Oldham Athletic

Paul Scholes Oldham Athletic have hired Richie Wellens as their new manager despite interviewing Paul Scholes and Clarence Seedorf for the role.

There were contrasting fortunes for the three Championship clubs in the League Cup first round on Wednesday.

Leyton Orient Leyton Orient retained their three-point lead at the top of League One with a 1-0 home win over Rotherham United on Saturday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers The top two in League One meet on Sunday as Wolves welcome leaders Leyton Orient to Molineux.

Gillingham and Coventry both bagged the full three points in League One, while Plymouth continue to top the table in League Two.

Derby County Tom Ince has challenged Derby County to build on the "marker" they set against Bolton Wanderers in Tuesday's top-of-the-table Championship clash at Bournemouth.

Sheffield United Four-time winners Sheffield United eased into the third round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.

Liverpool Merseyside Police are investigating after a football fan was stabbed outside Anfield following Liverpool's clash with Oldham Athletic.

Milton Keynes Dons High-flying MK Dons will attempt to follow up a club-record win when they travel to fellow League One promotion hopefuls Notts County.