Steve Cotterill warned he is “not a magician” after Forest Green slipped nine points from safety with a 1-0 home defeat to Accrington.Jack Nolan scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot to leave Accrington 10th and firmly in play-off contention.Rovers remain winless in the league since October and rooted to the foot of the Sky Bet League Two table.Despite creating the b...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans admitted he wanted to kiss Carl Piergianni after his captain’s vital goal helped to see off Wigan in a five-goal Sky Bet League One thriller.The Latics had twice led through Josh Magennis (penalty) and Thelo Aasgaard, and held a 2-1 interval advantage.But after Jamie Reid had found the first equaliser, Piergianni was on hand to head home midway through the sec...Full Story »

Stevenage underlined their play-off credentials after twice coming from behind to win a Sky Bet League One thriller at Wigan by the odd goal in five.Josh Magennis and Thelo Aasgaard struck for the hosts but those goals were cancelled out by Jamie Reid and Carl Piergianni before Stevenage substitute Louis Thompson netted an 81st-minute winner.Wigan were ahead inside five minutes, when a cross fro...Full Story »

Stade Reims send formal bid for Almeria's Sergio Akieme 🚨🔴 EXCL: Stade Reims have sent formal bid to Almería to sign Sergio Akieme.First proposal still not close to asking price — but talks took place for Spanish left back to join French side. pic.twitter.com/mPY193FZRY— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2024 Galatasaray interested in Arsenal's Cedric Soa...Full Story »

It takes a lot to impress Roy Keane, and his colleagues are no exception to that rule. If anything, Ian Wright was subject to even more scrutiny by his fellow pundit when the subject of his tattoos came up recently. And the appraisal went just about as well as one would expect, with the Manchester United icon dubbing one of Wright's works in particular "the most ridiculous thing" he'd ever he...Full Story »

Steven Naismith was delighted with the character shown by Hearts as they recovered from a “terrible” first half to tighten their grip on third spot in the cinch Premiership with a 3-2 victory over Dundee at windswept Tynecastle.The Jambos were booed off at the break as they trailed to strikes from Jordan McGhee and Lyall Cameron, but they roared back in the second half to claim a six...Full Story »

Steven Naismith was delighted to see Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon come through his first competitive outing in 13 months as Hearts scrambled past cinch League Two side Spartans to reach the fifth round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.The 41-year-old’s career looked in jeopardy when he suffered a double leg-break away to Dundee United on Christmas Eve of 2022, but after a stirring reco...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans hailed his side’s commanding performance as they returned to winning ways to keep up the pace with the League One play-off pack after recording a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury.The first half was not one for the football purest, but the game opened up after the 70th minute with both sides looking for that decisive goal.Shrewsbury made a great move minutes later with T...Full Story »

Stoke head coach Steven Schumacher believes Lewis Baker can flourish in his system after he netted the winner in a narrow 1-0 Championship victory at Rotherham.The game’s only goal and moment of real quality came through Baker’s sensational free-kick just before the break.That proved to be the difference and ensured Schumacher a second victory in charge.Stoke had certainly enjoyed th...Full Story »

Sutton’s new manager Steve Morison is hoping his players can take confidence from their performance after his first match in charge ended in a 2-2 draw against Barrow.The match at Gander Green Lane seemed to be going to form as the promotion-chasing visitors controlled the first half and went ahead through Ben Whitfield’s opener.However, United struck back with goals either side of h...Full Story »

Substitute striker Will Keane struck a sweet double as Preston claimed a 2-0 home win against Bristol City.The former Manchester United forward made a fine impact from the bench with two goals in the space of 23 second-half minutes as the Lilywhites claimed their first league win since Boxing Day.Victory also saw Ryan Lowe’s side end a worrying run of four defeats in their last five Champi...Full Story »

Harry Beautyman scored twice as Sutton United claimed a 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing Barrow to move off the bottom of Sky Bet League Two in Steve Morison’s first match in charge.It could even have been a winning start for the new Us manager, who was denied by an equaliser from Bluebirds captain Niall Canavan that left the hosts still six points adrift of safety.Barrow went ahead afte...Full Story »

Jamie Reid secured Stevenage a 1-0 League One away win over Shrewsbury at the Croud Meadow to get their first victory of 2024.The first half saw very limited chances for both sides, but Stevenage had a shot on target inside the opening minute when Reid – from a tight angle – fired the ball wide of the near post from close range.Shrewsbury went close in the 20th minute when Chey Dunkl...Full Story »

Birmingham’s new manager will inherit a squad full of character interim manager Steve Spooner insisted after the club’s 1-1 draw with Hull in the FA Cup third round.Birmingham took the lead early in the match at the MKM Stadium as Lukas Jutkiewicz’s glancing effort found the bottom corner of the net and the Blues could have doubled their advantage moments later as Siriki Dembel...Full Story »

Minnows Maidstone continued their FA Cup fairytale as they stunned League One Stevenage 1-0 to reach the fourth round for the first time in their history.The sixth-tier side took the lead through Sam Corne in first-half stoppage time and held on for the biggest win since the club was reformed in 1992.Boro boss Steve Evans did not take the lowest ranked side left in the competition lightly as he ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith praised in-form Hearts for overcoming a “rubbish” pitch at the Tony Macaroni Arena to tighten their grip on third place in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 away win over Livingston.The Jambos boss was braced for a scrap on the Lions’ artificial surface, and he was encouraged to see his team come out on the right side of it after second-half goals from Kenneth Va...Full Story »

Stoke boss Steven Schumacher was brimming with pride after his side held promotion-chasing Ipswich to a goalless draw.The Potters had the better chances, but they had to hold on for dear life after Jordan Thompson was sent off in the second half.Schumacher took over the reins at the Staffordshire club last month and they are now six unbeaten; but with only one win in the past two months.“I...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans branded referee Charles Breakspear “shocking” in a rant after his side’s 2-1 defeat at league leaders Portsmouth.A lively first half saw Pompey take the lead in the 12th minute when Paddy Lane swept home from Alex Robertson’s pass.Stevenage equalised after 26 minutes when a Jamie Reid cross was headed home by Louis Thompson against his old club....Full Story »

Steven Fletcher showed his quality with a hat-trick in Wrexham’s 4-1 League Two comeback win over Barrow, according to Dragons assistant boss Steve Parkin.The Bluebirds took a first-minute lead through Kian Spence’s finish before the hosts scored three times in 14 minutes of first-half stoppage time, played as a result of Barrow’s David Worrall being knocked out and leaving the...Full Story »

Colby Bishop scored his 13th goal of the season as table-topping Portsmouth recovered from a disappointing Christmas period with a vital 2-1 win over Stevenage.A lively first half saw Pompey take the lead in the 12th minute.Having almost gone ahead after seven minutes with an Alex Robertson header brilliantly pushed over by Taye Ashby-Hammond, a slip by Dan Sweeney gifted the hosts the ball and ...Full Story »