Blackburn 0, Leicester 1, Positives and Negatives, Player Ratings and Match Report, Championship Fixture

Embed from Getty Images A new look starting eleven, showing a bit of boldness from Gary Rowett. A good set up giving Jeremy Monga and Louis Page...
FILBERT WAY May 2

Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘use momentum' from Fulham win in Atlético showdown

Arsenal put pressure on Manchester City with 3-0 winFirst-half performance ‘one of the best' this seasonMikel Arteta said his Arsenal team had...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Iraola and Glasner: middle managers or big club bosses in waiting? It's hard to tell | Jonathan Wilson

Bournemouth face Crystal Palace this weekend before their successful head coaches move on with top level still unclearOn Sunday afternoon,...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Gyökeres and Saka fire Arsenal past Fulham to keep title pressure on Manchester City

Arsenal supporters had almost forgotten what it was like to win without their nerves being shredded. They were reacquainted with the feeling on an...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

European football: PSG and Bayern held at home before second-leg clash

Paris Saint-Germain blow lead twice against LorientBayern draw 3-3 with Heidenheim after late comebackParis Saint-Germain warmed up for the second...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Royals lose out to Blackpool on Final Day

    The Royals and Blackpool both came into the game with nothing to play for except pride, and it was the home side that started the quickest. A...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 2

'Deserved' - Ian Evatt issues immediate reaction to Blackpool's victory over Reading

Blackpool claimed a 1-0 victory over Reading in their final game of the season.
LYTHAMSTANNES EXPRESS May 2

Blackpool player ratings V Reading: Stunning strike earns 8/10 while others score sixes and sevens

Blackpool claimed a 1-0 victory over Reading in their final game of the season.
FLEETWOODTODAY.CO.UK May 2

West Ham's survival bid dented by Brentford and Igor Thiago

Compliments mean little to West Ham at this stage of the season. They hit the woodwork three times, had a goal ruled out for a tight offside and...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Barnes wraps up Newcastle win against Brighton to ease pressure on Howe

Brighton had limbered up for this trip to Tyneside by working out with an acclaimed German cage fighter. The idea was that a spot of mixed martial...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Bueno gives Wolves share of spoils after Sunderland's Ballard sent off for hair pull

Sunderland had Dan Ballard sent off for hair pulling as their hopes of European football next season were dented by a 1-1 draw at already-relegated...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Reading 0-1 Blackpool FC: CJ Hamilton stunner helps Seasiders to winning conclusion

Blackpool claimed a 1-0 victory over Reading in their final game of the season.
LYTHAMSTANNES EXPRESS May 2

Jule Brand shatters Arsenal with late winner sending OL Lyonnes into WCL final

Jule Brand's late winner settled an absorbing semi-final to end Arsenal's defence of their Women's Champions League title and sent OL Lyonnes...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Arsenal v Fulham: Premier League – live

⚽ Updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-off at the Emirates⚽ Scores | Premier League table | Read Football DailyHappiness is an illusion glimpsed in the...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Millwall's party in the sun lasts three minutes but Lions take pride in playoff prize

Oh well. All the best south London parties last three minutes. Everyone knows that.Bermondsey had been a spring-like place at kick-off, soft May...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Wrexham agony as Middlesbrough draw hands Hull playoff spot

For fans of schadenfreude there was plenty to enjoy at the Cae Ras as Wrexham and Middlesbrough saw their dreams dashed. The latter fell short in...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Ipswich win promotion to Premier League after rolling over QPR

Ipswich have secured promotion back to the Premier League with victory against QPR at Portman Road. First-half goals from George Hirst after three...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Blackpool team news V Reading: Three changes for final game of the season

Blackpool take on Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium this afternoon.
FLEETWOODTODAY.CO.UK May 2

OL Lyonnes v Arsenal: Women's Champions League semi-final, second leg – live

⚽ Updates from the 2pm BST kick-off (agg 1-2)⚽ Live scores | Read Moving the Goalposts | Mail TahaWait a second … I've seen this one before. It...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Wrexham AFC used taxpayer funds for pitch upgrades not mentioned in initial grant

