Danny Cowley hopes he has done enough to keep the Portsmouth manager’s job permanently despite missing out on a play-off place after a 1-0 final day defeat at home to Accrington.Pompey had to better Oxford and Charlton’s result to retain their place in the top six but Adam Phillips’ first-half goal was enough to earn Accrington the win.Cowley, who only signed a short-term deal ...Full Story »

Hull manager Grant McCann paid tribute to his Sky Bet League One championship-winning squad after they got their hands on the trophy despite a 1-0 final-day loss at Charlton.A 75th-minute Jacob Greaves own goal was the difference over the 90 minutes but the Tigers had already sealed top spot and promotion to the Championship.“Today wasn’t about the one game,” explained McCann. ...Full Story »

David Artell says Crewe need to continue improving if they are to climb League One after the Railwaymen sealed a mid-table finish in their first season back at the third tier.Veteran Chris Porter’s simple finish in the closing minutes secured victory after the Alex let a two-goal lead slip to Shrewsbury in the first half.Boss Artell accused his players of “falling asleep” after...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson could not hide his disappointment after a successful season for the club – including a takeover and safety – ended in defeat against Swindon.The Latics had looked on course to continue their impressive recent sequence of results when they led 3-1 on the hour mark.But the controversial dismissal of centre-back Curtis Tilt, for an innocuous tangle with Tow...Full Story »

Brighton boss Graham Potter admitted he was frustrated after Brighton yielded the lead before slipping to a last-gasp defeat at Wolves.Victory would have secured Premier League safety for the Seagulls but Morgan Gibbs-White’s last-minute strike earned the hosts a 2-1 win.Mid-table Wolves turned the game when Lewis Dunk was sent off in the second half for hauling back Fabio Silva after givi...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson heaped praise on his players after they sneaked into the Sky Bet League One play-offs with a thumping 4-0 win against Burton.Victory, combined with Portsmouth’s 1-0 home defeat to Accrington, saw the U’s make the top six for the second season running.Mide Shodipo, Matty Taylor, Elliot Lee and Sam Winnall were on the scoresheet to make it a remarkable 27 goal...Full Story »

Rochdale manager Brian Barry-Murphy reflected on what might have been after his already-relegated side finished the season with a stylish 3-0 victory at MK Dons.Dale are dropping out of Sky Bet League One after a seven-year spell in the third tier and do so after losing just one of their final seven games.For much of the season, Barry-Murphy was unable to call upon some of his key players becaus...Full Story »

Ipswich first team coach Gary Roberts said his side deserved their 3-1 victory over Fleetwood after they blew the opposition away.Fleetwood boss Simon Grayson described it as a typical end-of-season match with too many chances being given away by his team.Two goals in the opening nine minutes by James Norwood and Gwion Edwards followed by a third from Troy Parrott helped secure the victory for I...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson has suggested the club will appeal against a six-match ban dished out to his assistant Jamie McAllister by the Football Association.As things stand McAllister, who was not at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats finished the season with a 1-1 draw, is set to be away from the dressing room for the Sky Bet League One play-off double header with Lincoln.Johnson c...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton says he is relishing facing Sunderland in the Sky Bet League One play-offs.The Imps rounded off the regular season with a goalless draw against AFC Wimbledon, while the Black Cats were held 1-1 at home by Northampton.It meant the sides stayed fourth and fifth in the table, with Lincoln at home in the first leg on Wednesday, May 19 (6pm), with the second leg at the S...Full Story »