Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
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Ryan Gravenberch's opinion on next fixture against Leeds.
Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
2026-03-05 11:54 UTCWilliam Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.
My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu
2026-03-05 10:21 UTCBritish number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.
How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m
2026-03-05 13:28 UTCBBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.
Honda engines risk nerve damage to drivers - Newey
2026-03-05 07:15 UTCLance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.
Dravid and Ashwin set to acquire Scottish T20 franchise
2026-03-05 12:58 UTCFormer India players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are among the latest investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.
Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem
2026-03-05 12:30 UTCAlireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing.
GB wheelchair curlers beaten by top-ranked Koreans
2026-03-05 11:11 UTCGreat Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean suffer a heavy 14-3 loss to world number one ranked side South Korea.
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Clubs vote in favour of six-team Championship play-off
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
Osula sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
2026-03-05 11:54 UTCWilliam Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.
Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?
2026-03-05 07:40 UTCFrom handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football.
'So special' - Kelly honoured with Barbie doll
2026-03-05 09:29 UTCArsenal and England forward Chloe Kelly is transformed into a Barbie doll as part of a special series to mark International Women's Day.
Forest Green defender Buyabu delivers own baby
2026-03-05 13:53 UTCForest Green Rovers defender Jili Buyabu is back to help his side's promotion push... just two days after delivering his own baby.
'Only one team tried to play' - Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
2026-03-05 00:06 UTCWas 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.
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Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd
2026-03-04 22:49 UTCSubstitute 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.
Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCManchester 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.
Joao Pedro hat-trick as Chelsea come from behind to beat Villa
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCJoao 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.
Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCBukayo 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.
Summerville strike enough to give West Ham crucial win at Fulham
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCCrysencio 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.
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