Portsmouth’s turbulent season continued to unravel after the Premier League confirmed today that a transfer embargo has been imposed on the beleaguered club.

Portsmouth have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antti Niemi with the 37-year-old coming out of retirement to join the Premier League club.

Leeds maintained the only 100% record in the country and moved out of negative figures for the first time with a 2-0 win over Hartlepool at Elland Road.

Wigan claimed automatic promotion to the Premiership today thanks to a 3-1 win over Reading at the JJB Stadium.