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| Clubs vote in favour of six-team Championship play-off EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:05:16 GMT |
| How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:28:04 GMT |
| 'I understand why more teams want golden ticket' - Championship reaction to play-offs extension BBC Sport gets the views of Championship managers as the EFL announces the play-off places will be extended to eighth from next season. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:38:32 GMT |
| Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem Alireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:56 GMT |
| Sutton's FA Cup fifth-round predictions v Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:31:28 GMT |
| How Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum Former Celtic forward and boss Kenny Dalglish and ex-Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands preview Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:46 GMT |
| Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:02:40 GMT |
| Why is Dele Alli training at Tottenham? Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Dele Alli is training at former club Tottenham Hotspur. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:51:21 GMT |
| Osula sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:54:02 GMT |
| Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated? From handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:40:19 GMT |
| 'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:29:51 GMT |
| Forest Green defender Buyabu delivers own baby Forest Green Rovers defender Jili Buyabu is back to help his side's promotion push... just two days after delivering his own baby. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:53:25 GMT |
| Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd Substitute William Osula scores a stoppage-time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Red Devils boss. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:49:10 GMT |
| Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they are held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:14 GMT |
| Joao Pedro hat-trick as Chelsea come from behind to beat Villa Joao Pedro scores a hat-trick as Chelsea come from a goal down to secure an impressive win against Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:17 GMT |
| Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:22 GMT |
| Summerville strike enough to give West Ham crucial win at Fulham Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:46:19 GMT |
| Why are celebrities buying stakes in football clubs? BBC Sport explores the growing trend for big household names to invest in clubs in the lower leagues of English football. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:12:33 GMT |
| 'Only one team tried to play' - Hurzeler criticises Arsenal Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:06:48 GMT |
| From PE teacher to Premier League boss for Boro's Hellberg? Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg talks to BBC Radio Tees about his previous career and life in Sweden. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:15:17 GMT |
| Bale says secret back injury ended his career Gareth Bale has revealed he carried a secret injury throughout his career, with the problem eventually leading to his early retirement at just 33. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:13:06 GMT |
| Injured Kane's ever-present league record to end Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is ruled out of Friday's game against Borussia Monchengladbach, ending his ever-present record in the Bundesliga this season. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:27:27 GMT |
| 'I never point fingers' - Man City blink first in title race Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have blinked first in the run-in during this season's Premier League title race - so has the momentum now swung Arsenal's way? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:29:16 GMT |
| Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt? Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:27:42 GMT |
| 'Don't be so ridiculous' - Richards & Murphy debate Haaland penalty decision Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy debate if Matz Sels' collision with Erling Haaland should have resulted in a penalty for Manchester City. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:22 GMT |
| 'We always knew he had elite potential' BBC Sport charts the rise of exciting young forward Mateus Mane – from his childhood in Portugal, to moving to Manchester and now making waves with Wolves Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:18:25 GMT |
| 'Bitterly disappointed' - Carrick loses first match as Man Utd manager Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says defeat to 10-man Newcastle "hurts a lot" and he is "bitterly disappointed" after the 2-1 loss at St James' Park in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:10 GMT |
| Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off? Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle's Jacob Ramsey's second yellow card for diving was deserved. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:32 GMT |
| Osula on practising match-winning finish Newcastle's match-winner William Osula talks about how he practised in training the exact finish that gave the Magpies their 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James' Park. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:24:18 GMT |
| Real Madrid calm Rodri interest - Thursday's gossip Real Madrid look to have ended interest in Manchester City's Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram, Liverpool want RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, plus more. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:52:23 GMT |
| 'World class' Joao Pedro fills Costa's shoes at Chelsea It has taken nine years, but Chelsea look to have found a striker in Joao Pedro capable of leading the line in the way Diego Costa did during the 2016–17 title‑winning season. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:53:33 GMT |
| Carrick looks for 'lessons' after first Man Utd loss MIchael Carrick says he will take "lessons" from his first defeat in charge of Manchester United in the Premier League. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:35:44 GMT |
