Scotland's Andy Robertson and teammates celebrate overcoming Israel in their Euro 2020 qualification playoff on October 8, 2020
Steve Clarke targets Scotland history after beating Israel on penalties
Scotland won 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
Oct 9, 07:33
 Scotland's Andy Robertson and teammates celebrate overcoming Israel in their Euro 2020 qualification playoff on October 8, 2020
Scotland beat Israel on penalties to progress to Euro 2020 playoff final
The teams were locked at 0-0 after extra time.
Oct 8, 21:58
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane, Son Heung-min
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for a remarkable gameweek four, including hat-trick hero Ollie Watkins, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
Oct 5, 08:39
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on as his side are beaten by Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool 'lost the plot' in 7-2 Aston Villa defeat
It was the first match in which a Jurgen Klopp team had conceded seven goals in his managerial career.
Oct 5, 05:45
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on as his side are beaten by Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Jurgen Klopp: 'Aston Villa wanted it more than Liverpool'
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions were left stunned as Ollie Watkins registered a first-half hat-trick.
Oct 4, 22:36
 Liverpool players look dejected after conceding their seventh goal against Aston Villa on October 4, 2020
Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool: Liverpool's biggest ever Premier League defeats
Sunday's walloping jumps to the top of the list.
Oct 4, 22:32
 Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
Ollie Watkins hits hat-trick as Aston Villa dismantle champions Liverpool
Watkins opened the scoring in the fourth minute following a mistake by Reds goalkeeper Adrian.
Oct 4, 20:43
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane scores their second goal against Aston Villa on November 2, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and champions Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 19:38
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy claims the match ball after his hat-trick against Manchester City on September 27, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Jamie Vardy, Jack Grealish, Illan Meslier
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek three, including Jamie Vardy, Jack Grealish and Illan Meslier.
Sep 29, 09:04
 Aston Villa players celebrate Jack Grealish's goal against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Aston Villa cruise to victory at sorry Fulham
Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings were on the scoresheet for Villa.
Sep 28, 18:54
 A downbeat Tom Cairney after Fulham are relegated on April 2, 2019
Team News: Tom Cairney in line for Fulham recall against Aston Villa
Captain Tom Cairney is in line for a recall for the home side.
Sep 26, 18:28
 A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Oli Shaw looking to break Ross County duck
He made the move to Dingwall back in January but has yet to score in 12 appearances.
Sep 25, 09:17
 Bertrand Traore celebrates scoring on his Aston Villa debut in the EFL Cup against Bristol City on September 24, 2020
Bertrand Traore scores stunner on debut to help Aston Villa past Bristol City
The former Chelsea forward struck after 14 minutes of his first appearance for Villa.
Sep 24, 20:06
 Ezri Konsa scores the winner for Aston Villa against Sheffield United in the Premier League on September 21, 2020
Ezri Konsa nets winner as Aston Villa beat Sheffield United
Emiliano Martinez makes the right impression on his debut for the home team.
Sep 21, 19:11
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 09:30
 Scotland's Ryan Christie celebrates with teammates after scoring against Czech Republic on September 7, 2020
Scotland come from behind to scrape past makeshift Czech Republic
Ryan Christie's penalty won it for Steve Clarke's side, who had to come from behind.
Sep 7, 21:10
 Queens Park Rangers and Scotland forward Lyndon Dykes pictured in August 2020
Steven Reid confident Lyndon Dykes is ready for Scotland debut
The 24-year-old striker was included in the squad for the first time for the Nations League double header against Israel and Czech Republic.
Sep 1, 10:58
 England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Test triumph and Tyson's trout toast - Saturday's sporting social
Elsewhere, Bastian Schweinsteiger enjoyed his morning coffee rather more than Neil Robertson.
Aug 8, 19:11
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 26, 2020
Aston Villa offer Jack Grealish £100k-a-week deal?
Aston Villa will allegedly offer Jack Grealish a £100k-a-week contract in a bid to keep him at Villa Park amid reported interest from Manchester United.
