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| How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:46:47 GMT |
| Derby beat Oxford to stay in play-off hunt Jaydon Banel's sensational solo goal helps keep Derby in the play-off race with a victory against relegation-threatened Oxford. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:18:39 GMT |
| £111 train tickets will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect". Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:57:07 GMT |
| Bournemouth close to appointing Rose Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:11:56 GMT |
| From FA ban to double Euros winners - Lionesses reach 500 games BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:43:43 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v boxer Molly McCann & the Boo Radleys Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:39:32 GMT |
| Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:29 GMT |
| Chelsea midfielder Palmer denies Man Utd links Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer says he has "no plans" to leave the club amid links to Manchester United. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:19:13 GMT |
| Guardiola proud to be challenging Arsenal for title Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the title race is "over" with six games to play if they lose to Arsenal on Sunday but there are still "many things to do". Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:56:22 GMT |
| UFC star Pimblett rants about Arsenal and Arteta The Wayne Rooney Show welcomes UFC star Paddy Pimblett this week, and it's fair to say, he's not a huge fan of Arsenal. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:41:27 GMT |
| Wood returns for Nottingham Forest after knee injury Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood says it felt like there was "no light at the end of the tunnel" during parts of his recovery. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:00 GMT |
| 'I wasn't surprised' - Slot critical of overturned Liverpool penalty Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side's Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would "usually" have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:23:16 GMT |
| Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage draw with Belgium Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:12:48 GMT |
| One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:36:46 GMT |
| How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:08:52 GMT |
| Hunger and desire the 'vitamin' for Arsenal fans' tension Arsenal were booed off after their Premier League defeat by Bournemouth - and boss Mikel Arteta will not want tension to seep on to the pitch against Manchester City. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:34:12 GMT |
| Celtic 'not good enough' for O'Neill to dream of cup glory A revenge mission against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-finals could set up Martin O'Neill for a huge farewell - but the interim Celtic manager is reluctant to look that far ahead. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:42:28 GMT |
| Liverpool to rival Man Utd for Wharton - Saturday's gossip Liverpool are set to compete with Manchester United for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Tottenham have agreement to sign Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi, Newcastle United are prepared to sell Yoane Wissa, plus more. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:57:34 GMT |
| What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle? Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set out to disrupt, but the fund has sent tremors through the world of sport in a very different way this week. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:26:20 GMT |
| Can you name every Women's World Cup host? Challenge yourself with our Women's World Cup hosts quiz. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:21 GMT |
| 'It's make or break for him' - is it silverware or the sack for Arteta? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:39:33 GMT |
| Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:15 GMT |
| Martinez red card 'shocking decision' - Carrick Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair was a "shocking decision" during a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:52:07 GMT |
| Coaching or confidence - What should De Zerbi prioritise at Spurs? Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha says new Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi is right to focus on raising morale rather than tactics as he looks to keep the club in the Premier League. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:35:17 GMT |
| 'It's a real issue' - who is the back-up to Lucy Bronze? Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton discuss the challenge England face in finding a back-up and eventual successor to Lucy Bronze. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:12:11 GMT |
| Head coach Hourihane to leave Barnsley Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane is to leave the club at the end of the season by mutual agreement. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:55:42 GMT |
| Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can "learn a lot" from them. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:08:42 GMT |
| The rollercoaster race for second spot - who's going up with Coventry? With two weeks of the regular season left, Ipswich Town, Millwall, Southampton and Middlesbrough are chasing Premier League football. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:13:19 GMT |
| Website part-owned by Boehly offers Chelsea FA Cup tickets for £1,705 A US-based website linked to Todd Boehly is selling Chelsea tickets at inflated prices, leaving the club's fans angry. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:06:31 GMT |
| Caicedo signs new seven-year Chelsea deal Moises Caicedo says his "dream is to become a Chelsea legend" after signing a lucrative new contract until 2033. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:57:24 GMT |
| Fernandez back to face Man Utd but Chelsea's problems remain Enzo Fernandez returns for Chelsea this weekend, but questions remain. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:32:07 GMT |
| Motherwell & Hearts dominate PFA Scotland Team of the Year There are five Motherwell players in the PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year, with four from table-topping Hearts. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT |
| Man City v Arsenal - winner takes all? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin discuss how the Premier League showdown between Man City and Arsenal could pan out - and what it will mean for the title race. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:51 GMT |