| Wales to host Ghana in historic World Cup warm-up Wales will welcome World Cup-bound Ghana to Cardiff City Stadium for a friendly in June. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:59:54 GMT |
| 'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:50:04 GMT |
| Summerville proves he could be West Ham's saviour Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham - and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:22:59 GMT |
| Arsenal's commitment and desire to win is incredible - Arteta Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team's "commitment and desire to win is incredible" after the leaders beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to go seven points clear in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:07:29 GMT |
| How 'sensational' Joao Pedro made Chelsea tick against Villa Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss how Chelsea striker Joao Pedro uses his movement to cause problems for defenders. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:26 GMT |
| 'We did everything to beat Forest' - Guardiola disappointed by draw Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "did everything" they could to beat Nottingham Forest in their 2-2 Premier League draw, a result which leaves City seven points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:40:29 GMT |
| 'An amazing night' - Howe delight at last-gasp win Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is ecstatic with his side's late winner against Manchester United, as they overcome Jacob Ramsey's "really harsh" red card. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:22 GMT |
| Pereira 'very proud' of Forest as they fight back to draw at Man City Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira says he is "very proud" of his side's fight back as they come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Manchester City and earn a vital point in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:20 GMT |
| Football Daily Arsenal go 7 points clear at the top of the table as Man City drop points! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:46:00 GMT |
| Maguire given reduced 15-month suspended sentence for Greece incident Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months at a retrial following an incident in Greece in 2020. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:27 GMT |
| 'We could not be happier' - Nuno proud of West Ham 'fight' after vital win West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his team "must keep going" but he "could not be happier" as his side beat Fulham to earn a vital win as they aim to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:13:40 GMT |
| Emery praises Chelsea as Aston Villa in a 'bad moment' Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says Chelsea "deserved" to win and admits his side have plenty of work to do after losing 4-1 at home in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:59:21 GMT |
| 'We deserved much more' - Silva frustrated by referee after defeat Marco Silva criticises the referee and VAR, saying the decisions impacted their match as they were beaten 1-0 at home by strugglers West Ham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:21:31 GMT |
| Kofane scores stunner as Leverkusen beat Hamburg to close in on top four Christian Kofane produces a brilliant finish to help Bayern Leverkusen beat Hamburg 1-0 in the German Bundesliga to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for next season's Champions League, with the win leaving them three points off the top four. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:10:22 GMT |
| The fans want to see football, not time-wasting - Hurzeler Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler praises his fans' support but says they "want to see football" and not time-wasting following their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:20:53 GMT |
| Man Utd eye wingers, after getting rid under Amorim Manchester United are likely to look at signing a left winger this summer even though former head coach Ruben Amorim spent three windows getting rid of them. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:34:57 GMT |
| Adams to leave Norwich in shake-up Assistant sporting director Neil Adams will leave Norwich with head of recruitment Lee Dunn being promoted. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:55:16 GMT |
| Morrison to stay West Brom boss until end of season Championship strugglers West Bromwich Albion confirm interim head coach James Morrison will stay in charge until the end of the season. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:19 GMT |
| Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return? Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:29:28 GMT |
| Why does Scotland lead the way on heading in football? BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:22:01 GMT |
| 'I had the heart pumping' - Warnock returns to management at 77 Neil Warnock reflects on his first game back as a manager as the 77-year-old guides Torquay United to a 2-2 draw against Farnborough. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:51 GMT |
| Weir hits hat-trick as Scotland hammer Luxembourg Captain Caroline Weir hits a hat-trick in a comfortable win for Scotland against a limited Luxembourg side in World Cup qualifying. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:28:32 GMT |
| Wolves winner 'not even a chance' - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot says the late 2-1 defeat by Wolves followed a pattern he has seen "many times this season" with his team dominating possession and conceding from "not even a chance". Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:05:55 GMT |
| 'We'd forgotten how to win' - Edwards on 'enjoyable' victory Wolves manager Rob Edwards praises his sides commitment to improvement, but insists they're not thinking about staying in the Premier League, despite beating Liverpool 2-1 at Molineux to give them back-to-back league wins for the first time this season. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:59:04 GMT |
| Port Vale enjoy cup upset as they knock out Bristol City League One strugglers Port Vale cause a cup upset as they beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 30 years. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:56:07 GMT |
