Manager Dave Challinor felt Hartlepool were “worthy winners” after his side came from behind to beat Harrogate 3-2 in stunning fashion at Victoria Park.Despite a bright start from Pools, Harrogate took control after reaching half-time two goals to the good when George Thomson’s 28th-minute opener was followed by an own goal from Neill Byrne.But Pools’ change of shape resu...Full Story »

Blackpool gave their loyal supporters plenty to smile about by earning bragging rights with a superb 2-0 Lancashire derby victory over arch-rivals Preston.Goals from Keshi Anderson and did the trick as the Seasiders delighted their fans at a packed Bloomfield Road.It was also the Tangerines’ first home win over their local rivals since a 2-1 triumph way back in December 1997.And just to ru...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley praised his side’s fighting spirt but was frustrated they needed a late Marcus Harness goal to rescue a 2-2 draw at Accrington.Pompey dominated the chances and Stanley keeper Toby Savin had to be in superb form to keep out Portsmouth before Ronan Curtis opened the scoring after 15 minutes.In-form Harry Pell equalised for Stanley with a header on 48 minutes befo...Full Story »

Tom Bradshaw’s second-half double saw Millwall come from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 in the Championship.Romaine Sawyers gave the visitors a deserved lead midway through the first half with a curling finish from the edge of the area after a neat lay-off from Jacob Brown.Millwall created few chances in the first half but pulled level shortly after the restart when Bradshaw tapped in Sheyi Ojo&...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson’s reign as Charlton’s caretaker manager got off to a winning start as his side pulled off a shock 1-0 victory at Sunderland.Two days after Nigel Adkins’ dismissal, Jayden Stockley’s second-half header enabled the Addicks to claim only their third League One win of the season.Sunderland started brightly, carving out two good chances in the opening six minut...Full Story »

Hartlepool scored three times in seven second-half minutes to come from behind to beat Harrogate 3-2 at Victoria Park.Town looked on course for another three points after reaching half-time two goals to the good.George Thomson hammered the visitors ahead in the 28th minute when Lewis Page’s cross dropped to him eight yards out.Hartlepool defender Neill Byrne, who earlier had one ruled out ...Full Story »

Michael Cheek’s second-half penalty was the difference for Bromley as they beat Aldershot 3-2.The Ravens came from behind to win their sixth consecutive game yet the result sees Aldershot remain in the Vanarama National League relegation zone.The Shots opened the scoring in the third minute through Mikael Ndjoli, whose left-footed effort found the back of the net.Bromley got an equaliser j...Full Story »

Arbroath’s winless run in the cinch Championship extended to four games after their 1-1 draw at home to Ayr.The Smokies, who lost at Raith last time out, failed to impose themselves in the first half.Ayr were also struggling to follow up last weekend’s victory against Queen of the South as the sides went in level at the break.Arbroath did not take long to break the deadlock in the se...Full Story »

Marcus Harness rescued a point for Portsmouth in a 2-2 draw at Accrington.Ronan Curtis scored the opener for Pompey before in-form Harry Pell equalised and Matt Butcher gave the Reds a 77th-minute lead.But Harness tapped home a cross from John Marquis after 86 minutes to share the points.Stanley’s young keeper Toby Savin had to be in top form in the early stages, denying Harness, Marquis a...Full Story »

A second quickfire double in the space of a week helped Blackburn end their four-game winless run with 2-0 win over Reading.In a game of few chances, the Royals looked the most assured in possession but Rovers were much more clinical and they put their visitors to the sword in a devastating three-minute spell in the second half.First, Sam Gallagher tapped home after the impressive Joe Rothwell&r...Full Story »

Port Vale showed their promotion-challenger credentials as they eased to a 3-0 win at home to Colchester.Vale began the day in fourth spot and with goals from James Gibbons, James Wilson and Aaron Martin, chalked up their seventh win in 10 league games to climb into second.Gibbons found the bottom corner after six minutes and Wilson’s strike from 12 yards doubled the Valiants’ lead 1...Full Story »

The player — who we are not naming — was dragged around the house by the balaclava-clad raiders who smashed their way into his £1.5million property. Raiders ransacked the home while the terrified couple were tied up The gang broke into the secluded mansion during the recent international fixture period believing he had travelled abroad. But the player had been released from ...Full Story »

Paulo Fonseca is poised to become the new manager of Newcastle following the departure of Steve Bruce earlier this week. Paulo Fonseca is reportedly set to replace Steve Bruce at Newcastle with Frank Lampard understood to have pulled out of the running for the vacant hot-seat. The Magpies' new owners ramped up plans to appoint a new boss this week after finally parting company with Steve Bruce ...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips will not be rushed back into action by Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa following the midfielder’s recovery from injury.Phillips withdrew from the England squad for their recent World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary after suffering a calf problem in the win over Watford and also missed the 1-0 defeat at Southampton.Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, Junior Firpo and Robin Ko...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha will return for Crystal Palace when they host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.The Ivory Coast international missed Monday’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal with illness, but was back in training on Wednesday and is set to start against the Magpies.Ebere Eze and Nathan Ferguson (both Achilles) remain absent. The former has stepped up his recovery but manager Patrick Vieira bel...Full Story »

Defender Josip Juranovic and midfielder James McCarthy return to the Celtic squad for the cinch Premiership game against St Johnstone at Parkhead on Saturday.Juranovic has recovered from a hamstring injury while McCarthy is fit again following a knock.James Forrest and Christopher Jullien are nearing a return, Greg Taylor (shoulder) remains out while midfielder Karamoko Dembele faces further tim...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley could be handed a double injury boost ahead of his side’s Championship clash with Preston.Dujon Sterling and Kevin Stewart could both come into contention after missing recent games due to illness and an ankle injury respectively.Critchley’s side are on a high as they go into the game on the back of a fine come-from-behind win at Reading in midweek.The S...Full Story »

Aaron Pressley will be hoping to keep his place after returning from a minor thigh injury as Wimbledon welcome Wigan to Plough Lane.The 19-year-old marked his return to the starting 11 with the winner in their 1-0 win over Lincoln in midweek and will be pushing to start from the off once again.It remains to be seen whether Ollie Palmer will return for the Dons after missing the last six games th...Full Story »

Everton forward Richarlison is available for selection for his side’s Premier League game with Watford.Richarlison has missed the last five matches in all competitions due to injury and his return is a welcome boost to manager Rafael Benitez, who expects Dominic Calvert-Lewin to be sidelined for another four or five weeks.Andre Gomes and Fabian Delph have resumed training but Yerry Mina is...Full Story »

Accrington will welcome Portsmouth to the WHAM Stadium without long-term injury concerns Joel Mumbongo and Joe Hardy.Mumbongo has not played since last month while Hardy has yet to feature this term.Harry Pell is in contention to start once again after scoring twice in Stanley’s midweek win over Charlton.Despite picking up three points on Tuesday, John Coleman could make changes after not ...Full Story »