Boss Dean Smith admitted he is unsure if Emi Buendia and Emi Martinez will join Argentina for international duty, despite the Premier League’s refusal to release players.Forward Buendia scored his first Villa goal since his record £33million move from Norwich to cancel out Ivan Toney’s opener and earn a 1-1 draw with Brentford.The uncapped 24-year-old and goalkeeper Martinez ha...Full Story »

Hamilton picked up their first Scottish Championship win of the season as Lewis Smith’s goal against the run of play sealed a 2-1 success at Queen of the South.The visitors had the better of a first half short on clear-cut chances and went in front in the opening minute of the second period, Andy Ryan nodding in after goalkeeper Sol Brynn had done well to keep out a David Moyo header.But t...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne wants to fend off interest in Michael Smith as he hit both goals in their 2-0 win over Doncaster.Smith’s first-half double was more than enough to earn the points for Rotherham who saw out the bulk of the second half with 10 men after Mikel Miller’s lunge on Kyle Knoyle.Miller created the opener after latching on a loose ball and finding Smith who prodded...Full Story »

Two first-half goals from Rotherham striker Michael Smith guided them to a 2-0 Sky Bet League One win over Doncaster.Rotherham played the bulk of the second half with 10 men, after Mikel Miller’s dismissal, but Smith’s double was enough to earn the points with toothless Doncaster unable to stage a second-half comeback.Rotherham took the lead in the 27th minute with Miller feeding&nbs...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett is optimistic that all of his injured players will be close to returning to action after the international break.Rowett is without the services of Ryan Leonard, Shaun Hutchinson, Mason Bennett and Danny McNamara for Saturday’s home game against Blackpool.McNamara is sidelined with a groin injury, while Bennett has an ankle problem and Leonard a hip injury.Hutch...Full Story »

Gary Rowett was impressed with the performance of Murray Wallace in an unfamiliar midfield role as he scored twice in a 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Cambridge.Boss Rowett made seven changed after back-to-back defeats in the Sky Bet Championship, including pushing defender Wallace into midfield, and it paid dividends as his brace before half-time turned the tie on its head.Rowett said: “I think...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett is set to make a number of alterations to his starting line-up for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash with Cambridge at the Den.There were five changes for the 2-1 victory over Portsmouth in the first round and Rowett has said there “might be slightly more” for this tie.The Lions will be without Danny McNamara and Ryan Leonard after they missed S...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy said he does not mind which way the goals come for his side after the Bluebirds once again displayed their aerial prowess.City’s 3-1 home win over Millwall contained three more headed goals, making it eight out of eight in the Championship to date this season.Leading the way is centre-half Aden Flint, who followed up his brace in the 2-2 smash-and-grab draw at...Full Story »

Harry Smith’s first Leyton Orient goal secured the O’s a 1-1 draw away at Carlisle.Both sides maintained their unbeaten starts to the League Two season with a battling draw at Brunton Park.Both teams pushed for a late winner but were forced to settle for a point.Tristan Abrahams fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.Omar Beckles handled in the box and the st...Full Story »

First-half goals from Kane Smith and Tyrone Marsh gave Boreham Wood a 2-0 win at Weymouth.Smith fired them ahead after nine minutes with a fine strike from outside the area into the top right-hand corner.The visitors doubled their lead five minutes before half-time when Marsh raced through on goal and lifted the ball over Terras keeper Ross Fitzsimons.Marsh could have added a third after the int...Full Story »

Matt Smith and Charlie Seaman could return for Doncaster’s Sky Bet League One tie against Portsmouth at the Keepmoat Stadium.Both players will be assessed ahead of the fixture as Smith tested positive for Covid-19 last week with Seaman identified as a close contact with both players isolating for 10 days and away from first-team training.Jon Taylor, Jordy Hiwula and Fejiri Okenabirhie are ...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett admitted his side were taught a footballing lesson by Fulham after a 2-1 defeat at the Den.Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the scoring early on for Marco Silva’s men before man of the match Fabio Carvalho doubled their lead with only eight minutes gone.Benik Afobe scored his first goal for Millwall since arriving from Stoke on loan in the 87th minute to set up a nervy ...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was delighted to see Jonny Smith curl home his first goal of the season to secure an impressive 1-0 home win over Sunderland.Smith instinctively fired home when a loose ball came to him midway through the second half to down the Black Cats and maintain Albion’s 100 per cent start in Sky Bet League One.“We expect so much from Jonny because we know t...Full Story »

A stunning 40-yard goal from Michael Smith earned Rotherham a 1-0 victory over League One newcomers Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.The striker scored with a superb dipping effort on the hour to earn his side a battling three points.Richard Wood went close to making it 2-0 the visitors when he poked a close-range effort wide of the target and Kieran Sadlier saw an 88th-minute shot tipped onto th...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett believes the quality of George Saville’s winner in his side’s 2-1 victory over Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup showed just why he brought the midfielder back to the club.Saville returned to The Den during the summer, following three seasons at Middlesbrough, and his strike, which helped the Lions into the second round, was the first of his second spell.Rowe...Full Story »

Leyton Orient are without Adam Thompson and Harry Smith for the visit of QPR in the EFL Cup.Defender Thompson is not ready to return from an ankle injury and striker Smith is recovering from a knee problem.Both have stepped up their rehabilitation but Wednesday’s match comes too soon.Veteran skipper Darren Pratley could be rested by boss Kenny Jackett.QPR could welcome back Ilias Chair, wh...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett believes Jed Wallace proved his commitment to the club with his performance and goal celebration against QPR.The Lions began their Sky Bet Championship season with a 1-1 draw in west London, where Wallace ran to the opposite end of the pitch to celebrate in front of the away fans after firing in the opening goal.Rob Dickie’s brilliant strike hauled Rangers level j...Full Story »

Kilmarnock snatched a late 1-0 win at Queen of the South to maintain their 100 per cent start to the Scottish Championship season.Jason Naismith struck in time added on to ensure Killie kept pace with Partick Thistle and Inverness at the top of the fledgling table.Naismith fired low into the net when Rumarn Burrell slid him in.Liam Polworth had a first-half goal ruled out for offside for the vis...Full Story »

Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe has signed a new long-term contract, the Premier League club have announced. The 20-year-old youth product, who joined the club at the age of nine, made 33 first-team appearances during a breakthrough campaign last season. As is club policy, the length of the new contract has not been made public but the PA news agency understands it is a five-year deal, wi...Full Story »

The youngster was the subject of a sizable bid from Aston Villa that has been rebuffed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is adamant that Emile Smith Rowe will not be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Smith-Rowe, 20, has become the focus of transfer attentions from Aston Villa since the window re-opened. Despite the Villans' pursuit, Arsenal are not interested in a sale and reject...Full Story »