Blackburn head coach John Eustace lauded his matchwinner after Arnor Sigurdsson’s late goal secured a 2-1 win over Oxford.The U’s took the lead in the 44th minute through Mark Harris’ astonishing 30-yard volley which saw the striker continue his streak of scoring in every Championship game this season.But Oxford’s joy was short-lived as Joe Rankin-Costello’s smart t...Full Story »

New Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised Will Keane’s professionalism amid transfer speculation after his winning goal fired North End to a 1-0 Championship victory over Luton.In Heckingbottom’s first match in charge of the Lilywhites, Keane bagged his first goal of the season in the 39th minute to secure three points against one of the division’s favourites for promotion.We...Full Story »

Emmanuel Fernandez scored a stunning 30-yard goal as Peterborough came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Exeter.The defender strode out of the back line and took advantage of his opponents backing off as his swerving effort flashed past the outstretched left hand of Joe Whitworth.The 22-year-old’s first EFL strike completed a spirited first-half fightback after Posh got off to a bad start...Full Story »

Sunderland stopped free-scoring Burnley in their tracks at the Stadium of Light by making it three wins from three in the Sky Bet Championship.Despite agreeing to sell winger Jack Clarke to Ipswich, the Black Cats secured maximum points through a goal from his replacement on the wing, Romaine Mundle.The 21-year-old has been waiting for his big chance since arriving from Standard Liege in Februar...Full Story »

Salford substitute Kelly N’Mai scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for the 10-man Ammies at Chesterfield.Promoted Chesterfield looked set to claim the three points after taking a 69th-minute lead through James Berry and then seeing Salford lose Curtis Tilt to a red card moments later.However, M’Bai struck with four minutes remaining – Salford’s first goal of the...Full Story »

Rochdale and Forest Green fought out a 0-0 National League draw at the Crown Oil Arena following midweek defeats.Both sides were looking for a winning formula after Rochdale lost 1-0 to York on Tuesday, and Forest Green went down by the same score against Barnet.But it proved an encounter of few clear-cut chances, although Forest Green had more shots on goal and collected eight corners to Rochda...Full Story »

Three costly error-strewn moments in the opening 20 minutes proved defining in a lively game at Brisbane Road where League One promotion favourites Birmingham emerged with a 2-1 win against Leyton Orient.Keshi Anderson and Alfie May scored for the visitors either side of a goal by Ethan Galbraith.Orient goalkeeper Zach Hemming’s howler in the seventh minute gifted City the lead when his in...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones is refusing to get carried away despite his side producing a statement 2-0 win over Bolton at the Valley.The Addicks have won their opening three league matches for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign, when then boss Chris Powell led them to the League One title.Greg Docherty put the hosts ahead from the edge of the box in the 10th minute – his first goa...Full Story »

Deflated Mansfield manager Nigel Clough says his side must start to defend better after their 4-1 defeat at Lincoln.Two goalkeeping blunders and some poor defending played a key part in their defeat, with keeper Christy Pym at fault for City’s first two goals.The Stags keeper was was beaten by Adam Jackson coming for a cross after 29 minutes and Lincoln doubled their lead when Pym made a m...Full Story »

Mani Dieseruvwe scored deep into stoppage time to snatch Hartlepool a point in a 1-1 draw against Wealdstone and maintain their unbeaten start to the season.Pools made a bright start as Anthony Mancini brought a save from goalkeeper Archie Matthews at the near post in the fifth minute.But Wealdstone went on to enjoy the better of the first half and after Micah Obiero had seen one shot clear the ...Full Story »