Local news you can trust

Close

Football

Top Football stories

Arsenal v Aston Villa - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Aston Villa's with Arsenal.

Supporting image for story: Arsenal v Aston Villa - Live

Supporting image for story: Manchester United v Wolves - Live

Manchester United v Wolves - Live

Supporting image for story: Tamworth sign one-month loan extension for Walsall midfielder Ronan Maher

Tamworth sign one-month loan extension for Walsall midfielder Ronan Maher

Supporting image for story: West Brom new key off-field appointment revealed following Norwich City exit

West Brom new key off-field appointment revealed following Norwich City exit

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa were given full explanation on fixture sequencing, league sources say

Aston Villa were given full explanation on fixture sequencing, league sources say

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Knocked off top spot, set pieces and Daniel Kanu strikes again

Walsall debrief: Knocked off top spot, set pieces and Daniel Kanu strikes again

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims

West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims

From your club

Upcoming fixtures

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC badge

Sat 3 January, 2026

Wolves v West Ham

Cambridge Utd badge

Thu 1 January, 2026

Cambridge Utd v Walsall

Walsall FC badge

Thu 1 January, 2026

Swansea v West Brom

West Bromwich Albion badge

Aston Villa badge

Sat 3 January, 2026

Villa v Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest badge

More on Football

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings as four receive 5/10 in last-gasp defeat to Oldham

Walsall player ratings as four receive 5/10 in last-gasp defeat to Oldham

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason explains Mikey Johnston withdrawal after West Brom boos and makes Tom Fellows point

Ryan Mason explains Mikey Johnston withdrawal after West Brom boos and makes Tom Fellows point

Supporting image for story: West Brom attacker to undergo surgery and lengthy spell out after serious injury setback

West Brom attacker to undergo surgery and lengthy spell out after serious injury setback

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

Supporting image for story: Ex-West Brom man adored by Carlos Corberan back amongst the belters with stunning Lincoln City strike

Ex-West Brom man adored by Carlos Corberan back amongst the belters with stunning Lincoln City strike

Supporting image for story: 'We are good enough': Jayson Molumby makes defiant West Brom statement as midfielder eyes starting return

'We are good enough': Jayson Molumby makes defiant West Brom statement as midfielder eyes starting return

Most popular

More Football

'It cannot happen': Callum Styles makes West Brom admission as Albion target end to dreadful away run

Callum Styles has admitted that Albion are underachieving with the squad they have this season - as they look to end a woeful spell of form away from home.

Supporting image for story: 'It cannot happen': Callum Styles makes West Brom admission as Albion target end to dreadful away run

Supporting image for story: Bad hands, different boo boys and an Albion surprise: Things you may have missed from West Brom's QPR win

Bad hands, different boo boys and an Albion surprise: Things you may have missed from West Brom's QPR win

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Supporting image for story: "We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

"We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

Supporting image for story: 'We'll make a plan' - Walsall weighing up another loan for striker Levi Amantchi

'We'll make a plan' - Walsall weighing up another loan for striker Levi Amantchi

Supporting image for story: 'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

Supporting image for story: West Brom boss underlines set-piece change after 'important' win

West Brom boss underlines set-piece change after 'important' win

Latest Videos

Supporting image for story: 'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

Supporting image for story: 'It's a start': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom sign off 2025 with victory

'It's a start': Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury analysis after West Brom sign off 2025 with victory

Supporting image for story: 'They need that': West Brom fan reaction after QPR and what Ryan Mason needs to turn it around

'They need that': West Brom fan reaction after QPR and what Ryan Mason needs to turn it around

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery's Aston Villa press conference

Matt Maher with the latest from Unai Emery's Aston Villa press conference

Supporting image for story: 'They have to replicate that': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Wolves' defeat at Liverpool

'They have to replicate that': Liam Keen and Jonny Drury on Wolves' defeat at Liverpool

Supporting image for story: 'They gave it a go': Wolves fan reaction and January sale view after Liverpool defeat

'They gave it a go': Wolves fan reaction and January sale view after Liverpool defeat

Premier League Table

Pos.

Team

Pts.

