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West Ham United will visit Bolton Wanderers this week for the first time in 15 years. We took a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the Whites best moment's hosting the Hammers, including several high scoring affairs.
07.09.26Features
Orient have a long, feeble record in the League Cup - but there is an opportunity to make history this week
A guide to Villa's eight Champions League league-phase opponents: PSG, Barcelona, Dortmund and more, with dates, times, venues and what to expect. Save this article for later.
07.09.26News
"We'll be in the hands of Chelsea now, they have to dictate and decide what happens, but I would have thought it would be a few weeks to get it back to 100 per cent."
A look at the progress of Wycombe Wanderers' 6 senior loanees.
Blues chairman Tom Wagner was a surprise visitor to St. Andrew's, nine months on after suffering a stroke
The Madrid-born midfielder delivered a memorable performance in his first start wearing the Blaugrana shirt. His masterclass earned him a unanimous standing ovation from the Valencia faithful after a moment of individual brilliance, while instantly putting to rest any doubts about how he would fit into the team.
Villa dominated Hull on possession, territory and xG but drew a blank again, managing just one shot on target. A tactical look at a worsening finishing crisis.
Hartlepool United President Jeff Stelling will be back in town this month - but this time not to watch Pools.
Campbell Darcy has returned to Hartlepool United after the defender was recalled from his loan spell with National League North side Spennymoor Town.
"At my age I want to play games, so when I spoke to the club and the gaffer and they told me they want to fight for promotion, that sold the move for me."
Bolton Wanderers recorded their third straight Championship defeat on Saturday. The discourse that followed makes it evident that if the Whites want to stay up this season, everyone, including the fans, will have to keep their head and play their part this season.
07.09.26Opinion
The head coach was frustrated with his side's display in the derby 2-2 draw with West Midlands rivals Birmingham City, admitting that Wolves were victims of their own mistakes.
06.09.26News
The Brighton Base spoke exclusively with Lia Wälti following her side's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal Women on Sunday afternoon.
"It felt really good to score, especially at home in front of the fans. It wasn't my finest goal, but I'll take it."
What was said by both camps after Blues draw against Wolves in the derby
Hartlepool United head coach Lee Clark admitted it had been "a tough, tough few days" after Pools ended a dismal run of three successive defeats by edging past Woking on Saturday.
Chesterfield FC Women defeated Sheffield United Women U21 to claim all three points in the group stage of the FA Women's National League Cup.
06.09.26Matchday
Blues and Wolves fought a thrilling derby at St. Andrew's, with the hosts not getting all they perhaps deserved
06.09.26Analysis
MATCHDAY 5: James Brophy's stunning second goal in Gillingham's 4-1 away win at Rochdale had the travelling Gills fans, and manager Gareth Ainsworth, purring.
Brighton tasted defeat in their opening match of the 2026/27 Women's Super League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Town have a multi-year contract to be lodgers at Beversbook, which is owned by Calne Town Council, and any exit from that agreement would likely be a drawn-out process.
The 20 year-old academy product is out of contract this summer but his superb performances so far this season have earned him a big new deal
Wolves' 2-2 draw away at Birmingham City encapsulated the season so far, with some delightful attacking football undermined by a fragility in defence.
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