Micky Mellon was frustrated with the officials despite his Tranmere side battling back from two goals down to earn a point in a 2-2 draw at Bristol Rovers.Josh Grant and Sam Nicholson struck to put the Gas ahead, but Callum MacDonald pulled one back for the visitors in the 25th minute.The second half was evenly fought, but Tranmere always carried a threat and Mellon’s side equalised throug...Full Story »

Stevenage caretaker boss Robbie O’Keefe was relieved a controversial call went in his side’s favour as they beat Colchester 1-0 at the Lamex Stadium.A cagey contest looked to be heading for a goalless first half when Colchester goalkeeper Shamal George brought down Elliott List just inside the area in the third minute of stoppage time.And List’s spot-kick proved the game-winner...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass admitted Funso Ojo should not have given referee Bobby Madden the chance to send him off in the narrow defeat against Dundee United at Tannadice.The home side had already been reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time with Calum Butcher receiving a straight red for a low blow on Dons striker Christian Ramirez.Then just minutes later, Ojo’s momentum took him int...Full Story »

Elliott List’s penalty on the stroke of half-time earned Stevenage a 1-0 win against Colchester – their first victory in seven Sky Bet League Two matches.List grabbed Boro’s winner in the third minute of first-half stoppage time when he tucked home from the spot having been brought down by Colchester goalkeeper Shamal George after being sent through by Jake Reeves.George had ea...Full Story »

A brace from skipper Ollie Clarke helped Mansfield chalk up a fifth win in a row with a 3-1 home win over bottom club Scunthorpe.An entertaining first half saw United go ahead against the run of play after 15 minutes when Myles Hippolyte netted from the spot after keeper Nathan Bishop had brought him down trying to go round him following a defence-splitting pass down the middle by Hayden Hackney...Full Story »

Delighted Oldham boss Keith Curle saluted a dramatic 3-2 win against high-flying Port Vale which he hopes will serve to help “change mentalities” at the club.Aaron Martin’s own goal deep into stoppage time handed struggling Oldham only their second home win of the season after they came from 2-1 behind in stunning fashion.The three points lifted the hosts out of the drop zone.C...Full Story »

Substitute Kyle Joseph netted the winner as Cheltenham came from behind to defeat 10-man Shrewsbury 2-1.On an emotional return for Steve Cotterill, who led his hometown Robins to three promotions during his managerial reign, he watched his Shrews side take a fourth-minute lead.Luke Leahy forced Sean Long into a mistake and then fed Daniel Udoh in the box and he beat Scott Flinders with a low fin...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday raced into a 3-0 lead in 22 minutes at Accrington but were forced to hold on for a 3-2 win.The Owls took the lead on 13 minutes when Barry Bannan’s corner found Chey Dunkley who stooped at the far post to head into the bottom corner.It was two on 20 minutes when Liam Palmer and Theo Corbeanu played a one-two with the Canadian forward driving the ball home.On 22 minutes ...Full Story »

Cinch League Two leaders Kelty Hearts maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 win at home to Stenhousemuir.Connor Barron, on loan from Aberdeen, slotted home his first goal for the club in the seventh minute.Joe Cardle doubled Kelty’s lead five minutes into the second half with a shot from the edge of the box, registering his fifth goal in four games in the process.Three l...Full Story »

Chris Long’s first-half finish and a stoppage-time effort from Tommy Lowery secured Crewe their first win in 11 League One games as they beat fellow strugglers Gillingham 2-0.Long struck from close range in the 11th minute before Lowery sealed victory late on to claim the hosts just a second league win of the season.The opener came after Gills goalkeeper Jamie Cumming was caught out at the...Full Story »

A Michael Cheek brace rescued Bromley as they came from behind to beat King’s Lynn 3-2 in the Vanarama National League.Goals from James Alabi and Cheek sealed the three points for the Ravens, resulting in a sixth successive defeat for the Linnets.The visitors took the lead through Jayden Davis just six minutes into the game.Cheek came close to scoring for the hosts but his headed effort we...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 »

Sheffield United boss Slavisa Jokanovic said he could understand the fans’ frustrations after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Coventry.The Blades’ first shot on target came in the 81st minute from David McGoldrick and was not enough to trouble Simon Moore.United had produced little of note before the break and, although they improved in the second-half, Jokonavic was far...Full Story »

Sheffield United and Coventry played out a closely-matched 0-0 draw in the lunchtime kick-off in the Championship.Following their 3-1 defeat at Blackburn last time out, United boss Slavisa Jokanovic made four changes, calling on Wes Foderingham, Conor Hourihane, Iliman Ndiaye and Ben Davies.Coventry’s Mark Robins made three changes to his side, with Todd Kane, Dominic Hyam and Jamie Allen ...Full Story »

Premier League leaders Chelsea got back to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 demolition of Leicester on Saturday.First-half goals from Antonio Rudiger and N’Golo Kante put Thomas Tuchel’s men on course at the King Power Stadium before Christian Pulisic added a third after the break.The European champions could have had more with Ben Chilwell hitting the crossbar and the offside flag...Full Story »

New Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Philippe Coutinho can become an important player for the club if he can rediscover his confidence. Coutinho, 29, has failed to live up to expectations at Barca since signing from Liverpool in a club-record transfer worth €160 million in 2018. The Brazilian has struggled with injuries since returning from a loan spell with Bayern Munich in 2020,...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku will remain sidelined for Saturday's trip to Leicester City. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Romelu Lukaku will miss Saturday's match against Leicester City as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. The Belgian marksman has been sidelined for each of his side's last three Premier League outings after he was forced off with a problem during the...Full Story »

QPR boss Mark Warburton was “delighted” to see Charlie Austin end his goal drought in the 2-0 win at home to Luton.Chris Willock put Rangers ahead after a sharp counter-attack following a Hatters corner and Austin’s second-half header sealed the points for the west London side.It was Austin’s first league goal in 11 matches – a run stretching back to August.Jimmy Du...Full Story »

Wigan are waiting to learn the full extent of Thelo Aasgaard’s injury, which keeps him out of the home game against Oxford.The teenage forward will have a scan to determine the severity of a hamstring problem sustained during international duty with Norway Under-20s.Defender James Carragher (knee) will continue to be monitored, while Curtis Tilt, Jordan Cousins and Tom Naylor are still out...Full Story »

Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumakis will miss Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final against St Johnstone at Hampden Park with a knee injury.The match is likely to come too soon for defender Carl Starfelt and midfielder Tom Rogic (both hamstring).Christopher Jullien is building up his fitness in training after recovering from a long-term knee injury, and fellow defender Greg Taylor is wor...Full Story »