Antonio Conte has cast doubt over Tottenham’s Premier League top-four hopes and tried to address unrealistic expectations after his side were booed off following a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.Second-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz gave the visitors all three points to make it a sorry start to the new year for Spurs.Tottenham conceded first for the 10th fixture...Full Story »

Lee Bell cast his admiration over Charlie Colkett’s finishing as the former Chelsea youngster got Crewe off to a winning start in 2023 against Tranmere.Bell – who was registering his first success since being confirmed as the club’s permanent manager last month – also showered praise on midfielder Regan Griffiths, who was making his first start since last March, as well a...Full Story »

Manager Paul Hurst credited the work-rate and application of his Grimsby players following their morale-boosting 1-0 victory over in-form Stockport.After only picking up four points from their last eight games, Grimsby got back to winning ways at Blundell Park when Otis Khan settled the scores with a neat finish upon the restart.It also saw Stockport beaten for the first time in four league outi...Full Story »

Matt Gray could not have asked for a better festive period for Sutton after a 2-1 victory over neighbours AFC Wimbledon at Gander Green Lane.The U’s capped off a fine week with three wins from as many games and now sit only three points off the League Two play-off positions after just one defeat in their last seven.Will Randall opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Josh Davison&rsqu...Full Story »

Yeovil boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes after a pair of late goals secured a 2-0 success over fellow strugglers Torquay.Matty Worthington broke the deadlock with just 10 minutes remaining at Huish Park, converting at the far post following fine work from Andrew Oluwabori.Mark Cooper’s men sealed the three points four minutes into added time when Grimsby loanee Jordan M...Full Story »

Maidenhead and Wealdstone started 2023 with a point apiece as they battled out a 0-0 draw at York Road.The visitors went close early on when Olufela Olomola’s header was well saved by Daniel Gyollai.Remy Clerima passed up a good chance for Maidenhead just before the hour mark as he sent an effort over the bar.Wealdstone remain ninth in the National League table, while Maidenhead move up a ...Full Story »

Port Vale scored three late goals to claim a 3-1 comeback victory over Forest Green that leaves Rovers at the foot of the League One table.In a breathless game, Kyle McAllister’s first ever goal for Rovers handed Ian Burchnall’s side the lead inside two minutes.However, Darrell Clarke’s Port Vale responded after the break to claim victory thanks to goals from Mipo Odubeko, Elli...Full Story »

Substitute Osayamen Osawe’s late header secured FC Halifax a point as they drew 2-2 with Altrincham at the Shay.After the game kicked off at 3.15pm following a pitch inspection, the away side took the lead in the 12th minute through Elliot Osborne.That was cancelled out by Milli Alli’s 69th-minute finish before Chris Conn-Clarke put Altrincham back in front with six minutes remaining...Full Story »

Chesterfield moved to within four points of second-placed Wrexham with a comfortable 4-1 win over bottom-side Scunthorpe despite having to come from behind.The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute when Cameron Wilson followed up to score after Alfie Beestin’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons.However, the Spireites were level within seven minutes thanks to Armando Dobra&r...Full Story »

Two goals in the opening two minutes set the tone for a memorable first-half performance as Eastleigh ran out 4-0 winners over Dorking.The match was barely 20 seconds old when Alfie Lloyd latched onto a ball forward to dink a shot over Dan Lincoln.A minute later, the hosts doubled their lead when Charlie Carter’s shot from the edge of the penalty area went in off the post.Carter hit the up...Full Story »