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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Who am I? Guess WSL star No 11

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Why unique Brighton defence is so tricky to unpick

Brighton's unique defensive shape has provided the platform for the Seagulls' superb start to the Premier League season....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

The oldest club in London making FA Cup history

Cray Wanderers host Stockport County in the FA Cup first round, with 112 league places separating the two sides....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Substitutes inspire Barnet to late win over Tranmere Rovers

Barnet score three goals in the final 15 minutes of the match to beat Tranmere Rovers 3-0 in the first round of the FA Cup....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog

BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower gives an insight into trying to commentate when thick fog engulfs a stadium and you can barely see the action....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

'It's Savage junior's night' - Charlie scores against dad Robbie's side

Robbie Savage's son Charlie scores for Reading against Peterborough United, the side his father manages in the first round of the FA Cup....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Charlie Savage shines for Reading to beat dad Robbie's Peterborough

Charlie Savage scores his first goal of the season and puts in a man-of-the-match performance for Reading who knock out dad Robbie's Peterborough United in the FA Cup first round....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

'Wonderful goal' - Crewe's McNeill scores from halfway line

Charlie McNeill scores from the halfway line in the 12th minute to open the scoring for Crewe Alexandra against AFC Wimbledon in the first round of the FA Cup....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Fylde beat Harrogate Town in all-National League clash

Two late goals secure a 4-1 win for Fylde against Harrogate Town in an all-National League FA Cup first round tie....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Was Leeds' Bogle lucky to escape red card?

Match of the Day's Steph Houghton and Danny Murphy assess whether a challenge from Leeds United's Jayden Bogle on Tottenham's Mathys Tel was worthy of a red card....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Forest win over Man City 'a turning point' - Murphy

Match of the Day's Danny Murphy breaks down Nottingham Forest's impressive 3-1 win over Manchester City, a victory that he believes could be "a turning point" in Forest's first season under Oliver Glasner....

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1 min read • 8 Nov 2026

Arsenal should have been awarded penalty against Hull - Cann

Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann explains why Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Kai Havertz in the Premier League champions' 1-0 win over Hull City....

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