Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson criticised the display of referee Edward Duckworth in his side’s 2-0 League One defeat at Reading.The Royals made the breakthrough in the 51st minute when Duckworth awarded a penalty for Eoghan O’Connell’s challenge on Jayden Wareham, with Harvey Knibbs slotting home the resultant spot-kick.Lewis Wing doubled the lead five minutes later but Readin...Full Story »

“Embarrassed” assistant manager Andy Garner admitted Mansfield “looked like a non-league club” and let their fans down in defeat at Exeter.After Demetri Mitchell had put the Grecians in front inside eight minutes, Angus MacDonald headed his first goal for the club three minutes into the second half as Mansfield failed to register a shot on target.The 2-0 loss stretched th...Full Story »

Salford manager Karl Robinson claimed he had no trust in one of the assistant referees after winger Hakeeb Adelakun was sent off early on in his side’s 4-0 loss to Chesterfield.Adelakun was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball tangle with opponent Jack Sparkes, which left the Chesterfield left-back on the floor holding his face.Robinson said the official was unable to clarify what...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield believes Luton can escape relegation after ending their away-day hoodoo with a 2-1 comeback win at Cardiff.Second-half goals from Jordan Clark and Thelo Aasgaard gave the Hatters only their second Sky Bet Championship away victory this season, and their first since September 14.Luton are now two points from safety and the 21st position occupied by Cardiff, who have lost three suc...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris hailed a “brilliant goal” from Romaine Mundle, who struck late on to snatch a 1-1 draw with Preston at the Stadium of Light.The visitors enjoyed a bright start to the second half and broke the deadlock in the 65th minute through Emil Riis’ neat low finish from the edge of the area.Mundle, who has featured in the last three matches for Sunderland si...Full Story »

Charlton boss Nathan Jones admitted he would have “taken any win” after Thierry Small’s first-half goal gave his in-form side a narrow 1-0 League One victory at relegation-threatened Crawley.Small’s near-post winner in the 37th minute was enough to see the Addicks move up to fourth in the table and they now boast 17 clean sheets in the league.After claiming their their ni...Full Story »

Michael Flynn believes Cheltenham’s 2-1 League Two win at promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon was one of their best results of the season.It was 1-1 at half-time after James Tilley’s goal cancelled out Ashley Hay’s looping header.The Dons appeared to be in control of the contest during a dominant second-half display, but Matty Taylor scored against the run of play to give the Robin...Full Story »

Burnley will appeal against the red card shown to CJ Egan-Riley after both he and manager Scott Parker were sent off after the final whistle in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.Burnley missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they were held to a 15th draw of the season, having seen John Swift’s fine free-kick end their run of seven consecutive clean sheets at home before Z...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl is preparing for ‘nine finals’ after his side’s stunning comeback to beat Norwich 3-2 and move to within five points of the Championship play-off zone.Trailing 2-0 at the break, the Owls scored three quick goals midway through the second half to claim a second away win in four days.“We have 51 points, which makes us safe I should ...Full Story »

Chris Davies will not consider promotion until it’s “mathematically done and dusted” despite seeing Birmingham move 14 points clear at the top of League One after beating Stevenage 2-1.Kieran Dowell’s 27th-minute penalty – his second in as many games – and Paik Seung-ho’s effort extended the country’s only unbeaten home league record to 19 games be...Full Story »