Paul Simpson says Carlisle have made a “big statement” with a 4-1 hammering of League Two promotion rivals Salford.The visiting Cumbrians returned to the play-offs as they extended their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions.Kristian Dennis opened the scoring inside three minutes and, despite Matt Smith’s leveller after the break, Carlisle took control of the deciding ...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was the happier of the two managers as his Burton side grabbed a late equaliser in a 2-2 League One draw against leaders Plymouth thanks to Adrian Mariappa’s first English League goal for over nine years.“I am so happy for him,” Maamria said when told how long it had been. “He has been brilliant for us in the dressing room and on the pitch and I am so pleased...Full Story »

Under-pressure Gillingham manager Neil Harris insists he will not resign despite seeing his side slip into the bottom two after a 2-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Newport.Harris was in charge when the Gills were relegated from League One last season, and they have won just twice in 18 games so far this season to slump to 23rd in the League Two table – just a point above bottom club Hartlepo...Full Story »

Jon Brady applauded Northampton’s away-day specialists after they claimed an impressive 3-1 win at fellow promotion challengers Bradford.The absence of Sky Bet League Two leading scorer Sam Hoskins through suspension did not hamper the Cobblers, who produced a commanding display.Goals from Mitch Pinnock, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring at a wet Valley Parade clinched their sixth away vic...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton saluted match-winner Scott Sinclair after his second-half strike secured a 1-0 League One win over 10-man Peterborough at the Memorial Ground.Barton sang the 33-year-old former Celtic star’s praises after he showed off his enduring qualities with a classy winner to give the Gas a first home victory over high-flying Peterborough since February 2007.“...Full Story »

Crawley boss Lewis Young said he would not tolerate infighting between his players after a late flashpoint marred a brave defensive effort with 10 men in their last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Walsall.The Red Devils had to play almost an hour a man light after Ludwig Francillette’s dismissal.They almost hung on for a point after a string of superb saves from Ellery Balcombe, but Danny Johnson&rsquo...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Michael Duff felt his side put in their best home performance of the season as they cruised to a 3-1 victory over MK Dons.Adam Phillips and Herbie Kane scored in the second half after Jordan Williams’ 18th-minute opener was cancelled out by Dons’ Mohamed Eisa before the interval.Victory moved the hosts into the League One play-off places and their boss was pleased...Full Story »

Priestley Farquharson was Newport’s unlikely match-winner after scoring both goals in County’s 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Gillingham at Rodney Parade.The 25-year-old centre-back had never previously netted in his professional career but he headed home from Aaron Lewis’ corner to break the deadlock two minutes before half-time.And he was credited with the second 11 minut...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner insisted his side are not “strong enough to compete at the top end” of League One following their 1-0 defeat at Port Vale.A second-half goal from Dan Butterworth was enough to see Port Vale win, and Garner’s side failed to show the attacking quality needed to end their four-match winless league run.Garner stressed the need to recruit in January sayin...Full Story »

John Coleman hailed Accrington’s 1-0 victory at Cambridge as one of the best results of his managerial career.Harvey Rodgers scored the decisive goal at the end of the first half as Coleman’s side picked up their first victory in eight league matches.Cambridge, though, have gone six home games without scoring in League One, during which time they have also needed penalties to get pas...Full Story »