Peterborough score twice early in second half to salvage draw against Rotherham
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Peterborough produced a fine comeback in a pulsating 3-3 League One draw with Rotherham at London Road.Mallik Wilks saw an early effort clip the bar in what was an early sign of what was to come in an entertaining encounter.Teenager James Dornelly opened the scoring with his first Posh goal as he tapped home in the 17th minute.Sam Nombe netted for the third game running as he bundled home an equ...Full Story »
Antwoine Hackford comes off bench to earn Port Vale late win at MK Dons
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Substitute Antwoine Hackford scored the winner as Port Vale beat MK Dons 1-0.Hackford’s goal saw Vale make it seven games unbeaten in League Two and handed Scott Lindsey a first defeat as MK Dons boss.Before the game a minute’s silence was held in memory of former MK Dons player George Baldock, who died at the age of 31 on Wednesday.Dons striker Tommy Leigh had two goals ruled out in...Full Story »
Toby Sims header guides Harrogate to victory over Newport
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Toby Sims’ goal earned Harrogate a 1-0 home win over Newport.The 26-year-old right back – a former US college player for Chowan University in North Carolina – headed in the only goal of the game, consigning travel-sick County to a 10th defeat from their past 11 away games.Earlier, Matty Daly had flashed an edge-of-the-box effort narrowly wide and also forced Newport keeper Jaco...Full Story »
Swindon secure maiden away win at Cheltenham
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Swindon survived a late scare to win 3-2 at Cheltenham and claim their first away success of the season.Mark Kennedy’s side were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Cox met Tunmise Sobowale&r...Full Story »
Andy Cook returns to haunt former club Tranmere with brace in Bradford victory
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Former Tranmere striker Andy Cook returned to haunt his old club with a brace as Bradford made it two wins on the bounce with a 2-0 League Two victory at Prenton Park that moves them into the play-off places.Both sides were limited to shots from distance in the early exchanges with Cameron Norman and Kieron Morris firing over for Rovers and Jamie Walker doing likewise for the visitors.But it was...Full Story »
Brian Graham denies Falkirk with equaliser for Partick Thistle
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
William Hill Championship leaders Falkirk were held to a 1-1 draw at Partick Thistle.The Bairns had made a bright start, with Aidan Nesbitt firing just wide before Liam Henderson’s header from a corner hit the top of the crossbar and Dylan Tait’s 20-yard effort was saved.Falkirk eventually broke the deadlock just before the hour when midfielder Ethan Ross raced onto a pass from Nesbi...Full Story »
Doncaster and Crewe share spoils
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Last season’s play-off rivals Doncaster and Crewe could not be separated as they battled out a 1-1 draw at the Eco-Power Stadium.Crewe had the edge when the two sides met in May’s play-off semi-final as they progressed to Wembley via a penalty shootout and they took the lead on this renewal through Max Conway’s fine individual effort.But Doncaster drew level through substitute ...Full Story »
Luca Barrington brace gives Grimsby win at Salford
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
A first-half brace from teenage forward Luca Barrington earned Grimsby their fourth league win in five games with a 2-1 victory at Salford.The 19-year-old on loan from Brighton netted after just 55 seconds to give Grimsby an ideal start.Cole Stockton levelled after 15 minutes, but Barrington’s second goal just before the break secured victory for the visitors.It was a flying start from the...Full Story »
Dara Costelloe bags last-gasp winner for Accrington at Gillingham
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
Dara Costelloe scored in the fourth minute of added time as Accrington came from behind to defeat Gillingham 2-1 in a dramatic ending at Priestfield.Ben Woods and Costelloe, on loan from Championship club Burnley, both netted in the second half after Armani Little had put Gills ahead shortly after the interval.Woods saw his deflected shot find a way past September’s League Two Player of th...Full Story »
John Marquis and George Lloyd star as Shrewsbury punish Crawley
Posted Sunday, October 13, 2024 by PA
John Marquis and George Lloyd both scored twice as Shrewsbury recorded only their second League One win of the season with a 5-3 victory at 10-man Crawley.The lead changed hands three times in a see-saw clash at the Broadfield Stadium which ended with Crawley suffering a fifth successive league defeat for the first time in 19 months.Shrewsbury broke the deadlock in the 26th minute when striker M...Full Story »