| Moyes wants players to believe Europe is within reach Everton manager David Moyes is pleased his side ended their winless home run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, and says he wants his players to be looking up the table and putting some of the top teams under pressure. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:43:30 GMT |
| Farke 'frustrated' as 'dominant' Leeds lose to Sunderland Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says it felt like it was "written in the stars" that his side would lose against Sunderland, after Leeds were beaten 1-0 at Elland Road in the Premier League. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:39:05 GMT |
| Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:34:58 GMT |
| Messi, McTominay, Kane or Estevao - who to watch with 100 days to World Cup With 100 days until the World Cup, BBC Sport looks at the favourites to win, as well as players to watch and who could be outside contenders. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:15:22 GMT |
| England deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:39:37 GMT |
| Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:40:11 GMT |
| How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? Holding, wrestling, battling - call it what you will. Corner kicks in the Premier League are becoming dominated by it. Can anything be done? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:39 GMT |
| Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:27:34 GMT |
| All February's done deals, including deadline day, in one place Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:17:09 GMT |
| What's really going on inside the brains of pregnant women? Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 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. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:06:26 GMT |
| Which club has the most red cards in a Premier League season? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the record for most red cards in a Premier League season Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:11:06 GMT |
| What is St Totteringham's Day and when could it happen? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what St Totteringham's Day is and what its origins are Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:10:24 GMT |
| VAR vs TMO – what are the key differences? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the key differences between football's video assistant referees and rugby union's use of television match officials. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:14:37 GMT |
| Who has the most Premier League appearances? Our Ask Me Anything Team look at which players have the highest total Premier League appearances. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:05:45 GMT |
| Where do iconic football moves originate from? Our Ask Me Anything team explain where the names of iconic football moves come from. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:14:10 GMT |
| Why is there a four-week break in the WSL? BBC Sport takes a look at why there is a second hiatus in the Women's Super League so soon after the winter break. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:56:51 GMT |
| How Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum Former Celtic forward and boss Kenny Dalglish and ex-Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands preview Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:46 GMT |
| Hampden dream adds drive to Russell's Dundee Utd reunion Johnny Russell says his Dundee United return "just felt right" as the veteran striker hopes to make his mark in the Scottish Cup after not being involved in the club's big day in 2010. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:52:58 GMT |
| Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt? Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:27:42 GMT |
| Podcast: Seething mass of anxiety' - Old Firm Scottish Cup clash preview We focus on Sunday’s Old Firm Scottish Cup tie as fans question both Rangers and Celtic. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT |
| Why does Scotland lead the way on football headers? BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:22:01 GMT |
| From 'scary' beginnings, McGlynn's Falkirk are 'miles ahead' John McGlynn says Falkirk are "miles ahead" of the plan they made for a club he found "scary" when he became manager in 2022. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:37:04 GMT |
| Referee halts La Liga game under racism protocol Sunday's La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol is paused for three minutes after the referee instigates Uefa's racism protocol. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:40:18 GMT |
| Prestianni's Benfica career 'over' if abuse proven Benfica boss Jose Mourinho says Gianluca Prestianni's career under him will be "over" if it is found he racially abused Vinicius Jr. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:48:35 GMT |
| Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League last 16 Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:34:40 GMT |
| From Hearts failure to Estoril excitement - the 'most Portuguese Scot there is' After a forgettable seven months in charge at Hearts in 2017, Scottish manager Ian Cathro is rebuilding his reputation at Estoril. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:53:35 GMT |
| Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:02:40 GMT |
| Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem Alireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:56 GMT |
| 'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll Arsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:29:51 GMT |
| Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:35:33 GMT |
| England deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:39:37 GMT |
| BBC Women's Football Weekly England and Scotland get their World Cup qualifying campaigns off to a flying start! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:27:00 GMT |
| Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return? Caroline Weir again showed how vital she is to Scotland as the new permanent captain scored a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:29:28 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 |
| When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:52 GMT |
