Stevenage’s poor run of form continued as they slipped to third in Sky Bet League Two as Josh Hawkes’ penalty gave Tranmere a 1-0 win at the Lamex Stadium.The home side started the game the stronger with the majority of the play and chances inside the opening 30 minutes, but largely failed to challenge Joe Murphy in the Tranmere goal.The game opened up more in the second half with bo...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor urged his in-form side to keep their run going after they saw off second-placed Stevenage 2-0 in League Two.Will Collar and substitute Ryan Rydel were on target as County roared to a fourth straight win.Stockport have moved into the mix for the automatic promotion battle, sitting four points off third and five behind Stevenage.And Challinor said: “That’s...Full Story »

Manager Steven Schumacher admitted his frustration as his promotion-chasing Plymouth side were held to a goalless League One draw by Fleetwood.Unbeaten in three games, Argyle remain level on points with new leaders Sheffield Wednesday but the Owls have a game in hand and a better goal difference.Schumacher admitted: “It was one of those days. But if you’d said to me we would take two...Full Story »

Will Collar and Ryan Rydel were on target as Stockport notched a thrilling 2-0 win against second-placed Stevenage in League Two.County’s fourth straight win was well deserved as Stevenage’s mini-blip continued to leave them without a win in four.In-form Stockport almost struck early when Callum Camps’ 20-yard shot was well gathered by goalkeeper Toby Savin.At the other end, Jo...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans hit out at referee Ollie Yates after a late penalty allowed Newport to level for a second time and claim a 2-2 League Two draw at Rodney Parade.The second-placed visitors went ahead twice but were pegged back on each occasion by a Omar Bogle brace as they were made to settle for a point.“It’s quite alarming,” said the Scot. “For the referee t...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was delighted for unexpected goalscorers Matt Butcher and Saxon Earley following the 3-1 win at Oxford.The victory, a third in their last four games, keeps Argyle top of Sky Bet League One but out-of-form Oxford have now taken just one point from their last 18.Butcher notched his first goal for Plymouth while Earley scored on his full debut after having to wait...Full Story »

Fleetwood assistant manager Steven Whittaker was delighted with the team’s ability to grind out another crucial win as they made it three victories on the bounce in all competitions by beating Peterborough 1-0 in League One.The Cod Army’s second successive league win came courtesy of Promise Omochere’s first-half goal, moving them seven points clear of the relegation zone.It fo...Full Story »

Omar Bogle scored a late penalty equaliser as struggling Newport twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 League Two draw with promotion-chasing Stevenage at Rodney Parade.Steve Evans’ men were ahead in the third minute when Luke Norris latched onto a sublime Kane Smith through-ball before slotting past Nick Townsend with ease.But Newport battled back into the game and were deservedly level a...Full Story »

Motherwell have sacked Steven Hammell after they crashed to a 3-1 Scottish Cup defeat at Raith Rovers.Hammell faced calls of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Raith fans after Esmael Goncalves’ debut goal clinched Rovers’ place in the quarter-finals. Some of the Motherwell fans who had not walked out following the 85th-minute winner joined in the ...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes was bemused by Stevenage’s pre-match mind games and all the more satisfied to condemn the high-fliers to a 3-2 defeat.Hughes accused the hosts of disrupting his goalkeepers’ warm-up and preventing Bradford’s match analysis staff from filming.In the 87th minute of the game, a home fan ran onto the pitch and seemingly made for Bantams striker Andy Cook, ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised the composure of his side as they returned to the League One summit with a 3-1 home win over south coast rivals Portsmouth.Ryan Hardie struck on the counter-attack in stoppage time, set up by strike partner Sam Cosgrove who had opened the scoring in the first half.Finn Azaz had made it 2-0 in the 70th minute before Reeco Hackett pulled a goal back for Pomp...Full Story »

Steven Hammell left Stark’s Park without talking to the media after his Motherwell side crashed to a 3-1 Scottish Cup defeat by Raith Rovers.Hammell faced calls of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from jubilant Raith fans after Esmael Goncalves’ debut goal clinched Rovers’ place in the quarter-finals. Some of the Motherwell fans who had not walked out fo...Full Story »

Jamie Walker’s late strike handed Bradford their first victory on the road since November with a 3-2 win over Stevenage.In a dramatic second half that brought four goals, Walker’s 86th-minute stunner ended Stevenage’s 12-game unbeaten run.The first half swung mostly in Stevenage’s favour, with Carl Piergianni breaking the stalemate with a well-timed header on 26 minutes.M...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans accused referee Thomas Kirk of being part of a “comedy show” after his side’s bore 0-0 draw at Sutton.Evans and assistant Paul Raynor were booked by the official just days after the Boro boss had phoned the Football League’s Head of Referees.He said: “I promise never to phone the Head of Referees again after what happened because he didn&r...Full Story »

Stevenage lost ground on League Two leaders Leyton Orient after a goalless draw at Sutton.Steve Evans’ side extended their unbeaten league record to 12 games but are now four points behind Orient after a frustrating draw at Gander Green Lane.Neither goalkeeper was severely tested in a poor first half for the neutral.Boro’s on-loan debutant Jokull Andresson beat away Will Randall&rsqu...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell admitted their performance against St Johnstone was “nowhere near good enough” after they lost 2-0 at Fir Park.Hammell’s side had a chance to move away from the bottom of the cinch Premiership and cut the gap on Saints to one point but they delivered their worst display of the league campaign, managing only one shot on target.Goals early in eac...Full Story »

Steve Evans criticised referee David Webb’s performance as Stevenage’s FA Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 defeat at Stoke.The League Two promotion hopefuls were denied a penalty for handball by Josh Laurent with Stoke holding a slender 2-1 lead, with the Potters awarded a controversial spot-kick of their own soon after following Jonathan Tomkinson’s challenge on Jacob Brown.W...Full Story »

Stevenage’s FA Cup run came to an end as they were defeated 3-1 by Stoke in an entertaining tie.The in-form League Two side, buoyed on by 3,291 travelling supporters, were eyeing passage to the fifth round of the competition for the first time since 2012.However, their return to the midlands – where they came from behind to upset Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the previous round &...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell was left baffled over why referee John Beaton was not asked to review a penalty claim for his side during their 1-0 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.Ricki Lamie was left on the ground after Charles Dunne wrapped his arms around the Motherwell defender’s neck but video assistant Grant Irvine did not believe the incident was worthy of a second look from Beaton...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans was delighted to see his team put on a show in front of a bumper crowd as they swept past league leaders Leyton Orient to close the gap at the top to two points.A record league attendance of 6,989 at the Lamex Stadium witnessed the hosts fly out of the traps by scoring twice in the first 11 minutes.Stevenage could go above Orient should they win at Swindon on Tuesda...Full Story »