Aug 4, 22:45
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Aston Villa secure Premier League survival despite late scare
A four-match unbeaten run to finish the season saw Villa keep their head above water as Bournemouth and Watford were relegated.
Jul 26, 17:20
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on July 21, 2020
Dean Smith hails "heroic" Aston Villa display after moving out of bottom three
Villa go to West Ham on Sunday front runners for Premier League survival.
Jul 22, 07:29
 Aston Villa's Trezeguet celebrates against scoring against Arsenal on July 21, 2020
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to climb out of relegation zone
Dean Smith's team go into the final game of the season out of the bottom three thanks to Trezeguet goal.
Jul 21, 21:24
 Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Matt Targett: 'Late Everton equaliser was a kick in the teeth'
Theo Walcott's 87th-minute strike denied Villa all three points.
Jul 17, 13:18
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 10, 14:21
 Aston Villa's Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring against Newcastle on June 24, 2020
Ahmed Elmohamady earns Aston Villa point at Newcastle
Magpies boss Steve Bruce has signed the Egyptian for three different clubs.
Jun 24, 19:25
 Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for Chelsea on June 21, 2020
Chelsea claim come-from-behind win at struggling Villa
Christian Pulisic came off the bench to spark Chelsea's comeback at Villa Park.
Jun 21, 17:34
 Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates as Aston Villa's Tom Heaton looks dejected on December 4, 2019
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 19, 19:45
 Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured in September 2019
Team News: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Fikayo Tomori absent for Chelsea's trip to Aston Villa
McGinn played 76 minutes on Wednesday in his first game since recovering from a fractured ankle.
Jun 19, 15:39
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Ghost goal denies Sheffield United victory at Aston Villa
Goal-line technology failed as Sheffield United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa.
Jun 17, 19:17
 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides a preview, predictions, team news and possible lineups for the first Premier League match back after lockdown as Aston Villa host Sheffield United.
Jun 15, 12:21
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Team News: John McGinn ready to return as Aston Villa resume season
McGinn is fully fit having fractured his ankle in December.
Jun 15, 11:14
 Celtic manager Neil Lennon reacts on February 27, 2020
Celtic manager Neil Lennon completes hat-trick of SWFA awards
The Celtic boss is the William Hill Scottish Football Writers' Association manager of the year again.
Jun 6, 16:42
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
How Aston Villa could line up for their first game back
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up for their first Premier League game back against Sheffield United.
Jun 3, 10:42
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Live Coverage: Watch live action from the ePremier League Invitational - John McGinn vs. Neal Maupay
Watch live coverage of the first day of the ePremier League Invitational FIFA 20 tournament, with the likes of John McGinn, Dwight McNeil and Philip Billing in action.
Apr 21, 11:10
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 22, 2020
Who is Aston Villa's player of the season?
The Sports Mole team selects whom they believe has been Aston Villa's player of the season so far.
Apr 21, 10:12
 Achraf Hakimi celebrates scoring for Dortmund on October 2, 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Achraf Hakimi, Marcelo, Emiliano Martinez
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 15, 06:57
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Newcastle United planning £30m bid for Aston Villa's John McGinn?
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce reportedly wants to bring John McGinn to St James' Park and is lining up a £30m bid for the Aston Villa midfielder.
Apr 14, 22:00
 John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
Report: Manchester United still interested in Aston Villa's John McGinn
A report claims that Manchester United have not ruled out making a move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn at the end of the season.
Apr 14, 17:31
 Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 30, 2019
Ahmed Elmohamady hopeful of "fresh start" for Aston Villa after break
Ahmed Elmohamady believes that the coronavirus-enforced suspension of football could prove to be a blessing in disguise for his relegation-threatened Aston Villa side.
Apr 11, 18:53
 Pascal Gross in action for Brighton on April 27, 2019
Who might leave the relegated clubs?
A look at who might leave the relegated clubs at the end of the season.
Apr 10, 08:35
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