| Farke 'proud' of 'brave' Leeds Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says they were "brave" as they beat Manchester United 2-1 for their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:14:16 GMT |
| Tottenham players don't need a coach - De Zerbi Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a "big brother" and "father" figure to his players after their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in his first game in charge leaves his side in the bottom three of the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:13:15 GMT |
| 'You don't want an opportunity just because you're female' Alex Scott, Fara Williams, Ellen White and Steph Houghton debate Fifa's new ruling that every team in international women's football tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:04 GMT |
| De Zerbi has a lot of work to do with Spurs - Nevin Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:07:11 GMT |
| Title race over if Man City don't beat Arsenal - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:47:06 GMT |
| Who will finish 18th in the Premier League this season? Match of the Day pundits Ben Foster and Pat Nevin have their say on which team they think are most likely to finish the season in 18th spot and be relegated from the Premier League. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:32:56 GMT |
| Quiz: Name every team to have been promoted to the Premier League Forty-one teams have been promoted into the Premier League, can you name them all? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:51:14 GMT |
| Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a "perfect storm" in their quest to reach next year's World Cup in Brazil. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:40 GMT |
| Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:01:18 GMT |
| Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:50:06 GMT |
| More than the Score Can Arsenal and Hearts withstand the psychological pressure of a run-in? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:37:00 GMT |
| Young Lionesses win European trophy England Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:06:12 GMT |
| Silva appeal against ban and fine partially upheld Fulham boss Marco Silva's appeal against a one-match touchline ban and £90,000 fine is partially upheld by an independent appeal board. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:42 GMT |
| Why Silva will be remembered as a Man City legend BBC Sport takes a look at Bernardo Silva's glittering career at Manchester City and why fans will never forget him. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:11:11 GMT |
| Arsenal limp to semis but Arteta wanted fire - does style matter? Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:07:45 GMT |
| Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward? Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT |
| Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round? Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:18 GMT |
| Three points off top, so why is Sutton ruling Celtic out? BBC Scotland dissects the former Celtic striker's reasons and examines the substance behind them. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:57:35 GMT |
| 54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:06:36 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| Who is one card away from suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:52:49 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 GMT |
| All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:17 GMT |
| When can Arsenal win the Premier League? Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, but when can they officially win the title? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:33 GMT |
| Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot - Andreatta Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a "perfect storm" in their quest to reach next year's World Cup in Brazil. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:40 GMT |
| 'Hearts close to signing midfielder Renauld' - gossip Heart of Midlothian are reportedly close to signing Versailles midfielder Tom Renaud, while Aberdeen are linked with Hibernian's Martin Boyle. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:17:30 GMT |
| Celtic 'not good enough' for O'Neill to dream of cup glory A revenge mission against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-finals could set up Martin O'Neill for a huge farewell - but the interim Celtic manager is reluctant to look that far ahead. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:42:28 GMT |
| Motherwell & Hearts dominate PFA Scotland Team of the Year There are five Motherwell players in the PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year, with four from table-topping Hearts. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:49:00 GMT |
| He was surprise winter deadline-day signing - how is Wilson doing? The biggest surprise of January's transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:14:02 GMT |
| FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 GMT |
| Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT |
| How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT |
| Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT |
| From FA ban to double Euros winners - Lionesses reach 500 games BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:43:43 GMT |
| Scotland carry no burden in chase for World Cup spot Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta insists the squad do not feel burdened by missing out on previous major finals and have created a "perfect storm" in their quest to reach next year's World Cup in Brazil. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:40 GMT |
| Can you name who has the most caps for England Women? Keira Walsh became the 15th most-capped England player against Spain - can you name the other 14? Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:42:45 GMT |
| Young Lionesses win European trophy England Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:06:12 GMT |
| A big topic for others, not for her - Eta on groundbreaking head coach role New Union Berlin head coach Marie-Louise Eta discusses becoming the first female to manage a men's team in one of Europe's top five leagues. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:58 GMT |
| Can you name every Women's World Cup host? Challenge yourself with our Women's World Cup hosts quiz. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:18:21 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
| Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 GMT |
| The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone? BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:13:20 GMT |
| Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:03:26 GMT |
| From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:36:01 GMT |
| Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:43:39 GMT |
