European Super Football

Reading 1 - 2 Lincoln City Lincoln City will play in the second tier next season for the first time since 1961 Author | Lewis W Stadium | Select Car Leasing Stadium Jack Moylan struck in the 96th minute to secure victory at Reading and seal promotion to the Championship. Moylan’s late intervention followed Lewis Wing’s equaliser, which had cancelled out Ryan One’s early opener for the visitors. The result leaves Michael Skubala’s side with an unassailable 19-point cushion over third-placed Bradford City in League One. Lincoln’s unbeaten league run now stands at 24 matches, stretching back to 22 November 2025, and attention will turn to the title race. They hold a 12-point advantage over Cardiff City, who drew at Peterborough but have a game in hand. Destiny for Lincoln By securing promotion to the Championship, Lincoln appear to have reached a long-awaited destination after a 65-year climb. Since their relegation from the old Second Division in 1961, the Imps have fallen as far as the ...

West Ham United 2 - 2 Leeds United (Leeds won 4-2 on penalties) Leeds United reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987 with a dramatic penalty shootout win over West Ham Author | Jamie Pugh  Stadium | London Stadium The Hammers went into the shootout with 20-year-old Finlay Herrick in goal after Alphonse Areola was injured late on in extra time. Herrick, who had a four-month loan spell with fifth-tier Boreham Wood earlier this season, was making his first senior appearance for the Hammers, and he saved from Joel Piroe. But England forward Jarrod Bowen then immediately failed to convert his spot-kick for West Ham, with Pablo also having an effort saved by Lucas Perri before Pascal Struijk scored the decisive penalty, with Leeds winning the shootout 4-2. Watch | Key moments of the match from the FA Cup's official YouTube account Leeds had been 2-0 ahead with 90 minutes on the clock, but 11 minutes of stoppage time followed and West Ham scored twice through Mateus Fernandes and...

Manchester City 4 - 0 Liverpool Erling Haaland produced a devastating hat-trick as Manchester City eased into a record eighth successive semi-final with a commanding victory over a subdued Liverpool. Authors | William G Stadium | Etihad Stadium Guardiola, serving the second match of a touchline suspension, watched from the stands as his side dismantled Liverpool with a clinical edge that is likely to intensify scrutiny on their head coach Arne Slot. A closer analysis of what happened in Manchester Fresh from their Wembley success against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, City maintained momentum in pursuit of a domestic cup double with another authoritative display on home soil. For all their early control, City struggled to test Giorgi Mamardashvili until the 38th minute, when Haaland converted from the penalty spot after Virgil van Dijk brought down Nico O'Reilly. It was a familiar outcome, echoing his spot-kick at Anfield earlier in the league campaign. FA Cup news and stories...

Southampton 2 - 1 Arsenal  Arsenal’s hopes of a domestic double were ended by a late goal from Shea Charles Author | DJ Stadium | St. Mary's Stadium The defeat marked Arsenal’s first match since their EFL Cup final loss to Manchester City and followed an international break in which 11 of their players withdrew from national duty through injury. Despite that disruption, Mikel Arteta was able to name a strong side featuring Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes, with the visitors intent on regaining momentum. Yet for all Arsenal’s control of possession, it was Southampton who fashioned the clearer chances. Their direct approach, looking to play quickly in behind the defence, unsettled Arsenal throughout and extended a 14-match unbeaten run for the Championship promotion hopefuls. The breakthrough arrived in the 35th minute. White misjudged the flight of a delivery from James Bree, allowing Ross Stewart to bring the ball under control and dispatch a composed f...

Bayern Munich 2 - 1 Manchester United (Bayern Munich won 5-3 on aggregate) Man United’s Women’s Champions League campaign came to an end as Bayern Munich struck twice late on to extinguish any hope of a comeback. Author | Olivia T Stadium | Allianz Arena Having trailed 3-2 from the first leg, Melvine Malard’s early goal offered encouragement that United might yet reach the semi-finals in their debut season. They were the sharper side before the interval, but Bayern assumed control after the break, with Glodis Viggosdottir and Linda Dallmann scoring in the final 10 minutes to turn the tie decisively in the German side’s favour. The result sends Bayern through to the last four for a third time, while Marc Skinner’s side must regroup ahead of a crucial run-in, with more than three weeks to recover before attention returns to securing qualification via the Women’s Super League. Watch | Highlights of this match from ESPN United had set out to become the first English side to win away at Bay...

England 0 - 1 Japan England’s final home game before the World Cup ended in a disappointing defeat Author | George B Stadium | Wembley Stadium Head coach Thomas Tuchel was without captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane after he picked up a knock in training, and his absence was keenly felt in an attack that lacked a cutting edge. Kaoru Mitoma finished a sweeping counter-attack in the 23rd minute to secure victory for Japan, who became the first Asian side to beat England. Phil Foden was deployed in a false nine role There was no no recognised striker in Tuchel’s starting line-up, and the experiment failed to convince. He lasted less than an hour in the unfamiliar position before being replaced by Dominic Solanke. Tuchel made 10 changes from Friday’s draw with Uruguay, and the lack of cohesion and fluency was evident throughout. Watch | Post match interviews from ITV Sport Japan had already threatened before taking the lead, Mitoma applying a composed finish beyond Jordan Pickford aft...

