Everton’s board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park due to perceived security risks but what they missed was their relegation-threatened team plunging into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton.In an unprecedented move the executives did not attend after offensive messages – including death threats to chairman Bill Kenwright – were ...Full Story »

A Conor McAleny double boosted Salford’s promotion bid as they defeated Sutton 2-0.The in-form forward netted twice in the first half as the hosts clinched a second successive home victory and rose to fifth in League Two.After a fast start, McAleny opened the scoring inside nine minutes when he finished a precise effort low into the far corner.The visiting U’s, unbeaten in four match...Full Story »

Max Bird’s stunning strike helped Derby come from behind to continue their fine run with a 3-2 win at Cheltenham.The home side took a shock lead inside two minutes when Liam Sercombe won a 50-50 challenge and crossed for Caleb Taylor to nod in the first goal of his career on his 20th birthday.It was the first goal Derby had conceded in 463 minutes, but they responded quickly.Eiran Cashin f...Full Story »

Tommy Leigh and Ryan Astley scored the Accrington goals which moved them out of the bottom four with a 2-0 win over promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers.Stanley had not won in four league games and Rovers had won their last two, but John Coleman’s men upset the form book with a much-needed win – their first league victory at home since October.Stanley almost opened the scoring after 10 m...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient were held to a 0-0 draw by play-off hopefuls Barrow at Brisbane Road and finished with 10 men after Tom James was dismissed in added time.The visitors proved positively doughty opponents and deserved their point. They had the ball in the net after 17 minutes only for Billy Waters to be ruled offside.Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman was then forced into two-f...Full Story »

Tyreece Campbell and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi were on target as Charlton dented Barnsley’s League One promotion hopes with a 2-0 victory.Teenager winger Campbell raced on to Jack Payne’s pass and drilled the ball past goalkeeper Bradley Collins at the near post in the 19th minute – his first goal in senior football.Barnsley hit the crossbar twice in the first half as they came close t...Full Story »

Morgyn Neill’s stoppage-time equaliser secured Cove a 2-2 draw against Raith in their cinch Championship match at Balmoral Stadium.Lewis Vaughan put Raith ahead in the 29th minute with a chipped finish.The home side were soon level when Leighton McIntosh scored from the penalty spot following a handball by Ryan Nolan.Dylan Easton, though, had the visitors in front again just before half-ti...Full Story »

Stockport continued their march towards the League Two play-off places with an impressive 2-0 home win over Northampton.A tight first half was edged by County with Antoni Sarcevic scoring from close range in the 33rd minute after expert midfield play and a backheel assist from Myles Hippolyte.The visitors tried hard to get on the scoresheet themselves, registering six shots but none were able to...Full Story »

Manchester City were left fuming at Manchester United’s controversial equaliser after letting slip a lead to lose 2-1 at Old Trafford and let their neighbours into the title race.Arguments raged after Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Jack Grealish’s opener in the 78th minute of a dramatic derby on Saturday and rows continued into the tunnel after Marcus Rashford compounded City’s ...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Matt Taylor believes his team are up for the fight against relegation after they smashed Blackburn 4-0.A change in formation and debuts for the club’s two new signings, Sean Morrison and Leo Hjelde, paid off for Taylor as the Millers gained their first victory since mid-November and ended an eight-game winless streak.It took the Millers just 31 seconds to go in front afte...Full Story »