Documents made no reference to pitch works later added to £18m deal, with club spending £1.7m on upgradesWrexham AFC, the football club part-owned...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Championship finale: Ipswich, Millwall and Middlesbrough vie for automatic promotion – live

⚽ Updates from a crucial afternoon of football action⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail JohnIt's a big day in the north, and...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

James Morrison’s contract comments make grim reading for West Brom quintet

James Morrison has opened up about West Bromwich Albion‘s out-of-contract players. The Baggies have the likes of Daryl Dike, Josh Maja, Jed...
WESTBROMNEWS.CO.UK May 2

The football chant mystery: where do fans' favourite songs come from in the first place?

Belting out terrace anthems is part of the experience of watching a match, but why do supporters do it? And would I be able to get a chant going?A...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Opposition Lowdown: Ian Evatt's Midtable Blackpool

Form  Blackpool finished ninth in League One last season, two places and eight points behind Reading. This season marks their third straight season...
SBNATION.COM May 2

Premier League, Championship finale and WCL semi-final buildup – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of a pivotal day's football action⚽ Ten things to look out for | Fixtures | Tables | Mail DavidGood morning everyone...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Rejuvenated Casemiro heads for Manchester United exit on a high

The 34-year-old midfielder will leave Old Trafford after conclusively proving high-profile doubters wrongIt was two years ago that Jamie Carragher...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

‘Of course, it crossed my mind': Frenkie de Jong on refusing to leave Barcelona and his World Cup pain

Midfielder broke a Barça Dutch record last week and is potentially one win from a third league title with team he visited as a teenager for funA...
THE GUARDIAN May 2

Reading FC dementia awareness event brings joy to care home residents

Barchester’s Stoneham Grove care home in Tilehurst organised a day of football at Reading FC.
THE READING CHRONICLE May 2

Blackpool FC squad news V Reading: Five out of final game of the season

Blackpool take on Reading this afternoon.
LYTHAMSTANNES EXPRESS May 2

PSG and Bayern in ‘different world' to tired Premier League teams, says Arteta

Arteta: ‘The difference in the leagues is night and day'Ødegaard likely to miss Fulham game with knee problemMikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Calvert-Lewin eases Leeds to verge of safety with victory over relegated Burnley

It was the night all the nerves vanished into the ether, replaced by every track on the Leeds United soundtrack as Premier League survival was all...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

European countries still expect to lose money at World Cup despite prize fund increase

European nations wanted more merit-based prize moneyHigh costs of travel and hotels will exceed Fifa payoutsA number of leading European countries...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Premier League news: De Zerbi tells Spurs ‘only losers cry'; Carrick savours Liverpool clash

Tottenham manager urges players to ignore negativity, while Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford Continue reading...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Leeds United v Burnley: Premier League – live

⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ Latest table | Top scorers | Follow us over on BlueskyEvening. Last season, Leeds and Burnley...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Reading vs Blackpool: 2025/26 Match Preview

It's the final day and the final preview of the season, and a final chance for the Royals to get a win in 2025/26. Reading come into this match...
SBNATION.COM May 1

Teenage Larne duo impress in Reading trial as clubs continue to monitor Irish League youngsters

Larne’s teenage duo Owen Mahoney and Jack May both impressed during a trial at Reading this week – and are being monitored by a number of clubs...
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The Wild Lower West: Who's To Blame For Reading's Disappointing Season?

Here we are again, the end of another season that will ultimately end in League One consolidation rather than celebration, and we are all left...
SBNATION.COM May 1

Ipswich, Millwall and Boro face fight for promotion in crunch Championship finale

Gloves will be off on Saturday's lunchtime kick-offs as all three clubs hope to join Coventry in the top-flightIf Ipswich do not achieve promotion...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Football drama awaits, F1 returns and it's the World Snooker final – follow with us

Here's how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Leicester Manager Update Twist and Turns, League One Specialist In Talks

Embed from Getty Images The next manager appointment at Leicester will be of great importance. We will expect twist and turns regarding candidates...
FILBERT WAY May 1