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto de Zerbi as their new head coach  The Italian signed a five-year contract with the club. Author | Greg S The former Brighton and Marseille boss has seven games to save the club from a disastrous relegation to the Championship. According to reports, he does not have a relegation clause that would allow him to walk away in case the club went down.  In two months' time, Spurs' third boss of the season will have either secured his place as a hero at the club, or be forever connected to one of the worst campaigns in their history --- Original story posted on 30/04/2026 Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions with Roberto De Zerbi  The Italian is now prepared to take charge immediately, according to sources. Watch | What Spurs fans could expect tactically from their potential new manager While De Zerbi had initially been open to the position but inclined to wait until the end of the season, Tottenham have intensified their efforts ...

England 1 - 1 Uruguay Ben White endured a turbulent return to international duty as England were held by Uruguay in a scrappy friendly Author | George B Stadium | Wembley The Arsenal defender was met with audible jeers when introduced in the 69th minute, his first appearance since stepping away from the squad after leaving the 2022 FIFA World Cup early. Yet he shifted the mood nine minutes from time, converting from almost on the goalline after a corner from Cole Palmer. There was to be some late drama White's goal appeared to have sealed victory, only for his evening to take another turn deep into stoppage time when he brought down Federico Vinas inside the area. Following a VAR review, Federico Valverde drove the penalty beyond James Trafford. The match rarely settled into any rhythm. Thomas Tuchel handed full debuts to Trafford and James Garner, but neither side found much fluency in a contest punctuated by fouls and interruptions. Watch | Might reaction from ITV Sport Uruguay w...

We asked European Super Followers readers how Liverpool might approach life after Mohamed Salah. Will current players step up or will new signings come in? Author |  William G Salah celebrating Liverpool's Champions League win in 2019 Here are some of the best comments we've seen so far Jackie: There is no easy way of putting it. Salah feels irreplaceable. In the modern market, the value he has offered the club is extraordinary, from goals and assists to his relentless drive. Liverpool could spend vast sums and still fall short of finding a comparable figure. Whoever is tasked with becoming the next leading presence on the right flank will carry a significant burden, and there may always be a sense of something missing. Tobey: Replicating Salah’s attacking output will be a formidable challenge. Players of that level are scarce. I would like to think we have a clear strategy, perhaps targeting talents such as Michael Olise from Bayern or Yan Diomande at RB Leipzig. Without tha...

Hearts 1 - 0 Dundee Oisin McEntee’s towering header earned leaders Hearts a hard-fought victory over Dundee Author | Alan White Stadium | Tynecastle The victory ensures they head into the international break at the summit of the Scottish Premiership. Derek McInnes’ side were largely frustrated at Tynecastle, where a disciplined Dundee display made life uncomfortable for the division’s pacesetters. Watch | Match highlights from SPFL YouTube How Hearts eventually won the game The decisive moment arrived 13 minutes from time when McEntee lost his marker to power home Marc Leonard’s free-kick, sparking scenes of celebration among the home support. It secured a fourth successive 1-0 win at Tynecastle for Hearts, despite Frankie Kent’s late red card, as the pressure continues to build on the unlikely title challengers with seven games remaining in their pursuit of a first league crown since 1960. The wider impact on the title race Celtic, who lost to Dundee United on Sunday, are now five poi...

Arsenal 0 - 2 Manchester City Manchester City brought an emphatic end to Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic quadruple with a deserved Carabao Cup final victory. Authors | Macca and DJ Stadium | Wembley Nico O’Reilly struck twice in the space of four second-half minutes as Pep Guardiola’s side asserted their authority over the Premier League leaders with a performance of real control and incision. It proved a bruising afternoon for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, whose decision to persist with Kepa Arrizabalaga in this competition, ahead of first-choice David Raya, unravelled at a crucial moment. Kepa presented City with the opening goal just past the hour, spilling what should have been a routine cross from Rayan Cherki and allowing O’Reilly to capitalise with a stooping header. Watch | View from the stands at Wembley. Video uploaded from Shorts LM O’Reilly added a second soon after, arriving unmarked at the far post to meet Matheus Nunes’ delivery with another firm header, prompting Guardiola...

