Matchday & Results

Wrexham win 5-3 thriller vs Ipswich to boost Championship play-off push

Wrexham A.F.C
February 2026

Wrexham beat Ipswich 5-3 in a wild comeback game, strengthening their grip on sixth place and their Championship play-off position. Wrexham led 2-1 and 3-2 but were pegged back, then responded after Kipré’s long-range strike and a disputed penalty incident. Doyle headed in the winner from O’Brien’s corner, and Broadhead sealed it late on the counter, with Moore and Windass both posting a goal plus an assist.

Declan Rice reveals Bukayo Saka’s derby message as Arsenal look to reset vs Spurs

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Declan Rice shared that Bukayo Saka set expectations for north London derbies when Rice joined Arsenal, as the league leaders try to respond after conceding late in a damaging draw at Wolves. Arsenal let a 2-0 lead slip at Molineux and now face Spurs under new interim boss Igor Tudor; Rice points to the derby as the ideal pressure game to restore standards and momentum in the title race.

Marseille lose Habib Beye’s first match as Greenwood misses late penalty in Brest defeat

Habib Beye
February 2026

Marseille’s Champions League push took a hit as they lost 2-0 at Brest in Habib Beye’s first match, with Mason Greenwood missing a late penalty that could have changed the finish. Ludovic Ajorque scored twice to put Brest in control. Greenwood won a penalty late on but saw his effort saved by Grégoire Coudert, extending Marseille’s winless run and leaving their top-four chase under pressure.

Hoddle questions Saka’s leadership after Arsenal’s late collapse at Wolves

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Glenn Hoddle criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership and “flat” demeanour after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with bottom-side Wolves, denting their title push. Saka admitted the dressing-room mood was “very flat” and called the second-half level below Arsenal’s standards. Arsenal controlled the first hour and held a two-goal cushion before conceding to Bueno and Edozie, dropping points from a winning position. The result boosts Manchester City’s chase, with City five points back and holding a game in hand.

Arteta demands Arsenal “stand up” after Wolves collapse ruins two-goal lead

Mikel Arteta
February 2026

Arteta criticised the second-half performance and said the team must “stand up” during a difficult spell. Saka ended his goal drought with an early header from Rice’s cross after being used centrally, and Hincapie doubled the lead early in the second half. Wolves responded through a long-range Bueno strike and then a late equaliser, punishing Arsenal for a flat second half and poor game management.

Son dismantles Real Espana with goal and three assists in LAFC 6-1 Champions Cup rout

Son Heung-min
February 2026

Son Heung-min scored and delivered three assists in the first half as LAFC crushed Real Espana 6-1. Denis Bouanga scored a hat-trick in a dominant away performance. LAFC struck early via Bouanga’s penalty, then Son created and finished chances repeatedly before the break, including a penalty and three key final passes. Bouanga completed his treble after halftime as LAFC finished the tie’s first leg with a five-goal margin.

Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 as Yamal penalty miss and late VAR call fuel fury

Lamine Yamal
February 2026

Barcelona lost 2-1 away at Girona, dropping key points in the La Liga title race. Yamal missed a first-half penalty, Barca briefly led through Pau Cubarsi, then conceded twice, including a late winner that survived a VAR review. Barca created early chances but failed to convert. Cubarsi headed in on the hour, Girona equalised immediately through Thomas Lemar, then Fran Beltran scored in the 87th minute after a check for a potential foul in the build-up. Lewandowski had a late goal ruled out for offside.

Fonseca says Endrick must learn after dismissal is downgraded

Paulo Fonseca
February 2026

Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca said Endrick must learn from his dismissal in the 1-0 win at Nantes, but argued the original straight red was harsh. After review, the red was downgraded to a second yellow, leaving Endrick with only a one-match ban. Fonseca claimed opponents have targeted Endrick with aggressive play in several matches and urged referees to protect his talent, pointing to a Nantes challenge he felt was meant to intimidate. He said he has spoken to Endrick, who now draws constant attention.

Arteta trials Saka centrally as Arsenal cruise past Wigan

Bukayo Saka
February 2026

Mikel Arteta used Bukayo Saka centrally against Wigan in the FA Cup and Arsenal cruised 4-0, scoring four times inside 30 minutes. Saka started after Riccardo Calafiori suffered a warm-up knock, and Arteta slotted him in as a No. 8. Arteta said he had wanted to test the role-change and was pleased by the early cohesion despite many lineup switches. Goals from Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus plus a Jack Hunt own goal did the damage, and he hinted the tweak may return.

Kompany: Kane Focused on Title Over Lewandowski Record

Vincent Kompany
February 2026

Kompany said Kane prioritises retaining the Bundesliga title over chasing Lewandowski’s single-season scoring record, though he admitted the striker could still make history. Kane’s brace took him to 26 league goals and 500 professional career goals, becoming the first Englishman to reach that mark. Lewandowski’s 41-goal Bundesliga season record is now the benchmark Kane could realistically challenge if his scoring rate continues.

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