Fifa ramps up efforts to sell luxury World Cup hospitality tickets after revenue re-evaluation

Packages still available for 102 of 104 matchesFifa offers individual suite tickets in former group sectionsFifa is upping efforts to sell luxury...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

What's on at final day meeting with Blackpool

BUY YOUR FINAL DAY TICKETSBUY ONLINEThere's plenty on when we host the Tangerines After nine months of blood, sweat and tears, we round off our...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Reading Women 2-1 Oxford City Women: Match Report

Reading Women secured their third league win on the bounce with a 2-1 victory over Oxford City at Arbour Park, Slough on Thursday evening....
SBNATION.COM May 1

Howe admits ‘a lot is riding' on Newcastle v Brighton after meeting with Saudi owners

Howe under pressure to end Magpies' losing streakManager confident he retains backing of club ownersEddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

This Season, Khun Top and Jon Rudkin, Experienced Champions League Campaign, Top Flight Win and Massive Survival

Embed from Getty Images The core business of sports for Khun Top and Jon Rudkin would and should be Leicester City. This part of their big puzzle...
FILBERT WAY May 1

Memory Lane | Blackpool

Tussles with the Tangerines. And so here we are, after 45 matches and nine months, we close out the 2025/26 League One campaign tomorrow. Ian...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Royals fans to present Player of the Season awards

Royals fans to present awards. Reading supporters Bryan Dennis and Elsie Noakes are to present the Supporters Trust at Reading Player of the...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Lifeline for Leicester Getting A Last Chance for Survival

Embed from Getty Images The Leicester women team will finish at the bottom of the WSL this season. Their last two fixtures can’t change that....
FILBERT WAY May 1

Charlton, Birmingham and Palace braced for WSL2 finale with promotion on the line

Three teams vie for two promotion spots on Saturday, with Charlton and Birmingham going head-to-headThree teams, two automatic promotion spots and...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

A World Cup surprise? The MLS youngsters who can make cases for the USMNT roster

The summer will probably come too soon, but if Mauricio Pochettino does move to bring an upstart, Zavier Gozo and Julian Hall are among the...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Leam looks ahead to final match of the season

Leam looks to Blackpool. Reading manager Leam Richardson wants his side to finish the season positively as Blackpool visit RG2 on Saturday. Ian...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Paudie O'Connor looks ahead to final match of the season

Paudie on Blackpool season closer. Reading defender Paudie O'Connor wants to take positive momentum into tomorrow's final match of the season...and...
READINGFC.CO.UK May 1

Palestinian football federation president refuses handshake with Israeli FA vice-president – video

The Palestinian football federation president, Jibril Rajoub, refused to stand alongside the Israeli FA vice-president, Basim Sheikh Suliman, in an...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

European reaction, Premier League news, World Cup latest and more: football – live

⚽ Buildup to the weekend's action across the leagues⚽ Ten things to look out for | Fixtures | Standings | Mail TomMorning everyone and welcome....
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Felicity Barnard: ‘I'm hugely positive about racing. I love it and all the characters in it'

The uniqueness of Royal Ascot was a factor in the track CEO's jump from the Premier League to the sport of kings“I was used to fans,” Felicity...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

‘You have to laugh or you'd cry': how fixture list chaos blights women's football

Stadium sharing, broadcast picks and fun runs can all cause turmoil in upper echelons of women's game, while clubs worry attendances may fall as a...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows

Research conducted at 2022 Commonwealth Games found catering and fireworks were main causes of pollutionThis summer, large-scale sporting events...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Leicester's stunning Premier League win 10 years on, recalled by Ranieri and his fellow Foxes

Training ground fun, rock star fans and a Christmas party in Copenhagen were ingredients in Leicester's 2016 triumphI remember in January, February...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

A-League's World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache' when picking the Australia squadMitch...
THE GUARDIAN May 1

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Eddie Howe is under pressure, Rayan needs protection at Bournemouth and John Stones returns to Everton with CityPremier League top scorers: latest...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Emery demands ‘an explanation' from VAR as Villa fall short against Forest