Midtjylland 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest (The match finished 2-2 on aggregate and Forest won 3-0 on penalties) Nottingham Forest booked their place in the Europa League quarter-finals after prevailing on penalties against Midtjylland Author | Kieran M Stadium | MCH Arena Cho Gue-Sung and Aral Simsir both struck the same post during the shootout, while Edward Chilufya slipped at the crucial moment and failed to convert. Morgan Gibbs-White, Ibrahim Sangare and Neco Williams all held their nerve from the spot to send Forest through. Vitor Pereira’s side will now meet Porto in the last eight next month, setting aside their domestic struggles to extend their European campaign. A closer analysis of what happened on the night Ryan Yates had earlier given Forest control of the tie with a driven effort from 20 yards, after Nicolas Dominguez had drawn them level on aggregate before the interval. Midtjylland responded through Martin Erlic, whose close-range finish forced extra time. Watch | The re...

Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (Atletico Madrid won 7-5 on aggregate) Spurs claimed a deserved victory against Atletico Madrid but fell short in their attempt to overturn a three-goal deficit. Author | Greg S  Stadium | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium The home side were left with too much to do after a calamitous 5-2 first-leg defeat in Madrid, one of four losses in five matches since Tudor replaced Thomas Frank. There were, however, further signs of progress. Following the 1-1 draw at Liverpool, this was another encouraging display in an absorbing second leg, offering hope as attention turns to the more pressing task of avoiding relegation from the Premier League. Needing an early foothold, Spurs began brightly and took the lead on the half-hour when Randal Kolo Muani headed in an inviting cross from Mathys Tel for his fourth goal of the campaign. Tel soon had the chance to unsettle the visitors further after racing through on goal, but Juan Musso, deputising for the injured Ja...

Arsenal 2 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen (Arsenal won 3-1 on aggregate) It was a relatively straightforward night for Arsenal as their quadruple dreams stay alive. Author | DJ Stadium | Emirates Stadium Goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice guided Arsenal to a comfortable win over Bayer Leverkusen, as the Gunners booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. They will face Sporting in the last eight after the Portuguese side produced a remarkable turnaround, overturning a three-goal deficit to score five against Bodo/Glimt. Arsenal began the tie level on aggregate with the German side, following Kai Havertz’s late penalty in last week’s 1-1 draw, and ensured Leverkusen never settled during a dominant first half. Gabriel twice threatened from Arsenal’s trademark corners, but Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich produced a pair of fine saves to keep the score level. He was left with no chance for the opening goal, however, as Eze controlled the ball on the edge of the area, turned s...

Chelsea 0 - 3 PSG (PSG won 8-2 on aggregate) This was Chelsea’s joint-heaviest defeat in a two‑legged European tie Author | Lewis W Stadium | Stamford Bridge Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring after just six minutes, with Bradley Barcola doubling PSG's lead with their second shot of the game in the 14th minute. That goal meant Chelsea needed to score 4 without reply to take the tie into extra time, effectively ended it as a contest, and substitute Senny Mayulu piled further misery on Chelsea in this last‑16 meeting. Chelsea responded with a burst of attacking intent, with Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto and Trevoh Chalobah all involved as they pressed for a way back. Yet it was Paris Saint-Germain who struck again. After Moises Caicedo was dispossessed in midfield, PSG broke with purpose. Bradley Barcola took a fine first touch on his weaker left foot before sending a half-volley into the top corner to double the advantage. Chelsea continued to threaten, carving ...

Atletico Madrid 5 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur  We try to summarise a chaotic night for Spurs as their nightmare season continues Author | Greg S Stadium |  Metropolitano Tottenham’s calamitous campaign reached another bleak chapter as goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky endured a torrid 17 minutes before being substituted in a chastening Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid. Handed a start ahead of Guglielmo Vicario, the 22-year-old Czech twice lost his footing in the opening stages, gifting goals to Marcos Llorente and Julian Alvarez.  In between those awful moments, Micky van de Ven also slipped, allowing Antoine Griezmann to add a third, before Robin Le Normand struck a fourth after just 23 breathless minutes. Tottenham’s last 6 results... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 11 March 2026 at 07:38 It was a chaotic opening spell for the away side Pedro Porro briefly halted the onslaught with a goal for the visitors, but the respite w...

Arsenal 1 - 0 Chelsea (Arsenal won 4-2 on aggregate) Arsenal moved to within one game of their first major trophy since 2020 Author | DJ Stadium | Emirates Stadium Holding a 3-2 advantage from the first leg, Mikel Arteta’s side were made to wait until the seventh minute of added time to confirm their progress on a nervy night at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz, introduced from the bench, delivered the decisive moment, rounding Robert Sánchez before calmly rolling the ball into an empty net. Arsenal, who sit top of the Premier League and remain alive in three cup competitions, will meet either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley next month. The sense of occasion was unmistakable, even if the contest itself was often tight and attritional. How Arsenal and Arteta booked a trip down Wembley Way The hosts began on the front foot but found space hard to come by against a Chelsea side set up in a back five, with clear chances at a premium before the interval. Liam Rosenior attempted t...