frontman, responsible for Teenage Dirtbag, says the team could be treated to a private show. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:54:03 GMT |
| SPFL invites bids for new Scottish Premiership TV deal The SPFL expects "strong interest" after inviting broadcasters to bid for the UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:44:11 GMT |
| Liverpool and Man Utd eye Nmecha - Tuesday's gossip Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, plus the rest of Tuesday's gossip. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:01:39 GMT |
| Araujo the stopgap solution fixing Liverpool's problems Ronald Araujo has impressed since arriving at Liverpool from Barcelona. Could he prove a longer-term solution? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:29:34 GMT |
| Brentford contact police after rugby ball kicked into stadium during game Brentford say they are working with the police following a "dangerous" incident in which a rugby ball was kicked from a height towards the pitch during their Premier League game with Liverpool. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:26:44 GMT |
| Guehi among players not to take knee - is it time to 'move campaign along'? Premier League clubs took the knee for the first time this season, but six players chose to remain standing. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:41:54 GMT |
| Are free-scoring Brighton genuine title contenders? Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:52:01 GMT |
| Everton legend Ferguson returns to management in Irish League Ex-Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson is named as the new manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:06:10 GMT |
| Haaland a doubt, Semenyo out - what are Man City's options? Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca explores his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League game against AEK Athens. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:36:36 GMT |
| Ex-West Brom & Stoke striker Berahino retires at 33 Saido Berahino, who cost Stoke City £12m when they signed him from West Bromwich Albion in January 2017, retires from football at 33. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:51:44 GMT |
| Beer & Blackpool beach was how British players bonded - Pulis BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what Spurs will get from their team-bonding trip to Spain, and how differently managers built team morale in his day. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:23:48 GMT |
| 'Not in our DNA' - will 3v3 change the future of English football? Changes have been implemented by the FA from this season with under-7s dropping from playing 5v5 to 3v3 in England - could it help to change the DNA of English football? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:38:47 GMT |
| Spurs 'lack confidence' but we are a good team - De Zerbi Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto de Zerbi hails the spirit and attitude of his side following their first Premier League win of the season, as they beat Coventry City. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:59:30 GMT |
| Lampard 'proud' of Coventry performance in defeat by Spurs Coventry City manager Frank Lampard says he is proud of his side's performance, despite losing at struggling Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:41:21 GMT |
| All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek six Watch every goal from matchweek six of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:36:31 GMT |
| Watch: Best of the weekend's SPFL action Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:10:36 GMT |
| Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga to close the gap on Barcelona to six points ahead of next weekend's El Clasico. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:39:04 GMT |
| Hearts humiliated - but would Vrancken do anything differently? Manager Wouter Vrancken focuses on individual errors by his players rather than his tactical approach after Hearts are thrashed by Celtic. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:31 GMT |
| Jota 'met some demons' during long injury absence Jota admits he "met some demons" during his long injury absence but believes there is no need to "rush" his return to full match fitness at Celtic. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:43:31 GMT |
| I'll give Glentoran everything, vows new boss Ferguson Duncan Ferguson targets a return to the glory days at the Oval after his appointment as the new Glentoran manager. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:19:49 GMT |
| MNC: Palace thrashed 5-0 & trouble in the North East Is Sage to blame for Palace's thrashing? Why can't Forest score? And North-East troubles! Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:14:00 GMT |
| England manager Wiegman signs contract extension Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:08:01 GMT |
| Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light The midfielder failed to respond to two police letters asking whether he was driving at the time of the offence. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:49:39 GMT |
| Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher' Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:55:41 GMT |
| Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:24:45 GMT |
| Hearts roll out red carpet... and Celtic walk all over it Hearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:22:50 GMT |
| Sarina stays, the Golden Goggles & Van de Donk's flying form Is London City's Daniëlle van de Donk the unsung hero of the WSL season so far? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:31:00 GMT |
| How to follow the Champions League on the BBC The Champions League returns this week and you will be able to listen to commentary and watch highlights of the best of the action on the BBC. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:39:04 GMT |
| Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:33:29 GMT |
| Man City remain unbeaten as Shaw scores twice against Brighton Khadija Shaw scores twice as Manchester City made it six wins from six in the Women's Super League after a 3-2 victory over Brighton. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:13:45 GMT |
