Crewe were indebted to goalkeeper Filip Marschall as a 0-0 draw at struggling Gillingham was enough to send them back into the League Two play-off places.In a fiery affair both sides made excellent chances, but Marschall ensured Crewe secured a point despite having Ryan Cooney sent off with 15 minutes left.Crewe captain Jack Powell was first to go close when the ball landed at his feet following...Full Story »

Ruthless Ronan Hale bagged a brace as Ross County climbed out of the William Hill Scottish Premiership relegation play-off spot with a 3-0 win at Motherwell.The Northern Irish striker took his goal tally for the season to 12 by finding the net either side of half-time before Connor Randall drilled home late on to wrap up a comprehensive win for the visitors.Don Cowie’s side move above Dund...Full Story »

Josh Sargent caused problems for relegation-threatened Hull again as he headed in to earn a 1-1 draw for play-off chasing Norwich.Sargent’s 47th-minute goal was the third time that he has struck against the Tigers recently.The United States forward’s effort was a reply to Hull taking a 14th-minute lead through Matt Crooks’ fine finish.It meant that Hull’s disappointing ho...Full Story »

Mark Robins celebrated his first home win as Stoke boss after his side came from behind to beat Swansea 3-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.The former Coventry manager had never recorded victory over the Welsh side in 13 previous attempts and that sequence looked likely to continue when former Potter Josh Tymon gave the visitors the lead after 61 minutes.Instead, Wouter Burger – one day shy of...Full Story »

Ellis Simms snatched a last-gasp winner for Coventry in a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Simms had put the visitors ahead in the first half before Joel Latibeaudiere’s own goal levelled.Although the Owls dominated the second half it was Coventry who won it late when Simms tapped home in the third minute of stoppage time.Sheffield Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan returned...Full Story »

Aberdeen’s long wait for a William Hill Premiership win came to an end at the 15th time of asking with a narrow 2-1 victory at Dundee.The Dons opened the scoring through Kevin Nisbet and extended their lead after the break with a goal-of-the-season contender from Topi Keskinen.Seb Palmer-Houlden pulled one back for the hosts but Aberdeen held on to secure all three points.The result lifted...Full Story »

Adam Forshaw ended his nine-year goal drought as managerless Blackburn strengthened their Championship play-off credentials with a comfortable 2-0 win over Plymouth.Rovers made light of John Eustace’s departure to Derby and after a frustrating first half, put their obdurate visitors to bed in an impressive display, in front of perhaps their most famous manager of all – Premier League...Full Story »

Braintree shredded the Vanarama National League form book as they saw off promotion challengers Forest Green 2-0 at Cressing Road.It was a priceless three points for the Essex club as they gave themselves some breathing space above the relegation zone.Braintree stunned their high-flying opponents with a goal after just 10 minutes as Kyrell Lisbie put the Irons ahead.And it got even better for th...Full Story »

Debutant goalkeeper Alex Palmer helped 10-man Ipswich hold off Aston Villa to earn a valuable point in their quest for Premier League safety after a 1-1 draw at Villa Park.Things looked dicey for the Tractor Boys when Axel Tuanzebe was sent off in the first half for picking up two yellow cards in the space of 12 minutes.But Liam Delap put them in front when he flicked home in the 56th minute.Oll...Full Story »

Promotion hopefuls Bradford earned a point with a goalless draw at in-form Newport despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.Jack Shepherd was sent off for hauling down Courtney Baker-Richardson and denying a goalscoring opportunity with only 17 minutes on the clock.County, who were hunting a fifth successive win, sensed an opportunity and Matt Baker did curl a shot on to a post in th...Full Story »