James McPake was left frustrated after Dundee’s goalless derby draw against Dundee United which left the Dark Blues bottom of the cinch Premiership.The two Tayside clubs put in a big effort with substitute Zak Rudden coming close on a couple of occasions on his debut and United striker Nicky Clark missing a terrific chance to win it for the visitors late in the game.However, with St J...Full Story »

Dundee were left bottom of the cinch Premiership after being held to a goalless draw by Dundee United at the Kilmac Stadium.The two Tayside clubs put in a huge effort with home substitute Zak Rudden coming close on a couple of occasions on his debut and United striker Nicky Clark missing a terrific chance late in the game.However, when the dust had settled following an enthusiastic encounter, wi...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham cruised to a 5-0 victory over bottom side Doncaster to extend their lead at the top to three points and increase their cushion inside the automatic promotion places.Goals from Mikel Miller, Ben Wiles, Chiedozie Ogbene and Jamie Lindsay, plus a Dan Barlaser penalty saw the Millers power to victory with lowly Doncaster struggling to make an impression on the game.Mille...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom heaped praise on Billy Sharp after the striker’s 122nd Championship goal set up a 2-0 win at Peterborough.The veteran striker overtook David Nugent’s record total in the second tier since it was rebranded in 2004 and kept the Blades in the hunt for a play-off spot.It was a typical poacher’s goal for the visitors’ captain as he swoo...Full Story »

Keith Hill has called for patience despite Scunthorpe slipping to the bottom of the table after a 1-0 loss to Port Vale.The travelling Iron, who have now suffered six consecutive defeats, struggled to assert themselves in a fixture hampered by blustery conditions.Kian Harratt struck the post as the home side gradually found their rhythm and the Valiants’ persistence eventually paid off whe...Full Story »

St Johnstone and Dundee both remain in relegation trouble in the cinch Premiership after the Tayside derby ended in a goalless draw.Saints halted an eight-game losing run in the league but passed up an opportunity to leapfrog their neighbours who had suffered defeats in their previous six Premiership matches.While rival managers Callum Davidson and James McPake could take satisfaction from clean...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s game management after they earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring at the start of the second half before Robinson doubled the Blades’ lead just three minutes later.Luton’s challenge suffered a further setback when Reece Burke was...Full Story »

Morton climbed off the bottom of the cinch Championship in spectacular fashion with a 5-0 rout of fellow strugglers Dunfermline to give manager Dougie Imrie a much-needed victory in his first home game in charge.Imrie’s men ran riot to claim a third win of the season – their first since they triumphed 3-1 at Dunfermline in November – to leapfrog the Pars, who have not won on an...Full Story »

A Kyle Wootton double and Jayden Richardson’s header helped Notts County climb to sixth in the National League table with a 3-1 home win over 10-man Wrexham.The game got off to a bright start for the visitors as they opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Reece Hall-Johnson smashed in a rocket from long range.But Wrexham were soon down to 10 men when Harry Lennon was given a straight...Full Story »

Oldham remain rooted to the foot of Sky Bet League Two despite leaving Hartlepool with a point after a 0-0 draw.The Latics, now winless in seven, battled away and had chances to climb out of the relegation zone.But Hartlepool had plenty of opportunities to win for only the second time in nine games.Jordan Cook, who had a header ruled out for offside, hammered the inside of the post, shortly afte...Full Story »

Scott Wootton should be available to play for Morecambe as they prepare to welcome Crewe to the Mazuma Stadium on Wednesday.The 30-year-old defender was forced off with an injury during the Shrimps’ 2-0 loss to Portsmouth last week and sat on the sidelines for the goalless draw against Fleetwood.Fellow defender Ryan Delaney will be forced to sit out of Wednesday’s match through injur...Full Story »

Cowdenbeath remain adrift at the bottom of the Scottish Championship after a 2-1 defeat at home to play-off chasing Edinburgh City.The loss left the Blue Brazil with one win in 16 league games and seven points from safety.Quinn Coulson and Robbie Buchanan had shots saved for the hosts in the first half.City went ahead in the 51st minute when John Robertson’s effort found the net.Cowdenbeat...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom saluted the spirit of Sheffield United which re-emerged at Craven Cottage in their 1-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham.It was one of the players Heckingbottom had under his wing in the Under-23s side at Bramall Lane, Iliman Ndiaye, who scored the goal which lifted United to within three points of the play-off places.It also meant that Heckingbottom has won all...Full Story »

Sheffield United extended new manager Paul Heckingbottom’s perfect record with a surprise 1-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham at Craven Cottage.An early Iliman Ndiaye goal inflicted only Fulham’s second home defeat of the season and meant that the table is now tightening up for its customary springtime promotion scrap.When the Championship fixtures were released in t...Full Story »

Queen of the South moved off the bottom of the Scottish Championship table despite conceding a late goal to draw 3-3 at fellow strugglers Dunfermline.The visitors needed just three minutes to take the lead as Alex Cooper converted a cut-back in the box to score his first goal for the club.Dunfermline were level in the 21st minute, with Kai Kennedy firing in a free-kick off the right-hand post, b...Full Story »

Kyle Wootton’s double helped Notts County to a 4-1 win against struggling Southend at Meadow Lane.The 25-year-old forward moved into double figures for the season with his two goals, which both came in the second half as the Magpies pulled clear of their opponents.Southend had actually taken an early lead when Sam Dalby opened the scoring after 10 minutes.That was as good as it got though ...Full Story »

Huddersfield are nursing a few injury problems as they prepare to welcome Coventry to the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday.Captain Jonathan Hogg is still not available for the Terriers and it is yet to be known when the 33-year-old will make his return.Fellow midfielder Alex Vallejo continues his recovery after undergoing knee surgery and will also be out for a long period of time.Jordan R...Full Story »

Former Sheffield United defender Terry Kennedy was forced to hang up his boots in 2016 after suffering a career ending knee injury but this time his luck was in as he bagged the £1m Lotto jackpot A professional footballer forced to retire due to injury landed a £1million lotto jackpot with a ticket he left behind in the shop. Terry Kennedy, 28, played for Sheffield United alongside M...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom praised his side’s character as they fought back from a goal down at half-time to beat 10-man Cardiff 3-2.United trailed 1-0 at the break after missing a host of chances but Sean Morrison’s dismissal turned the game on its head and the Blades scored three times before Cardiff bagged a late consolation.“It was definitely a deserved win...Full Story »

New Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s performance after goals from Rhian Brewster and Billy Sharp gave them a 2-0 victory over Bristol City on a snowy afternoon.United’s Jayden Bogle went close, putting a far-post header wide from an Enda Stevens cross.City’s Chris Martin met Alex Scott’s corner with a firm header, forcing keeper Wes ...Full Story »