Derek Adams saluted his “outstanding” Morecambe side after JJ McKiernan’s hat-trick secured them a deserved 3-1 win at Colchester, despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.McKiernan headed home Adam Mayor’s 21st-minute corner to give Morecambe the lead but the visitors had James Connolly sent off in the 36th minute after the defender appeared to leave a boot in o...Full Story »

Ipswich kept pace with Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester and extended their lead over third-placed Preston to eight points after a thrilling 4-2 victory over North End at Portman Road.Conor Chaplin fired Ipswich ahead before the visitors levelled through Mads Frokjaer-Jensen. Brandon Williams’ superb solo effort restored Town’s advantage, which was added to by Nathan Broadhead.B...Full Story »

Joe Bryan’s first goal for Millwall earned them a 2-2 draw in a frenetic Championship encounter with Hull at The Den.After Jaden Philogene and Adama Traore had turned the game around for Hull following Duncan Watmore’s early opener, Bryan struck to secure a point.The Lions’ home form has been patchy, winning just two of their last eight matches, but they took the lead through W...Full Story »

Rob Street ended Cheltenham’s record-breaking wait for a goal to earn a 1-1 home draw against Derby.The Robins had gone 11 games without finding the net, but Street struck in the 39th minute, touching in Will Goodwin’s low ball into the middle for his first goal for the club.Street’s strike ensured Cheltenham avoided becoming the first team in EFL history to fail to score ...Full Story »

Out-of-form Queen’s Park and Morton drew 0-0 in their Scottish Championship clash at Hampden Park.Queen’s Park, beaten in their previous five league matches, came close in the 18th minute when Ruari Paton hit the post.The visitors, who had picked up a single point from their last six games, struck the woodwork themselves through Robbie Muirhead midway through the second half.However,...Full Story »

Oxford City moved out of the National League relegation zone with a 3-0 victory over Fylde.Josh Parker powered home a penalty after 30 minutes to open the scoring.Parker went close to a second with a fizzing free-kick that cannoned off the crossbar.Substitute Olly Sanderson struck twice in the final 10 minutes to secure the three points, while Fylde’s best chance saw Nick Haughton’s ...Full Story »

Rochdale earned a 2-2 National League draw at Maidenhead as Tyrese Sinclair struck a late equaliser.Kairo Mitchell put Rochdale ahead after 29 minutes with his sixth goal of the season and third in four games.The Magpies turned the game around in the second half as Reece Smith slotted home on the hour before Chanka Zimba pounced on a loose ball six minutes from time.But Devante Rodney broke free...Full Story »

Amari Morgan-Smith scored in stoppage time as Kidderminster snatched a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Wealdstone at the Aggborough Stadium.Both teams had their fair share of chances, and Bailey Hobson threatened to give Harriers the lead after 21 minutes only for his shot to be blocked.Wealdstone them came close to taking the lead five minutes into the second half but Tarryn Allarakhia’s effor...Full Story »

Lorent Tolaj ended Solihull’s 14-game unbeaten start to the National League season as Aldershot secured a 1-0 away win.Tolaj’s second-half strike eased the visitors into the top half of the table.Moors’ striker Mark Beck headed wide from Kade Craig’s early cross, and the Shots’ defence did well to prevent Josh Kelly from reaching Beck’s chip over the top to en...Full Story »

Dundee United remained top of the Scottish Championship after hitting back to draw 1-1 at second-placed Raith Rovers.Louis Moult cancelled out Lewis Vaughan’s opener to keep United a point clear of their closest challengers.Home goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski kept out Kai Fotheringham’s effort in a cagey start between two in-form sides.Rovers went ahead in the 24th minute when Vaughan po...Full Story »

Bromley consolidated their place in the National League play-off positions after Josh Passley’s late goal secured a 2-2 draw at York.Dipo Akinyemi’s eighth goal of the campaign put the Minstermen ahead in 37th minute, with the striker beating the offside trap and applying the finish.Passley headed over for Bromley shortly after half-time before Michael Cheek levelled after 65 minutes...Full Story »

Mansfield remain the only unbeaten side in League Two but are fast becoming draw specialists after a home 0-0 stalemate with promotion rivals AFC Wimbledon made it eight draws in 12 league outings.A first half of few clear chances saw the visitors given the perfect opportunity to break the deadlock when home defender Lewis Brunt clipped Omar Bugiel in the box and conceded a penalty.James Tilley ...Full Story »

Stockport moved to within one point of League Two leaders Notts County after a late Tanto Olaofe winner secured a narrow 1-0 triumph over Doncaster.County went close to opening the scoring on the stroke of half-time when Louie Barry found Ryan Croasdale on the edge of the area, but Louis Jones reacted quickly to punch his effort over the crossbar.The first half was otherwise uneventful with few ...Full Story »

Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy were both on target as Leicester stayed top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory against Stoke at the King Power Stadium.Iheanacho scored for the third successive game as the dominant Foxes reached the 30-point mark from only 11 games and already have a 10-point cushion to third.But, once more, Enzo Maresca’s side had to work hard for their victory again...Full Story »

League Two leaders Notts County were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their first English Football League meeting with Barrow since 1970.David McGoldrick opened the scoring with a 14th-minute penalty, but Dean Campbell rescued a point for the hosts with a spot-kick of his own 10 minutes from time at Holker Street.Former Wales international James Chester gave away a penalty for the second game ...Full Story »

Fuming Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hit out at the “ridiculous” Dan Neil red card decision that “spoilt the game” after the Black Cats were thumped 4-0 by Middlesbrough in the Wear-Tees derby.Midfielder Neil was given a second yellow card for dissent in first half stoppage time when the game was goalless.But having claimed to have been told by referee Jarred Gillett that ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough took full advantage of Dan Neil’s first half red card and ran riot after the break to hammer Sunderland 4-0 in the Wear-Tees derby at the Stadium of Light.Midfielder Neil was sent off for Tony Mowbray’s side deep in first half stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for dissent, allowing Boro to take complete control.Former Sunderland youngster Sam Greenwood,...Full Story »

Micky van de Ven’s first goal in English football fired 10-man Tottenham to the Premier League summit with a 1-0 win at Luton.Spurs entered this fixture following a controversial 2-1 victory over Liverpool last weekend, where Jurgen Klopp’s side were denied a legitimate goal due to a “significant human error” by VAR operator Darren England.It meant three points for Ange P...Full Story »

The forward had been in discussions with Villa since the spring but has now finalised terms and pledged his future to the club. The new deal sees the 27-year-old join the top pay bracket at the Premier League club alongside players such as Tyrone Mings, Moussa Diaby and Emiliano Martinez. This season has been a struggle for Watkins when it comes to goal scoring but the Englishman seems to hav...Full Story »

The German is already garnering interest from across the Premier League, however, with both Brentford and Merseyside rivals Everton said to hold 'concrete' interest in the rapid attacker. "Another name on Liverpool's list is Maximilian Beier of Hoffenheim – I heard he's definitely on the list, as he brings something that's very interesting for Liverpool!" the BILD journalist wrote in hi...Full Story »