Preston slam FA ban on Osmajic for alleged racism
Preston have said they are "extremely disappointed" by the FA's decision to ban Milutin Osmajic for nine matches for allegedly making racist comments to Hannibal Mejbri.
Preston have said they are "extremely disappointed" by the FA's decision to ban Milutin Osmajic for nine matches for allegedly making racist comments to Hannibal Mejbri.
Arthur Okonkwo made two superb second-half saves to earn Wrexham a point in a 0-0 draw at goal-shy Portsmouth.
Wrexham star James McClean has confirmed he threw a punch at a Cardiff fan in self-defence before last week's all-Wales encounter in the Carabao Cup.
Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson said that Christian Eriksen initially rejected them because he did not want to appear in the club's documentary.
Phil Parkinson revelled in a "statement performance and win" as Wrexham ended Coventry's unbeaten record -- the last one in the English Football League.
Kieffer Moore downed Coventry with a perfect second-half hat-trick as Wrexham won 3-2 to inflict a first league defeat on the Championship leaders.
Hayden Hackney's first goal since mid-August preserved Middlesbrough's unbeaten home record by securing a 1-1 draw with Wrexham.
Sheffield Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Oxford did little to spoil the atmosphere at Hillsborough despite the home side slipping further adrift at the foot of the table.
Championship leaders Coventry recorded their sixth win in a row with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Watford.
For Sheffield Wednesday fans, optimism already appears to be outweighing any anxiety as stadium boycott ends.
Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show.
Wrexham hung on with 10 men to record their first win in England's second tier in 43 years, thanks to a 1-0 victory over Oxford United on Wednesday.
Frank Lampard warned Coventry against complacency as they broke a club record against Portsmouth.
Sorba Thomas was the matchwinner as Stoke beat Wrexham 1-0 to end a run of four Championship games without a victory and moved up to third.
Nestory Irankunda now feels like he belongs at the international level, and has his sights set on the FIFA World Cup.
New chairman says regulator is seeking powers to investigate clubs in difficulty
Sheffield Wednesday's Championship match against Coventry City was briefly halted after some fans ran on to the pitch to protest against Dejphon Chansiri.
Phil Parkinson insisted Wrexham are "growing" into the Sky Bet Championship after a third successive 1-1 draw against Birmingham.
Both Wrexham and Birmingham City have Premier League ambitions -- but the start of their respective Championship seasons have made that dream a much harder task.
Birmingham City's Tom Wagner has said England's smaller clubs "can't take too much" form the top and that the bigger clubs "should be protected at all costs."
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was sent off for kicking a ball into the stands in frustration after the half-time whistle.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | +26 | 31 |
| Stoke City | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | +12 | 27 |
| Middlesbrough | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +5 | 26 |
| Preston North End | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +6 | 25 |
| Millwall | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 24 |
| Charlton Athletic | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 23 |
| Bristol City | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 23 |
| Hull City | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 22 |
| Birmingham City | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 21 |
| Ipswich Town | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +7 | 20 |
| Watford | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | +1 | 20 |
| Derby County | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Leicester City | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +1 | 18 |
| Wrexham | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 18 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 18 |
| Swansea City | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 16 |
| Southampton | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | -5 | 15 |
| Portsmouth | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| Oxford United | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 13 |
| Norwich City | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -8 | 9 |
| Sheffield United | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | -15 | 9 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -15 | -4 |