Reeco Hackett helps 10-man Lincoln to victory over Burton
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Ten-man Lincoln ground out a 1-0 victory over Burton thanks to Reeco Hackett’s second-half goal.It ended a nine-game winless run in Sky Bet League One for Michael Skubala’s team, stretching back to November.A scrappy first half was littered with yellow cards as Albion racked up three inside the first 21 minutes, but it was Lincoln who felt the ire of referee Jeremy Simpson as defende...Full Story »
Andreas Weimann scores late winner as West Brom beat Birmingham
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan celebrated the birth of his son with a 1-0 derby victory over Birmingham.Wife Claudia welcomed baby Dario on Friday night before Andreas Weimann snatched a late winner to cap a perfect weekend.The Bristol City loanee netted his first Baggies goal, having joined last month, as Albion consolidated their play-off place.They remain fifth in the Sky Bet Championship whi...Full Story »
Harvey Barnes rescues point for Newcastle in St James’ Park thriller with Luton
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Harvey Barnes emerged from his injury nightmare to spare Newcastle’s blushes as they fought back from two goals down to deny Premier League newcomers Luton victory in a 4-4 thriller.The Magpies’ £38million summer signing was called from the bench with his side trailing 4-2 at St James’ Park and after Kieran Trippier had given them hope, it was he who smashed home a 73rd-m...Full Story »
David Fofana scores twice on home debut as Burnley rescue point against Fulham
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
David Fofana came off the bench to mark his home debut with two goals as his stoppage-time equaliser earned Burnley a point in a 2-2 draw against Fulham.The Cottagers, without an away victory since the opening day of the season and winless in the league at Turf Moor since 1951, appeared to be cruising after goals from Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Muniz had them 2-0 up inside 21 minutes.But on-loan ...Full Story »
Ged Garner stars as Morecambe beat Crawley
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Striker Ged Garner scored twice as League Two play-off chasers Morecambe came from behind to beat Crawley 2-1.Harry Forster gave the hosts an ideal start with an early lead, but Garner replied before the break and later won the match with a cool finish in the 86th minute.This was the Shrimps’ sixth away league win, leaving them four points off the top seven, while Crawley have now lost fou...Full Story »
Stockport pegged back as Harrogate keep up unbeaten run
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Stockport’s lead at the top of the League Two table was reduced to four points after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to in-form Harrogate.Connor Lemonheigh-Evans’ second goal in as many games cancelled out Dean Cornelius’ opener for the visitors, but County were unable to find the winner against a side now unbeaten in five matches.Harrogate went ahead in the 17th minute wh...Full Story »
Cardiff claim victory at Watford thanks to fine Josh Bowler strike
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
A stunning Josh Bowler strike two minutes before half-time gave Cardiff a 1-0 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road.Bowler held off one Watford player, cut inside another and sent a delightful curler beyond the outstretched hand of Ben Hamer and into the far corner.The result means that in the past 14 meetings between these teams, only two have been won by the home side.While Erol Bulut’s ...Full Story »
Southampton climb up to second after extending unbeaten run with Rotherham win
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Southampton climbed into the top two in the Championship after continuing their impressive form by sweeping aside struggling Rotherham 2-0.The high-flying Saints made it 23 games unbeaten with a dominant display at the AESSEAL New York Stadium where first-half goals from Jan Bednarek and Adam Armstrong did the damage.Victory sees Southampton up to second behind Leicester while rock-bottom Rother...Full Story »
Rodgers: Fans can protest but we must concentrate on football
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers called on his players to focus on the football and ease the dissent among fans with results after a 1-1 draw at Aberdeen exacerbated the concerns of the Hoops support.Celtic ran out to chants of “sack the board” from the visiting fans and a banner reading “Celtic board, on your heads be it”.Supporters were unhappy with a transfer window that...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou left to rue crucial moments as Tottenham concede late equaliser
Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou felt goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario deserved more protection from referee Michael Oliver after Everton earned a last-gasp 2-2 draw.The Italian, having endured a similar problem in their FA Cup exit to Manchester City last week, failed to deal with Dwight McNeil’s inswinging corner under his own crossbar which allowed Jack Harrison to equalise to initiall...Full Story »