Paul Hartley wants to see further improvements after watching Hartlepool record a second goalless draw in a row at the Suit Direct Stadium.Even though Pools did not lose to Tranmere, Hartley is keen to get three points on the board for the first time since taking over in the summer.And the Hartlepool boss thinks that his new-look side still need to do more in the final third, having scored just ...Full Story »

Bromley earned their first National League win of the season after beating 10-man Torquay 1-0.The Gulls suffered a double blow when Ross Marshall was sent off just past the hour before Louis Dennis scored the only goal.Torquay goalkeeper Mark Halstead was called into action early on, saving Corey Whitely’s free-kick before denying two efforts from Billy Bingham.Will Goodwin had a chance to...Full Story »

Halifax and Southend shared the spoils from a goalless National League stalemate at the Shay Stadium on Tuesday night.Southend had the chance to go ahead when they were awarded a penalty in the 20th minute, but Callum Powell’s spot-kick was saved by goalkeeper Sam Johnson.Halifax then nearly broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark when a mistake from goalkeeper Steve Arnold saw the ball f...Full Story »

Carl Piergianni’s first-half header was enough to see Stevenage beat Rochdale 1-0 at The Lamex.The scoreline flattered Robbie Stockdale’s men, who spent most of the game penned in their own half.The hosts should have made more of their dominance, but a Danny Rose disallowed goal was the closest they came to a second.Rochdale remain pointless and rooted to the bottom of League Two aft...Full Story »

Exeter maintained their good start to life back in Sky Bet League One with a 3-1 win over Wycombe at St James Park.The Devon side started brightly and went in front in the 22nd minute after Pierce Sweeney headed against the upright. The ball fell kindly for Harry Kite, who lashed a first time shot that flew past Tyla Dickinson and into the net from 15 yards.Former Exeter favourite David Wheeler ...Full Story »

Aldershot lifted themselves off the foot of the National League table with a 2-1 win against Boreham Wood.Goals from Justin Amaluzor and Ryan Glover earned the Shots their first points of the season.Aldershot opened the scoring after 13 minutes when Inih Effiong picked out Amaluzor and the winger stabbed it home.The hosts had some chances of their own. Jack Payne nearly levelled 10 minutes later...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany is still seeking his first home win as Burnley manager after dogged Hull eked out a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.The Tigers would have gone top of the Sky Bet Championship with a win and seemed to be on course when Ozan Tufan gave them a first-half lead.But Jay Rodriguez denied them with the equaliser on his first start since returning from injury, in a display that eased Kompany’...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner saw Jesurun Rak-Sakyi shine on his debut as they thrashed Plymouth 5-1 and then backed the Crystal Palace loanee to scale even greater heights.The 19-year-old winger took just 11 minutes to score the Addicks’ opening goal.Charlton have a 100 per cent winning record at home under new boss Garner and had this contest wrapped up by half-time with Rak-Sakyi, Jayden ...Full Story »

Notts County surrendered top spot in the Vanarama National League after being reliant on a late own goal to rescue a 1-1 draw at Gateshead.The Magpies’ unbeaten start to the new season looked set to end until Tynesiders defender Louis Storey turned Aaron Nemane’s cross into this own net with just two minutes to go.Gateshead had led for almost the entire second half thanks to Tom Alla...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor reflected on a ‘powerful evening’ after his team climbed up to fifth in Sky Bet League One with a 3-1 win over Wycombe at St James Park.After Harry Kite had put the Grecians in front – the midfielder netting his third goal of the season – Archie Collins finished a fine team move to double the Grecians’ lead at half-time.Former Exeter crowd...Full Story »