A thrilling day of Premier League and FA Cup action saw Nottingham Forest FC upset champions Manchester City FC, while Arsenal FC tightened their grip atop the league. Across England, the FA Cup served up classic drama, high-scoring encounters, and memorable upsets as the 2026-2027 campaign enters a critical stage.
Match Results
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 Leeds United | 1 - 0 |  Tottenham Hotspur |
| AFC Hornchurch | 1 - 2 |  Blackpool |
 Accrington Stanley | 0 - 2 |  Wycombe Wanderers |
 Arsenal | 1 - 0 |  Hull City |
 Barnet | 3 - 0 |  Tranmere Rovers |
 Barnsley | 7 - 2 |  Aldershot Town |
 Boreham Wood | 0 - 3 |  Wigan Athletic |
 Bradford City | 7 - 0 |  Marine |
 Bromley | 0 - 2 |  Rotherham United |
 Burton Albion | 4 - 0 | |
 Carlisle United | 1 - 0 |  Salford City |
 Cheltenham Town | 2 - 0 |  FC Halifax Town |
 Chesterfield | 4 - 3 |  Yeovil Town |
 Colchester United | 1 - 0 | Worcester City |
 Crewe Alexandra | 2 - 1 |  AFC Wimbledon |
| Dover Athletic | 2 - 0 |  Wealdstone |
 Eastleigh | 1 - 2 |  Shrewsbury Town |
 Fleetwood Town | 1 - 2 |  Rochdale |
 Fulham | 1 - 1 |  Newcastle United |
 Gillingham | 0 - 1 |  Barrow |
| Guiseley | 1 - 0 |  Sutton United |
 Harrogate Town | 1 - 4 |  AFC Fylde |
 Huddersfield Town | 1 - 2 |  Exeter City |
 Kidderminster Harriers | 3 - 0 |  Doncaster Rovers |
 Leyton Orient | 5 - 1 | |
 Luton Town | 2 - 0 |  Forest Green Rovers |
 Mansfield Town | 3 - 0 |  Macclesfield Town |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 2 - 1 |  Swindon Town |
 Newport County | 3 - 1 |  Walsall |
 Oxford United | 0 - 1 |  Stevenage |
 Plymouth Argyle | 4 - 0 |  Alvechurch |
 Port Vale | 4 - 2 |  Scunthorpe United |
| 6 - 0 | ||
 York City | 4 - 0 |  Northampton Town |
 Altrincham | 4 - 5 |  Notts County |
 Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 |  Manchester City |
 Peterborough United | 0 - 5 |  Reading |
The Premier League headlines belonged to Nottingham Forest FC, who stunned a faltering Manchester City FC with a 3-1 victory at the City Ground. Former City striker Liam Delap stole the show with a brace against his old club, adding to Jair Cunha’s early opener and sparking jubilant celebrations among the home support. Rayan Cherki briefly threatened a comeback for the visitors, but Delap’s second secured a famous win that lifts Forest out of the relegation zone and deepens City’s recent woes, marking their third straight league defeat. Meanwhile, Arsenal FC continued their relentless form by edging Hull City AFC 1-0 at the Emirates. Captain Martin Ødegaard’s 72nd-minute strike not only sealed the Gunners’ fifth consecutive league win but also widened their lead at the top to six points, with pundits now touting them as serious title contenders.
Elsewhere in the league, Leeds United FC claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur FC at Elland Road to snap a five-match winless streak. Harry Wilson and Noah Okafor combined for the late winner in a contest overshadowed by a controversial challenge that saw Tottenham’s Mathys Tel leave injured, prompting the visitors to consider a formal complaint over officiating. At Craven Cottage, Fulham FC and Newcastle United FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Jacob Murphy dazzled for Newcastle with a stunning long-range goal, only for Rodrigo Muniz to quickly equalize, leaving both sides grappling with recent inconsistencies.
The FA Cup first round brought its trademark unpredictability and drama. Barnsley FC and Bradford City AFC both produced emphatic home performances, winning 7-2 and 7-0 over Aldershot Town FC and Marine AFC respectively, while York City FC humbled Northampton Town FC 4-0. Lower-league sides relished their moments in the spotlight: Guiseley AFC upset Sutton United FC with a stoppage-time penalty, Kidderminster Harriers FC ousted Doncaster Rovers FC 3-0, and Chesterfield FC emerged 4-3 winners in a seven-goal thriller against Yeovil Town FC. The day’s most dramatic contest arguably came at Altrincham, where Notts County FC edged a wild 5-4 victory to stay alive in the competition.
Several individuals stood out across the packed fixture list. Liam Delap’s two-goal performance for Nottingham Forest FC was a personal and narrative highlight, while Martin Ødegaard’s match-winner for Arsenal FC further enhanced his reputation as a big-game player. In the FA Cup, Bradford City AFC and Barnsley FC showcased collective attacking prowess, while Guiseley AFC’s Jordan Thewlis delivered a moment of magic under immense pressure with his last-gasp penalty.
As the dust settles on a day of high drama and shifting fortunes, the Premier League title race takes a new twist and the FA Cup continues to capture the imagination with its upsets and underdog stories. With the second round draw looming, fans and clubs alike will be eager to see what surprises the next chapter of the season holds.