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Jovon Makama hits hat-trick as Norwich cruise past Walsall in FA Cup third round

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Jovon Makama led the way with a hat-trick as Championship strugglers Norwich cruised into the fourth round of the FA…

Jan 11, 2026

Craig Gordon the hero as 10-man Hearts hold off Dundee

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William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts demonstrated their title credentials by overcoming a red card for goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow to grind…

Jan 11, 2026

Louis Reed’s brace at his ex-club sees Mansfield beat Sheffield United in FA Cup

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Two goals from Louis Reed against his former club helped Mansfield to a shock 4-3 victory at Sheffield United in…

Jan 11, 2026

Redemption for Gabriel Martinelli as Arsenal hammer Portsmouth

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Gabriel Martinelli hit the headlines for the right reasons by scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal overcame an early scare to…

Jan 11, 2026

I love cup competitions – Daniel Farke targets FA Cup run for Leeds

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Leeds boss Daniel Farke said he wants to go “as far as possible” in this season’s FA Cup after…

Jan 11, 2026

Tochi Chukwuani completes Rangers move from Sturm Graz

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Danish midfielder Tochi Chukwuani has completed a move from Sturm Graz to Rangers after signing an initial three-and-a-half-year contract. The…

Jan 11, 2026

Leeds come from behind to beat Derby and reach FA Cup fourth round

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Willy Gnonto and Ao Tanaka scored quickfire second-half goals to help Leeds hit back for a comfortable 3-1 win at…

Jan 11, 2026

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery

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Defender Conor Bradley is set to undergo surgery on a serious knee injury which will rule him out of the…

Jan 11, 2026

Man City defender Max Alleyne enjoying his return to ‘biggest club in the world’

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Max Alleyne is relishing his unexpected opportunity at the “biggest club in the world”. The 20-year-old capped a remarkable week…

Jan 11, 2026

Macclesfield owner says ‘I think we won the FA Cup’ following stunning upset

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Macclesfield owner Robert Smethurst feels like his side won the FA Cup following their huge third-round upset over Crystal Palace.…

Jan 11, 2026

Back to school for Sam Heathcote after helping Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders

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Macclesfield defender Sam Heathcote will be back at his day job as a PE teacher on Monday morning still on…

Jan 11, 2026

Sunday’s briefing: Macclesfield enter FA Cup folklore with Crystal Palace win

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It was a momentous day in the FA Cup as Macclesfield pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the…

Jan 11, 2026

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