9 August 2025
The Hollywood story of Wrexham reaches the EFL Championship as they face Southampton in their 2025-26 season opener at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. Here’s our prediction for the Southampton vs Wrexham match.Match Plug has the best odds, tips, and prediction for all championship matches. Betting Preview for Southampton vs Wrexham Betting On Southampton Southampton are adjusting to life back in…
9 August 2025
Middlesbrough and Swansea meet at Riverside Stadium on Saturday for their 2025-26 Championship opener. This match at Riverside Stadium on Saturday between the Boro and the Swans comes with our prediction of a home win. Middlesbrough finished 10th last season in the Championship with 64 points and four points outside the playoff spots. Swansea finished right behind Middlesbrough with 61 points,…
9 August 2025
West Brom and Blackburn kick off their 2025-26 Championship campaigns at The Hawthorns on Saturday. Read the preview for the West Brom vs Blackburn matchBoth teams finished in the top half last season, but each has had a very different pre-season. Here’s Match Plug’s preview, odds, and prediction for West Brom vs Blackburn Rovers. Betting Preview for West Brom vs Blackburn Betting On West…
9 August 2025
Two sides that barely avoided relegation last season kick off the 2025-26 Championship campaign on Saturday, as Stoke City host Derby County at the Bet365 Stadium. We’ve got Match Plug’s betting tips, odds, and prediction for Stoke City VS Derby County. Betting Preview for Stoke City vs Derby Betting On Stoke City Stoke ended the 2024-25 season in 18th place with 51 points, just two above the…
6 August 2025
Defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy delivered a powerful statement in their 2025 Leagues Cup opener, routing Club Tijuana 5-2 on Thursday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. Despite sitting last in the MLS standings, the LA Galaxy attack clicked into gear. Joseph Paintsil led the charge with two goals and an assist, while Gabriel Pec, Marco Reus, and Matheus Nascimento also got on the…
6 August 2025
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Ethan Casson as their new president, adding a seasoned sports executive to oversee day-to-day business operations under CEO Rick Welts. Casson, who spent nine years as CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves, WNBA’s Lynx, and G League’s Iowa Wolves, joins the Mavericks as the franchise sets its sights on a new era. His arrival gives Welts room to focus on long-term…
6 August 2025
The Phillies’ new closer, Duran, wasted no time making an impression. Nicknamed “Spider”, a name he picked up in Minnesota, Duran wears the identity with pride. “Everywhere,” he said, referring to his spider tattoos, spikes, and digital entrance visuals showing spiders crawling through fire at Citizens Bank Park. Duran was the Phillies’ top acquisition before Thursday’s Trade Deadline, joined by…
5 August 2025
Rookie Roman Anthony turned frustration into celebration at Fenway Park. With criticism swirling after a quiet trade deadline, the Red Sox found a spark Friday night as Anthony delivered his first career walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single to center that sealed a 2-1 win over the Astros. “It’s amazing. It’s fun. I want to do it again already,” said the 21-year-old. “Credit to the fans… it makes it…
2 August 2025
French prosecutors have requested that PSG defender Achraf Hakimi face trial over an alleged rape case from 2023, which he denies. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office told AFP it had asked the investigating judge to send the case to a criminal court. “It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision,” they said. Hakimi, 26, was charged in March 2023 after a 24-year-old woman accused…
2 August 2025
Barcelona‘s have revealed their striking new away kit for the 2025/26 season, which replaces the traditional Nike swoosh with Kobe Bryant’s ‘Kobe Sheath’ logo. In a groundbreaking move, the club has teamed up with the late NBA icon’s brand, with the Kobe emblem set to feature on Barça’s shirts for the next three seasons. “FC Barcelona and Nike have signed a bold and emblematic partnership,” the…
2 August 2025
He was absent as Napoli, the freshly crowned Serie A champions, resumed training at the start of the week as the finer details of the deal were concluded. Napoli coach Antonio Conte seemingly did not have the 26-year-old in his plans for his side’s Scudetto defence next term. Negotiations with Galatasaray had been ongoing for several weeks, but up to Thursday had stalled over the terms of payment…
2 August 2025
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent commission. The Brazilian faced four charges for allegedly trying to get booked on purpose to influence betting markets. He denied all allegations, and the commission found the charges not proven after a hearing. However, two separate charges for failing to cooperate with the FA’s investigation were…