Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes said his side’s 1–0 defeat to Ross County felt like the Ayshire outfit had been “mugged off” in Dingwall.A back-and-forth – and at times ill-tempered – contest looked to have swung in Killie’s favour when Ross Callachan was shown a second yellow card in the 81st minute.As the visitors pushed for a winning goal they were c...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard bemoaned a “harsh” VAR penalty decision after his side surrendered the lead to suffer a 3-1 Premier League loss at Crystal Palace.Referee Andy Madley pointed to the spot at Selhurst Park after reviewing footage of Marc Guehi’s goal-bound header brushing the outstretched arm of Lucas Digne.Wilfried Zaha scored on the rebound from the resultant spo...Full Story »

Michael Appleton believes his Blackpool team should have won a thrilling Lancashire derby after they stormed back from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Burnley at Turf Moor, where both teams had a man sent off.The Seasiders looked to be heading to defeat after Josh Brownhill’s strike and a well-taken double by Southampton loanee Nathan Tella – on his first start – gave dominant ...Full Story »

Fleetwood and Derby had to settle for a point apiece as they played out a hugely entertaining 0-0 draw.Liam Rosenior’s slick Rams impressed hugely in the first half, only for gutsy Fleetwood to rally in the second.Derby bossed the early stages, with Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch saving superbly from Lewis Dobbin and Conor Hourihane.James Collins also cracked an acrobatic volley just off t...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Wade Elliott praised the resilience of his side as they shocked Exeter with a 1-0 win at St James Park.On-loan Southampton striker Dan Nlundulu scored the only goal of the game shortly after half-time and the Robins then frustrated Exeter with their resilience and gamesmanship and held on for the three points to claim a first league win of the season.“It was a tough game...Full Story »

Grant McCann hailed his strikers Jonson Clarke-Harris and Jack Marriott after they fired Peterborough to a 4-0 thrashing of local rivals Lincoln.The deadly attacking duo of Clarke-Harris Jack Marriott did the damage with a brace apiece and have already hit eight goals between them this term.Marriott could have had even more as he hit the woodwork twice before producing a terrific 21st-minute ope...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams praised his players for giving “everything” during a busy August schedule after claiming a 1-1 draw with Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.Jensen Weir fired Morecambe in front three minutes into the second half, from substitute Ousmane Fane’s lay-off.And although Oxford equalised seven minutes later through Kyle Joseph, the home side were unable to find...Full Story »

Pete Wild could not hide his delight after his Barrow side’s 1-0 win against Harrogate extended their 100 per cent run at home.The Bluebirds made it three wins out of three at Holker Street, and climbed to third in the League Two table, courtesy of Josh Gordon’s cross-shot from the sideline that sailed over the crowded area and dipped in just before the half-time whistle.And Wild was...Full Story »

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will consider his Burton future after a 2-0 loss to Port Vale left them without a win this season.Ben Garrity give Vale a 49th-minute lead after absorbing plenty of Burton pressure in the first half, before Ellis Harrison wrapped things up in stoppage-time on the counter attack.Some fans made their feelings heard at the end and Hasselbaink knows something – perhaps ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens still had words of criticism for his side, despite seeing them cruise to a 3-1 win at Colchester.Orient were gifted a first-half opener when veteran defender Luke Chambers turned the ball into his own net and Theo Archibald and Charlie Kelman added further goals before Noah Chilvers’ stoppage-time consolation.Victory took Orient back to the top of the Leag...Full Story »

Luke Chambers’ first-half own goal and late strikes from Theo Archibald and Charlie Kelman earned Leyton Orient a convincing 3-1 win at ColchesterThe routine victory at the JobServe Community Stadium left the visitors top of the League Two table, ahead of Stevenage on goal difference.Colchester came close to taking the lead when Cameron Coxe saw his low drive magnificently saved by Lawrenc...Full Story »

Bromley made it two wins on the bounce in the National League as Reece Hanham’s early strike secured a 1-0 win over Aldershot at the EBB Stadium.The visitors made the breakthrough in the 10th minute thanks to Hanham’s first goal in Bromley colours after he slotted neatly beyond Luca Ashby-Hammond.Bromley could have made it two on the hour mark, but Michael Cheek blazed his effort ove...Full Story »

Dagenham earned their first win of the National League season by beating Maidenhead 1-0.Paul McCallum scored the only goal in the 28th minute, slotting the ball past Daniel Gyollai from Mo Sagaf’s low cross.Dan Sparkes went close for Maidenhead but his free-kick was saved by Elliot Justham.McCallum had two chances to extend his side’s lead just after the break but the Magpies continu...Full Story »

Ross Stewart hit his third goal of the season as Sunderland defeated Stoke 1-0 to move into the Championship top six.The visiting Black Cats spent the majority of the opening period in their own half and had to wait 24 minutes to register their first shot.Jacob Brown forced a miraculous stop from Anthony Patterson while the lively Lewis Baker also went close for the dominant Potters.However, it ...Full Story »

Dundee had their momentum checked as they were held to a goalless draw at Morton.The Dark Blues came into the fixture on the back of successive cinch Championship victories but could not find a breakthrough at Cappielow.Dundee went close to opening the scoring after 10 minutes when Paul McMullan rattled the crossbar from Luke McCowan’s delivery.Morton then had penalty appeals turned down 1...Full Story »

West Brom earned their first win of the season with a 5-2 victory over early high-flyers Hull at The Hawthorns.An own goal by Callum Elder set Steve Bruce’s side on their way against one of his former clubs then quick goals at the start of the second half from John Swift and Darnell Furlong, before Karlan Grant’s penalty and Dara O’Shea sealed a welcome three points for the Bag...Full Story »

Ross County registered their first cinch Premiership win of the season thanks to substitute Owura Edwards’ late goal in a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock despite being reduced to 10 men.Both sides had spells where they were the better team in Dingwall, but despite Ross Callachan’s red card it was the Staggies who claimed the spoils.County manager Malky Mackay made two changes to his starting...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen’s second-half penalty gave Motherwell a narrow but crucial 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Fir Park.An instantly forgettable first half ended goalless but the home side got on top after the break and the Dutch striker made no mistake from the spot in the 67th minute for his third goal in four games when referee Nick Walsh spotted a handball in the box.Livi&rsquo...Full Story »

Yeovil were denied their first win in the National League this season thanks to Egli Kaja’s late strike for Altrincham in a 2-2 draw at the J Davidson Stadium.The visitors were quick out of the traps and went 1-0 ahead in the ninth minute when Malachi Linton finished emphatically following a neat flick from Matt Worthington.Chances were scarce in the first half, but Altrincham levelled six...Full Story »

St Mirren secured their second cinch Premiership win in a row with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Goals either side of half-time by Buddies front man Curtis Main and a late third from sub Alex Greive were enough to take all three points back to Paisley.For United and boss Jack Ross it was their fourth defeat in a row – conceding 15 goals in the process – and ...Full Story »