| 'Why not?' - are 'breathtaking' Brighton in title race? Match of the Day pundits Shay Given and Dion Dublin analyse Brighton's emphatic 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace, with Dublin saying the Seagulls could be in the title race. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:59:46 GMT |
| Long-range goals from further and further out After Diego Gomez's halfway-line stunner for Brighton on Sunday, BBC Sport looks at the previous longest-range Premier League goals as recorded by Opta in the last 20 seasons. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:09:13 GMT |
| My one feeling is shame - Sage on bruising Palace defeat Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" after their 5-0 defeat by Brighton. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:41:16 GMT |
| Arsenal substitutes change game - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says their substitutes changed the game as they beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the Premier League. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:31:09 GMT |
| James scores brilliant double as Chelsea put six past Spurs Chelsea secure their fifth-consecutive Women's Super League win with victory over Tottenham in manager Sonia Bompastor's 50th game in the competition. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:02:19 GMT |
| Man Utd showed 'unity' in draw with Leeds - Carrick Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says his side showed "unity" during their 1-1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:46:07 GMT |
| Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings Noni Madueke struck late to earn Arsenal a victory at Nottingham Forest. Here's how the players rated. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:35:44 GMT |
| 'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become "arrogant" as last season's surprise package stutter in the Premier League this term. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:49:00 GMT |
| 'Four points is nothing' - O'Neill stays cool after statement win Amid supporter discontent, a recent protest against the major shareholder and a veteran manager deciding now is not the time to "wrap things up", as Martin O'Neill put it, you'd be forgiven for scratching your head when examining Celtic's current domestic situation. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:50:09 GMT |
| Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:02:39 GMT |
| Everything a struggle for Fernandes - Leeds v Man Utd ratings Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser means Manchester United have now gone six games without a win for the first time since 2019 - find out who rated highest at Elland Road. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:56:01 GMT |
| Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal? Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:36:21 GMT |
| The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:28:10 GMT |
| Getting to know Man Utd boss Olid It has been a whirlwind 10 weeks for Eva Olid since she became manager of Manchester United. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:47:56 GMT |
| Big scorelines, one-sided games - are Women's World Cup play-offs working? The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:25:56 GMT |
| How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team? The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:12:53 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. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:53:04 GMT |
| Were any current Man City players signed during charges period? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at whether any Manchester City players were signed during the time the club have been found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:13:34 GMT |
| Why are some football shin pads so small? Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:04:02 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 |
| 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 |
| SPFL invites bids for new Scottish Premiership TV deal The SPFL expects "strong interest" after inviting broadcasters to bid for the UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:44:11 GMT |
| Jota 'met some demons' during long injury absence Jota admits he "met some demons" during his long injury absence but believes there is no need to "rush" his return to full match fitness at Celtic. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:43:31 GMT |
| Moyes insider doubts potential Celtic move - gossip Former striker Louis Saha, who played under David Moyes at Everton, doubts whether Celtic would be able to lure away the Premier League boss in their hunt to land a successor to Martin O'Neill. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:52:44 GMT |
| Ex-Rangers striker Ferguson takes over Irish League club Ex-Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson is named as the new manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:06:10 GMT |
| Partick Thistle penalty row & Ross County juggernaut - lower-league round-up Ross County hit seven as Partick Thistle chase the Championship summit. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
| Hearts humiliated - but would Vrancken do anything differently? Manager Wouter Vrancken focuses on individual errors by his players rather than his tactical approach after Hearts are thrashed by Celtic. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:31 GMT |
| Watch: Best of the weekend's SPFL action Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:10:36 GMT |
| Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:15:48 GMT |
| England manager Wiegman signs contract extension Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:08:01 GMT |
| Sarina stays, the Golden Goggles & Van de Donk's flying form Is London City's Daniëlle van de Donk the unsung hero of the WSL season so far? Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:31:00 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 |
