Torquay missed the chance to move off the bottom of the Vanarama National League as fellow strugglers Gateshead hit back to claim a 1-1 at Plainmoor.Aaron Jarvis put the Gulls on course for a much-needed win when he headed in a Kieron Evans cross after 70 minutes at Plainmoor but the visitors levelled four minutes later.Owen Bailey was credited with the equaliser as the ball was bundled into the...Full Story »

Under-pressure Gillingham manager Neil Harris insists he will not resign despite seeing his side slip into the bottom two after a 2-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Newport.Harris was in charge when the Gills were relegated from League One last season, and they have won just twice in 18 games so far this season to slump to 23rd in the League Two table – just a point above bottom club Hartlepo...Full Story »

Jon Brady applauded Northampton’s away-day specialists after they claimed an impressive 3-1 win at fellow promotion challengers Bradford.The absence of Sky Bet League Two leading scorer Sam Hoskins through suspension did not hamper the Cobblers, who produced a commanding display.Goals from Mitch Pinnock, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring at a wet Valley Parade clinched their sixth away vic...Full Story »

Tommy Smith and Emyr Huws are pushing for inclusion for Sky Bet League Two basement dwellers Colchester in Saturday’s clash with Doncaster.Smith has been included in the last two squads after missing the whole season so far with a foot injury and will hope for some minutes while Huws has been sidelined for more than three months with an ankle problem but has played for the under-21s.Kwesi ...Full Story »

Bojan Miovski netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Aberdeen ensured they would end the first half of the cinch Premiership in third place, while losing opponents Dundee United remain bottom of the table.However the home side had to survive a second-half onslaught to earn the three points from a rare Saturday evening outing.The opening period was even, with Matty Kennedy blas...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom was delighted with Sheffield United’s resilient display at Cardiff, hailing the impact of substitute James McAtee.The hard-fought 1-0 success means the Blades are guaranteed to go into the winter break in second place in the Sky Bet Championship, although they are currently top, ahead of Burnley’s game against Blackburn tomorrow.Cardiff, meanwhile, are languishing ...Full Story »

Daniel Armstrong’s penalty was the difference as Kilmarnock edged out Hibernian 1-0 to claim a priceless victory at Rugby Park to move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table.Referee David Dickinson had originally awarded a free-kick against Hibs defender Marijan Cabraja early in the second half but the decision was overruled after VAR ruled the contact to have taken place just insid...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Huddersfield have received a twin boost ahead of their Sky Bet Championship home game with Swansea.Tom Lees returns after missing three games through Covid-19, while David Kasumu is available again after a one-match ban.But Etienne Camara has failed to shake off a hip problem in time.The Terriers’ lengthy injury list still includes Jonathan Hogg, Matty Pearson, Tyreece Simpso...Full Story »

Swindon will hope Tom Clayton can shore up their leaky defence in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Tranmere following an FA Cup humbling.The defender was expected to feature against Stockport despite head coach Scott Lindsey revealing his concern about Clayton’s tight quad, but he was instead absent when the Robins were thrashed 4-0.Goalkeeper Sol Brynn, defender Ciaran Brenn...Full Story »

Torquay moved off the bottom of the National League table after Mark Ellis’ late equaliser secured a 3-3 draw against Dorking at Plainmoor.The Gulls opened the scoring via Dillon De Silva’s 11th-minute strike, which was cancelled out just before half-time by Nicky Wheeler.Finishes in quick succession from James McShane and Jimmy Muitt put Dorking two goals up early in the second half...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson felt his side should have won more comfortably after edging to a nervy 1-0 win over Huddersfield to move back into the Sky Bet Championship top two.On their 147th anniversary, Rovers dominated an opening half of little action but went in a goal to the good after a moment of magic from Ben Brereton Diaz, who produced a clinical 35th-minute finish to notch hi...Full Story »

King’s Lynn manager Tommy Widdrington praised the staying power of his side as they produced a fully deserved FA Cup shock at Doncaster.Widdrington admitted he expected the Linnets not to replicate a brilliant first-half performance after the break – only for substitute Gold Omotayo to head home the winner and send them through.The National League North leaders enjoyed the majority o...Full Story »

Arbroath moved off the foot of the cinch Championship after claiming a point in a 1-1 draw at Inverness.Arbroath had the best opportunity of the first half when Dylan Tait found Michael McKenna on the edge of the box but he hit the post from range.The hosts opened the scoring seven minutes into the second period through Nathan Shaw’s effort from inside the six-yard box.Arbroath had an equa...Full Story »

Tom Conlon could feature for Port Vale when they take on Exeter in the FA Cup.The forward returned to the starting XI against Wycombe in midweek and scored the equaliser for Vale to rescue a point.Ben Garrity and Will Forrester will both be checked ahead of the clash after missing the Chairboys game through injury.Dave Worrall could also be involved after returning from illness to make an appear...Full Story »

Reading defender Tom Holmes is a doubt for Friday’s clash with Preston at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.Holmes is being assessed after feeling soreness in his calf following the 0-0 draw at Luton on Tuesday evening.Fellow centre-back Tom McIntyre could return to action after sitting out the Luton game, having been forced off early against Burnley due to a neck issue.Boss Paul Ince does no...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom admitted his Sheffield United side needed to rely on experience and a winning mentality to take three hard-earned points at Ashton Gate.Iliman Ndiaye was the Blades’ matchwinner in the 1-0 Sky Bet Championship success, heading past goalkeeper Max O’Leary from close range in the 49th  minute.But City hit the woodwork twice and failed to capitalise on numerous d...Full Story »

West Brom climbed off the bottom of the Championship – even after furious Baggies fans turned on owner Guochuan Lai.New boss Carlos Corberan grabbed his first victory since joining last week after Okay Yokuslu’s late strike earned 1-0 win over Blackpool.A first home win since August took Albion off the foot of the table, although they remain two points from safety, but came against t...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson believes his young Blackburn side are having the time of their lives after Rovers moved second in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 success at Hull.Rovers have now won four league matches on the spin and, despite late pressure, never looked like losing following Sammie Szmodics’ cute strike after 15 minutes.Tomasson said: “Each game is important. We go on to the p...Full Story »

Huddersfield moved off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship table with a dominant display in a 1-0 win over Millwall.The travelling Lions, who had won four on the trot heading into the fixture, suffered an early setback and failed to recover.Yuta Nakayama opened the scoring in freakish fashion inside nine minutes with a miscued cross handing his side an unassailable lead.The struggling Terriers ...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without Tomas Kalas and Kal Naismith for the visit of Swansea on Saturday.Defender Naismith has been out since the start of the month with a calf injury and though Kalas is nearing a return from a long-term knee injury, neither will be available to face the Swans.Boss Nigel Pearson confirmed there are “one or two” players suffering from illness heading into the w...Full Story »