Gillingham brush aside Barrow to boost play-off hopes
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Gillingham boosted their play-off hopes with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Barrow at Priestfield Stadium.Barrow stay sixth but have now lost three games in a row, with this contest coming to life in the 21st minute.George Lapslie went off injured and, just seconds after coming on, his replacement Josh Walker was scythed down by George Ray, who promptly followed Lapslie down the tunnel after b...Full Story »
Motherwell snatch late point against Hibs as both clubs see top-six hopes end
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Motherwell and Hibernian saw their top-six hopes ended following a high-stakes encounter at Fir Park where the Steelmen snatched a late equaliser in a thrilling finale.Shane Blaney struck deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw for the hosts after Myziane Maolida had put Hibernian ahead with a 65th-minute penalty.Both sides entered the encounter with aspirations of finishing in the top six wi...Full Story »
Shrewsbury remain in relegation danger after loss to Wycombe
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Shrewsbury’s relegation fears continue to grow after goals from Luke Leahy and Richard Kone earned Wycombe a 2-0 win at the Croud Meadow.The host went close in a first half devoid of action after a mix-up between goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli and Joe Low but Dan Udoh saw his effort blocked.The first opportunity of the second period came when Tom Bloxham ran through on goal. The forward found...Full Story »
Millwall ease relegation concerns with home win against Cardiff
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Millwall’s secured a second successive Sky Bet Championship victory as they eased their relegation worries with a 3-1 win at home to Cardiff.Jake Cooper’s volley had given the Lions a 2-1 half-time lead after Michael Obafemi and Yakou Meite had traded goals.And Neil Harris’ side refused to feel the pressure, with Duncan Watmore making sure of victory in stoppage time.Ryan Longm...Full Story »
Five-star Manchester City blow away Luton to return to the Premier League summit
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Champions Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League with an emphatic 5-1 victory over relegation battlers Luton on Saturday.A fortuitous early own goal from Daiki Hashioka set the hosts on the way at the Etihad Stadium before a Mateo Kovacic screamer and Erling Haaland penalty effectively secured victory after the break.Plucky Luton defended stoically throughout and earned cons...Full Story »
Ayr boost survival chances with emphatic victory over bottom club Arbroath
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Ayr put further daylight between themselves and the relegation play-off spot in the cinch Championship with a thumping 5-0 win against bottom club Arbroath.The home side were cruising at the break.Kurt Willoughby won and scored a penalty after 23 minutes to put them in front and Frankie Musonda doubled the Honest Men’s lead nine minutes later when he tucked home the rebound after goalkeepe...Full Story »
Ipswich move one point clear at top despite Middlesbrough draw
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Ipswich moved a point clear at the top of the Championship after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at Portman Road.Town went into the game looking to take advantage after seeing automatic promotion rivals Leicester and Leeds lose to Plymouth and Blackburn respectively.In a breathless first half the visitors took the lead through a header from Emmanuel Latte Lath but Town struck back 10 min...Full Story »
Doncaster keep play-off charge on track with eighth straight win
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Doncaster moved their unlikely play-off push into overdrive with an eighth consecutive win as they triumphed 4-0 against Accrington.Goals from Hakeeb Adelakun, Joe Ironside, James Maxwell and Owen Bailey saw Rovers extend their best winning run for 77 years and move within a point of League Two’s top seven, despite facing relegation danger at the start of February.Adelakun fired Doncaster ...Full Story »
Struggling Port Vale suffer blow as Exeter come from behind to claim win
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Port Vale remain in the League One relegation zone after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 against in-form Exeter.Goals from Ethan Chislett and Baylee Dipepa put the Valiants firmly in charge at half-time, but two goals for Millenic Alli and one each for Zak Jules and Luke Harris earned the visitors – now unbeaten in eight matches – victory and leaves their opponents three poi...Full Story »
Dundee seal top six spot with hard-fought draw at Aberdeen
Posted Sunday, April 14, 2024 by PA
Dundee sealed their place in the top six of the cinch Premiership as they completed a controversial week with a goalless draw at Aberdeen.The Dark Blues were the better side for long spells of a match that saw Dons captain Graeme Shinnie sent off in injury time.After the postponement of their midweek clash with Rangers, the visitors arrived at Pittodrie knowing their place in the top six would b...Full Story »