Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: April 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Premier League & European Hopes

Liverpool secured fourth place following a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, though the win was marred by an injury to star forward Mohamed Salah, prompting manager Arne Slot to state fans must "wait and see" if this was his final appearance. Elsewhere in the top flight, Fulham ground out a narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, moving level on points with the final European qualification spot, while Tottenham secured their first Premier League win of 2026 after Joao Palhinha poked home a crucial late winner against Wolves, though they remain in the relegation zone. In a tense battle to avoid the drop, Callum Wilson's stoppage-time strike powered West Ham past Everton 2-1, successfully pulling David Moyes' side clear of the bottom three.

WSL Title Race Shakes Up

The Women's Super League title chase experienced a major shakeup as Brighton stunned leaders Manchester City with a 3-2 comeback victory, featuring a brace from Madison Haley. This result allows Arsenal to potentially close the gap, despite Manchester City head coach Andree Jeglertz brushing off the setback in their pursuit of the silverware.

Championship Play-Off & Relegation Drama

The battle for promotion and survival in the Sky Bet Championship intensified across several fixtures. Middlesbrough thrashed Watford 5-1 to book a play-off spot and keep their outside automatic promotion hopes alive, while Derby County edged a dramatic 3-2 win at QPR, coming from behind twice to keep their post-season ambitions alive. Conversely, Hull City's aspirations suffered a major blow when Charlton Athletic defeated them 2-1, a result that simultaneously sealed Charlton's safety from relegation. In other Championship news, Ipswich were held to a 0-0 draw by West Brom, who confirmed their status for another season, while second-placed Ipswich maintained their position despite the dropped points at the Hawthorns. Meanwhile, the already-relegated Oxford United suffered a final indignity as they were confirmed relegated after Charlton's win, though they managed to dispatch Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 in a match where Will Lankshear netted twice.

Managerial Farewells & League Promotions

The weekend also saw significant managerial milestones and league movements outside the top two tiers. Bristol City interim manager Roy Hodgson suffered a defeat in what is anticipated to be the final away fixture of his storied 50-year managerial career, losing to Birmingham City at St Andrew's. Further down the pyramid, MK Dons clinched promotion to League One courtesy of a dominant 3-0 victory over Tranmere at Stadium MK. Elsewhere in League One, Norwich saw their slim play-off chances extinguished after being held to a 1-1 draw by Swansea at Carrow Road.

Other Football & Sporting Notes

In the Scottish Premiership, there was anticipation for the Celtic fixture, as reports confirmed James Forrest would start with Johnston making his return. In National League action, the title decider lived up to its extreme billing, concluding with two stoppage-time goals and pitch invasions from both sets of supporters. In rugby union, world champions England demolished Wales 62-24 in the Women's Six Nations, with Meg Jones and Marlie Packer each contributing two tries to maintain their perfect record.