1.   They offered opposing players bribes to fix a decisive league match against Valenciennes.

2.   The girls, spurred on by their victory went on to win their next league match and the boys went on to play for England football and cricket teams.

3.   In the fourth division, Hereford United play their first home league match of the New Year.

4.   In their third premier league match, Swindon Town faced Liverpool, who brought three thousand supporters with them.

5.   Swindon Town have done it at last, and won a league match.

6.   The following week, they play their first league home match, when Bective will provide the opposition.

7.   There is only one league match left after that and a West derby victory would put them out of reach.

8.   Hearts meet Falkirk in a league match today which will provide a preview of the forthcoming Scottish Cup tie between the sides.