Joe Wollacott made the crucial save in a penalty shootout to send Charlton through 5-3 against QPR following a 1-1 draw.The goalkeeper kept out the first spot-kick by Stefan Johansen.Miles Leaburn created the first chance for the hosts after 10 minutes when he headed over a Sean Clare cross, while Niko Hamalainen blasted over the crossbar for QPR a minute later.Charlton were on the front foot mo...Full Story »

Wycombe battled into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 victory at Northampton.Two moments of quality in the first half from Joe Jacobson and then D’Mani Mellor did the damage and ultimately booked Wycombe’s spot in round two despite a late penalty from Louis Appere.After a tame opening 10 minutes, things picked up with chances at both ends as Northampton goalkeeper Jonny...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton was delighted with his side’s start as they romped to a 4-0 victory at 10-man Burton with all four goals coming in a breath-taking first half.Burton saw Conor Shaughnessy red-carded inside the first minute for a foul on Aaron Collins and Rovers took full advantage, with Collins scoring twice after Antony Evans and James Connolly had found the net.“We s...Full Story »

Fleetwood grabbed their first victory of the Sky Bet League One season as substitute Joe Garner’s 88th-minute strike sealed a 2-1 win against Plymouth.Garner had only been on the field for seven minutes when he slammed home a rebound from close range after goalkeeper Michael Cooper only parried Cian Hayes’ initial strike.Fleetwood striker Ellis Harrison was denied early on as Cooper ...Full Story »

Swansea midfielder Joe Allen has returned to full training but will be unavailable for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackburn.The summer signing suffered a hamstring injury on international duty with Wales in June and will not be risked.Head coach Russell Martin has no other selection concerns.The Swans began the season with a 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Rotherham.Blackburn co...Full Story »

Joe Newell and Ewan Henderson both hit doubles as Hibernian beat Bonnyrigg Rose 4-1 in a game twice held up by medical treatment for supporters.Newell struck early on in the Premier Sports Cup tie at New Dundas Park before rounding off a flurry of three goals in first-half stoppage-time.Henderson had put Hibs two ahead before Kevin Smith supplied a brilliant finish for the League Two newcomers a...Full Story »

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is likely to mix and match his squad for the penultimate cinch Premiership game of the season against Ross County at Ibrox.With the Europa League final and Scottish Cup final looming the Dutchman will rest some key players and give others some game time.Joe Aribo had to come off in the Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig last week with a head knock ...Full Story »

Joey Barton said he was “so proud” of his Bristol Rovers team after they crushed Scunthorpe 7-0 to seal automatic promotion from League Two in the most dramatic of styles.Rovers snatched third place from Northampton on goals scored after netting five times in the second half, with Elliot Anderson’s decisive seventh in the 85th minute sparking a pitch invasion by delirious fans....Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton highlighted his side’s bravery after hat-trick hero Aaron Collins’ added-time winner secured their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 4-3 win at Rochdale.The Gas were trailing 2-0 and 3-1 at various stages of the game and were out of the play-off positions at one point – but the win left them level on points with third-placed Northa...Full Story »

Carlisle won their last home game of the League Two season as they beat Stevenage 2-1 at Brunton Park.Joe Riley and Lewis Alessandra did the damage within 11 second-half minutes and Boro were condemned to a second successive defeat despite Luke Norris’ late penalty.The visitors came agonisingly close to opening the scoring early on as Luke Prosser’s header hit a post.Down the other e...Full Story »

Cardiff have no new injury concerns ahead of their game with Birmingham.Manager Steve Morison confirmed that he has the same squad available as the one he took to Middlesbrough in midweek.Joe Ralls is out for the rest of the season with a groin problem.Captain Sean Morrison is also sidelined with a knee injury.Tahith Chong is likely to miss Birmingham’s trip to south Wales.Blues boss Lee B...Full Story »

Plymouth captain Joe Edwards could be available for the final game of the season against MK Dons.Edwards has missed the last three matches with an ankle injury suffered at Burton Albion earlier this month.The 31-year-old worked with the club’s medical staff on Thursday and manager Steven Schumacher was hopeful of the defender taking part in full training on Friday.Argyle will be without mi...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes are “a joy to work with” after they both found the net in a 3-0 win at struggling Norwich.Joelinton scored twice on his 100th Premier League appearance for Newcastle as the Magpies recorded their first win at Carrow Road since January 1994.The Brazilian broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with a curled strike into the ...Full Story »

Joe Garner scored a late equaliser as Fleetwood snatched a 1-1 draw at home to League One relegation rivals AFC Wimbledon.Luke McCormick’s goal had put the Dons minutes from their first win since December and kept alive their hopes of escaping the drop.But Garner’s free-kick two minutes from time moved them out of the bottom four on goal difference, with the Dons three points from sa...Full Story »

Joelinton scored twice on his 100th Premier League appearance for Newcastle as they climbed into the top half with a comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich which moved the Canaries closer to relegation.It was the Magpies’ first win at Carrow Road since January 1994, with the Brazilian finding the net two times inside the first half.Joelinton broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with a curled st...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton admits he has concerns over the fitness of a couple of players ahead of Saturday’s visit of Forest Green, who could clinch promotion this weekend.Barton did not mention any names, but the issues could be a factor when he comes to name his team for the fixture.Leon Clarke could continue to miss out having been absent for Rovers’ last two matches.The ...Full Story »

Joe Grayson could feature for Barrow when they host Sutton.The defender was injured in the win at Forest Green but was able to start on the bench against Salford on Easter Monday, although he did not make an appearance.Patrick Brough started in place of Grayson against the Ammies and could do so again for the U’s clash.Barrow are currently 21st in League Two.Sutton have been handed a boost...Full Story »

Peterborough could be missing Joe Ward for their crucial Sky Bet Championship home fixture with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Posh know defeat will see their relegation confirmed and even three points would not be enough if 21st-placed Reading win at Hull.Ward was forced off in Monday’s victory over relegation rivals Barnsley with a dead leg and is doubtful of recovering in time.Hayden...Full Story »

Portsmouth could welcome Joe Morrell back into the side as they prepare to face Gillingham on Saturday.The 25-year-old midfielder failed a late fitness test ahead of their clash with Morecambe after he picked up a dead leg in Pompey’s 3-2 win over Lincoln but could return for the weekend.Fellow midfielder Louis Thompson has fully recovered from a calf issue and could start on Saturday.Shau...Full Story »

Joey Barton praised his Bristol Rovers players for the character they showed in coming from behind to win 3-1 at promotion rivals Port Vale.The Pirates conceded a second-minute goal, but efforts from Elliot Anderson and James Connolly put them 2-1 up at the break, with Ryan Loft securing a vital win with a third in stoppage time.Barton, whose side stay fifth in League Two but are now only two po...Full Story »