Chris Maguire rescues a point for Eastleigh in Woking draw
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Chris Maguire struck 10 minutes from time as Eastleigh claimed a 2-2 draw at home to Woking in the Vanarama National League.Eastleigh took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to Tyrese Shade, who collected the ball from Lloyd Humphries before thumping an effort across Will Jaaskelainen and into the far corner.Woking, though, struck either side of half-time, drawing level when Lewis Walker tapped ...Full Story »
Devante Rodney on target as Rochdale ease past Hartlepool
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Devante Rodney helped condemn former club Hartlepool to a third successive National League defeat as Rochdale left the north-east with a 3-0 victory.The home side were first to muster a meaningful attempt when Joe Grey’s shot was blocked before Nicky Featherstone sent the rebound just off target from 20 yards.Kairo Mitchell headed over from Tobi Adebayo-Rowling’s cross before Jake Bu...Full Story »
Emiliano Buendia and Jhon Duran steer Aston Villa into Carabao Cup fourth round
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Emiliano Buendia scored his first goal since March 2023 and Jhon Duran grabbed his fifth of the season as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a 2-1 win at Wycombe.Winger Buendia, who missed the whole of last season through injury, headed the opener before Duran tucked away a late penalty to see off League One Wanderers, who hit a late consolation through Richard Kone.Vi...Full Story »
Danny Ward the hero with three penalty saves to dig Leicester out of hole
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Danny Ward saved three penalties in a shoot-out to help Leicester avoid a Carabao Cup upset against Walsall at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.The Saddlers had won all six of their home matches this season and Premier League opposition did not phase them in the first period as they had the best chance through Charlie Lakin.Albert Adomah missed a great chance to put Walsall ahead on his 700th career...Full Story »
Inih Effiong’s last-gasp penalty snatches Braintree victory against FC Halifax
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Braintree snapped a three-match losing run in the Vanarama National League as Inih Effiong’s last-gasp penalty helped them to a 1-0 win over Halifax.Despite going into the game with one win from 10 games and up against a Halifax side who were unbeaten in five, Braintree were the better side for much of the first half, with James Vennings denied when goalkeeper Sam Johnson tipped away.Venni...Full Story »
Charlie Kelman secures point for Leyton Orient against Peterborough
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Charlie Kelman scored a second-half equaliser as Leyton Orient secured a 2-2 draw with Peterborough in their League One match at Brisbane Road.After Orient opened the scoring through Tom James, Kwame Poku and Malik Mothersille put Posh in front at the break before Kelman struck.James had given the home side the lead in the 20th minute when he collected a pass from Ethan Galbraith, cut in from th...Full Story »
Wigan and Stevenage share spoils after drab draw
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Wigan and Stevenage cancelled each other out at the Brick Community Stadium in a Sky Bet League One encounter low in goalmouth action and excitement.The visitors threatened inside two minutes when Jamie Reid fired inches wide of goalkeeper Sam Tickle’s far post.But that was about it for the first period, save for Callum McManaman’s left-footed strike for Wigan which caught the head o...Full Story »
Mike Fondop scores again to boost Oldham to third straight win
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Mike Fondop scored his fifth goal of the season as Oldham secured a third consecutive Vanarama National League win by beating in-form Forest Green 1-0.Cameroonian striker Fondop fired home a first-time finish to give Micky Mellon’s Latics a ninth-minute lead at Boundary Park.Forest Green almost equalised just three minutes later when Teddy Jenks struck a post from distance.Steve Cotterill&...Full Story »
Tyrese Sinclair at the double as York ease past Solihull
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
York kept pace at the top of the National League with a 3-0 victory at Solihull Moors.Tyrese Sinclair bagged a late brace after Ashley Nathaniel-George’s opener to take the Minstermen second, level on points with leaders Barnet.Former Maidenhead winger Nathaniel-George netted his third goal of the season in the 42nd minute, firing home after goalkeeper Laurie Walker spilled a long ball dow...Full Story »
Dan Creaney scores late winner at AFC Fylde to boost Tamworth
Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by PA
Dan Creaney struck six minutes into time added on as Tamworth beat AFC Fylde 2-1 to claim a third successive Vanarama National League win.After a goalless first half, Tamworth would not be denied two minutes into the resumption as Tom McGlinchey drove into the box before curling beyond Ben Winterbottom and into the net.Winterbottom saved well from Kai Williams and, at the other end, Fylde came c...Full Story »