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Kieran McKenna felt Ipswich overcame ‘big challenge’ by beating Burton

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna was relieved to come through what he described as a chaotic first half to seal a 1-0 victory at Burton.Marcus Harness, who began his career with Burton, grabbed his third goal in as many league games following his summer switch from Portsmouth.McKenna said: “It’s a good three points. This was a very difficult match.“I know Burton haven’t starte...Full Story »

Steve Evans hails Stevenage dominance in win over Rochdale

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Steve Evans thought Stevenage should have been out of sight by half-time in their 1-0 win over Rochdale at the Lamex.Captain Carl Piergianni’s back post header just before half-time was the difference, as the Hertfordshire team continued their unbeaten start to the new League Two season.Danny Rose’s second-half header was ruled out for offside and Rochdale’s late surge could ha...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior bemoans missed chances as Derby draw at Shrewsbury

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Derby interim manager Liam Rosenior claimed his side should have taken all three points after their entertaining 0-0 draw against Shrewsbury.The Rams were forced to settle for their first draw of the season despite Richard Stearman, Tom Barkhuizen and Louie Sibley all going close.Rosenior said: “Same story as Charlton, although we get a point when we should get the three points. The domina...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy salutes players after getting first win as Lincoln boss

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Mark Kennedy was full of praise for his backroom staff as well as his players after securing his first league win as Lincoln’s new head coach with a 2-1 victory at Oxford.Tom Hopper and Anthony Scully struck in the first half to continue their unbeaten start to the season.Cameron Brannagan pulled a goal back for the U’s from the penalty spot midway through the second half.But Oxford,...Full Story »

Liam Manning hails Bradley Johnson impact as MK Dons sink Port Vale

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

MK Dons manager Liam Manning admitted Bradley Johnson’s opening goal settled his side down as they went on to defeat Port Vale 2-1 to pick up their first League One win of the season.The first of Johnson’s double came after a hesitant first 34 minutes from the Dons, who had lost their first three games of the campaign without scoring.While the match at Stadium MK was not the easiest ...Full Story »

Simon Weaver: Harrogate have been galvanised by new backline

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Simon Weaver believes much-changed Harrogate have been galvanised by the rearguard action required in a 2-0 League Two win at Gillingham.The scoreline suggested a comfortable victory for the visitors thanks to goals either side of half-time from Matty Daly and Alex Pattison.But the Yorkshire side were made to scrap for their first away win of the season with Gills debutant Hakeeb Adelakun twice ...Full Story »

Cheltenham hold Fleetwood to pick up first point of the season

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Cheltenham picked up their first point of the season with a 0-0 draw at Fleetwood in League One.Despite the lack of goals it was an entertaining and at times ill-tempered encounter at Highbury Stadium.Scott Brown’s Fleetwood, who had won both their previous home games under his management, screamed for a penalty four minutes before half-time.Taylor Perry challenged Callum Morton after a qu...Full Story »

Bradley Johnson bags brace as MK Dons see off Port Vale

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Bradley Johnson scored both goals as MK Dons picked up their first win of the season in League One with a 2-1 victory over Port Vale at Stadium MK.Having lost each of their previous three games without scoring, this was a timely result for last season’s play-off semi-finalists.After 34 minutes of monotony, Johnson finally broke MK Dons’ league duck for the campaign – and opened...Full Story »

Mansfield fightback to see off 10-man AFC Wimbledon in seven-goal thiller

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Mansfield fought back after going 2-0 down to see off 10-men AFC Wimbledon 5-2 in a League Two thriller on Tuesday night.An all-action first half saw Josh Davison establish a 2-0 lead for Wimbledon inside 16 minutes before Stags fought back and Chris Gunter was sent off for retaliation.Nathan Young-Coombes fed Davison into the box to fire under Christy Pym from the right after four minutes and &...Full Story »

Bristol City hold firm to secure victory against Luton

Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by PA

Bristol City had Mark Sykes sent off but still claimed their first Sky Bet Championship win of the season with a deserved 2-0 success against Luton at Ashton Gate.The home side took a fifth-minute lead when Alex Scott’s precise through ball allowed Nahki Wells to move into the box on the left and place a low right-footed shot just inside the far post.Tommy Conway doubled the advantage on 2...Full Story »

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