Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke admitted to feeling frustrated with his side’s missed chances as their unbeaten run came to an end at relegated Grimsby.The Valiants fell to a 1-0 defeat at Blundell Park, with Matt Green’s first-half goal proving enough for the hosts, who were sent down to non-league earlier in the week.But the visitors had more than enough opportunities to snatch at...Full Story »

Jon Brady admitted he was “deeply hurt” after his Northampton side were relegated to League Two.Northampton’s fate was sealed by a 3-0 defeat to Blackpool as Luke Garbutt drilled in after 19 minutes before Jerry Yates grabbed a late brace.Brady, who has been in interim charge since February, gave an emotional post-match interview afterwards.He said: “I’m deeply hurt...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill admits his side needs to improve in the final third next season following a 2-0 Championship defeat at home to QPR.Charlie Austin fired QPR ahead with a clinical finish from just outside the box after Harry Souttar was caught in possession after 17 minutes and Osman Kakay slotted the ball past Adam Davies to make the game safe 20 minutes from time.Sam Vokes faile...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side’s 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough showed why his side have not made the leap to be in with a shout of making the play-offs.The Hatters took the lead through Glen Rea’s third goal of the campaign after 19 minutes only to concede an equaliser within 60 seconds of the restart, with Duncan Watmore on target.Leading scorer James Collins then missed a p...Full Story »

Colchester interim head coach Hayden Mullins was delighted to secure the club’s League Two status following a narrow 1-0 win over nine-man Salford.Josh Bohui netted the U’s vital winner in the 68th minute after racing onto Ben Stevenson’s pass and firing home, sealing his side’s Football League spot and denting the Ammies’ play-off hopes.Mullins said: “We knew...Full Story »

Huddersfield confirmed their Sky Bet Championship status for another season after a 1-1 draw against Coventry.Jordan Shipley broke the deadlock for the Sky Blues in the 69th minute but Danny Ward snatched an equaliser for the home side 10 minutes later.The struggling Terriers had the first effort of note inside seven minutes when Yaya Sanogo – looking for his first EFL goal since February ...Full Story »

Sunderland secured their League One play-off place with a 3-1 win at Plymouth.Lynden Gooch – a thorn in Plymouth’s side throughout – set up both of Sunderland’s late goals against an Argyle side reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute.Gooch won an 84th-minute penalty, converted by Chris Maguire, following a foul by Ryan Law.Then the American’s stoppage-time shot was sa...Full Story »

Southend’s 101-year stay in the Football League is over despite fighting back from a goal down to beat Barrow 2-1.Goals from John White and Terrell Egbri secured Phil Brown his 100th victory as Southend manager after Scott Quigley had put Barrow in front.But Scunthorpe’s 0-0 draw at Bradford means the Shrimpers will be lining up in the National League next season.Barrow, who have alr...Full Story »

King’s Lynn remain in the National League relegation zone but pulled a point back on the teams ahead of them with a goalless draw against Maidenhead.Rival goalkeepers Theo Richardson and Rhys Lovett made good early saves to deny Maidenhead’s Rohan Ince and Lynn’s Tyler Denton respectively, while Alex Kiwomya twice went close for the hosts and Ryheem Sheckleford denied Michael G...Full Story »

Stockport boosted their promotion hopes with a 1-0 win over possible play-off rivals Halifax at the Shay.Paddy Madden scored the only goal of the game a minute before half-time.Tom Walker had an early effort blocked for the hosts and then headed wide from Macauley Southam-Hales’ cross.At the other end Nathan Clarke headed over from Martin Woods’ corner before Madden produced the game...Full Story »

Devante Cole scored one and set up another as Kilmarnock dropped back into the Scottish Premiership bottom two with a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell.Cole finished well early in the second half before his clever footwork paved the way for Stephen O’Donnell to wrap up Motherwell’s third consecutive league win with five minutes left at Fir Park.Victories elsewhere for Ross County and Hamilton...Full Story »

Aberdeen breathed new life into their bid to finish third in the Premiership with a 2-1 victory over Livingston.Second-half goals from Callum Hendry and substitute Ryan Hedges gave the Dons a commanding lead.Jay Emmanuel-Thomas flashed in a volley for Livingston in the 80th minute to set up a grandstand finish.But Aberdeen hung on and closed the gap on Hibernian to just three points with two mat...Full Story »

Derby’s fight for Sky Bet Championship safety will go to the final day of the season after Swansea came from behind to inflict a 2-1 defeat on Wayne Rooney’s side.The Rams were on course to beat the drop after Tom Lawrence’s header at the start of the second half gave them the advantage in Wales.But a quickfire comeback sparked by Derby academy product Morgan Whittaker and comp...Full Story »

Preston beat Barnsley 2-0 to halt the Tykes’ Championship play-off momentum.Goals from Jordan Storey and Ched Evans sealed victory in the Lilywhites’ last game at Deepdale this term.Frankie McAvoy’s men are ending the campaign on a high after securing their third straight win.Barnsley have already confirmed their play-off spot but missed the chance to climb the table.The Reds c...Full Story »

Pilar Rubio has been stuck at home in lockdown after she contracted COVID-19, yet the 43-year-old from Madrid has been able to keep active in spite of these measures. Having tested positive on April 19, she has been isolated in her home ever since, but to pass the time she has spent an awful lot of time in the gym in order to try and stay healthy and in good shape. On Wednesday, Rubio publis...Full Story »

Arsenal are ready to step up interest in Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez. Arsenal are making plans for the summer transfer window with the expectation that Dani Ceballos will return to parent club Real Madrid. The Daily Express says Arsenal are looking at Rodriguez as a replacement. The 27-year-old Argentine has been watched by the Gunners for some time, and it seems they are preparin...Full Story »

Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that Edinson Cavani will stay at the club for another season following productive talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, sources have told ESPN. Cavani looked set to leave Old Trafford after just one season after growing disillusioned with life in England. The 34-year-old is wanted by Boca Juniors, but after Cavani rediscovered his best ...Full Story »

Harrogate boss Simon Weaver was delighted that his players prevented Cambridge from wrapping up promotion at Wetherby Road.The Sulphurites won an extraordinary game 5-4 courtesy of an 84th-minute winner from Kevin Lokko, who was one of eight changes Weaver made to his starting line-up with Monday’s rescheduled 2020 FA Trophy final against Concord Rangers at Wembley in mind.Harrogate had ea...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said Jannik Vestergaard’s early red card in the 1-1 Premier League draw with high-flying Leicester was “absolutely the wrong decision” and plans to appeal.Saints were left facing an uphill task just 10 minutes in after defender Vestergaard was dismissed for a lunging challenge on Foxes striker Jamie Vardy on the edge of the hosts’ 18-yard...Full Story »

Jason Cummings scored a first-half brace as Dundee secured second place in the Scottish Championship with a 2-0 victory away to Queen of the South.Play-off rivals Raith dropped down to third after a 4-0 defeat to champions Hearts which set up a match with fourth-placed Dunfermline; the winners then face Dundee for a place in the Premiership.Paul McMullan struck the crossbar as Dundee pushed for ...Full Story »