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BBC announce the 25/26 FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie they will televise - Fan Banter
It’s that time again, the BBC announce which 25/26 FA Cup Second Qualifying Round tie they will televise, and we’re looking forward to it. The early rounds of the FA Cup qualifiers have been streamed on the BBC since 2017, which has not only put non league clubs on the map, but also earned them […]
Jordan Rhodes talks retirement, his career, and what the next chapter holds for him - Fan Banter
Jordan Rhodes talks retirement, his career, and what the next chapter holds for him, fair to say he’s excited with the new role he’s taken up. The 35 year old EFL legend has been installed as Blackburn Rovers’ new loans manager, immediately announced after announcing he’s hung up his boots. Jordan, who represented Scotland internationally, […]
Jack Grealish aims dig at Pep Guardiola in deleted post and makes surprise pub visit in Sweden - Fan Banter
Jack Grealish aims a dig at Man City boss Pep Guardiola in a now deleted post and then makes a surprise pub visit in Sweden. The 29 year old, on loan from Man City, is loving life at Everton, after three rounds, he is Premier League’s top assist provider with four assists. He remains hopeful […]
87 goals and two penalty shootouts in 20 opening matches of 25/26 EFL Trophy group stage - Fan Banter
There were 87 goals and two penalty shootouts in 20 opening matches of 25/26 EFL Trophy group stage earlier in midweek. We had screamers, there were unique goal celebrations, it was also another round with some mistakes when playing from the back. It comes just a week after we saw 18 scored, plus a 5-4 […]
West Ham fans to boycott Prem fixture with claim their team will 'die' under current ownership - Fan Banter
West Ham fans to boycott an upcoming Prem fixture with a claim that their team will ‘die’ under the current ownership. Hammers United, are urging supporters to not attend the televised home game against Brentford, on the 20th of October, in protest against owners Brady and Sullivan. Suggestions include watching at pubs or at home, […]
Solihull Moors sack ex-Prem and EFL player turned manager after shocking start to season - Fan Banter
Solihull Moors sack ex-Prem and EFL player turned manager Matt Taylor after a shocking start to the 2025/26 season. A 1-0 defeat to Yeovil leaves Solihull sitting bottom of the National League, winless after seven games played, picking up 3 draws and 4 defeats. Former footballer James Quinn, the assistant manager, will take charge for […]
10th tier club appoint experienced former Prem and EFL player in his first role as manager - Fan Banter
10th tier club Daisy Hill appoint the experienced former Prem and EFL player Nicky Hunt in his first role as first team manager. The 42 year old comes in at the North West Counties League Division One North side, having been assistant at Atherton Collieries. He expressed excitement about the local connection – growing up […]
Man Utd make stance clear after Grimsby fielded an ineligible player in Carabao Cup upset - Fan Banter
Man Utd makes their stance clear after the EFL confirmed that Grimsby Town fielded an ineligible player in their Carabao Cup upset. The player in question – Clarke Oduor – was registered at 12:01pm the day before the game, missing the 12pm registration deadline by 60 seconds. Oduor was subbed on in the 73rd minute, […]
Away Attendances at the Weekend – 1st September 2025 - Fan Banter
We have taken a look at all of Away Attendances at the Weekend and listed which matches saw the biggest travelling support. It was a busy few days with English Football League and non league sides in action, with lots of away supporters attending fixtures up and down the country. Fans of Championship, League One, […]
Scott Parker complains about VAR after Burnley lose to late Bruno Fernandes penalty at Man Utd - Fan Banter
Scott Parker complains about VAR after Burnley lose to a late Bruno Fernandes penalty at Man Utd on Saturday afternoon. The Burnley boss said that the use of a video assistant referee was turning football “sterile” after his team’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, sealed by a controversial stoppage-time penalty. Referee Sam Barrott initially waved […]
