Bristol Rovers survived a late Scunthorpe fightback to end their near three-month search for an away victory with a 3-2 win.The Iron looked dead and buried after goals from Josh Grant, Leon Clarke and an Antony Evans penalty put the Pirates 3-0 ahead with less than a quarter of the game to go.But two Sam Burns goals in three minutes at the end of the game ensured the hosts at least went down fig...Full Story »

Max Melbourne’s stoppage-time effort earned Lincoln a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Plymouth in Argyle’s first home game for 35 days.Argyle deservedly took the lead after 34 minutes through striker Luke Jephcott, who finished off the best move of the half.Adam Randell played the ball down the right to Niall Ennis whose cutback from the by-line was first-timed into the far corner b...Full Story »

In-form Wigan held on against spirited strugglers Doncaster to claim a 2-1 and narrow the gap to League One’s top two.Goals from Max Power and Will Keane put Wigan ahead but Omar Bogle pulled a goal back for Rovers, who battled well throughout the game but could not prevent the visitors recording a fourth win in five league games.The Latics started strongly with Keane and Tom Pearce missin...Full Story »

HE may be hero-worshipped on Tyneside, but for Allan Saint-Maximin there are no greater gods than those from Greek mythology. A deity to the Toon Army, the Newcastle winger grew up in Paris learning of the legendary stories. Newcastle star Saint-Maximin has launched his own board gameCredit: Instagram / @helios_zone From Zeus and his brothers Hades and Poseidon, to Athena, Ares and Apollo, th...Full Story »

Two late penalties forced Aldershot and Woking to share the spoils as they drew 1-1 in the Vanarama National League.Corie Andrews’ 85th-minute spot-kick put 10-man Aldershot ahead, but the Cardinals were also awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time and Max Kretzschmar pulled one back to force a draw.Woking had good chance just before half-time when Tahvon Campbell came down the left and ...Full Story »

Maxwel Cornet is hoping to return to contention for the home game against Everton on Boxing Day.Cornet sustained a thigh injury in the defeat at Newcastle at the start of the month and then tested positive for coronavirus.Dale Stephens could also be available. He has yet to appear this season following ankle surgery in the summer, while Ashley Barnes and Connor Roberts are still out.Dominic Calv...Full Story »

Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin is a doubt for the visit of Manchester City after limping off in Thursday’s defeat at Liverpool with a muscular injury.Striker Callum Wilson will return to the team after being rested at Anfield.Left-back Jamal Lewis is set for a spell out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 3-1 defeat, while fellow defenders Federico Fernandez (thigh) and Paul ...Full Story »

Blackpool will once again be without Chris Maxwell for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Peterborough.The goalkeeper has suffered a recurrence of the thigh injury that kept him out for two months and will be sidelined for the festive period, with Dan Grimshaw set to step back in.Reece James went off with a hamstring injury against Derby last weekend but may be available while Gary Madine, Lu...Full Story »

Burnley could again be without Maxwel Cornet for Wednesday’s clash with fellow Premier League strugglers Watford.The 25-year-old limped off with a thigh problem during the Clarets’ loss to Newcastle and sat out Sunday’s draw with West Ham, while fellow forward Ashley Barnes remains sidelined with a similar injury.Connor Roberts is recovering from a severe non-coronavirus-r...Full Story »

Burnley forward Maxwel Cornet is a doubt for Sunday’s Premier League clash with West Ham.Cornet limped off with a thigh injury during last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle and has an outside chance of making the game.Manager Sean Dyche will make a late decision on defender Ben Mee (shoulder), but full-back Connor Roberts has not trained this week because of illness and is doubtful ...Full Story »

MK Dons are expected to be without Max Watters against Plymouth.Watters sustained a knock against Sheffield Wednesday a fortnight ago and has still not recovered.The Dons have not played since beating Leyton Orient on penalties in the Papa John’s Trophy last Tuesday so boss Liam Manning is hopeful his players are fresh and raring to go.Troy Parrott was sent off in that game against Orient,...Full Story »

Blackpool goalkeeper Chris Maxwell is closing in on a return after two months out but is unlikely to be thrown back into Sky Bet Championship action against Luton.The Wales international tasted his first action since tearing a quadricep against Blackburn in October by featuring in a behind-closed-doors match against Huddersfield’s B-team this week.Northern Ireland international Shayne Lave...Full Story »

Rochdale and Exeter shared the spoils after a 1-1 draw at the Crown Oil Arena.The home side bossed the first half with Conor Grant and Aaron Morley seeing early efforts blocked and Scott Brown saving Josh Andrews’ effort.Dale had a golden opportunity to take the lead on the half hour when they were awarded a spot kick, Josh Key having taken Grant’s legs from beneath him. Jake Beesley...Full Story »

A NEWCASTLE fan was left 'dumbfounded' when Toon hero Allan Saint-Maximin randomly gave him a £2,000 watch. Devout Magpie Michael Urwin, 55, has been going to games for 30 years and is a season ticket holder with his three sons. The lucky Toon fan poses alongside Saint-Maximin after receiving the gift And posted a picture of the snazzy watch to social media They arrive early to games at...Full Story »

Max Watters scored his sixth goal in as many games as MK Dons ran out 1-0 winners and condemned Burton to a fourth successive league defeat.Watters found the net midway through the second half as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s side made the Dons work hard for their third league win in a row.The Dons almost took the lead just before the break when right-back Peter Kioso picked up the ball midway...Full Story »

Maxwel Cornet’s superb volley was the pick of the goals as Burnley and Crystal Palace took a point each from a hugely entertaining 3-3 draw.In dreary conditions Cornet lit up Turf Moor with a stunning finish four minutes into the second half, levelling the scores after a breathless first half in which Palace came from behind to lead 3-2, but only after letting slip an early 1-0 advantage.C...Full Story »

MK Dons moved into the Sky Bet League One play-off places with an emphatic 4-1 win over Cambridge.Scott Twine and Max Watters both scored twice before Sam Smith grabbed a late consolation as Liam Manning’s side secured back-to-back league victories.The hosts took the lead when Watters’ cross found Twine unmarked in the six-yard box for the former Swindon man to tap home.The dominant ...Full Story »

Max Sanders spared Lincoln’s blushes as his second-half strike saw off battling part-timers Bowers and Pitsea 1-0 in the FA Cup first round.Sanders struck in the 66th minute to secure a place in round two for the League One side, who were given more than a scare by the Essex-based Isthmian League Premier Division side.The minnows had the better of the first half as they made their maiden a...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest have Max Lowe back available for Saturday’s Championship clash with Preston at the City Ground.On-loan defender Lowe was ineligible for the 1-1 draw with his parent club Sheffield United on Tuesday.Loic Mbe Soh has been closing in on a return from a thigh injury.While Forest, 17th in the table, have lost only once in eight outings since appointing Steve Cooper as boss, Tu...Full Story »

Chris Maxwell and Shayne Lavery remain out for Blackpool ahead of their clash with Stoke.The duo are stepping up their recoveries from injury but are not due to return until after the international break.Goalkeeper Maxwell has been battling a quad tear and striker Lavery is out with a hamstring issue.Midfielder Kevin Stewart is edging closer to fitness and could make the squad to face Stoke.The ...Full Story »