Doncaster claimed a third consecutive victory as they edged Barrow 1-0 at the Eco-Power Stadium.A first-half strike from wing-back James Maxwell was enough to decide a tight game, with Doncaster collecting a third clean sheet in a row to stay in touch with the play-off pack.After a bright start, Doncaster took the lead on 18 minutes when Maxwell reacted superbly to slot home from close range aft...Full Story »

Manchester City hit back after a dismal week off the field with a commanding display on it as they overpowered Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday.The champions were rocked when they were charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations on Monday.The players responded to the furore with one of their best displays of the season, racing into a 3-0 half-time lead with g...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho struck late goals as Manchester United won 2-0 at Roses rivals Leeds to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.Rashford maintained his rich scoring form by heading the visitors ahead in the 80th minute and substitute Garnacho delivered a knockout blow five minutes later.Managerless Leeds went toe-to-toe with Erik ten Hag’s side for the second...Full Story »

Molly Bartrip’s own goal sent Manchester United back to the Women’s Super League summit following a hard-fought 2-1 win at Tottenham.After an entertaining first half, the contest sprung into life when Leah Galton opened the scoring in the 67th minute with her fifth goal of the term.Spurs levelled at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium soon after through January signing Bethany England, who res...Full Story »

Shrewsbury made it six league wins on the spin for the first time since April 2015 as they edged a five-goal thriller with a 3-2 League One comeback victory against Port Vale.Steve Cotterill’s side suffered a horror festive period with three-straight defeats and were then knocked out of the FA Cup.But 18 points from a possible 18 has put them knocking on the door of the play-offs, with thr...Full Story »

Middlesbrough cemented third place in the Championship with a comfortable 3-1 win at relegation-threatened Cardiff City.First-half goals from Marcus Forss and Cameron Archer and a 90th-minute Riley McGree strike earned Michael Carrick’s men their fifth victory in six games and kept them in pole position for a play-off place.Defeat for the Bluebirds – who equalised through Sory Kaba i...Full Story »

Luke Molyneux scored twice in three minutes to fire Doncaster to a 2-0 Sky Bet League Two win at Swindon.Molyneux was Doncaster’s main threat throughout and broke the deadlock after 71 minutes when he was allowed space on the right side of the box to slot home at his near post.Two minutes later Molyneux received a pull back from James Maxwell on the left side of the area and stroked the ba...Full Story »

Struggling Gillingham’s mini revival was halted by a 2-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Mansfield.Bringing in 10 new players last month coupled with three wins and a draw in four games had lifted Gills’ hopes.But two first-half strikes saw the home side to a comfortable victory.Gillingham forced the early pace without really creating anything. Mansfield soon got a grip and took a 21st-m...Full Story »

A predatory first-half goal from Kieron Morris proved the difference as Tranmere edged out Salford 1-0 in Sky Bet League Two.Rovers moved back into the top half of the table, while Salford blew their chance to go fourth.Salford threatened early when Ryan Watson drilled narrowly off target from 20 yards.Rovers went ahead midway through the first half when Morris slid in to convert Ethan Bristow&r...Full Story »

Stockport gave their promotion hopes a boost as goals from Myles Hippolyte, Isaac Olaofe and Will Collar wrapped up a convincing 3-1 win at Harrogate.The only consolation for Simon Weaver’s strugglers on another difficult afternoon was a goal on his EFL debut for on-loan Southampton winger Kazeem Olaigbe.Earlier, after home midfielder Alex Pattison had missed a free header from five yards,...Full Story »

Patrick Roberts struck late on as Sunderland moved to within a point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places with a 1-0 win over struggling Reading.The Black Cats looked set to be dealt a blow in their pursuit of a top-six spot, as stubborn Reading frustrated the hosts for long periods at the Stadium of Light.But ex-Manchester City man Roberts finally broke the resistance of the Royals as he...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson hailed the goal threat of Stephen Humphrys after the striker netted again in a 2-0 Scottish Cup fifth-round win over Hamilton.The on-loan Wigan striker bagged his fifth goal of the season when he fired home from a tight angle in the 29th minute.Fresh from scoring from his own half against Dundee United last weekend, Humphrys had several other efforts at goal in a on...Full Story »

Goals in either half from Ed Turns and Theo Archibald secured leaders Leyton Orient a 2-0 win at Crewe.Richie Wellens’ side showed a clinical edge as they eased back to form, making it back-to-back victories after two consecutive defeats to move seven points clear at the summit.Goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux was alert to early danger when he clutched a cross from Crewe’s Elliot Nevitt...Full Story »

Manchester United would be willing to pay £107million to sign Victor Osimhen at the end of the season, according to reports. The Napoli star has been in sensational form this season, scoring 16 goals from 17 Serie A games to boost his side's chances of winning the Scudetto. However, a possible move to the Premier League could be on the cards come the end of the season. Manchester United bo...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson was delighted with a third straight win since returning as Peterborough boss.A 72nd-minute Jonson Clarke-Harris penalty gave Posh the lead and midfielder Hector Kyprianou sealed the win with his second goal of the campaign deep into stoppage time.The midfielder drifted in unchallenged from the left corner flag before firing high into the top corner from a tight angle to spoil the...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards heaped praise on his players after a 1-0 victory over Stoke earned his side their second home win in a week.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s first goal of the season helped the Hatters make it back-to-back 1-0 wins following Tuesday’s success over Cardiff and kept them in fourth place in the Championship table.Edwards said: “A fantastic week, it’s down to the...Full Story »

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s first goal since August 2021 earned Luton a 1-0 win over Stoke at Kenilworth Road.The hosts made a glorious start as the long-serving Mpanzu pounced on a loose ball in midfield and raced forward before driving a shot into the bottom corner from 22 yards with just six minutes gone.Jordan Clark had claims for a penalty turned down as the Hatters continued their bright ...Full Story »

Dan Dodds’ late strike gave Hartlepool only a second win in seven Sky Bet League Two matches as they triumphed 1-0 at Doncaster.The hosts enjoyed much the better of the attacking play throughout, but struggled to break down Pools, who showed only glimpses of attacking threat before Dodds’ fine strike on 88 minutes.Hartlepool boss Keith Curle named three of five deadline-day signings ...Full Story »

Harrogate ended a run of five games without a win in League Two after Paul Huntington’s late own goal earned them a 1-0 victory away at promotion-chasing Carlisle.The match looked destined to end in a goalless draw until the 82nd minute, when Huntington misjudged a pass back to goalkeeper Tomas Holy and sent it agonisingly across the line.Third-placed Carlisle were seeking a fifth straight...Full Story »

George Moncur scored the winner as League Two leaders Leyton Orient beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at Brisbane Road.Moncur struck in the 64th minute when he drilled a shot from the left side of the area across a crowded box and into the bottom right corner.The London derby often proved a feisty affair and both sides created chances to break the deadlock before Moncur’s telling blow.The former Hull...Full Story »