James O'Brien 
League Two side Grimsby Town fought back from 0‑2 down against non‑league Stafford Rangers to level the FA Cup first‑round match at 3‑3. The game was decided by a penalty shoot‑out, which Grimsby won 3‑2 to progress to the second round.
London City Lionesses thrashed Birmingham City 4-1 in the Women’s Super League, closing the gap on second‑placed Chelsea to within four points. The win boosts their title challenge in the English top‑flight women’s competition.
Cray Wanderers extended their advantage in the FA Cup first round when Alex Hernandez scored a brilliant free‑kick after Stockport County were reduced to ten men. The reduction came when goalkeeper Luca Ashby‑Hammond received a straight red card for a late challenge, leaving Stockport to battle on with a man short.
Barnet produced a dramatic comeback, netting three goals in the last 15 minutes to secure a 3-0 victory over Tranmire Rovers in the FA Cup first round. The win was driven by the impact of substitutes, highlighting the team’s depth.
Reading forward Charlie Savage found the net against Peterborough United in the first round of the FA Cup, adding a family twist as his father Robbie Savage manages the opposition. The goal highlighted the unique father‑son rivalry in the competition.
York City thrashed Northampton Town 4-0 at home in the FA Cup first round, thanks to a lightning‑fast brace from captain Ollie Pearce. The early goals set the tone for a comfortable win for the York side.
League Two side Exeter City pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Town, who were top of League One, in the FA Cup first round. The win sees Exeter progress to the competition’s second round, marking a notable upset.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging UFC boss Dana White to take the job of White House press secretary, describing him as a “Press Secretary like none other.” The offer comes amid political fallout from recent midterm elections and follows White’s long‑standing friendship with Trump, though it is unclear if the proposal is genuine.
Cameron McGeehan netted a hat‑trick as League One side Barnsley thrashed National League club Aldershot Town 7‑2 in the FA Cup first‑round tie. The emphatic victory sees Barnsley move on to the second round of the competition.
Former FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic lived up to their pedigree by sweeping aside Boreham Wood with a 3-0 victory in the first round. Goals from Jon Mellish and a brace from Morgan Fox secured their progression to the second round of the competition.