Match Action and Key Moments
PINBALL IN THE SOUTHAMPTON BOX! Coventry had multiple chances blocked before Asante-Thomas unleashed a powerful shot that the goalkeeper securely held.
COVENTRY PULL ONE BACK! Torp converted a penalty to reduce the deficit.
Southampton extended their lead at Coventry with Matsuki scoring a second goal, stirring the contest further.
Peter Greenwood writes: ”For a minute, I thought Sunderland had Emma Peel in their line-up:
“Sunderland: Ellborg; Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Xhaka, Sadiki; Diarra, Rigg, Talbi; Brobbey”
The race for the Champions League is ON!
I went to see your friend and mine Pep Guardiola yesterday.
“Have we timewarped back to the 60s/70s?” asks Jeremy Boyce. “Coventry City v Southampton reads like a fixture from that era, and I can’t help thinking of Terry Paine’s sideburns, surely the finest to ever grace the top flight? Ernie Hunt’s muttons weren’t too shabby either. Anyway, looks like FLCC are on their way back to the promised land, possibly replacing free-falling Spurs. A lot may depend on the outcome as Dr Tottenham make a house visit to struggling Liverpool tomorrow. They both need 3 points. Nailed on draw. Tudor lives again. Of course Coventry famously beat Spurs in a Cup Final, thanks to Tommy Hutchinson’s flying header. Those were the days, eh?”
Middlesbrough have scored a vital goal against Bristol City through the very talented Leo Castledine.
Wolves might have their three Gomeses but Sunderland are fighting back with a trio of Joneses.
Starting Lineups: Sunderland vs Brighton
Sunderland: Ellborg; Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Xhaka, Sadiki; Diarra, Rigg, Talbi; Brobbey
Subs: Moore, Cirkin, O’Nien, Mayenda, Isidor, Jen. Jones, Jay. Jones, H. Jones, Whitaker
Brighton: Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Wieffer, Milner, Gomez; Gross, Welbeck, Minteh
Subs: Steele, March, Rutter, Boscagli, Ayari, De Cuyper, O’Riley, Veltman, Howell
Starting Lineups: Burnley vs Bournemouth
Burnley: Dubravka; Walker, Esteve, Humphreys, Hartman; Ward-Prowse, Laurent; Anthony, Hannibal, Foster; Flemming
Subs: Weiss, Worrall, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Florentino, Tchaouna, Pires, Broja, Barnes
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Hill, Truffert; Scott, Christie; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson
Subs: Mandas, Diakite, Unal, Brooks, Jimenez, Toth, Gannon-Doak, Adli, Milosavljevic
Additional Coverage and League Updates
The beyond delightful Tom Garry has been to speak to the head honchos at Aston Villa Women.
There is also plenty of interest in League One and League Two fixtures.
League One results and fixtures include:
- Lincoln 1-0 Stockport
- Rotherham 2-0 Bolton
- Doncaster vs Blackpool
- Exeter vs Cardiff
- Leyton Orient vs Peterborough
- Mansfield vs Barnsley
- Northampton vs Burton Albion
- Port Vale vs Huddersfield
- Reading vs Plymouth
- Stevenage vs Wimbledon
- Wigan vs Bradford
- Wycombe vs Luton
League Two results and fixtures include:
- Harrogate 0-0 Salford
- Notts County 2-2 Chesterfield
- Barnet vs Newport
- Barrow vs Accrington
- Bromley vs Bristol Rovers
- Crewe vs Walsall
- Fleetwood vs Tranmere
- Oldham vs Grimsby
- Shrewsbury vs Cheltenham
- Swindon vs MK Dons
Championship Match Updates
Southampton have just taken the lead at leaders Coventry thanks to Flynn Downes.
Today’s games include several early kick-offs:
- Coventry 0-1 Southampton
- Middlesbrough 0-0 Bristol City
- Oxford 0-0 Charlton
- Birmingham vs Sheffield United
- Leicester vs QPR
- Millwall vs Blackburn
- Norwich vs Preston
- Sheffield Wednesday vs Ipswich
- Stoke vs Watford
- West Brom vs Hull
Weekend Preview and Additional Insights
Get in the mood for the weekend’s fixtures with 10 things. The author admits to writing far too many of them.
Wrexham boosted their promotion hopes last night with a win over Welsh rivals Swansea, though the match was overshadowed by off-field events. Dominic Booth focused on the gantry shenanigans involving Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac.
Buckle up, everyone! It is a bumper Saturday in the Championship with the top two teams playing, not to mention Chelsea vs Newcastle in the Premier League. Unfortunately, that match kicks off from 5.30pm onwards. For now, attention is on Burnley vs Bournemouth and Sunderland vs Brighton.
It is generally accepted that Burnley are heading down this season, while Brighton will be concluding a steady but unspectacular campaign.
Bournemouth and Sunderland, however, have European ambitions. Andoni Iraola could see his side move up to eighth place with a win at Turf Moor, and with Everton playing leaders Arsenal, they could finish the weekend in that position. Burnley have shown glimpses of Premier League quality, so the Lancashire fixture will not be straightforward, but Bournemouth will be confident.
The Black Cats have stumbled recently, but supporters will be delighted with their current league position. The hard work has been done, and the freedom that comes with it could allow for a late surge up the table.
Upcoming Matches
- Burnley vs Bournemouth
- Sunderland vs Brighton
