Mansfield manager Nigel Clough hailed his side’s fighting spirit after the narrow 1-0 home win over struggling Carlisle.Despite a bright start and an early goal, the Stags looked leggy and tired so soon after Saturday’s sparkling FA Cup win at League One side Doncaster and Carlisle were unlucky not to steal a point.“In the context of having our three best strikers out, plus no ...Full Story »

David Artell believes Crewe have turned the corner after the 2-0 victory over 10-man Lincoln moved them off the bottom of the League One table.Mikael Mandron converted two penalties early in the second half and Michael Appleton’s out-of-form side were up against it as defender TJ Eyoma was handed a red card in the 50th minute for giving away the second spot-kick.The win was Crewe’s s...Full Story »

Massimo Luongo was sent off as Portsmouth were held to a frantic 0-0 draw by 10-man Sheffield Wednesday at Fratton Park.Australian Luongo was shown a straight red card for a late lunge on Republic of Ireland midfielder Ronan Curtis 21 minutes from time.Pompey could not take advantage though as goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell produced a man-of-the-match display for the visitors.Pompey had the b...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon head coach Mark Robinson praised his side’s professional performance in the 2-0 win over Accrington.Harvey Rodgers guided a header wide with the goal at his mercy for Stanley on 56 minutes before Wimbledon opened the scoring in the 59th minute.Paul Osew’s ball in from the right found Luke McCormick in the area and he fired home his fifth goal of the season in all compet...Full Story »

Joe Ironside fired a second-half hat-trick as Cambridge thrashed Cheltenham 5-0 at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.Former Robins loan striker Sam Smith opened the scoring in the 37th minute, slotting past Scott Flinders after Shilow Tracey’s ball forward was misjudged by Lewis Freestone in windy conditions.It was Smith’s 11th goal of the campaign and seventh in his last nine games in all com...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke made a happy return to the Memorial Stadium as third-placed Port Vale secured a 2-1 League Two victory over a Bristol Rovers side who ended the game with nine men.The former Rovers boss saw his side have a man advantage from the 15th minute when midfielder Sam Finley was sent off on the advice of an assistant referee after clashing with Tom Conlon in an off-the-ball incident.Vale ...Full Story »

Northampton ended Exeter’s 20-match unbeaten home record in all competitions with a controversial 2-1 win at St James Park.Mitch Pinnock touched in Sam Hoskins’ free kick in the 74th minute to settle the game, but Exeter were left fuming at the award of the free kick.The first chance of the game fell Exeter’s way when a long throw was inadvertently headed towards his own goal b...Full Story »

Mansfield were made to work hard for their 1-0 win over struggling Carlisle in Sky Bet League Two.The home side, who have now won five of their last six league games, roared out of the traps with some flowing football and were ahead after six minutes.Some neat passes saw the ball worked to Elliott Hewitt on the right who curled a cross to the far post where Stephen McLaughlin could hardly miss w...Full Story »

Out-of-form pair Walsall and Crawley battled out a 1-1 draw at a windswept Banks’s Stadium.Both goals came in the final four minutes of the first half as Crawley’s Tom Nichols cancelled out Brendan Kiernan’s opener for Walsall.Each side fashioned early chances with James Tilley steering over first time from Nichols’ cross for Crawley before Town keeper Glenn Morris foiled...Full Story »

Two Mikael Mandron penalties secured Crewe a 2-0 win over 10-man Lincoln that moved them off the bottom of League One.Mandron made up for a poor first-half miss by converting twice from the spot after the break, the second awarded for a trip on Ben Knight that earned Imps defender TJ Eyoma a 50th-minute red card.Lincoln made the early pressing and Crewe were glad Dave Richards was alert to sense...Full Story »

Tuesday’s Cinch Scottish League Two game between Elgin and league leaders Kelty Hearts at Borough Briggs was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.Storm Barra has swept over parts of Scotland and Northern England and left the conditions in Elgin in an unplayable state.After a pitch inspection at 6.15pm, the referee decided to call the game off.A rescheduled date will be announced in due cou...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has created more questions over Mauricio Pochettino's future as PSG manager, with claims the forward and his entourage have doubts about the Argentine. Pochettino was appointed PSG boss at the beginning of 2020, following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, and failed to win Ligue 1 last season. The demands on the former Tottenham Hotspur man increased in the summer due to the club's ...Full Story »

Real Salt Lake announce departures Thank you to Justin Portillo, Noah Powder, Ashtone Morgan, Milan Iloski, Douglas Martinez, Tate Schmitt and Jeizon Ramirez for their contributions to the club.We wish them the best in the future. pic.twitter.com/Fm4wLntSrP— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) December 6, 2021 New York re-sign Coronel 🧱🇧🇷🧱 BREAKING NEWS 🧱🇧🇷🧱The Brazil...Full Story »

Everton boss Rafael Benitez spoke of it being a “perfect” night after his side’s winless run came to an end in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park.After Martin Odegaard’s volley in first-half stoppage time put the visitors ahead, Richarlison – having had two efforts ruled out for offside via VAR checks either side of th...Full Story »

Everton’s winless run came to an end in dramatic fashion as Demarai Gray’s stoppage-time strike secured a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park.The visitors took the lead through Martin Odegaard’s volley at the end of the first half, moments after Richarlison had a goal disallowed for offside following a VAR check.Richarlison had another goal ruled out by V...Full Story »

Oldham interim manager Selim Benachour has a near fully-fit squad available for the visit of Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Defender Jordan Clarke is set to return to league action after featuring in the Papa John’s Trophy at Sunderland last week.Clarke had been an unused substitute the previous weekend after a spell out of action due to concussion protocols.Forward Junior Luamba, who has ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers are unlikely to make many changes for Tuesday’s clash with Port Vale after returning to winning ways in the FA Cup last time out.Rovers ended a three-match winless run with a 2-1 victory over Sutton in their second-round clash at the weekend and they could stick with the same XI when they take on the Valiants.Josh Grant remains out with a hamstring problem, while Alfie Kilgo...Full Story »

Mansfield are without the suspended Oli Hawkins at home to Carlisle.Hawkins sits out the Sky Bet League Two fixture with a one-match ban after picking up a fifth booking of the season.Farrend Rawson (illness) will be assessed after missing Saturday’s FA Cup win at Doncaster, Mansfield’s seventh win in eight games.Stephen McLaughlin is an injury doubt after being replaced at half-time...Full Story »

Newport’s top scorer Dom Telford has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Sutton at Rodney Parade.Telford has scored 14 goals this season and 11 in his last seven league appearances.Exiles boss James Rowberry says Telford has not been in contact with any other player given the club’s break from action due to their first-round FA ...Full Story »

Cheltenham could be boosted by the return of three players for the visit of Cambridge.Kyle Vassell missed the FA Cup defeat at AFC Wimbledon through injury and will be assessed.Conor Thomas is close to returning after groin trouble and Lewis Freestone is almost fit following a hip injury.Charlie Raglan got 35 minutes under his belt on Saturday after 10 weeks out with a knee injury and should be ...Full Story »