Soccer

March

March 2026

Scottish scene

Celtic catch up on defeated Hearts as the Hoops beat Motherwell

Updated 14 Mar

4

Feeling Blue

Man City watch Premier League title bid falter after being held by West Ham

14 Mar

14

WLOI

Champions Athlone held in Sligo as Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Galway win openers

14 Mar

Geordie Army

Anthony Gordon scores the only goal as Newcastle win at Chelsea

14 Mar

Gunners

16-year-old Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge

Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as he and Viktor Gyokeres secured a last-gasp win over Everton.

14 Mar

22

Wrap

Fresh from declaring for Ireland, ex-England U19 captain Vale scores in Championship

14 Mar

Premier League

Brighton climb into top half after Sunderland win as Bournemouth held by Burnley

14 Mar

Keeping quiet

Jim Ratcliffe refuses to be drawn on Michael Carrick's future

14 Mar

3

Hitting back

Guardiola slams criticism after being 'massacred' for Champions League selection

14 Mar

4

Soccer

'On ability, he's there or better than some of them that have already been capped'

14 Mar

9

misfortune

Absent XI: The Ireland team unlikely to face Czechia

14 Mar

Call it

Poll: Who will win the 2026 League of Ireland Women's Premier Division?

14 Mar

Jayson Molumby

'I felt sad for a long time with Ireland... but hopefully we are beginning to change that now'

Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby speaks exclusively to The 42.

Gavin Cooney

14 Mar

Mixed Fortunes

Shamrock Rovers overcome struggling Sligo

13 Mar

1

Goals Galore

Five-star Dundalk earn first league win in emphatic style

13 Mar

1

Boost

Late goal sees off Longford as Cork get back to winning ways

13 Mar

2

movement

Shelbourne climb up to fourth as Derry City hit third defeat in six Premier Division games

13 Mar

1

too good

St Pat’s come from behind to dismantle Drogheda

13 Mar

2

League of Ireland

Bohs love affair blossoms as Patrick Hickey scores late to break Galway hearts

Defender rose high in 87th-minute to net winner against his former club.

David Sneyd

reports from Dalymount Park

13 Mar

22

Fighting Talk

Igor Tudor's rallying call to Spurs' players - 'You can stay and cry or you can fight'

13 Mar

3

belief

Brighton boss insists Evan Ferguson has future at club - 'He can have a big impact on our game'

13 Mar

7

dotted line

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new contract to stay at club until 2032

13 Mar

2

Preview

Athlone chase historic three-peat as 2026 Women's Premier Division kicks off

The 42 previews the new season, which gets underway on Saturday afternoon.

Emma Duffy

13 Mar

THE BEAT

The magic men who provide a jolt to every fan's spirit

Special players can change the course of destiny through talent and sheer force of will for their teams.

David Sneyd

13 Mar

1

column

Playing in Trump’s World Cup would be a dubious honour - but Ireland can still dare to dream

13 Mar

4

Europe

Forest beaten, Palace held, while Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take big step towards quarters

12 Mar

Europa League

Ollie Watkins' header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille

12 Mar

1

Timely

Troy Parrott's brilliant brace fires AZ to first-leg victory over Sparta Prague

The Ireland striker produced two wonderful finishes, including a late winner, as AZ earned a 2-1 advantage.

12 Mar

8

Football

Adam Idah fitness boost ahead of World Cup play-off

12 Mar

7

PodcastThe Football Family

'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'

2026 world cup

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

12 Mar

10

Boost

Denise O'Sullivan injury not 'as serious as initially feared' in another positive update

12 Mar

Sorry

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologises for pushing ball boy during loss to PSG

12 Mar

10

Fight for Survival

Man City 'not much' of a chance at Real Madrid comeback but must try - Pep

12 Mar

8

AnalysisWomen's League of Ireland

Pressure on Shamrock Rovers to deliver women's silverware this season

12 Mar

'verde good

Valverde's magic to be cherished as Real Madrid show up meek Man City

12 Mar

2

IRISH IN THE EFL

Ogbene makes second appearance since November while Molumby scores for West Brom

11 Mar

Hav' that

Last-gasp penalty earns Arsenal a draw, Bodo's Champions League dream continues

Updated 11 Mar

28

Champions League

Stunning Valverde hat-trick for Real Madrid puts Man City on the brink

11 Mar

8

Champions League

PSG take control against Chelsea with late strikes in 5-2 win

11 Mar

1

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