Delighted Northampton boss Jon Brady saluted a “special” victory as his side triumphed 2-1 at Sutton.A second win in three games maintained the Cobblers’ grip on second place in the table on a night when they and third-placed Stevenage both won.“To come here and come away with three points is quite special really,” said Brady.“Sutton are a fantastic side, and ...Full Story »

Mark Bonner rued Cambridge’s failure to take their chances in the 2-1 defeat to Wycombe.The U’s had picked up 10 points in their previous four Sky Bet League One games but fell to a 2-1 home loss, leaving them a point behind Oxford and three behind MK Dons going into their last four matches of the season.“I thought we played really well,” reflected Bonner.“We should...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said it was a “really good win” for his team after they came from a goal down to beat Port Vale 2-1 and maintain their League One automatic-promotion charge.Mal Benning’s superb volley just before half-time put the visitors, who sacked boss Darrell Clarke on Monday, ahead against the run of play.But it was cancelled out by Nathan Broadhead’s...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough hailed his injury-hit side’s “incredible effort” as they held on to seal a 2-1 win at Newport.Hiram Boateng and substitute James Gale had put the play-off-chasing Stags in control with goals in each half but a late header from Exiles sub Aaron Wildig set up a nervy finish.That goal was enough to see Clough’s men drop from seventh to eighth b...Full Story »

Oxford United manager Liam Manning was left ruing missed chances after what he claimed was his side’s best performance since he took charge against Portsmouth.The U’s came from a goal behind thanks to Sam Long, who cancelled out Marlon Pack’s stunning first-half opener.“Terrific response from the weekend (losing to Bolton),” said Manning after the 1-1 draw. “I...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Duncan Ferguson praised his side’s resolve as they managed a first clean sheet in five matches in a goalless draw with Fleetwood.Rovers are rooted to the bottom of Sky Bet League One and played out an uninspiring stalemate with Fleetwood, who are now mathematically safe.After conceding 10 goals in their four games in April, Ferguson was keen to praise his defensive set-up...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom wants to see Sheffield United “test themselves” against Premier League giants Manchester City at Wembley after the Blades moved within touching distance of winning automatic promotion with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City.James McAtee netted the winner in the second half after coming off the bench.Heckingbottom said: “I thought we were much better in the secon...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray admitted his Sunderland side “fell short” as they were pegged back to a 1-1 draw by Huddersfield that has dented their hopes of making the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.The Black Cats looked to be heading into the top six when Joe Gelhardt fired them into the lead shortly before the interval at the Stadium of Light.But Josh Koroma equalised for Huddersfield just before ...Full Story »

Charlton manager Dean Holden was delighted with the reaction his players showed from their drubbing against Ipswich as they bounced back with a 1-0 victory at MK Dons.The Addicks were left to lick their wounds following a 6-0 loss at Portman Road last Saturday, and a poor showing at Stadium MK would have led to accusations of their players’ minds already being on the end-of-season break.Ho...Full Story »

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany was left scratching his head as to how his side were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham, which leaves their Sky Bet Championship title-winning champagne on ice.The Clarets would have become champions if they had bettered Sheffield United’s result and they looked on course for three points in South Yorkshire as quality goals from Scott Twine and Manuel Benson, eith...Full Story »