West Ham fans show support to Bowen and Paqueta after 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest - Fan Banter
West Ham fans show support to Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta after the Hammers came away with a 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest. The Hammers scored all goals in the final six minutes through Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Callum Wilson, with the result easing pressure on boss Graham Potter. Chris Wood wasted Forest’s best […]
Update given on players involved in sickening collision with National League match abandoned - Fan Banter
An update has been given on the two players involved in a sickening collision with the National League match being abandoned. The crowd at Eastleigh v Scunthorpe fell silent as play was halted on the 97th minute, scoreline at 1-1, after Eastleigh’s Archie Harris and Scunthorpe’s Jean Belehouan clashed heads. Both players received on-pitch medical […]
Birmingham fans 'outraged' at ticket prices set for away fixture at Coventry - Fan Banter
A group of Birmingham fans say they have been left ‘outraged’ at the expensive ticket prices set for away fixture at Coventry. Birmingham City FC OSC issued a tweet earlier this weekend, as ticket details were announced, they said: “We are outraged by the ticket prices for the upcoming away fixture at Coventry City – […]
Crystal Palace fans cheekily taunt Aston Villa with chants in 3-0 thrashing - Fan Banter
Crystal Palace fans were in high spirits as they took to cheekily taunt Aston Villa with chants in the 3-0 thrashing on Sunday. Oliver Glasner’s side secured their first Premier League win of the season, Jean-Philippe Mateta opening the scoring on the 21st-minute with a penalty after Daichi Kamada was fouled. Captain Marc Guehi, who […]
EFL announce latest 2025/26 Carabao Cup Third Round dates, times and TV selections - Fan Banter
The EFL announce the latest 2025/26 Carabao Cup Third Round dates, times and TV selections, and it will come as no surprise here. The league have said in a statement that ‘holders Newcastle United enter the competition at this stage, and they will host Bradford City on Wednesday, 24 September, live on Sky Sports+. “Southampton’s […]
PHOTOS: Away Fans in the Stands - 1st September 2025 - Fan Banter
Time for photos of away fans in the stands, we will be taking a look at all the different ones at this week’s English football matches. Lots of travelling supporters are still able to attend fixtures up and down the country this month, but there is a disruption to keep in mind due various traffic […]
Marco Silva 'seething' as Premier League explain decision to disallow Fulham opener at Chelsea - Fan Banter
Marco Silva was left ‘seething’ as the Premier League explain that controversial decision to disallow Fulham their opener at Chelsea. In the 22nd minute of the first Premier League fixture of the weekend, a goal by Fulham’s Tom King was overturned by VAR. The referee ruled it out due to a careless challenge by Rodrigo […]
Fans show Ruben Selles the red card after Sheffield United suffer fourth straight loss - Fan Banter
Fans show Ruben Selles the red card after Sheffield United suffer a fourth straight loss following a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough. The result meanwhile sees Boro retain their 100% start to the season, thanks to Tommy Conway’s tidy finish from a pass from debutant Matt Targett. A dream start for Rob Edwards and his side, […]
What Yoane Wissa had to say on joining Newcastle after demanding to leave Brentford - Fan Banter
We check out what Yoane Wissa had to say on joining Newcastle after that explosive statement of his demanding to leave Brentford. The 28 year old had accused Brentford of breaking promises and publicly demanded a transfer before the window closes, refusing to train or play, unfollowing the club on Instagram, and deleting related posts. […]
Thomas Frank responds to boos at half time and full time in Tottenham's defeat to Bournemouth - Fan Banter
Thomas Frank responds to boos at half time and full time in Tottenham’s defeat to Bournemouth, his first defeat as new Spurs manager. Bournemouth came away with a 1-0 victory, Evanilson’s deflected goal in the 5th minute proved decisive, with the Cherries dominating and creating numerous chances, including misses by Semenyo and Brooks. Tottenham’s late […]
