Plymouth Argyle v Leyton Orient Ratings: O’s crash out of the Carabao at first time of asking

Ross Embleton’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat away at Plymouth Argyle in the League Cup last night. Both managers named strong line-ups and it was a fairly even first

‘Relegation fodder without him’ – These Sunderland fans react as they secure EFL Cup win

Sunderland registered a 3-1 win in the EFL Cup this evening, but for a while it looked like they might be back on for a 1-1 draw. Following two draws

Holloway tips Blackpool as outsiders for promotion

Former manager Ian Holloway has tipped Blackpool as outsiders for League One promotion. Speaking to the Football League Paper (11/8/19: p. 30) Holloway said he had the Tangerines as ‘slight

Midfielder set for Portsmouth departure after injury hit spell

Portsmouth midfielder Bryn Morris is nearing the Fratton Park exit gate provided he can regain his fitness as reported by the Portsmouth News. Morris signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Pompey

Ipswich set to step up striker pursuit after Millwall forward returns to training

Ipswich Town are set to step up their pursuit Millwall striker Tom Elliott as reported by London News Online. Elliott looked set to join the Tractor Boys at the end

Scunthorpe United boss hopeful of signing a striker before the weekend

Scunthorpe United boss Paul Hurst is hopeful of signing a striker before the weekend as reported by BBC Humberside Sport. Paul Hurst says despite reports nothing imminent on player departures.

‘It’s vital I play games’ – Benched Blackpool recruit on being left out of the first team

Blackpool striker Joe Nuttall has revealed he’s keen to play matches for the Tangerines, but that he’s also happy to be kept out of the team by better-performing players, as

Plymouth Argyle v Leyton Orient Preview: “In their first League Cup tie since 2016, can the O’s bounce back from their mauling at Macclesfield?”

Orient make the long mid-week trip to Devon to face Plymouth Argyle in what will be their first League Cup fixture since losing out 2-1 at home to Fulham in

‘It was more like a WWF wrestling match’ – Northampton boss not happy with the referee after the weekend draw with Port Vale

Northampton Town boss Keith Curle was not happy with the referee following Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Port Vale. The Cobblers have been strongly tipped for a good season but are

Fulham swoop for exciting League Two talent

Fulham have signed 16-year-old Jay Williams from Newport County on a scholarship basis, as reported by their official site. The Exiles academy star joins after a trial with the Championship

Manchester United prospect makes League Two loan switch

League Two side Morecambe have signed defender George Tanner on a season-long loan from Manchester United, as reported by the official site. The 19-year-old has penned a deal which will

Extent of Sunderland’s injury woes revealed

Sunderland will be without five players as they head into their Carabao Cup encounter with Accrington Stanley this week, as reported by the Sunderland Echo.  Three are expected absences, Glenn

£28m striker training with Newport County

It’s one of the least likely stories you’ll read today; former Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony is training with League Two side Newport County, as confirmed by Wales Online. The

Coventry City join race to sign highly-rated Liverpool midfielder

Coventry City have joined the race to sign highly-rated Liverpool youngster Herbie Kane as reported by the Portsmouth News. The attacking midfielder enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell at Doncaster Rovers last

Ipswich eye move for 23-year-old defender

Ipswich Town are looking to bolster their defensive ranks with a move for Colchester United full-back Kane Vincent-Young as reported by the East Anglian Daily Times. The versatile defender signed

Sheffield United midfielder closes in on League Two switch

Sheffield United midfielder Samir Carruthers is closing in on a move to League Two side Cambridge United, with manager Colin Calderwood calling his capture the ‘next port of call’ for

Oxford United land Premier League striker

Oxford United have bagged striker Dan Agyei on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee from top-flight Burnley, as reported by their official site. Oxford ensured their unbeaten start to

‘Embarrasment’, ‘Ross out’ – These Sunderland fans are furious after another draw

Four points behind Lincoln City after just two games; that’s not a position Sunderland supporters would ever have thought they’d find themselves in. They managed a 1-1 draw with Ipswich

Macclesfield Town vs Leyton Orient Preview: “Can The O’s make it two from two?”

The O’s made their Football League return at an emotional Brisbane Road last week, now they head to Cheshire for their first away fixture, where they’ll face a Macclesfield side

Laurent Banide delivers message to Oldham Athletic supporters

Oldham Athletic manager Laurent Banide believes his side must focus on themselves this weekend as they face Crewe Alexandra at Boundary Park. The 51-year-old takes charge of his first competitive game