Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes Rangers’ thumping 4-1 home win over Aberdeen sets them up for a final tilt at a Champions League victory when Ajax visit Ibrox.The Light Blues went into the cinch Premiership match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 defeat by Napoli on Wednesday night which meant five Group A defeats out of five.The home side started with purpose but Connor Barron drove th...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne revealed how his pre-match message was the inspiration for a 4-2 League One home win over Bristol Rovers.Warne told his players to “make their families proud” and a David McGoldrick hat-trick helped end Rovers’ six-game unbeaten league run.Warne said: “(I’m feeling) a bit of relief, a bit of exhilaration and a bit of pride really – ...Full Story »

Fleetwood assistant Steven Whittaker praised the in-form Carlos Mendes Gomes saying he was “massive” in their 3-0 League One derby victory over Accrington.After a very even first half, Fleetwood came out after the break looking like a completely different team.Three goals in nine minutes – one scored and two assisted by Mendes Gomes – saw Scott Brown’s team brush Ac...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith spoke of his relief after watching his side beat Stoke 3-1 at Carrow Road to end a run of six Championship games without a win.Two goals from on-loan Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey and another from substitute Gabriel Sara secured a much-needed win for the hosts.The edginess in the crowd was palpable as the Canaries struggled in the first half, and Smith admitte...Full Story »

Mark Fotheringham has called for “calmness” after Huddersfield moved off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship table with victory over Millwall.The Terriers took the lead inside nine minutes when Yuta Nakayama’s miscued cross looped into the visitors’ net.Sorba Thomas struck the foot of the post and Jack Rudoni twice went close as the second-tier strugglers dominated the t...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira urged his Crystal Palace players to capitalise on their positive momentum after the Eagles sealed their third straight victory at Selhurst Park with a 1-0 win over Southampton.Odsonne Edouard slotted past Saints keeper Gavin Bazunu to break the deadlock late in the first half and it proved enough to hand the hosts all three points.Palace’s fourth win of the season was the fi...Full Story »

Graham Potter refused to chuck Chelsea’s players “under the bus” as he took responsibility for a humiliating 4-1 Premier League thrashing on his return to former club Brighton.Blues boss Potter endured mocking taunts of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from gleeful Seagulls supporters during a chastening afternoon at a raucous Amex Stadium.Rampant Albion...Full Story »

Cole Kpekawa’s late header clinched Maidenhead a 1-0 home win against Bromley at York Road.Defender Kpekawa rose highest at the far post from a corner with five minutes remaining to crash home his third goal of the season and seal his side’s first win in four matches.The Magpies piled on the pressure in the second half but failed to create clear-cut chances until Kpekawa’s late...Full Story »

Matt Gray accused the referee of applying double standards following his Sutton side’s 3-0 hammering at Stockport.The visitors went down to 10 men after just three minutes as Omar Bugiel saw red for a high foot at Edgeley Park.That sending-off came just moments after James Brown’s tough tackle on Will Randall.Kyle Wootton, Paddy Madden and Will Collar grabbed the goals for Dave Chall...Full Story »

Grant McCann toasted a “blue day” as Peterborough dug deep to edge a 1-0 League One derby victory over Cambridge.McCann’s men earned the bragging rights by sinking their local rivals in the first Football League clash between the clubs for 21 years.They received a huge helping hand from Cambridge defender Lloyd Jones, whose calamitous 17th-minute own goal from a Harrison Burrow...Full Story »

Interim manager Mark Hudson praised the character of Cardiff’s players as they bounced back from last week’s dismal derby defeat to bitter rivals Swansea with a comfortable 1-0 home win over Rotherham.Substitute Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute to give the dominant Bluebirds a win they deserved and halt a run of three successive defeats.“I tho...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Liam Fox questioned the red card shown to Tony Watt during a 1-0 defeat by Motherwell after a VAR intervention consigned the striker to a miserable day against his former club.Watt was sent off following a challenge on Sean Goss in the centre circle five minutes before half-time despite referee John Beaton initially playing on.United were trailing to Sondre Solholm&rsquo...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was left frustrated as Liam Donnelly’s second-half goal was disallowed in his side’s 1-0 defeat to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.Ash Taylor turned Stevie May’s shot into his own net after four minutes to give St Johnstone the lead, but the away side thought they had levelled when Donnelly tapped in from a corner in the 77th minute, but referee ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore felt his side’s game-plan was successful as they claimed a 4-2 win at home to Burton.Goals from Barry Bannan, Michael Smith, Mallik Wilks and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru secured the points for the Owls, despite the Brewers pulling two goals back late on through Sam Winnall and Tom Hamer.Moore said: “I’m all about positivity, I’m never nega...Full Story »

Versatile Dutchman Djavan Anderson added a new role to his playbook in Oxford’s upset win at Bolton much to the delight of manager Karl Robinson.Anderson set United on the way to victory with his first goal since moving to England from Lazio on transfer deadline day.Ciaron Brown drilled in a superb second to make it 2-0 and while Dion Charles gave Bolton hope of another comeback win, subst...Full Story »

Anass Zaroury headed a Burney winner deep in added time as they came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 in the Championship at Turf Moor.The goal came after Manuel Benson’s equaliser had levelled Tom Ince’s shock opener, as the Clarets extended their unbeaten record to 15 in the league and stayed above neighbours Blackburn in the tussle for top spot in the Championship.Ince’s goal...Full Story »

Swindon leapfrogged promotion rivals Mansfield and into the top four with an impressive 5-2 away victory over the 10-man Stags.Mansfield twice lead in the opening 30 minutes through Kellan Gordon and Will Swan but a Jonny Williams brace saw the teams go into half-time locked at 2-2.Luke Jephcott put the visitors ahead for the first time before Mansfield lost Hiram Boateng to a 59th-minute red ca...Full Story »

Paul Smyth produced a wonder goal to earn Leyton Orient a 1-0 win over Salford at Brisbane Road to extend their lead at the top of League Two.Smyth produced a moment of sublime quality in the 14th minute to notch his seventh goal of the season.The Northern Ireland international took on two defenders before being grounded but retained the ball despite having his penalty appeal turned down by refe...Full Story »

A perfect performance from Carlos Mendes Gomes gave Fleetwood bragging rights as they claimed a 3-0 League One derby victory over Accrington.The game started with a high tempo, but both sides lacked quality with just a single shot on target in the first period.Tackles were flying in – with a few red-card shouts from the home fans – but nobody looked threatening in front of goal.After...Full Story »

Vanarama National League promotion hopefuls Solihull Moors battled back to earn a draw 1-1 at Gateshead.Mike Williamson’s side have won just twice in the league this season but looked on course for three valuable points in the most fortuitous of circumstances.Ben Coker overhit a backpass for the visitors, the ball too quick for goalkeeper Ryan Boot as it nestled in the net to put the hosts...Full Story »