Matt Gray said he is “delighted” with Sutton’s progress in the English Football League after a 1-0 win away at Tranmere boosted their promotion ambitions.United grew into the fixture, with Will Randall striking a post at the end of the first half, and their momentum was not halted by the interval as Coby Rowe nearly broke the deadlock if not for Peter Clarke’s vital goal-...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough believes his side deserved the luck that helped them to their first away win of the League Two season after a 2-1 triumph at Stevenage.The Stags had Birmingham loanee Ryan Stirk to thank after he struck the winner in the 65th minute, 10 minutes after Boro skipper Scott Cuthbert had equalised following John-Joe O’Toole’s first-half opener.But Clough’s...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe will not get carried away despite his Plymouth side hitting the top of the League One table after a 4-1 victory at Accrington.The win extended their unbeaten league run to 16 games and marked the milestone of Lowe’s 100th league game in charge of the Pilgrims.He said: “It’s always nice to be top of the league but we won’t get carried away.“We needed to be ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was a proud man after creating history with a record-breaking 2-1 victory over spirited Oldham in Sky Bet League Two.Goals from Matt Jay and Jevani Brown made it a new club record of 14 league games undefeated for Taylor’s side, who are also 18 unbeaten in all competitions – a record extended following this win.Jamie Bowden’s long-range screamer gave ...Full Story »

Ben Purrington’s first half header ensured that Johnnie Jackson’s unbeaten spell as Charlton caretaker boss continued with a 1-0 win at Burton.The Pirelli Stadium contest was a feisty affair, with both sides playing more than 70 minutes of the Sky Bet League One contest with 10 men.Referee Trevor Kettle showed red cards to Charlton striker Jayden Stockley and Albion skipper Deji Oshi...Full Story »

Armani Little scored a brace as Torquay came from behind to edge a narrow 2-1 National League victory over bottom side Dover.Former Chelsea youth player Travis Gregory handed the visitors a quick lead as he found the net just four minutes in for his first goal of the season.Torquay winger Keelan O’Connell tested Dover goalkeeper Adam Parkes six minutes later, while Ben Wynter fired the bal...Full Story »

Ipswich and Oxford fought out a nail-biting 0-0 draw with Town twice denied by the woodwork.The visitors looked the sharper unit during the first period but the home side came more into the game in the second half.In the fifth minute a corner by Lee Evans was headed against the post by Town’s leading scorer Macauley Bonne.After Ipswich keeper Christian Walton had palmed away a shot from Ma...Full Story »

Marcus Harness’ goal gave Portsmouth their first away win since the opening day of the season as they came away from Wycombe with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.The result lifted Pompey into the top half of League One after they endured a difficult first half at Adams Park, in which Wycombe’s Joe Jacobson had a penalty saved.The Chairboys had a spot-kick awarded when Sean Raggett clumsily...Full Story »

Angelo Balanta hit a hat-trick as Dagenham and Redbridge thumped struggling Maidenhead 4-1.Ibby Akanbi created all three goals as well as completing the scoring with one of his own as Dagenham claimed their first away points since September 11.Maidenhead started brightly but fell behind in the 28th minute when Akanbi sent over a fine cross which Balanta headed into the top corner.Mauro Vilhete t...Full Story »

Alex Newby scored at the death to rescue a point as Rochdale held play-off-chasing Leyton Orient to a 2-2 League Two draw at Spotland.The home side raced into the lead with the game just 30 seconds old, Corey O’Keeffe heading Liam Kelly’s delivery back across the face of goal and Newby nodding home from close range.But Orient responded positively to the setback and were desperately u...Full Story »

Tommy Willard and Alfy Whittingham struck to hand Aldershot just their third National League win of the season and shock Grimsby 2-1.Willard handed the hosts the ideal start by firing home from close range after 12 minutes, only for Harry Clifton to head the visitors level just three minutes later.Whittingham pounced on the hour mark to put the home side back in front, however, and inflict Grims...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Keith Millen believed his side should have secured Cumbrian derby bragging rights following a goalless draw with Barrow.But Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper was equally adamant the visitors also deserved to end their own winless streak in the Sky Bet League Two clash at Brunton Park.Defender Rod McDonald went closest to breaking the deadlock for struggling Carlisle when his late close...Full Story »

Lee Angol’s towering second-half header earned Bradford a point in a 1-1 draw at Port Vale.The Valiants had been on course to go joint top of League Two with James Wilson’s goal 10 minutes into the second half.But substitute Angol headed home Matty Foulds’ cross 15 minutes from time to frustrate Vale, who had needed a win to move level on points with leaders Forest Green.After ...Full Story »

STEVEN GERRARD'S dog has been inundated with messages from shocked Rangers fans on his pet Instagram account. Cute Barney, a toy poodle, regularly features on the profile of the now ex-Ibrox gaffer’s daughter Lilly’s account as well as his own. Rangers fans flooded Steven Gerrard's dog with messages There’s even a picture of him grinning while posing next to the league troph...Full Story »

Ancelotti wants Bale out of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti has had enough of Gareth Bale and wants Real Madrid to get rid of him. El Nacional reports the Italian coach feels playing for Madrid is not one of Bale’s top priorities and has told Florentino Perez to either sell or release him. Barcelona determined to sign Sterling despite Man City refusal Barcelona remain determined to bring ...Full Story »

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot would prefer to remain with the Red Devils. Dalot, 22, was signed to Manchester United in 2018 under the guidance of then-manager, Jose Mourinho. Following his £19.8m move from Portuguese side Porto, Dalot, who bid farewell to Mourinho just weeks after joining, has since gone on to become a fringe player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Having fallen ...Full Story »

Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of striking target Karim Adeyemi, with the striker's agent reportedly using his contacts to facilitate a potential switch to Barcelona. Adeyemi has captured the attention of a host of Europe's top clubs with his goalscoring exploits for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga over the past few months. The 19-year-old has notched 11 goals in just...Full Story »

Ian Baraclough felt his Northern Ireland side deserved to win by more after they needed an own goal to end their long wait for a Windsor Park victory by edging out Lithuania 1-0 on Friday night.Northern Ireland bossed possession and had two strikes ruled out before the break in a dominant first half, but could not add to Benas Satkus’ 18th-minute own goal as they registered a first competi...Full Story »

Midfielder Ethan Robson could return for MK Dons for the visit of Cambridge.The on-loan Blackpool player was an unused substitute for the FA Cup tie with Stevenage having been out since early October with a hamstring injury.Daniel Harvie, Peter Kioso, David Kasumu and Mo Eisa were all unavailable last weekend. However, all but one unnamed player, who is still feeling unwell, of those isolating b...Full Story »

Walsall are expected to be without Zak Mills, Liam Kinsella and Rory Holden again for the home game against Harrogate.Defender Mills and midfielder Kinsella have been edging closer to match fitness following injury, while forward Rory Holden is a long-term absentee.Saddlers boss Matty Taylor, who made four changes for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Forest Green, could hand m...Full Story »