Villa manager calls decision not to use VAR ‘crazy'Vitor Pereira hails ‘the spirit of this team' as Forest win 1-0Unai Emery raged at the video...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Gianni Infantino's attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Jibril Rajoub refuses handshakeInfantino to seek third term as presidentFifa president Gianni Infantino confirmed his intention to stand for...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Strand Larsen punishes Shakhtar Donetsk to put Crystal Palace in drivng seat

Keep this up and Crystal Palace's European adventure could end in yet another trophy for Oliver Glasner. Four years ago it was Daichi Kamada who...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Chris Wood gives Nottingham Forest narrow semi-final edge over Aston Villa

There was a sheepish look on Lucas Digne's face and for the Portuguese referee, João Pinheiro, it was a case of reviewing whether the ball was out...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned

Iran's participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Why Leicester City Should Move On From Two Individuals And How It Can Happen

Embed from Getty Images We have not seen any proof of Gary Rowett trying to get the job at Leicester permanent. A loud fanbase gave a hint of what...
FILBERT WAY Apr 30

Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace: Europa Conference League semi-final, first leg – live

⚽ Conference League semi-final updates, 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa – live | Scores | Mail TahaYes, the one in Nottingham is...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa: Europa League semi-final, first leg – live

⚽ Europa League semi-final updates, 8pm BST kick-off⚽ Shakhtar v Palace – live | Latest scores | Mail DanielAn affirming feature of Cup...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

MLS commissioner's X account called British Columbia premier a ‘liar' in deleted post

Don Garber claims his account was ‘compromised'Whitecaps face a potential relocationMajor League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said his X account...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Reading vs Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Reading and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Apr 30

Is this the end for Canberra United? A-League Women club face grievous demise | Samantha Lewis

It has been a painful few years for Australia's trailblazing women's team, while overseas football clubs just like theirs are funded and...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Spurs captain Bethany England bids tearful farewell to fans as she confirms exit

Former Lionesses forward will depart this summerEngland, 31, has seven WSL goals this seasonBethany England, the Tottenham captain, is to leave at...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Manchester United target West Ham's Diouf and confirm new Mainoo contract

United to prioritise midfield but also looking at left flankMainoo gets deal to 2031 after being restored by CarrickWest Ham's El Hadji Malick...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Burnley moonwalk back down without Scott Parker

When Scott Parker led Burnley out of the Championship and into the Premier League last season, he did so with a side showcasing the kind of...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Vancouver community groups plan protests during city's hosting of Fifa Congress

Groups want to look at impact of World Cup on cityVancouver will host seven World Cup matchesSign up for the World Behind The Cup...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Champions League review: a stone-cold classic, Díaz's perfect timing and a defensive puritan

The first leg of the semi-finals produced a nine-goal thriller and a tense evening in Madrid. Next week's matches are set to be a treatFootball's...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

All square between Arsenal and Atléti, plus a Premier League preview | Football Weekly – video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as Arsenal draw 1-1 away at Atleti and to preview the forthcoming...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Arteta will seek to use perceived injustices as Arsenal fuel after Atlético anger

Manager may have sought an edge with his fume after first-leg draw but Champions League semi remains in balanceMikel Arteta has felt the walls...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

One Royal launches ahead of 2026/27 campaign

A new way to be a Royal. Reading Football Club is pleased to announce the launch of One Royal, a new supporter offering designed to provide greater...
READINGFC.CO.UK Apr 30

All square between Arsenal and Atléti, plus a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra – podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Arsenal's 1-1 draw in Madrid and preview the forthcoming...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

Liverpool have to rebuild again as their great team hits the end of an era

Trent Alexander-Arnold has gone, Andy Robertson and Mo Salah are going, and Alisson and Virgil van Dijk may soon followBy Opta AnalystLiverpool...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

‘Football isn't a nice place': Endrick on Brazil hopes, his baby and Bellingham's help

After stalling at Real Madrid, the forward has found form on loan at Lyon and is desperate to make Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squadWith less than...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to...
THE GUARDIAN Apr 30
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