Prem chief Masters warns regulation a 'big risk'
The introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer represents a big risk that could have unintended consequences, according to Premier League Chief executive Richard Masters.
The introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer represents a big risk that could have unintended consequences, according to Premier League Chief executive Richard Masters.
Wrexham midfielder James McClean confirmed he sung an anti-monarchy chant during the club's promotion celebrations last weekend.
Socceroos striker Kusini Yengi has scored his 13th goal of the season for Portsmouth and helped the south-coast club to the League One title and promotion to the Championship for next season.
Wrexham achieving back-to-back promotions has been a thrilling and emotional journey for its Hollywood owners, co-owner Ryan Reynolds said after Saturday's 6-0 win over Forest Green.
Wrexham can secure promotion if results go their way Saturday in what would be the latest thrilling chapter in the team's Hollywood story.
British singer Robbie Williams has not lodged a bid to buy League One side Port Vale, the club said in a statement on Wednesday.
A fan was restrained by staff after running onto the pitch to confront the referee during the League One fixture between Port Vale and Portsmouth on Saturday.
A pitch invasion by fans hurling tennis balls forced Reading's English League One (third-tier) home game against Port Vale to be abandoned on Saturday.
English football clubs have collectively failed to hit annual targets to improve their ethnic and gender diversity, the Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday in a report on the Football Leadership Diversity Code for the 2022-23 season.
Sheffield Wednesday added a fairytale ending to their extraordinary League One playoff campaign as Josh Windass scored the winner in stoppage time of extra time to earn them promotion with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Barnsley in the final on Monday.
Wigan Athletic will be deducted four points from next season's League One campaign after the club failed to pay player salaries this month, the English Football League (EFL) said on Friday.
Sheffield Wednesday pulled off the greatest comeback in English Football League playoff history as they overturned a 4-0 first-leg deficit against Peterborough United to reach the League One playoff final via a penalty shootout on Thursday.
The English Football League (EFL) approved a record broadcasting deal with Sky Sports worth £935 million ($1.18 billion) over a five-year period.
A new independent regulator for English football would have the power to prevent Premier League clubs from joining a European Super League.
Oxford beat Ipswich 2-1 on Saturday, but a blanket of fog meant that some fans at the ground had to read the match report to find out what happened.
Singer Ed Sheeran has collaborated with League One club Ipswich Town on the design for their new "blackout" third kit.
England's Premier League and Football League have announced tough new sanctions for pitch invasions and the use of smoke bombs and pyrotechnics.
Derbyshire-based property group Clowes Developments has completed the takeover of Derby County, the League One club announced on Friday.
Wayne Rooney has told Derby County that he wishes to leave his role as manager with immediate effect, the club announced Friday.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 45 | 27 | 13 | 5 | +35 | 94 |
Derby County | 45 | 27 | 8 | 10 | +39 | 89 |
Bolton Wanderers | 45 | 25 | 11 | 9 | +35 | 86 |
Peterborough United | 45 | 25 | 8 | 12 | +28 | 83 |
Barnsley | 45 | 21 | 12 | 12 | +18 | 75 |
Lincoln City | 45 | 20 | 14 | 11 | +27 | 74 |
Oxford United | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | +22 | 74 |
Blackpool | 45 | 21 | 10 | 14 | +18 | 73 |
Stevenage | 45 | 18 | 14 | 13 | +10 | 68 |
Wycombe Wanderers | 45 | 16 | 14 | 15 | +4 | 62 |
Leyton Orient | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | -4 | 62 |
Exeter City | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | -14 | 61 |
Wigan Athletic | 45 | 19 | 10 | 16 | +5 | 59 |
Northampton Town | 45 | 17 | 8 | 20 | -9 | 59 |
Bristol Rovers | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -14 | 57 |
Charlton Athletic | 45 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 53 |
Reading | 45 | 15 | 11 | 19 | -3 | 50 |
Shrewsbury Town | 45 | 13 | 9 | 23 | -30 | 48 |
Cambridge United | 45 | 12 | 11 | 22 | -22 | 47 |
Burton Albion | 45 | 12 | 10 | 23 | -25 | 46 |
Cheltenham Town | 45 | 12 | 8 | 25 | -23 | 44 |
Fleetwood Town | 45 | 9 | 13 | 23 | -26 | 40 |
Port Vale | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | -33 | 40 |
Carlisle United | 45 | 7 | 9 | 29 | -38 | 30 |