Chester condemns shocking incident as fan sparks altercation in dressing room - Fan Banter
Chester condemns a shocking incident at Worksop Town as a fan sparks an altercation in the away dressing room on Saturday afternoon. Worksop produced a 2-1 home win over Chester, dominating early, creating multiple chances through Aaron Martin, Lewis Whitham, and Joe Leesley, but Chester held firm despite a few counters. Chester went ahead in […]
Every Attendance at the Weekend - 1st September 2025 - Fan Banter
With fans in the stands, we look at every attendance in the Premier League, EFL, non league and FA Cup including the biggest of the weekend. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. The weekend saw […]
Further frustration for Plymouth after being thrashed 4-0 by league leaders Cardiff - Fan Banter
It’s further frustration for Plymouth Argyle after being thrashed 4-0 by League One leaders Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon. The Bluebirds extended their unbeaten league run thanks to goals from Ryan Wintle (stunning 25-yard strike before half-time), Chris Willock (deflected effort), Rubin Colwill (another deflection early in the second half), and substitute Isaak Davies (late […]
Alexander Isak gives first interview on Liverpool move as Newcastle release 37 word statement - Fan Banter
Alexander Isak gives his first interview on Liverpool move as Newcastle release a 37 word statement on his departure from the club. A few weeks back, Newcastle United were quick to hit back as Alexander Isak claims in his statement that the club ‘broke promises’. See more on that HERE. Alexander Isak expressed pride in […]
Grimsby 2-2 Man Utd (12-11p) - Amorim in disbelief, Mark Goldbridge and AngryGinge gutted - Fan Banter
Grimsby 2-2 Man Utd (12-11p) – Ruben Amorim was in disbelief, while Man Utd fans Mark Goldbridge and AngryGinge were left gutted. Fair to say that as one of the most exhilarating Carabao Cup matches in some time, die-hard supporters of both teams reacting to the game’s highs and lows, from stunning goals to nail-biting […]
2025/26 Carabao Cup Third Round draw live and in full as 9 more Premier League clubs enter - Fan Banter
Time to check out the 2025/26 Carabao Cup Third Round draw live and in full as 9 more Premier League clubs enter at this stage. Due to UEFA’s expanded schedule, fixtures span two weeks (starting Sept. 15 and 22) to avoid clashes with Champions League (Sept. 15) and Europa League (Sept. 22). UCL/UEL teams cannot […]
Boos from frustrated Birmingham fans after Port Vale cause an upset in the Carabao Cup - Fan Banter
There were boos from frustrated Birmingham fans after league below Port Vale cause an upset in the Carabao Cup Second Round. The League One side secured a 1-0 win, ending the Blues’ unbeaten start. Jaheim Headley’s diving header from Ryan Croasdale’s cross just before half time saw the Valiants book a place in the Third […]
York City part company with Adam Hinshelwood with club to make quick managerial replacement - Fan Banter
York City part company with Adam Hinshelwood with club to make a quick managerial replacement according to the statement released. Hinshelwood was in the role for 18 months, kept the club up in his first season, then achieved a second-placed finish with 96 points. On the 22nd of May, Pete O’Rourke reported that York City […]
Bradford fans cheekily taunt Stoke and Leeds with chants during Carabao Cup upset - Fan Banter
Bradford City fans took to cheekily taunt Stoke and Leeds with a number of chants during the Carabao Cup upset on Tuesday night. The League One outfit stunned the Championship leaders with a convincing 3-0 victory in the Carabao Cup second round, with goals from Will Swan (header), Brad Halliday (firm strike), and George Lapslie […]
Daniel Farke admits Leeds players are embarrassed by defeat to young Sheffield Wednesday side - Fan Banter
Daniel Farke admits his Leeds United players are embarrassed by the defeat to a very young Sheffield Wednesday side. Following a 1-1 draw in normal time, Jamal Lowe saw his shot come back off Karl Darlow’s legs and spin over the line for the opener, then Jayden Bogle levelled late on. The Carabao Cup Second […]
