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Woking v Eastleigh - Enterprise National League

Defoe begins managerial career with dramatic late comeback

Jermain Defoe experienced a rollercoaster introduction to life in the dugout as his Woking side fought back from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw against Eastleigh. The former England international saw his managerial debut nearly ruined by a defensive collapse before a spirited late rally saved a point at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.

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AFC Bournemouth v Southampton FC - Premier League

Defoe lands first head coaching role

Jermain Defoe has landed his first head coaching role, taking over at National League side Woking. The former Tottenham Hotspur and England striker succeeds Neal Ardley at the Laithwaite Community Stadium following a comprehensive search for a new boss.

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Ted Lasso star sacked from coaching role after eight months

Sam Cox, a star of the hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, has been sacked as head coach of National League side Wealdstone after just eight months at the helm. The 35-year-old, who plays fictional West Ham star Armando on the small screen, was handed the reins at Grosvenor Vale in June 2025. He has been unable to steer the Stones away from relegation danger.

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National League, fixtures & results

Monday 27 April
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Scunthorpe
SCU
1
Southend badge
Southend
SOU
0
FT
Tuesday 28 April
Boreham Wood badge
Boreham Wood
BOR
1
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Forest Green
FOG
0
FT
Saturday 2 May
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Carlisle
CAR
1
Boreham Wood badge
Boreham Wood
BOR
2
FT
Rochdale badge
Rochdale
ROC
2
Scunthorpe badge
Scunthorpe
SCU
1
FT
Saturday 9 May
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Boreham Wood
BOR
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Rochdale
ROC
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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1York crestYork4633941144173108
D
W
W
W
W
2Rochdale crestRochdale463376884147106
D
W
W
D
L
3Carlisle crestCarlisle46298987513695
W
W
W
D
D
4Boreham Wood crestBoreham Wood462791095583790
W
W
W
L
W
5Scunthorpe crestScunthorpe4623131077621582
L
D
W
L
D
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Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.