Express and Star Football https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Express and Star Football and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:51:04 GMT 2026-11-02T23:51:04Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA['Learned so much' - Unai Emery returns with Aston Villa to scene of greatest setback]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/learned-so-much-unai-emery-returns-with-aston-villa-to-scene-of-greatest-setback-9325949 Villa face Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday - and the Nou Camp brings back bad memories for their manager.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:09:05 GMT 9325949 AFP via Getty Images 2026-11-02T20:09:05+00:00 <![CDATA[Did Wolves deliver on Peixoto's promise? - E&S Wolves podcast: Episode 444]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/did-wolves-deliver-on-peixotos-promise-es-wolves-podcast-episode-444-9324987 Watch the latest episode of the Express & Star Wolves podcast.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:30 GMT 9310721 Iconic 2026-11-02T20:00:30+00:00 <![CDATA[One man stands above the rest - Wolves v Cardiff fan ratings]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/one-man-stands-above-the-rest-wolves-v-cardiff-fan-ratings-9324850 Look out for the Google Forms link on our website, Facebook and X after each Wolves game this season.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:21 GMT 9324850 Wolves via Getty Images 2026-11-02T19:00:21+00:00 <![CDATA[West Brom Women star facing six months out after suffering serious leg injury]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/west-brom-women-star-rhianne-oakley-facing-six-months-out-after-suffering-serious-leg-injury-9325520 The Welsh forward joined the Baggies from Cardiff City ahead of the 2024/25 campaign

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:47:38 GMT 9325520 West Bromwich Albion Women 2026-11-02T16:47:38+00:00 <![CDATA[Former West Brom boss rushed to hospital after stroke]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/former-west-brom-boss-rushed-to-hospital-after-stroke-9324683 The Spaniard succeeded Steve Clarke early in 2014.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:29:32 GMT 9324683 2026-11-02T14:29:32+00:00 <![CDATA[Staffordshire grassroots football heroes honoured at annual awards]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/staffordshire-grassroots-football-heroes-honoured-at-annual-awards-9324556 ‘Mrs Chasetown’ was among the Staffordshire grassroots football award winners.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:25:40 GMT 9324556 Staffordshire FA 2026-11-02T13:25:40+00:00 <![CDATA[Hansi Flick says Barcelona won't take 'fantastic' Aston Villa lightly]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/hansi-flick-says-barcelona-wont-take-fantastic-aston-villa-lightly-9324534 Unai Emery’s Villa head to the Nou Camp on Tuesday night in the Champions League.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:05:01 GMT 9324534 AFP via Getty Images 2026-11-02T13:05:01+00:00 <![CDATA[West Brom notebook: Trio shine in statement win with progress clear]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/west-brom-notebook-trio-shine-in-statement-win-with-progress-clear-9323598 See the latest Baggies talking points in our notebook from a thrilling weekend in the capital.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:55 GMT 9323598 PA 2026-11-02T13:00:55+00:00 <![CDATA[‘Very proud!’ - Stone Old Alleynians land top honour at Staffordshire FA awards]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/grassroots/very-proud-stone-old-alleynians-land-top-honour-at-staffordshire-fa-awards-9324432 The Staffordshire football club was crowned ‘Club of the Year’ after their remarkable rise.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:42:33 GMT 9324432 Staffordshire FA 2026-11-02T12:42:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Aston Villa drop Jamie Carragher legal action after pundit's apology]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-drop-jamie-carragher-legal-action-after-pundits-apology-9324023 The former Liverpool and England man has been at the centre of a storm since Friday night.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:05 GMT 9324023 2026-11-02T11:15:05+00:00 <![CDATA[James Morrison had particular feeling before West Brom's West Ham masterclass]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/james-morrison-had-particular-feeling-before-west-broms-west-ham-masterclass-9322630 The Baggies boss wasn’t surprise to see his side put in some a stylish display at West Ham’s London Stadium.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:59:40 GMT 9322630 PA 2026-11-02T06:59:40+00:00 <![CDATA['Dominate' - Star sets Wolves challenge after morale-boosting win]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers/dominate-star-sets-wolves-challenge-after-morale-boosting-win-9323066 Saturday saw an improved performance from Cesar Peixoto’s side.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:30:42 GMT 9323066 Wolves via Getty Images 2026-11-02T06:30:42+00:00 <![CDATA['Phenomenal' - Aston Villa keeper backed to rebound from Fulham blunder]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/phenomenal-aston-villa-keeper-backed-to-rebound-from-fulham-blunder-9323079 The shot-stopper committed a costly error in Saturday’s match with Fulham.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:01:24 GMT 9323079 Getty Images 2026-11-02T04:01:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Women's football: Late strike denies Aston Villa win at Arsenal]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/womens-football-late-strike-denies-aston-villa-win-at-arsenal-9323178 A late strike from an England international salvaged a point for the Gunners.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:53 GMT 9323178 Getty Images 2026-11-02T04:00:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Non-league: Brocton progress in FA Vase after shoot-out drama]]> https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/non-league-brocton-progress-in-fa-vase-after-shoot-out-drama-9322994 The Staffordshire club let slip a two-goal lead before winning on penalties.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:43 GMT 9322994 Jim Wall 2026-11-02T04:00:43+00:00