Grimsby virtually secured their Football League survival with an emphatic 3-0 win at play-off hopefuls Crewe thanks to goals from Toby Mullarkey, Curtis Thompson and Denver Hume.The Mariners are six points clear of second-bottom Sutton, who only have two games to play, but hold a far superior goal difference than United.Justin Obikwu wasted an early opening for the visitors when he was put clear...Full Story »

Ayr moved four points clear of the Scottish Championship relegation play-off spot as Anton Dowds’ header earned a 1-1 draw against Greenock Morton at Somerset Park.Dowds nodded in just before the interval as he connected with a fine Francis Amartey cross.That cancelled out Kirk Broadfoot’s 21st-minute opener for the visitors, the veteran defender meeting Michael Garrity’s free-...Full Story »

FUGITIVE footballer Anthony Stokes has been jailed for five months after breaching strict court orders against contacting his ex-girlfriend and her family. The ex-Celtic and Hibs striker, 35, repeatedly messaged Eilidh Scott and her parents in defiance of a ban. Anthony Stokes has been jailed for five months Credit: Les Gallagher Stokes starred for Celtic between 2010 and 2016 Credit: Kenneth...Full Story »

Fleetwood remain six points from safety after holding mid-table Bristol Rovers to a 0-0 draw at Highbury Stadium.Danny Mayor should have put the hosts 1-0 up after Promise Omochere showed his strength to square to his midfield partner, who was denied by a desperate block from Luca Hoole.With the best chance of the game, Antony Evans had a one-on-one opportunity to break the deadlock on the strok...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Sutton slipped seven points from safety in Sky Bet League Two despite a 1-1 draw at Walsall.Craig Eastmond cancelled out Walsall skipper Donervon Daniels’ delightful opener as Sutton recorded a third successive draw under new boss Steve Morison.Walsall led after 18 minutes with a brilliant goal from central defender Daniels, who beat two challenges before curling into...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo is backing striker Chris Wood to fire Nottingham Forest away from Premier League trouble after seeing him plunder a hat-trick to fell former club Newcastle.The New Zealand international, who left Tyneside for the City Ground this summer having played his part in Newcastle’s top-flight survival fight two seasons ago, scored one goal for the Magpies in 20 appearances at S...Full Story »

Manchester City became Premier League champions after Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, who secured their top-flight status in style.The Gunners, who were insatiable for most of the campaign, had spent 248 days on top of the table and held an eight-point lead over City in March, but an alarming slide saw them overtaken by Pep Guardiola’s relentless juggernaut.And Taiwo Awoniyi’s...Full Story »

St Johnstone interim boss Steven MacLean was thrilled to see his side secure their cinch Premiership safety with a crucial 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Saints captain Liam Gordon headed home the only goal of the game after 11 minutes and the hosts would be reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time following a poorly-timed challenge by David Watson.MacLean, who has collected seven...Full Story »

St Johnstone secured their cinch Premiership safety with a 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Saints captain Liam Gordon headed the visitors in front in the 11th minute and the hosts would be reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time after David Watson was given his marching orders for a poorly timed challenge.Despite falling to defeat, Killie remain in 10th place a point ahead of Ross...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his confrontation with a Leeds fan in the 2-2 draw at Elland Road should act as a wake-up call for those responsible for the safety of players and staff.An angry home supporter – who Leeds later said had been arrested and banned for life by the club – climbed out of the stands and entered the technical area to confront Howe before being quickly whisked ...Full Story »

Leeds’ relegation fears increased after Jefferson Lerma’s double helped Bournemouth virtually secure their own safety with a vital 4-1 home win.The Cherries moved level with Chelsea on 39 points and 10 clear of the bottom three after Lerma’s brace was backed up by second-half strikes from Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo.It all but confirms Bournemouth will be a Premier Leag...Full Story »

Neil Warnock urged Huddersfield not to let their rescue mission slip after victory at Cardiff took the Terriers to the brink of Sky Bet Championship survival.Huddersfield won 2-1 at Cardiff through Joseph Hungbo’s super strike and a Jack Simpson own goal to leave themselves needing one point from their final two games to stay in the Championship.When veteran Warnock took over in mid-Februa...Full Story »

Liam Manning was delighted as Oxford all-but made sure of League One survival with a 3-0 win at relegated Forest Green.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Boss Manning, who replaced Karl Robinson in March, said: “It’s my son’s birthday on Monday so I’m now looking forward to celebratin...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson admitted his relief after Crystal Palace beat West Ham 4-3 to move to 40 points and all but assure themselves of Premier League safety.When the 75-year-old stepped back into the Selhurst Park dugout at the beginning of this month he had inherited a side entrenched in a relegation battle and significantly struggling in attack.Palace have been transformed under him since and the win ov...Full Story »

Oxford edged closer to League One safety after beating relegated Forest Green 3-0.Kyle Joseph, Tyler Goodrham and Billy Bodin struck to leave United three points above the drop zone with one game remaining.Joseph reached double figures for the season with the opener in the 10th minute.Midfielder Marcus McGuane picked out his run through the middle and Joseph shrugged off fellow Swansea loanee Br...Full Story »

Sabri Lamouchi feels his mission to keep Cardiff in the Championship is almost complete following their dramatic late win at fellow strugglers Rotherham.Cedric Kipre struck with just two minutes left to seal a 2-1 win that all-but guarantee the Welsh side’s survival and keeps Rotherham firmly in trouble.The Bluebirds are now six points above the drop zone with two games remaining, while Un...Full Story »

Harrogate made sure of another year in the English Football League with a 3-2 victory at Newport.They were all-but safe due to their goal difference but they rubber-stamped their place in League Two thanks to Sam Folarin and George Thomson’s first-half strikes and Luke Armstrong’s late winner.Omar Bogle had given Newport the lead and equalised with 11 minutes to go, but Armstrong had...Full Story »

Joachim Andersen’s comical own goal helped put Wolves on the brink of Premier League survival.The Crystal Palace defender’s unfortunate effort and Ruben Neves’ late penalty gave the hosts a 2-0 win and moved them nine points above the relegation zone.They sit 13th, level on points with Palace, after a third straight home win without conceding.Ruben Neves scores Wolves’ la...Full Story »

Declan Rice scored again to help West Ham end the perfect week with a vital 4-0 win at Bournemouth to boost their survival chances.The Hammers fought back from two down to draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal last Sunday and followed it up with a 4-1 victory over Gent on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa Conference League semi-finals.Relegation has remained a distinct possibility for...Full Story »

Ben Garner was delighted to see his Colchester side confirm League Two safety after a resounding 4-1 home victory over Sutton.Colchester fell behind to an 11th-minute David Ajiboye effort but goals from Luke Chambers, John Akinde and Junior Tchamadeu made it 3-1 at half-time.And Noah Chilvers fired home a fourth in the second half as the U’s extended their unbeaten run to eight matches and...Full Story »