Matt Smith give Salford last-gasp win at Newport
Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA
Substitute Matt Smith’s stoppage-time strike earned Salford a 1-0 win at Newport, ending their four-game losing streak and condemning County to a seventh successive defeat.Smith had headed against the post moments earlier but when fellow substitute Junior Luamba also hit the woodwork, the giant striker was in the right place to slam the rebound through a host of bodies on the line.County h...Full Story »
Famara Diedhiou and Cian Ashford goals seal Cardiff comeback against Southampton
Posted Sunday, April 21, 2024 by PA
Cian Ashford struck a 96th-minute winner for Cardiff as they put a huge dent in Southampton’s bid for automatic promotion with a 2-1 win at Cardiff City Stadium.The Saints took an early lead through Joe Aribo and looked comfortable for much of the game before they were overhauled by a tremendous fightback from the Bluebirds.Southampton came into the game on the back of picking up nine poin...Full Story »
Crewe boss Lee Bell fuming as James McClean avoids seeing red in Wrexham’s win
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Crewe boss Lee Bell was livid that James McClean was allowed to stay on the pitch after the winger’s part in a first-half dust-up in Wrexham’s 3-0 win.Bell accused the officials of failing to take action against the Irishman, who reacted angrily after a late challenge by Aaron Rowe which ended with Red Dragons goalscorer Ollie Palmer acting as peacemaker.Referee Seb Stockbridge hande...Full Story »
Exeter record impressive win at Northampton
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Ten-man Exeter continued their excellent form with a late 2-1 victory at Northampton.The Grecians played the whole second half a man down but extended their unbeaten run to nine games thanks to Will Aimson’s 83rd minute winner.The visitors opened the scoring at Sixfields when Harris collected Dion Rankine’s pass on 20 minutes and fired in off the post.Jake Richards went close to addi...Full Story »
Joe Hart the hero for Celtic after thrilling cup semi-final win
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart set himself up for a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final farewell – despite missing a penalty in a shoot-out in a Hampden classic against Aberdeen.Hart hit the post with Celtic’s fifth penalty following a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Dons but the victory was only delayed. The 37-year-old saved from Killian Phillips to ensure a 6-5 shoot-out win and a final date ...Full Story »
Aldershot miss out on play-off place after draw at Dagenham
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Aldershot rescued a point in a 3-3 draw at Dagenham but missed out on a National League play-off spot.Daggers striker Inih Effiong opened the scoring in the 34th minute, slamming home his 16th league goal of the season from Josh Hare’s cutback.Aldershot were awarded a penalty at the start of the second half when Elliott Johnson brought down Kwame Thomas.The Shots forward looked to be in an...Full Story »
Ollie Banks fires late winner for NL Champions Chesterfield against Maidenhead
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Ollie Banks scored a late winner as champions Chesterfield ended their time in the National League with a 3-2 victory over Maidenhead in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,108 at the SMH Group Stadium.The Spireites, having lost four consecutive games since sealing promotion back to the English Football League last month, were 2-0 ahead after half an hour.Joe Quigley’s fine work helped Liam Ma...Full Story »
Mason Barrett fires Wealdstone winner in 3-2 victory over Oldham
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Wealdstone secured their National League survival with a 3-2 win at Oldham.Mike Fondop put the Latics in front with a close-range header in the 17th minute, but Jack Young immediately responded three minutes into the second half with a header to draw level.The Stones took the lead just six minutes later when Sam Bowen’s deflected effort went in, but Fondop scored his second of the game to ...Full Story »
Devante Rodney nets late winner for Rochdale at Southend
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
Devante Rodney struck late to hand Rochdale a 2-1 comeback win at Southend on the final day of the National League season.The Shrimpers needed just seven minutes to force their way ahead when they worked the ball from the back for Jack Bridge to send a cross to the far post, where Gus Scott-Morriss slid it home.Danny Waldron might have doubled the lead within seconds but fired over before Bridge...Full Story »
York stay up despite losing to Solihull Moors
Posted Saturday, April 20, 2024 by PA
York avoided National League relegation despite losing 1-0 at promotion hopefuls Solihull Moors.Moors came close in the first half when Jamey Osborne had a chance from 25 yards but it was easily caught by visiting goalkeeper Rory Watson before Joe Newton’s effort flew just wide of the post.They continued to threaten after the break when Newton’s dangerous cross was cleared before Wat...Full Story »