1

Arsenal

43

2

Man City

40

3

Aston Villa

40

4

Liverpool

32

5

Chelsea

30

6

Man Utd

30

7

Sunderland

28

8

Everton

28

9

Brentford

26

10

Newcastle

26

11

Crystal Palace

26

12

Fulham

26

13

Tottenham Hotspur

25

14

Brighton

24

15

AFC Bournemouth

23

16

Leeds

20

17

Nottm Forest

18

18

West Ham

16

19

Burnley

12

20

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

3

Wolves

Supporting image for story: Manchester United v Wolves - Live

Manchester United v Wolves - Live

Supporting image for story: "We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

"We've got to find a way" - Wolves boss eager for 'ruthless edge'

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Dave Edwards: Wolves need to find a way to get a result

Supporting image for story: Manchester United v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards facing a midfield dilemma

Manchester United v Wolves preview: Rob Edwards facing a midfield dilemma

Supporting image for story: "I feel like I deserved it" - Wolves attacker on his lively full debut

"I feel like I deserved it" - Wolves attacker on his lively full debut

Supporting image for story: Manchester United's injury latest ahead of Wolves clash

Manchester United's injury latest ahead of Wolves clash

Walsall FC

Supporting image for story: Tamworth sign one-month loan extension for Walsall midfielder Ronan Maher

Tamworth sign one-month loan extension for Walsall midfielder Ronan Maher

Supporting image for story: Walsall debrief: Knocked off top spot, set pieces and Daniel Kanu strikes again

Walsall debrief: Knocked off top spot, set pieces and Daniel Kanu strikes again

Supporting image for story: Walsall player ratings as four receive 5/10 in last-gasp defeat to Oldham

Walsall player ratings as four receive 5/10 in last-gasp defeat to Oldham

Supporting image for story: 'We'll make a plan' - Walsall weighing up another loan for striker Levi Amantchi

'We'll make a plan' - Walsall weighing up another loan for striker Levi Amantchi

Supporting image for story: 'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

'Shaky' - George Bennett analyses Walsall's defeat against Oldham Athletic

Supporting image for story: 'Refocus' - Mat Sadler on Walsall's last-gasp defeat against Oldham Athletic

'Refocus' - Mat Sadler on Walsall's last-gasp defeat against Oldham Athletic

West Bromwich Albion

Supporting image for story: West Brom new key off-field appointment revealed following Norwich City exit

West Brom new key off-field appointment revealed following Norwich City exit

Supporting image for story: Ryan Mason explains Mikey Johnston withdrawal after West Brom boos and makes Tom Fellows point

Ryan Mason explains Mikey Johnston withdrawal after West Brom boos and makes Tom Fellows point

Supporting image for story: West Brom attacker to undergo surgery and lengthy spell out after serious injury setback

West Brom attacker to undergo surgery and lengthy spell out after serious injury setback

Supporting image for story: West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

West Brom debrief: Maligned loan pair make their point as win brings relief but second-half chorus telling

Supporting image for story: Ex-West Brom man adored by Carlos Corberan back amongst the belters with stunning Lincoln City strike

Ex-West Brom man adored by Carlos Corberan back amongst the belters with stunning Lincoln City strike

Supporting image for story: 'We are good enough': Jayson Molumby makes defiant West Brom statement as midfielder eyes starting return

'We are good enough': Jayson Molumby makes defiant West Brom statement as midfielder eyes starting return

Aston Villa

Supporting image for story: Arsenal v Aston Villa - Live

Arsenal v Aston Villa - Live

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa were given full explanation on fixture sequencing, league sources say

Aston Villa were given full explanation on fixture sequencing, league sources say

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims

West Midlands Police apologise to MPs for ‘confusion’ over Maccabi ban claims

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery outlines Aston Villa transfer reality with January window set to open

Unai Emery outlines Aston Villa transfer reality with January window set to open

Supporting image for story: Unai Emery hoping to avoid 2024 repeat as Aston Villa boss opens up on his dreams

Unai Emery hoping to avoid 2024 repeat as Aston Villa boss opens up on his dreams

Supporting image for story: Aston Villa chief hits out at Premier League fixture schedule ahead of key Arsenal match

Aston Villa chief hits out at Premier League fixture schedule ahead of key Arsenal match