Southend’s National League play-off push continued as they extended their unbeaten run with a 2-1 win at Eastleigh.The Shrimpers grabbed the lead in the opening minute when Tom Hopper finished after a James Morton corner.Gus Scott-Morriss then headed in his 17th goal of the season in first-half stoppage time, with the hosts pulling one back through Tyrese Shade 10 minutes into the second h...Full Story »

Grimsby moved into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places with a 1-0 victory over Newport at Blundell Park.George McEachran’s deflected free-kick in the second half was enough to secure three important points for the Mariners.The hosts had a golden chance to go ahead just three minutes in as Luca Barrington was played through on goal by Evan Khouri, but Nick Townsend saved.Kieran Green was...Full Story »

Peterborough took a big step towards remaining in Sky Bet League One next season with a 3-0 victory over Charlton that severely dented their visitors’ automatic promotion hopes.The Posh now have a nine-point cushion between themselves and the relegation zone after goals from Sam Hughes, Abraham Odoh and Malik Mothersille, with the Addicks eight points behind second-placed Wrexham after bei...Full Story »

Tranmere extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two to five games following a goalless draw with Fleetwood at Highbury.Despite having the better of the chances in a scrappy affair, Andy Crosby’s Rovers had to settle for a point as they look to move away from the drop zone.The home side were almost ahead in the fifth minute when Mark Helm let fly after a surging run, only to see the ...Full Story »

Stuart Maynard claimed his Notts County side were denied two “blatant” penalties as they were held to a goalless draw at home to Crewe.Charlie Whitaker was adjudged by referee Martin Woods to have dived after a tangle with Crewe goalkeeper Filip Marschall, while Will Jarvis’ appeals were also rejected.“It wouldn’t fall for us, but I think refereeing decisions have c...Full Story »

Accrington moved a point nearer to clinching safety after grinding out a drab 0-0 draw at Swindon.The result pushes them 11 points clear of the bottom two as the season enters its final eight games.Town’s Will Wright had the first good chance as he went close with a dipping free-kick.The Robins breathed a sigh of relief when Stanley skipper Seamus Conneely hit the post from Josh Woods&rsqu...Full Story »

Callum Whelan’s second-half strike handed Carlisle a vital win as they beat Bromley 2-1 in a pulsating encounter at Brunton Park.The Blues took the lead in the 13th minute through Stephen Wearne’s first goal for the club, but Harry McKirdy equalised for the Ravens in the 28th minute.Kadeem Harris missed a penalty for the hosts just after the break, but Whelan got the all-important wi...Full Story »

Walsall’s lead at the top of the Sky Bet League Two table was cut to one point following a goalless draw at Priestfield.Bradford are now within touching distance of the Saddlers, who could not find a way past an inspired Glenn Morris as he produced a string of excellent saves.The hosts started the brighter of the two teams with an early Armani Little free-kick palmed away by Sam Hornby and...Full Story »

Dagenham’s National League survival hopes were hit after Will Davies netted a last-minute equaliser to salvage Sutton a 1-1 draw.The Daggers missed a glorious chance to go ahead in the opening 30 seconds as Ryan Hill had a penalty saved by Jack Sims after a handball.Dagenham did go ahead in the 64th minute as Josh Rees glanced a header into the path of Josh Umerah and the striker was on ha...Full Story »

Notts County’s automatic promotion hopes suffered a setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw by fellow hopefuls Crewe at Meadow Lane.County’s David McGoldrick fired the best chance of the game agonisingly wide of the left post in added time, while Will Jarvis had earlier seen an effort batted away by Crewe goalkeeper Filip Marschall.The dominant hosts also saw two penalty appeals, on ...Full Story »