Plymouth Parkway secured a first‑ever place in the FA Cup second round after a dramatic extra‑time victory over Berkhamsted. Andrew Neal scored both goals, turning a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 win. The win marks a historic achievement for the non‑league side.
Arsenal centre‑back Ben White spoke to BBC Sport about the personal reasons that led him to leave the England camp at the 2022 World Cup and subsequently make himself unavailable for selection. He returned under Thomas Tuchel, endured boos in the Uruguay match but still scored, and said he would repeat his decision if faced with the same situation again.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was substituted after 69 minutes in a 3-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace and will now undergo medical tests on a knee injury. The Hungarian Football Federation will decide his availability for upcoming Nations League matches against Georgia and Northern Ireland, with Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola expressing hope he can play for his country.
A Vitesse Arnhem home game against De Graafschap was cancelled when away fans blocked the team bus, protesting a reduced away‑fan allocation and security measures. The Dutch FA confirmed the postponement and the clubs will seek a new date, while both sides expressed disappointment over the incident.
Oldham Athletic produced a stunning FA Cup upset by beating Sheffield Wednesday 2‑1 after extra time at Boundary Park. Will Sutton scored a dramatic 110th‑minute winner, delivering a painful debut defeat for Wednesday manager Dave Challinor.
Falkirk have surged up the Scottish Premiership table, securing a 5-2 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle and their fifth straight win, taking them to third place. Manager John McGlynn praised the team’s balance and grit, while new signings like Jacob Murrell have made immediate impacts.
Manchester United Women secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League thanks to a late substitute goal from Julia Zigiotti Olme. The win lifted United to fourth place in the league standings.
Derry City clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Waterford in the FAI Cup final thanks to Darragh Burns’ first goal for the club, scored in the 69th minute. The victory gave the Candystripes their seventh cup win and secured Europa League qualification for the 2027‑28 season, while captain Michael Duffy hailed it as the best feeling in his career.
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.