Manager Nigel Clough believes Mansfield’s season can finally start following their 2-0 win over Tranmere.Rhys Oates opened the scoring on 18 minutes after Danny Johnson had earlier missed a penalty.The points were secured midway through the second half when Johnson slotted home from close range.It ended a 12-game run without a League Two victory for the Stags.Clough said: “Hopefully ...Full Story »

Charlton secured their second consecutive win by hammering Doncaster 4-0 at The Valley on Saturday.The hosts had the better of the opening exchanges and were rewarded for their bright start in the 22nd minute, Elliot Lee’s inswinging free-kick bypassing everyone in the box en route to goal.The Addicks made it 2-0 in the 35th minute, Conor Washington scoring from the spot after Alex Gilbey ...Full Story »

Matty Blair’s last-gasp goal earned Cheltenham a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sheffield Wednesday.The full-back, whose dad Andy spent two years with the Owls, struck in the 91st minute.Chey Dunkley looked set to be the second-half hero for Wednesday as they came from behind to lead 2-1 in the first meeting between the clubs.Cheltenham had taken the lead in the 14th minute through Kyle Vassell...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers ended Harrogate’s long unbeaten run at home in League Two as Nick Anderton’s strike snatched a 1-0 win at the EnviroVent Stadium.Rovers boss Joey Barton came under fire last week over his “holocaust” comment, but proved his managerial nous as two of his substitutes combined to score the game’s only goal.After a scoreless first half and little in the w...Full Story »

Crystal Palace ruined Pep Guardiola’s 200th Premier League match in the Manchester City hotseat as Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher secured a win as impressive as it was surprising against the 10-man hosts. Few predicted Saturday afternoon ending in anything other than celebration for the reigning champions, yet the well-drilled visitors triumphed thanks to an intelligent and energetic...Full Story »

St Johnstone ended a three-game winless run in the cinch Premiership as Ali Crawford’s first-half effort was enough for a narrow 1-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.United had plenty of chances to equalise but were denied time after time by Saints goalkeeper Zander Clark, who produced an inspirational display between the sticks.St Johnstone have moved up to ninth in the table as a ...Full Story »

Aaron Drinan netted a hat-trick as Leyton Orient ended a sequence of four successive draws with a 5-0 home win over Hartlepool in a game which was shrouded in controversy.Referee Alan Young took the players off the field for half-time four minutes early.After the customary 15-minute interval break, the official brought the teams back to play the missing time before blowing for half-time and orde...Full Story »

Cole Stockton’s stunning volley for Morecambe counted for nothing as sixth-placed Oxford won 3-1 to claim a third consecutive League One victory.Steve Seddon nodded the U’s in front in the 29th minute after Matty Taylor kept Elliott Moore’s header in play with a skilful overhead kick at the far post.James Henry squandered the chance to make it 2-0 on his 200th appearance for Ox...Full Story »

John Marquis scored his fourth goal of the season to lead Portsmouth to a 1-0 victory at home to Bolton.Marquis struck six minutes into the second half with a spectacular piece of improvisation as Danny Cowley’s side ended their three-match winless run.Ronan Curtis broke free on the left and his deflected cross bounced awkwardly for Marquis, who managed to flick the ball with his...Full Story »

Keith Millen admitted it was far from the ideal start after his first game in charge of Carlisle ended in a 3-0 defeat at Northampton.The Cumbrians, on an eight-game winless run, failed to make the most of a decent start at Sixfields before falling behind to a Paul Lewis goal late in the first half.There was only one winner from then on as Lewis completed his hat-trick in the second half to send...Full Story »

Mansfield earned their first League Two win in 13 attempts after beating Tranmere 2-0 at Field Mill.Rhys Oates opened the scoring in the 18th minute after Danny Johnson had earlier missed a penalty.The points were secured midway through the second half when Johnson slotted home from close range.Johnson fired high and wide from the spot in just the second minute after Tranmere goalkeeper Ross Doo...Full Story »

Sean Welsh missed a penalty as high-flying Inverness were held to a goalless draw at Partick Thistle.Inverness were gifted the chance to take the lead on the hour mark when Lewis Mayo fouled Aaron Doran.But Welsh saw his spot-kick saved by home goalkeeper Jamie Sneddon.Roddy MacGregor could have won it for Inverness in stoppage time but blazed over from close range.Full Story »

On-loan Leicester striker Tyrese Shade’s second-half goal proved the difference as Walsall extended their unbeaten League Two run to six matches thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory at Sutton.It was the hosts who looked most likely to score, but substitute Shade came off the bench and fired home a fine free-kick to condemn Sutton to only their second home defeat since August.Brendan Kiernan&rsqu...Full Story »

Cardiff salvaged a point in dramatic fashion against Stoke in a 3-3 thriller at the bet365 stadium.Steve Morison, Cardiff’s caretaker boss, found his side 3-0 down in his first game in charge but goals from Rubin Colwill, Mark Harris and Kieffer Moore rescued a point.The three Cardiff goals came in theatrical style as they turned it around in the space of five minutes in the second half.Co...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic maintained his stunning scoring streak with a hat-trick as Fulham claimed a 3-0 Championship victory over West Brom at Craven Cottage in a game that ended with both teams reduced to 10n men.The result means Fulham opened up a four-point gap to third-placed Albion, while Valerian Ismael’s side were forced to count the cost of a contentious penalty decision and a mistake ...Full Story »

Arsenal reaped the benefits of a fast start as they continued their fine run with victory at Leicester on Saturday, with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in inspired form.Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe – with his fourth goal in seven games – had the visitors on top within the opening 20 minutes at the King Power Stadium and Arsenal headed back down the M1 with a 2-0 win after stoutl...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said that Roy Keane would win if the two were to fight in a boxing match. The German was asked who, out of him and the former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder, would win in a boxing match during a fan Q&A on Sky Sports. Klopp also revealed that he has never punched someone in his life but felt he would have a chance of winning a war of words with Kea...Full Story »

Former Napoli coach Rino Gattuso has been offered to Newcastle United. The Magpies' new Saudi owners have been searching for a replacement as they look to build a Premier League superpower in the North-East. Chelsea legend John Terry emerged on Friday as a contender after his odds were slashed on getting the job. TMW says super agent Jorge Mendes has been 'pushing' for Gattuso to take over ...Full Story »

ARSENAL have literally been left sweating by a virus sweeping through their squad ahead of the lunchtime trip to Leicester. Manager Mikel Arteta will leave it until the last moment to name his team. Ben White is one of those affected by the bug over the past few days That is due to his medical team running checks on a number of players. Central defenders Ben White and Pablo Mari have both be...Full Story »

Conte won't take job until end of season Antonio Conte will not take charge of a team mid-season and wants to have decision-making power at any job he does take, according to Todofichajes. Newcastle and Manchester United were both interested in the former Chelsea boss he has turned down both offers. The Italian has not ruled out a return to the Premier League in the future but will not be rus...Full Story »