Ian Evatt claimed Barnsley showed “no real ambition to win the game” after Wanderers failed to score for a third successive match.Respective keepers James Trafford and Brad Collins only had three on-target efforts to save between them in this top-seven encounter.“There were so many things to be positive about,” insisted Evatt after the Trotters collected a point after bac...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore was thrilled to see Lee Gregory finally end his goalless run and believes his match-winning brace at Cambridge will provide a confidence boost to the striker.Moore’s side lifted themselves to within a point of second-placed Ipswich in League One with a 2-0 success at Cambridge, in which Gregory ended a seven-match scoreless streak with both goals.&ldqu...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson was left fuming after seeing his side beaten by a controversial Sutton winner.Sutton skipper Craig Eastmond scored the only goal of the game after 30 minutes when Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev spilled a shot, although he looked to have been fouled in the resulting scramble.However, the officials allowed the goal to stand and Jackson was booked for his touc...Full Story »

Dundee United manager Liam Fox was pleased to see his side come from behind to earn a result in the cinch Premiership for the first time this season.Ross Callachan had given Ross County the lead against United in Dingwall, only for Tony Watt to level the scores just after the hour mark.To come back and earn a point after going behind showed a resilience that has been all too rare at Tannadice so...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom reflected on his side’s “wasteful” performance following their 3-3 draw at home to Blackpool which saw them lose their place at the top of the table.The hosts had looked comfortable following goals from James McAtee and Iliman Ndiaye, but Jerry Yates struck twice to make it all-square at the break and Kenny Dougall made it 3-2 to Blac...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke praised his side’s second-half comeback after they snatched a point in a 2-2 draw with Forest Green.Two first-half headed goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Baily Cargill left Vale dumbfounded after they controlled possession.Vale remained determined and found the net through substitute Mipo Odubeko in the 78th minute with what was their 15th attempt on goal...Full Story »

Jack Stretton helped lift Carlisle into the League Two play-off places with a brace in their impressive 3-0 win over Doncaster.The on-loan Derby forward, 21, hit a quick-fire double after Callum Guy’s opener at Brunton Park.Paul Simpson’s side, who are unbeaten at home this season, jumped to sixth after their ninth game without defeat.Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy produced a great s...Full Story »

William Osula celebrated a double for Derby in a 3-0 win but Accrington squandered two penalties in two minutes.The Danish striker, on loan from Sheffield United, opened the scoring on 15 minutes. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing charged forward, his pass split the Stanley defence and found teenager Osula who fired home his first goal in English football.Stanley almost equalised on 26 minutes but Sean McC...Full Story »

Elliot Embleton and Dennis Cirkin led a second-half Sunderland comeback to secure a first win in five games for Tony Mowbray’s side with a 2-1 victory over Wigan.Charlie Wyke had continued his fine return to football with a second goal in as many weeks at his former ground, but a formation change from Mowbray at the interval turned the tide of the contest definitively.The Black Cats were a...Full Story »

A second-half comeback from Port Vale saw them snatch a point in a 2-2 draw with Forest Green at Vale Park.Two first-half headed goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Baily Cargill, both via free-kicks, left Vale dumbfounded after they controlled possession.The first came at the near post, with the second at the far. Despite the setback, Vale continued to plough on but lacked quality.The hosts&rsquo...Full Story »

Oliver Norwood’s goal at the death rescued a point for Sheffield United in a 3-3 draw with Blackpool.The hosts had looked comfortable following goals from James McAtee and Iliman Ndiaye, but Jerry Yates struck twice to make it all-square at the break and Kenny Dougall made it 3-2 to Blackpool early in the second half.Blackpool were reduced to nine men in the closing stages after having Mar...Full Story »

Oxford turned in a superb display as they ran out emphatic 4-2 winners at Exeter in League One.Cameron Brannagan, Sam Long and a brace from Kyle Joseph put the visitors in complete control inside an hour at St James Park and Exeter could only respond though consolation goals from Jevani Brown and Sonny Cox.Exeter threatened early on when Brown fired straight at Simon Eastwood from 25 yards but O...Full Story »

Managerless Middlesbrough dropped into the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone as their problems continued to mount with a 2-1 home defeat to Blackburn.Rovers returned to winning ways at the Riverside thanks to an early own goal from Darragh Lenihan and a superb long-range finish from Sam Gallagher.Duncan Watmore gave Middlesbrough hope when he pulled a goal back on the stroke of half-time, but...Full Story »

Jay Rodriguez struck twice as Burnley despatched 10-man Swansea 4-0 to step up their Championship promotion push.The Swans’ run of four-straight wins was brought crashing to an end by goals from Vitinho, Rodriguez and Anass Zaroury, and their misery was completed by a straight red card for top scorer Joel Piroe for violent conduct with 15 minutes remaining.The Clarets extended their unbeat...Full Story »

Simon Weaver avoided equalling the longest winless run of his 13-and-a-half year tenure as Harrogate manager following a 2-1 triumph over fellow strugglers Hartlepool.The Sulphurites had lost nine of their last 10 contests without a victory in all competitions but midfielder Alex Pattison’s fourth goal of the season and striker Jack Muldoon’s first since the campaign’s opening ...Full Story »

West Ham scored twice in the opening 14 minutes to condemn Aston Villa to their first defeat of the season with a 2-1 win in the Women’s Super League.The Hammers cruised into a two-goal lead early on thanks to efforts from Dagny Brynjarsdottir and Honoka Hayashi and, although Villa pulled one back in the second half through Kenza Dali, the visitors held on, despite a late red card for Hawa...Full Story »

James Maddison missed the chance to make a lasting impression on England boss Gareth Southgate as Leicester were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.Maddison has been vocal in his desire to go to the World Cup with the Three Lions and Southgate was in attendance at the King Power Stadium less than a week before he names his provisional squad for next month’s tournament.The 25-year-old Mad...Full Story »

Lukaku could return to Inter for another season or longer, especially if the striker doesn't fit into Graham Potter's plans at Chelsea. Internazionale are looking at ways to sign Romelu Lukaku in the summer, as has been reported by Calciomercato. The striker is currently on loan with the Serie A giants from Chelsea, having endured a tough season with the Blues last term. He isn't totally havi...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given his full backing to coach Xavi and urged him to lead the club to victory against Real Madrid on Sunday. Barca facing Champions League elimination President has confidence in Xavi Laporta urged coach to get the win WHAT HAPPENED? Despite their unbeaten start to the season in La Liga, Barca are struggling in the Champions League after drawing 3-3 ...Full Story »

Ivan Toney sent a World Cup message to England boss Gareth Southgate by firing Brentford to a 2-0 win over Brighton.Bees striker Toney was called into the Three Lions squad for the first time last month but failed to get on to the pitch for the matches against Italy and Germany.But the 26-year-old looks determined to book a seat on the plane to Qatar, and he is becoming hard to ignore after boos...Full Story »