Grimsby boss Dave Artell said Gavan Holohan was “devastated” after missing a last-gasp chance to secure the Mariners a vital three-point haul at the Mazuma Stadium.Holohan looked certain to bundle home Abo Eisa’s cross into the Morecambe goal with virtually the last kick of the game but a late bobble saw the ball come off his shin and spoon over the bar.Coming into the game on ...Full Story »

Liam Lindsay scored a 90th-minute winner to give Preston a dramatic 2-1 derby victory at Blackburn.An enthralling encounter looked destined to end all square after Alan Browne’s sumptuous first-half finish was cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics’ 10th of the campaign minutes after the restart.After soaking up Blackburn’s pressure, the Lilywhites grabbed a late winner when Lindsay ...Full Story »

Preston continued their strong start to the season as they claimed a narrow 1-0 Championship victory over lowly Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.Liam Lindsay’s header early in the second half was enough to give the Lilywhites their second win of the campaign, with Wednesday tasting defeat in all three of their league games so far.Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz made fou...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan converted two penalties as League Two side Grimsby dumped Premier League strugglers Southampton out of the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 win at St Mary’s.Midfielder Holohan capitalised on moments of madness from Saints pair Lyanco and Duje Caleta-Car to fire the Mariners into the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since the Second World War.Croatia defender Caleta...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan is a major doubt for Grimsby ahead of the visit of Bradford.The experienced midfielder scored in the 3-1 win at Stockport at the weekend.But he failed to emerge for the second half due to calf and knee problems.Bryn Morris and Jordan Cropper are set to miss out again.Scott Banks is available for Bradford.The on-loan Crystal Palace winger missed four games with a calf strain but ret...Full Story »

Defender Liam Lindsay will sit out Preston’s Sky Bet Championship clash with QPR on Saturday through suspension.Lindsay serves the second game of a two-match ban after being sent off for the second time in three appearances at Derby last weekend.Ched Evans will be checked on after suffering a foot injury at Pride Park, while fellow striker Tom Barkhuizen is edging his way back to fitness h...Full Story »

Preston will be without Liam Lindsay for the visit of promotion-chasing Bournemouth.Lindsay was sent off in the 1-1 draw at Coventry last time out and is banned against the Cherries.Patrick Bauer (hip) is expected to once again miss out and Sean Maguire may not feature despite returning to training.Greg Cunningham and Tom Barkhuizen remain on the sidelines while Josh Murphy could play a part aft...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan has been ruled out of Hartlepool’s clash with Newport on Friday night.The midfielder has not recovered from a knock sustained during Pools’ 2-2 FA Cup draw at home to Wycombe last weekend.Full-back Jamie Sterry is “touch and go” to make his return from a hamstring injury, according to caretaker manager Antony Sweeney.Goalkeeper Ben Killip and striker Olufela...Full Story »

Hartlepool beat Carlisle 2-1 to make it three home wins from three since returning to Sky Bet League Two.The victory means Dave Challinor’s side have lost only once in 19 matches at Victoria Park.The Cumbrians had the ball in the net in the second minute but striker Zach Clough was rightly booked for punching a left-sided cross into the net.The home side took  the lead in the 13th min...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan hit a brilliant late winner as Hartlepool marked their return to the EFL with a 1-0 win over Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.Holohan chested and then volleyed a lovely cross from debutant Tyler Burey into the bottom corner with two minutes remaining to secure three points.Pools, promoted via the National League play-offs in June after four years at that level, had their moments but h...Full Story »