Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ryan Manning (L) of Southampton after scoring against Watford, Championship, August 2025

Championship wrap: Manning stars in Southampton draw

Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning fired in a stunning free-kick as Southampton drew 2-2 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Will Still guided RC Lens to eighth place in Ligue 1 this season

Southampton confirm Still as new manager

Southampton have appointed Will Still as their new manager after he agreed a three-year contract with the relegated Premier League club.

Soccer • 25 May

Erling Haaland returned to the City starting team but it was a frustrating afternoon for the striker at St Mary's

Premier League: Soton hold City to beat Derby total

Southampton finally rid themselves of the spectre of being crowned the joint worst team in Premier League history after somehow holding Manchester City to a goalless draw.

Soccer • 10 May

Newcastle overcame ten-man Ipswich at St James Park

Premier League wrap: Ipswich relegated as Newcastle win

Newcastle returned to the Premier League's top three as 10-man Ipswich's relegation was confirmed.

Soccer • 26 Apr

Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a late Everton winner at the City Ground

Premier League wrap: Everton dent Forest's top five bid

Nottingham Forest's Champions League qualification hopes were hit by a 1-0 defeat against Everton after Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a 94th-minute winner at the City Ground.

Soccer • 12 Apr

Ivan Juric took just four points from his 14 top-flight games in charge

Juric leaves Southampton after relegation confirmed

Ivan Juric has left his role as Southampton manager following confirmation of the club's Premier League relegation, according to reports.

Soccer • 07 Apr

Southampton are aiming to avoid the worst season in Premier League history

Southampton relegated after defeat to Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton's survival battle ended at Tottenham Hotspur after a 3-1 defeat consigned them to relegation from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion.

Soccer • 06 Apr

Arne Slot was a frustrated figure as he watched the first half from the stands

Angry Slot read the riot act to Reds at half-time

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot gave his team a dressing down in the changing room at half-time but it had the desired effect as they came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Will Smallbone fouls Darwin Nunez of Liverpool, resulting in a penalty kick

Smallbone scores but Liverpool extend lead at top

Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone scored his first Premier League goal for Southampton but conceded a penalty as three goals from leaders Liverpool saw the Reds seal a 3-1 win at Anfield and extend their lead at the top of the table.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring Liverpool's third goal at Anfield

Premier League recap: Liverpool 3-1 Southampton

All the action, as it happened, as Liverpool move closer to the Premier League title with a 3-1 win over basement boys Southampton.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Arne Slot have a week that will go towards defining their season

Liverpool set for three finals as Slot calls for noise

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he was looking forward to three finals, starting with Saturday's Premier League match at home to bottom side Southampton, and hoped Anfield would be at its loudest as his side look to stretch their lead at the top.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Kameron Ledwidge has started the season at left-back as Shelbourne look to defend their league crown

No regrets nor growing pains for fast-maturing Ledwidge

Shelbourne defender Kameron Ledwidge (23) would be forgiven for feeling a bit like Lemuel Gulliver in a Lilliputian landscape populated by an ever growing array of teenage starlets, writes RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo.

Soccer • 28 Feb

Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr (R) scoring his side's first goal

Premier League: Sarr sinks Villa, Chelsea go fourth

Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Crystal Palace's sensational second half of the Premier League season continued with a 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Everton's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates what proved to be the match-winning goal

Premier League: Everton win again, Ipswich hold Villa

Everton's revival continues while Nottingham Forest slip to back-to-back away defeats at Fulham. Aston Villa lost ground at the top after a draw with 10-man Ipswich.

Soccer • 15 Feb

Bazunu heads to Standard Liege for rest of season

Republic of Ireland and Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has joined Belgian outfit Standard Liege on loan until the end of the season.

Soccer • 03 Feb

Everton and Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien raises his arms in celebration after going 3-0 up

Premier League wrap: Everton beat Spurs, Forest triumph

Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien made his first Premier League start as he helped Everton beat Ange Postecoglou's beleaguered Tottenham Hotspur side 3-2 at Goodison Park, while high-flying Nottingham Forest tightened their grip on the top four places with a 3-2 win over Southampton.

Soccer • 19 Jan

Amad Diallo scored all three of United's goals in 12 minutes against Southampton

Diallo hat-trick helps United to comeback victory

Amad Diallo struck a 12-minute hat-trick in a dramatic finish as Manchester United came from behind to snatch a 3-1 win over Premier League basement boys Southampton at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Premier League recap: Manchester United 3-1 Southampton

Read how it all unfolded as an Amad Diallo hat-trick late on saw Manchester United come from behind to take the points.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Ruben Amorim says Alejandro Garnacho needs to improve in certain areas

Amorim insists Garnacho can have bright United future

Ruben Amorim has said it is "clear" Alejandro Garnacho can have a bright future at Manchester United despite reports linking him with a move away this month.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Gavin Bazunu made his return after a long absence

Bazunu back in action after nine months out

Republic of Ireland international Gavin Bazunu has played his first competitive football since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon almost nine months ago.

Soccer • 10 Jan

Jordan Pickford (L) and Jarrad Branthwaite close down Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson at Goodison Park

Premier League wrap: Toffees frustrate Chelsea

Striker Nicolas Jackson struck the post with a close-range header as Chelsea were denied the chance to go top of the Premier League table after being held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at a blustery Goodison Park.

Soccer • 22 Dec 24

Ivan Juric is tasked with saving Southampton's season

Southampton appoint Juric as new manager

Southampton have appointed Ivan Juric as their new manager on an 18-month deal.

Soccer • 21 Dec 24

Harvey Elliott scores Liverpool's second goal

Liverpool scrape past Saints and into semi-final

Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals by piling more misery on managerless Southampton with a 2-1 win at a rain-soaked St Mary's.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Carabao Cup quarter-final recap

Relive all the action from the night's first three Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 18 Dec 24

Kelleher to return for cup 1/4 final as Slot serves ban

Caoimhin Kelleher will be back between the sticks for Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton on Wednesday night, with boss Arne Slot set to serve a touchline ban after picking up another booking during last Saturday's draw against Fulham.

Soccer • 17 Dec 24