Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 12, 2026, 2:25 PM ET

Premier League: Chelsea Held by Unbeaten Hull

Chelsea's defensive frailties were laid bare once more as they were held to a 2-2 draw by an impressive Hull City at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues' star-studded attack rescuing them yet again. Hull extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season with the entertaining stalemate, capitalising on some poor defending from the hosts. The result leaves Chelsea fans bracing for a rough ride this season, as their backline was exposed repeatedly by a Hull side full of confidence.

Liverpool Frustrated by Fulham at Anfield

Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by struggling Fulham at Anfield, with Barcola, Wirtz and Gravenberch among those who failed to perform. Fulham frustrated the Reds to claim their first point of the Premier League season, grinding out a stalemate on Merseyside. The frustrating Anfield draw saw Fulham pick up their first point of the campaign, leaving Liverpool to rue a host of missed chances. The weekend's live coverage had billed these fixtures as a chance for the title contenders to assert themselves, but both Chelsea and Liverpool stumbled.

Ipswich Stun 10-Man Crystal Palace

Ipswich came from behind to secure their first away win since April 2025, beating 10-man Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park. The late winner sank Palace, who had to play a man down for much of the contest.

Brentford Peg Back Bournemouth

Kevin Schade netted a double as Brentford twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, leaving Marco Rose still waiting for his first Premier League win as head coach. The Bees showed resilience to salvage a point on the road.

Forest Haunt Emery as Villa's Woes Continue

Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park, with a late winner leaving Unai Emery's side still searching for their first Premier League victory of the season. The result compounds a difficult start for Villa. Forest were without Milenkovic and Cunha for the trip, but still had enough to see off the hosts.

West Ham Rout Wrexham in Record Defeat

Wrexham suffered their heaviest defeat under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as West Ham ran rampant in a 6-0 rout on Friday. Hammers head coach Nuno Espirito Santo believes the London Stadium atmosphere and the size of the home crowds give his side a big advantage in the Championship.

Championship: Swansea Sink Struggling Burnley

Swansea moved back into the automatic promotion places as they piled more misery on new Burnley boss Nicky Hayen, whose side slumped to the bottom of the Championship with a 3-1 defeat. The Swans continue to climb the table.

Charlton and Portsmouth Play Out Stalemate

Charlton maintained their unbeaten home record this season with a 0-0 draw against Portsmouth at The Valley. Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight contest.

Middlesbrough Edge Seven-Goal Thriller

Ashley Phillips was the unlikely late match-winner as Middlesbrough edged a seven-goal thriller, beating Norwich 4-3 at the Riverside Stadium. The dramatic encounter swung back and forth before Phillips struck late.

Blackburn See Off Millwall

Dapo Afolayan's brace helped Blackburn secure a much-needed 3-1 win over Millwall at a discontented Ewood Park. The victory eases pressure on the Rovers boss.

Lincoln Earn Late Win at Preston

Freddie Draper came off the bench to net a late winner in a 1-0 win for Lincoln away at Preston. The substitute made an instant impact at Deepdale.

Stoke Win at Watford

Jack McGlynn orchestrated Stoke's first away win since January with a deserved 2-1 success at Watford. The Potters continue their resurgence under their current boss.

Southampton Hammer Bristol City

Cyle Larin scored twice as Southampton hammered Bristol City 4-1 in the Championship at St Mary's. The Saints put on a dominant display on the south coast.

Bolton Edge Cardiff With Late Header

Substitute Thierry Gale headed a 90th-minute winner as Bolton ended a run of four successive Championship defeats with a 1-0 victory over last season's League One rivals Cardiff. The late drama sparked wild celebrations at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

West Brom Hit Back to Hold QPR

Callum Styles earned West Brom a point as they came from behind to draw 1-1 against QPR in the Sky Bet Championship at The Hawthorns. The Baggies rescued a share of the spoils.

Birmingham Hit Back to Win at Derby

Paik Seung-Ho scored his first goal since December to give Birmingham a 2-1 victory over Derby at Pride Park. The Blues came from behind to take all three points.

EFL Round-Up Across the Divisions

Cardiff, Birmingham and West Brom were all in action as the EFL on Sky brought live coverage across the Championship, League One and League Two. The packed schedule delivered drama throughout the divisions.

LaLiga: Flick Hails Raphinha's New Role

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said "unbelievable" Raphinha is one of the best in the world after converting the Brazilian into a striker this season. The new No. 9 role has unlocked another level in the forward.

Arsenal's Gabriel Eager for UCL Final Redemption

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has said that he is "eager" for another chance to take a penalty in a Champions League final. The Brazilian is determined to make amends for a previous miss on the biggest stage.

Formula 1: Norris Takes Spanish GP Pole

Lando Norris produced a stunning lap to beat Kimi Antonelli to the first pole position at Formula 1's all-new Madring circuit in a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying. Norris described the lap as a "masterpiece." Earlier, championship leader Antonelli was fastest in final practice as Lewis Hamilton crashed and lost valuable track time ahead of qualifying in Madrid. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff dismissed suggestions from "couch warriors" that the Silver Arrows failed to treat George Russell fairly during the Italian Grand Prix.

Cricket: Root Steers England to Series Sweep

England clinched a first home series whitewash of Pakistan despite an early scare by chasing down 130 on day four of the third Test at Edgbaston. Joe Root anchored the chase after the hosts lost early wickets.

Rugby: Red Roses Just Getting Started

England's Red Roses warned there is "so much more to come" after their latest victory, with player of the match Burton insisting the side is just getting started. The reigning world champions continue to set the standard in the women's game.

Golf: Europe Lead Solheim Cup

Maja Stark and Linn Grant ended Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz's unbeaten partnership to help Team Europe move into a 7-5 lead over Team USA after the Saturday foursomes. However, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad were thrashed in their foursomes match as the Americans kept the contest close.

Racing: Osborne Makes History at Doncaster

Saffie Osborne made history at Doncaster as she became the first female jockey to win a British Classic, steering Highwayman to victory in the 250th Betfred St Leger. Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle previewed the final day of the St Leger Festival, highlighting Forty Years On as a big fan of the Sceptre Stakes, alongside top-quality action on Champions' Weekend at The Curragh.