Danny Ings gives his first sit down interview on joining Sheffield United - Fan Banter
Danny Ings gives his first sit down interview on joining Sheffield United, currently bottom of the Championship table. The 33 year old expressed delight at joining Sheffield United after a quick 48-hour process, impressed by the manager’s vision and belief in his ability to add quality to the squad. He praised the welcoming team environment […]
Jarrod Bowen argues with West Ham fans after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Wolves - Fan Banter
Jarrod Bowen argues with West Ham fans after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup Second Round by Wolves on Tuesday night. Rodrigo Gomes put the hosts ahead just before half time but goals from Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta saw the Hammers go in front, until Strand Larsen came off the bench and scored […]
Nathan Jones doesn't hold back as he slams his young side as Charlton lose to Cambridge - Fan Banter
Nathan Jones doesn’t hold back as he slams his young side as Charlton lose to Cambridge in the Second Round of the Carabao Cup. The League Two side managed to upset Championship opposition with a 3-1 win, and had led 2-0 within 30 minutes thanks to goals from James Brophy and Kylian Kouassi. Charlton’s Ibrahim […]
18 goals and a 5-4 penalty shootout in first three matches of 25/26 EFL Trophy group stage - Fan Banter
There were 18 goals and a 5-4 penalty shootout scoreline in the first three matches of 25/26 EFL Trophy group stage this week. Bristol Rovers drew 4-4 with Tottenham Hotspur U21 after twice coming from behind (including from 3-0 down), with the League Two side winning 5-4 on penalties. Bristol Rovers: Young, Senior (English 88), […]
Gateshead come back from 3-0 down to beat Yeovil 4-3 in one of the most surreal games you’ll see - Fan Banter
Gateshead astonishingly come back from 3-0 down to beat Yeovil 4-3 in one of the most surreal games you’ll ever see. Josh Sims, Junior Morias and Harvey Greenslade put the Glovers 3-0 up before half time, but no one inside Huish Park could have predicted what was to come in the second half. The comeback […]
10 Sporting Events in 2025 Every Fan Should Follow - Fan Banter
2025 is set to be a pressure cooker for sports fans everywhere. From World Cups to title deciders, every point and every play will be loaded. And the bigger picture? That’s where the real drama unfolds. Sliding from championship battles to national milestones, here are the ten showdowns you absolutely cannot sleep on when the […]
Away Attendances at the Weekend – 25th August 2025 - Fan Banter
We have taken a look at all of Away Attendances at the Weekend and listed which matches saw the biggest travelling support. It was a busy few days with English Football League and non league sides in action, with lots of away supporters attending fixtures up and down the country. Fans of Championship, League One, […]
Shrewsbury fans invited to attend 'funeral procession' in protest before home matches - Fan Banter
Shrewsbury Town fans have been invited to attend a ‘funeral procession’ in protest before their home league matches throughout the season. Fans are expressing deep frustration with owner Roland Wycherley, and are making their feelings known until new investment comes in. The 1886 Group, following recent defeats (2-1 to Swindon and to Notts County), urges […]
Tottenham and Coventry fans give Man Utd team some stick after spotting them at train station - Fan Banter
Tottenham and Coventry fans give the Man Utd team some stick after spotting them on a train at London Euston station on Ellis Viner posted in the Kent Sky Blue Army group: “When the Man United Team are on your train back to London. SBA 💙👍💪 had to give em a bit of stick. 😍😍😍😍 […]
Newcastle fans sing “Premier League corrupt as f***”, Arne Slot criticises Newcastle's tactics - Fan Banter
Newcastle fans sing “Premier League corrupt as f***”, Arne Slot criticises Newcastle’s tactics after Liverpool came away with a 3-2 win. Rio Ngumoha scored late on to secure all three points, after the Magpies had come from 2-0 down with 10 men following Anthony Gordon’s red card. The scrappy game featured 19 first-half fouls and […]