Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith lauds "outstanding" Ollie Watkins after Palace victory
Ollie Watkins was involved in all of the goals as Villa won 3-0 despite losing Tyrone Mings to a red card before half-time.
Dec 26, 19:07
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured on October 17, 2020
Tony Mowbray admits Blackburn handed Wednesday goal "on a plate"
Tony Mowbray blamed a "defensive lapse" for his side conceding.
Dec 26, 19:05
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer insists he retains the board's support
A 2-1 loss to Livingston saw Alex Dyer's side slip to a fifth successive defeat.
Dec 26, 19:04
Jamie Carragher pictured in December 2018
Boxing Day's sporting social: Carragher's tackle and Ferdinand's workout
We look at some of the best examples from Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 19:04
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on October 20, 2020
Chris Hughton admits Nottingham Forest are lacking in creativity
The game finished goalless at the City Ground.
Dec 26, 19:02
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl can "live with a point" after Fulham draw
Shane Long and Theo Walcott both had goals disallowed at Craven Cottage.
Dec 26, 19:01
Jak Alnwick pictured in February 2016
Jim Goodwin heaps praise on Jak Alnwick after Ross County win
The keeper made a double save when the game was goalless.
Dec 26, 19:00
Callum Davidson pictured in 2018
Callum Davidson unhappy with Aberdeen penalty in Boxing Day defeat
Saints had taken the lead through Liam Gordon.
Dec 26, 18:59
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 5, 2020
Celtic boss Neil Lennon delighted with "outstanding" Hamilton win
Hamilton were without 10 players through either injury or Covid-19 but held the Hoops to a goalless first half.
Dec 26, 18:58
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton pictured in September 2020
Mark Warburton admits QPR are close to relegation battle
The Hoops slipped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Swansea.
Dec 26, 18:57
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Scottish L1 roundup: Falkirk drop points as Cove Rangers win
League One leaders Falkirk frustrated by 10-man Partick Thistle.
Dec 26, 18:56
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael pictured in October 2020
Michal Helik scores dramatic late winner as Barnsley beat Huddersfield
The Polish defender secures Yorkshire derby spoils for the Tykes.
Dec 26, 17:46
Alfa Semedo celebrates scoring for Reading against Luton Town on December 26, 2020
Reading return to winning ways as Luton fall short
Tom McIntyre and Alfa Semedo found the net for the home side at the Madejski Stadium.
Dec 26, 17:44
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on November 7, 2020
Sergi Canos hat-trick propels Brentford to victory at Cardiff
Will Vaulks struck twice for the hosts.
Dec 26, 17:42
Andre Ayew celebrates scoring for Swansea City against Queens Park Rangers on December 26, 2020
Andre Ayew nets as Swansea sweep aside QPR
The Hoops are now eight games without a win, while the Swans are up to second in the table.
Dec 26, 17:41
Odsonne Edouard in action for Celtic on December 20, 2020
Celtic put three past Hamilton in comfortable victory
Odsonne Edouard, Leigh Griffiths and David Turnbull scored after half-time.
Dec 26, 17:39
Bristol City's Chris Martin celebrates scoring against Wycombe Wanderers in the Championship on December 26, 2020
Famara Diedhiou winner sees Bristol City edge past Wycombe
The striker struck with three minutes remaining.
Dec 26, 17:37
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Ethan Ross bags brace as Raith score five at Alloa
Ethan Ross doubles up as Raith win seven-goal thriller at Alloa.
Dec 26, 17:36
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured on October 17, 2020
Joe Rothwell's solo effort sees Blackburn earn a point against Wednesday
Adam Reach had given struggling Sheffield Wednesday the lead.
Dec 26, 17:34
General view of Dens Park, home to Dundee, from 2013
Osman Sow's hat-trick propels Dundee to victory at Queen of the South
Osman Sow scored twice in the first half and completed his treble after the break.
Dec 26, 17:32
Preston North End's Alan Browne celebrates after scoring against Derby County on December 26, 2020
Preston's Alan Browne condemns Wayne Rooney to first defeat as Derby manager
A draw would have lifted Derby out of the Championship relegation zone.
Dec 26, 17:31
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on October 20, 2020
Birmingham hold Nottingham Forest to goalless draw
Chris Hughton was unable to seal a victory against his former club.
Dec 26, 17:28
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020
Stoke keep another clean sheet in Coventry stalemate
Stoke's Jordan Thompson and Steven Fletcher missed the best chances of an entertaining game.
Dec 26, 17:27
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
PL roundup: Leicester, Man Utd share spoils as Villa cruise past Palace
Axel Tuanzebe's own goal earned the Foxes a point.
Dec 26, 17:25
Kortney Hause celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace on December 26, 2020
Ten-man Aston Villa ease past Crystal Palace
Goals from Bertrand Traore, Kortney Hause and Anwar El Ghazi gave Villa a deserved victory.
Dec 26, 17:24
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Dundee United scrape last-gasp draw against Motherwell
Motherwell had taken the lead through Tony Watt.
Dec 26, 17:21
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
Marcus Fraser stars in St Mirren win over nine-man Ross County
The home side had two players sent off.
Dec 26, 17:19
Southampton's Theo Walcott reacts after a disallowed goal against Fulham on December 26, 2020
Southampton have two goals ruled out by VAR in Fulham stalemate
The Saints had two goals chalked off for offside at Craven Cottage.
Dec 26, 17:17
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Aberdeen come from behind to beat St Johnstone
Liam Gordon had put Saints ahead.
Dec 26, 17:12
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
Livingston edge past Kilmarnock thanks to late Scott Robinson winner
Killie have now lost eight of their last nine Scottish Premiership matches.
Dec 26, 17:10
Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Magalhaes goal against Fulham on September 12, 2020
Arsenal's Gabriel to miss three games through self-isolation
The defender has been flagged as a close contact of someone who has tested positive.
Dec 26, 17:09
General view of Dunfermline Athletic's East End Park
Dunfermline's Kevin O'Hara scores last-minute winner against Arbroath
Chances had been few and far between in the second half.
Dec 26, 17:07
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
Hearts score five in eight-goal thriller with Ayr United
Ayr are beaten at Tynecastle.
Dec 26, 17:06
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 22, 2020
Scott Arfield injury concerns Steven Gerrard after Hibs win
Ianis Hagi scored the only goal as the Premiership leaders recorded a 12th straight league win.
Dec 26, 16:08
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on November 22, 2020
Brendan Rodgers: 'Leicester have shown their title credentials'
Leicester remain second after a late draw against Manchester United.
Dec 26, 16:02
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League on December 26, 2020
Jamie Vardy helps Leicester claim a point against Man United
Axel Tuanzebe was the unlucky man.
Dec 26, 14:53
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on November 22, 2020
Ianis Hagi scores winner as Rangers edge past Hibernian
Steven Gerrard's men were made to fight all the way to the end to claim their 12th straight win.
Dec 26, 14:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Morton's clash with Inverness called off due to waterlogged pitch
The Cappielow clash was a meeting between third and sixth in the Scottish Championship.
Dec 26, 12:05
Ajax's Dusan Tadic in action with Liverpool's Fabinho in the Champions League on October 22, 2020
Fabinho: 'Second Liverpool title would be more special'
The Brazilian midfielder turned defender is set to make his 100th for the club against West Brom on Sunday.
Dec 26, 10:04
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on December 20, 2020
Sam Allardyce insists clean sheets are more important than goals
The new Baggies boss is keen to shore up a leaky defence.
Dec 26, 09:44
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