Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
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12
Nov
On Friday, 14 November Slovak national team welcome Northern Ireland to the Košická Futbalová Aréna in Košice for a pivotal UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifier. This is the penultimate fixture in Group A, a four‑team section that also includes Germany (currently at the top of the table) and Luxembourg.
Slovakia currently occupy one of the qualification spots and will be looking to cement their place with another victory after their good performance against Luxembourg. For Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland, a result here is essential if they are to keep pace with the group leaders.
Kick‑off is scheduled for 19:45 UK time...
29
Oct
In the 2025/26 Premier League season the title race remains wide open, and the next stop for Manchester City is a home meeting with in‑form Bournemouth, currently 2nd on the League table. Pep Guardiola’s side host the Cherries at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 2 November, with kick-off planned for 16:30 BST.
Matchweek 10 finds Manchester City searching for continuity after a mixed start. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have shed their underdog skin this season, climbing the table with fearless football and a belief that travelling to Manchester may no longer mean damage limitation. That said, the bookmakers seem to believe Man...
24
Oct
The Premier League rolls into late October with a heavyweight clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, where Everton host Tottenham Hotspur on 26 October. The kick‑off is scheduled for 17:30 BST, which is the early Sunday evening slot that often generates a lively atmosphere.
Both clubs have a lot to play for: Everton’s side under David Moyes are trying to move into the top half of the table, while Thomas Frank’s Spurs are currently in 6th place and chasing the European places.
The blue half of Liverpool will see this as a chance to upset one of the league’s pace‑setters,...
20
Oct
All eyes turn to St James’ Park on Tuesday, 21 October, where Eddie Howe’s Magpies face Benfica in a pivotal Champions League Matchday 3 fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST, and both teams know how much a win could shape their league-phase campaign.
After beating Union Saint‑Gilloise and pushing Barcelona close, Newcastle’s form has looked promising, while Benfica arrive in England after mixed results earlier in the league phase. With both clubs chasing valuable points, the atmosphere at St James’ Park should be electric.
Newcastle vs Benfica – Betting Odds
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10
Oct
The 2026 World Cup qualification continues in Group F on 14 October, with Ireland hosting Armenia at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Kick‑off is scheduled for 19:45 BST. Group F is a four‑team round‑robin featuring Portugal, Armenia, Hungary and Ireland, and only the group winner qualifies automatically for the World Cup while the runner‑up moves into the play‑offs.
After the first two matchdays Portugal sat top on six points, Armenia second on three, and Hungary and Ireland level on one point. Ireland therefore need a home win to keep their qualification hopes alive and avenge September’s 2‑1 defeat in Yerevan.
Ireland vs Armenia...
02
Oct
Matchday 2 of 8 sends Premier League side Aston Villa to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord. The game takes place on Thursday 2 October at De Kuip (Stadion Feijenoord) and kicks off at 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST).
It will be the first time these two clubs have met in European competition. Their only previous meeting was a friendly match back in 2010, when Aston Villa won 3-1.
Feyenoord qualified as Dutch champions and are notoriously strong at home, while Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are enjoying their first Europa League campaign in a long time and will look to build on their Matchday...