Year: 2025

Shrewsbury Town’s EFL Trophy campaign began with a 3-1 defeat to Walsall at The New Meadow, despite an impressive first-half performance that twice saw the hosts denied by the woodwork.

Southend United suffered their first defeat of the season after a 3-2 loss away at Wealdstone, despite a late rally at Grosvenor Vale. Goals from Enzio Boldewijn and a Sean

Bolton Wanderers began their Vertu Trophy campaign with a 1-0 victory over Rotherham United, despite finishing the contest with ten men at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Thierry Gale’s superb first-half

Peterborough United’s defence of the Vertu Trophy got off to a poor start with a 3-1 defeat at home to Leyton Orient, despite the visitors being reduced to 10 men

Lincoln City began their 2025/26 Vertu Trophy campaign in style with a commanding 3-0 win over Notts County at the LNER Stadium. The result gave Michael Skubala’s side the perfect

Manchester United have opted not to appeal the FA’s decision to impose a fine on Grimsby Town after it emerged that they fielded an ineligible player during their stunning Carabao

Everything about Harry Leonard’s move to Peterborough United screams late-window urgency: a centre-forward shortage, a public desire to reset the mood, and a sizeable fee for potential rather than proof.

Swansea City have announced that attacker Josh Ginnelly has left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. The 28-year-old joined the Championship outfit in 2023 after he

Northampton Town manager Kevin Nolan insists he is looking to add further numbers to his squad, despite the transfer window closing yesterday. It’s already been an exceptionally busy summer for

Derby County midfielder Kenzo Goudmijn is set to leave Pride Park on a season-long loan to Go Ahead Eagles, with the deal expected to be completed before the Dutch window

Huddersfield Town owner Kevin Nagle says he is “proud” of the Terriers’ summer rebuild after a frantic deadline day rounded off a 14-player recruitment drive. The League One side added

Dan Barlaser has left Middlesbrough to join Hibernian on a season-long loan, with the move expected to bring his time at the Riverside to an end. The 28-year-old midfielder heads

Boreham Wood have confirmed the signing of striker Lewis Richardson on a two-year contract following his release from Burnley at the end of last season. The 22-year-old joins after scoring

Peterborough United’s deadline day saw four arrivals, with Wrexham pair Jacob Mendy and Tom O’Connor joining alongside strikers Harry Leonard and Jimmy-Jay Morgan. Posh have a record of finding top

Several QPR fringe players could still be on the move away from Loftus Road, despite the transfer window closing, with National League clubs and overseas sides exploring deals. Elijah Dixon-Bonner,

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander says the club’s ability to sell itself to new signings lies in momentum, unity, and a sense of purpose rather than simply the lure of

Preston North End were initially gearing up for an abundance of business on Deadline Day yesterday, but finalised just one signing despite plenty of striker talk. Paul Heckingbottom’s side snapped

Swansea City have announced the delayed signing of Ishé Samuels-Smith, on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The left-back signed for Ligue 1 sister club Strasbourg this summer, but has since

The Vertu Trophy takes centre stage in tonight’s football calendar, a competition once ridiculed but now increasingly vital to the health of the game. Once dismissed as a failed experiment,

Bolton Wanderers will use the Vertu Trophy to sharpen their League One form, with assistant head coach Richie Kyle insisting the competition can build depth and competition for places. Steven