Prem clubs to ban pitch invaders, smoke bombs
England's Premier League and Football League have announced tough new sanctions for pitch invasions and the use of smoke bombs and pyrotechnics.
LGBTQ+ group launched for pro footballers
An organisation for LGBTQ+ professionals in football has been launched to provide further support for players, coaches and referees in the game.
U.S. tycoon to become owner of Rooney's Derby
American businessman Chris Kirchner is set to be the new Derby County owner after club administrators said they had exchanged contracts.
Coach sacked amid racism, segregation claims
Crawley Town sacked manager John Yems on Friday following allegations he used discriminatory language and conduct toward his squad.
U.S. crypto group buys English League Two club
A group of U.S. cryptocurrency investors, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers' Daryl Morey, have completed a takeover of Crawley Town.
Oldham, once Premier League founding members, now face ruin and relegation
Oldham's fate lies in the hands of a Dubai-based owner, a landlord in New York and the sentiment of Britain's richest man. How did it get this way?
42-year-old scores amazing goal in League Two playoffs (0:45)
English football begins social media boycott
English football, including clubs in the Premier League and Women's Super League, has started a three-day boycott of social media.
English football to take social media boycott
English football, including clubs in the Premier League and Women's Super League, will undertake a three-day social media boycott next week.
Player scores stunning volley from near halfway line (0:31)
Player banned for head-butting own teammate
Grimsby Town forward Stefan Payne received a three-match suspension from the English Football Association for head-butting his teammate.
Player sent off for head-butting own teammate
Grimsby Town player Stefan Payne was sent off during Saturday's League Two defeat at Bradford for head-butting his teammate Filipe Morais.
EFL appoint Rebecca Welch as first female ref
Rebecca Welch has become the first female referee to be appointed to an English Football League match.
Jobi McAnuff explains why Black managers are overlooked (1:15)
Kewell sacked by League Two's Oldham Athletic
Harry Kewell has become the third former Socceroo to be sacked from a coaching role in the past three months, unceremoniously dumped by Oldham.
Goalkeeper breaks world record for longest goal
Newport County goalkeeper Tom King has broken the Guinness World Record for longest goal scored in a competitive football match.
Fans share their experiences of discrimination in football (4:13)
Marcotti breaks down the FA's post-Brexit transfer rules (1:17)
PFA concerned by football's mental health crisis
The PFA have identified a decline of more than 25% in members accessing the organisation's counselling services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kewell wins League Two manager of the week award
Harry Kewell's recent good run in charge of Oldham Athletic hasn't gone unnoticed with the Australian named League Two manager of the week.
PL's Masters 'confident' rescue package near
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters is "confident" a rescue package for the English Football League will be agreed soon.
Africans to watch in ESPN broadcast games as league football returns
We name 15 African players who are shaping up to enjoy a big campaign in league competitions broadcast by ESPN in Africa.
EFL rejects Prem's offer of a £50m COVID bailout
The English Football League has rejected a £50 million ($65 million) COVID-19 bail-out offer from the top flight, the EFL said on Thursday.
Government assures 'no EFL clubs will be allowed to go bust' (2:21)
Paul Scholes named Salford City manager
Paul Scholes is to take temporary charge of Salford City after the League Two outfit terminated the contract of its manager.
L2 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Leyton Orient | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Barrow | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Stevenage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| AFC Wimbledon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Salford City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Northampton Town | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Carlisle United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Harrogate Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Gillingham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Mansfield Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Colchester United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Bradford City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Sutton United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Newport County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Grimsby Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Swindon Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| Hartlepool United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| Stockport County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Crawley Town | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |