Graham Potter not a happy Hammer as he ponders big decisions
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Graham Potter blasted his players for their inability to control games and admitted he faces some big decisions this summer after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by rock-bottom Southampton.Relegated Saints were still on course to be crowned the worst team in Premier League history after Jarrod Bowen fired the hosts into the lead just after half-time.But Southampton were not even the worst t...Full Story »
Ten-man Falkirk beaten by Raith as late goals keep title race alive
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Dramatic late goals from Raith Rovers kept the Scottish Championship title race alive as they came from behind to beat 10-man Falkirk 3-1.Falkirk looked like moving six points clear of Livingston with two games left to play when Calvin Miller fired them in front after 17 minutes.But they failed to add to that advantage before being reduced to 10 men just after the hour when Sean Mackie was shown...Full Story »
Southampton equal Derby’s 11-point total with late draw at West Ham
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Lesley Ugochukwu’s added-time strike ensured Southampton equalled Derby’s record-low Premier League points total with a 1-1 draw at West Ham.Relegated Saints were still on course to be crowned the worst team in Premier League history after Jarrod Bowen fired the hosts into the lead.But they were not even the worst team at the London Stadium for long periods of a dreadful game.And the...Full Story »
Bournemouth held to goalless draw by 10-man Crystal Palace
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Bournemouth brought up a club record Premier League points tally but would have wanted more after playing out a goalless draw at 10-man Crystal Palace.The contest rarely found a flow and by the time it concluded referee Sam Barrott had issued nine yellow cards.Two of those were to Palace defender Chris Richards, who was controversially dismissed late in the first half.The result took the Cherrie...Full Story »
Manchester City score late goals at Everton to boost Champions League chances
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Manchester City’s bid for a 15th successive season of Champions League football was bolstered by two late goals in a 2-0 win at Everton they barely deserved.The game was meandering towards a draw, which would have made them vulnerable to Chelsea who play rivals Nottingham Forest on Monday, when 20-year-old Nico O’Reilly stabbed home in the 84th minute.Substitute Mateo Kovacic doubled...Full Story »
Bryan Mbeumo at the double as Brentford beat Brighton to stay in European hunt
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Bryan Mbeumo’s brace kept alive Brentford’s outside hopes of qualifying for Europe as 10-man Brighton were beaten 4-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium.A first home Premier League win in four months meant a top-eight finish is within the reach of Thomas Frank’s side and the steely self-assurance with which they saw off another European hopeful would suggest they can carry the figh...Full Story »
Annan boost survival hope by thrashing champions Arbroath
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Annan kept their Scottish League One survival hopes alive with a stunning 5-1 win over champions Arbroath at Galabank.Arbroath – who had secured promotion last weekend – took a 17th-minute lead through Billy King.Paul Smith equalised from a corner in the 31st minute, with Tommy Muir then knocking in the rebound after Willie Gibson’s penalty was saved nine minutes later.Muir ext...Full Story »
Hearts boss Neil Critchley fumes at lack of ‘respect’ from referee John Beaton
Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025 by PA
Neil Critchley accused John Beaton of a lack of respect and criticised the referee’s decisions to send off two of his players as Hearts suffered an agonising 2-1 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Aberdeen after extra time.The Tynecastle side had Michael Steinwender red-carded in the 43rd minute after being deemed to have denied a goal-scoring opportunity when he fouled Topi Keskinen.At tha...Full Story »
Aberdeen reach Scottish Cup final as Oday Dabbagh sees off Hearts in extra time
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Substitute Oday Dabbagh scored a late extra-time winner as Aberdeen eventually ground down nine-man Hearts to reach their first Scottish Cup final since 2017.With the Hampden semi-final poised at 1-1 approaching half-time, Jambos defender Michael Steinwender was shown a straight red card for denying a goal-scoring opportunity by bringing down Topi Keskinen.The 10 men held firm to take the tie in...Full Story »
Arsenal undone by Lyon and have work to do to reach Champions League final
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Melchie Dumornay scored an 82nd-minute winner as Lyon stunned Arsenal to win the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final 2-1 at the Emirates.Mariona Caldentey had equalised for the home side four minutes prior to the eventual winner after Arsenal, who struggled to replicate the form shown in their midweek 5-1 win over Leicester, had fallen behind to Kadidiatou Diani’s ...Full Story »
Chelsea ready to battle Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres signature
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea are reportedly ready to do whatever they can to beat Arsenal to the signing of prolific Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres in the summer.According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Chelsea aren’t ready to give up in the race to sign the 26-year-old and have established themselves as strong contenders to secure his signature.
Arsenal remain the firm favourites to sign Gyokeres, however,...Full Story »
Man United eye Tyler Dibling if they win Europa League
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Man United will reportedly make a summer move for Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling but only if they win the Europa League.According to ESPN Man United are increasingly interested in the 19-year-old but will only make a move to sign him if they win the Europa League.
Winning the Europa League would ensure that Old Trafford would see Champions League football next season, despite sitting dow...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp's 'intentions' revealed as ex-Liverpool manager's agent speaks out amid Real Madrid & Brazil links
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Goal.com
Jurgen Klopp's agent has set the record straight on the ex-Liverpool manager's future amid links with Real Madrid and Brazil.
Klopp is Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Linked with Brazil and Real Madrid
His agent sets the record straight
WHAT HAPPENED?Klopp became Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer earlier this year but just a few months into the post, reports have surfaced that he is unha...Full Story »
Man City in pole position to secure Morgan Gibbs-White signing
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
Man City are reportedly leading the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as they search for a long-term successor to Kevin de Bruyne.De Bruyne is set to depart Man City at the end of the season once his contract expires and will leave a huge void that Pep Guardiola will need to fill.
Nottingham Forest’s inform attacking midfielder is one name that has been mentio...Full Story »
RB Leipzig reveal Banjamin Sesko asking price amid Premier League interest
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com
RB Leipzig have no intention of letting Benjamin Sesko leave on the cheap with several Premier League sides interested in securing his services.As per The Sun, Man United are particualry interested in the 21-year-old and sent their new head of recruitment to watch the striker last weekend.
There is understood to be a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between Sesko and RB Leipzig that ...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Same Energy
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today.
Eight years ago Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals.He 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 has the most goals (140) and assists (42) in the competition
When Manchester United needed a hero, Harry Maguire showed the forwards how it's done
Can INTER Win The TREBLE This Season?
Tag a Manchester United Fan & Say Not...Full Story »
“Spoken to players…” – Mikel Arteta makes exciting Arsenal transfer claim
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made the exciting claim that players don’t need much persuading to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Speaking at his press conference earlier today, Arteta told reporters that he doesn’t necessarily think a big win over someone like Real Madrid has that much of an impact on players’ transfer decisions.
Arteta was asked if pointing to big results l...Full Story »
Man Utd 'leading £70m transfer race' as Ruben Amorim gives green light for Prem swoop
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Express.co.uk
Manchester United are planning for a big summer transfer window.
Antoine Semenyo is reportedly on Manchester United's radar
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign £70million-rated Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The Red Devils are one of a number of clubs who have expressed an interest in the forward.
United are widely expected to overhaul Ruben Amorim’s sq...Full Story »
Man City to swoop in for Caoimhin Kelleher?! Pep Guardiola urged to consider Liverpool backup goalkeeper as Ederson replacement
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Express.co.uk
David James has urged Manchester City to consider signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an Ederson replacement.
Kelleher likely to leave Liverpool this summer
David James urges Man City to sign Kelleher
Ederson's future at Etihad Stadium uncertain
WHAT HAPPENED?Kelleher joined the Liverpool senior team in 2019 after having come up through the Reds' youth system. The Irish int...Full Story »
SIM CITY ‘The goddess is back’ – World’s sexiest volleyball star Kayla Simmons almost spills out of bikini leaving fans stunned
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The world's sexiest volleyball star proved why she has that tag with a photo that left little to the imagination.
Kayla Simmons stunned fans as she soaked up the sunThe influencer often poses in daring looksKayla is a big fan of bikinis
Kayla wowed in a floral bikini that was almost hanging off her.
She enjoyed a spot of sunbathing as she captioned her Instagram post: "UV 10"
Fans loved the ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Atletico Madrid & Bayer Leverkusen to battle for Alejandro Garnacho as Man Utd set £70m asking price
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Goal.com
Man City urged to sign Liverpool's Kelleher
David James has urged Manchester City to consider signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an Ederson replacement.
West Ham are said to be interested in signing Kelleher this summer from Liverpool, however, former Reds and Manchester City keeper James has urged Pep Guardiola to sign the Irish international to replace the underperforming Ed...Full Story »
WANDA-FUL ‘World’s most controversial Wag’ goes topless and shows off major sideboob leaving fans in shock
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
This time Wanda, 38, posed topless on her bed in an image that left very little to imagination.
Wanda Nara took social media by storm with a topless snapThis is not the first time Wanda shares raunchy contentWanda took social media by stormWanda is undergoing divorce proceedings with husband Mauro Icardi
The Argentine - previously dubbed the world's most controversial Wag - shares a raft of gl...Full Story »
RING-A-DING ‘Out of this world’ – Ring girl Sydney Thomas stuns fans with incredible figure in busty bikini at Coachella festival
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by Thesun.co.uk
The blonde bombshell joined hundreds of thousands of other revellers for the latest edition of the party in the Colorado Desert.
Sydney Thomas stunned fans with her incredible figure at CoachellaThe ring girl put on a busty display in CaliforniaSydney made her name at Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul in November
Stars including Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day headlines the extravaganza.
And as al...Full Story »
Daniel Farke calls leaders Leeds’ victory at Oxford ‘the best type of win’
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke described his team’s 1-0 victory at Gary Rowett’s Oxford as “the best type of win”.Manor Solomon’s 33rd-minute goal from a superb attacking move was enough to take Leeds back to the top of the Championship with three games to go.Farke said: “It was a massive win for us at this stage of the season against a team fighting against relegati...Full Story »
Manor Solomon goal fires Leeds back to top of Championship with win at Oxford
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Manor Solomon’s first-half goal fired Leeds back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win at Oxford.The Israel international arrived at the far post in the 33rd minute to smash Jayden Bogle’s right-wing cross high into the net from five yards at the end of a fast attacking move.It meant Daniel Farke’s men returned to the summit after Burnley’s 2-1 comeback vi...Full Story »
Stephen Kelly at the double as Livingston hammer Ayr
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Stephen Kelly struck two first-half goals as second-placed Livingston swept aside fellow Scottish Championship high-fliers Ayr 5-0.Kelly grabbed an early opener when he slotted home from the edge of the penalty area after six minutes and Robbie Muirhead made it two from the penalty spot after a foul on Cristian Montano.Ayr capitulated again moments before the interval, Kelly latching on to a lon...Full Story »
Chris Wilder delighted to end ‘draining week’ with victory over Cardiff
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said it had been an emotionally draining week after his side beat Cardiff 2-0 at Bramall Lane to end a run of three straight defeats.Goals from Gustavo Hamer and Ben Brereton Diaz kept the Blades in the hunt for automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship, while the Bluebirds remain in deep relegation trouble.Wilder said: “It was a nervy start for u...Full Story »
Barnet wobble in pursuit of National League title continues with Eastleigh draw
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Barnet’s wobble in pursuit of the National League title continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Eastleigh.After nine victories in a row up to the end of March, Dean Brennan’s side are now winless in their last three games and had to come from behind to take a point from the visitors.Eastleigh took a 36th-minute lead through Paul McCallum after a poor back pass left the B...Full Story »
Blades cut gap to automatic promotion places with victory over lowly Cardiff
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Sheffield United kept up the pressure on Burnley and Leeds as they beat Cardiff 2-0 at Bramall Lane on Good Friday.Goals from Gustavo Hamer and Ben Brereton Diaz kept the Blades in the hunt for automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship, while the Bluebirds remain in deep relegation trouble.The visitors had their first sight of goal when captain Callum O’Dowda’s cross was met ...Full Story »
Scott Parker hails Burnley’s cool heads as promotion nears
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Burnley boss Scott Parker praised his side’s defiance and cool heads as they moved to within one victory of an immediate return to the Premier League with a raucous 2-1 win over nine-man Watford at Vicarage Road.Within an extraordinary 11 minutes midway through the second half, Josh Brownhill scored what proved to be the winning goal before Watford pair Moussa Sissoko and Edo Kayembe were ...Full Story »
I like winning – Alan Sheehan happy to build case for permanent Swansea role
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Alan Sheehan’s audition for the vacant managerial job at Swansea received further approval as he steered his side to a fourth successive victory with a 1-0 win over Hull.A controversial second-half penalty from Slovenianstriker Zan Vipotnik sealed the deal for the home side as they also notched a fourth successive clean sheet – the first time since 2008 they have won four in a row wi...Full Story »
We can still stay up, insists Derek Adams despite Morecambe’s defeat to Bromley
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Morecambe boss Derek Adams has not yet given up in the battle for survival despite a 1-0 defeat to Bromley leaving his side on the brink of relegation.Michael Cheek’s penalty three minutes after the interval fired the home side in front, with David Tutonda’s 68th-minute dismissal for a second bookable offence ending any hopes the Shrimps had of a comeback.Defeat leaves Morecambe eigh...Full Story »
Mark Hughes delighted as Carlisle boost survival hopes by beating Port Vale
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Carlisle boss Mark Hughes was pleased with his team’s determination as they weathered a Port Vale fightback to win 3-2 and boost their League Two survival hopes.The Cumbrians raced into a 3-0 lead, with Georgie Kelly, Matty Dennis and Aaron Hayden getting the goals, but league leaders Vale bounced back through Jayden Stockley and Sam Hart to put the hosts under the pump.The visitors had a ...Full Story »
Mike Dodds: Win over Bolton gives Wycombe big chance in promotion push
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Wycombe boss Mike Dodds revealed he no longer feels like “the worst person on earth” after a 2-0 win over Bolton lifted his side into the automatic play-off places.Second-half goals from Caleb Taylor and Luke Leahy earned a third successive win for the Chairboys to move them above Wrexham and into the driving seat for promotion to the Championship.The derby defeat to Reading earlier ...Full Story »
Chris Davies accepts a point as Birmingham are denied by Crawley
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Birmingham manager Chris Davies rued their missed chances after the Sky Bet League One champions’ frustrating 0-0 draw with Crawley at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park on Friday.Birmingham dominated proceedings from start to finish, but were let down by their decision making in the final third.Jay Stansfield had two of their best chances to score, but they were unable to make any of the...Full Story »
Neil Harris hails Cambridge character as survival hopes given boost
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Cambridge boss Neil Harris hailed his side’s resilience after they hit back to beat Huddersfield 2-1 despite conceding a late equaliser.Struggling United remain in the relegation zone and five points from safety, but for now Harris is just pleased that they remain in with a hope of escaping the drop into League Two.He said: “I asked for a fighting chance, I asked for some creativity ...Full Story »
Valerien Ismael hails ‘best performance’ since he took over at Blackburn
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Valerien Ismael described Blackburn’s 4-1 hammering of Millwall as the best his side has played since his arrival as head coach.Rovers maintained their slim play-off hopes by putting their in-form visitors to the sword.Dominic Hyam’s 42nd-minute header put Rovers ahead – the first of three goals in five minutes – as Mihailo Ivanovic equalised before Sondre Tronstad regist...Full Story »
Mat Sadler insists Walsall will not let their heads drop after slip down table
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Walsall boss Mat Sadler insists his stuttering Saddlers will not let heads drop despite slipping out of League Two’s top three for the first time in five months after a 2-2 draw with Harrogate.Liam Gordon’s 88th-minute equaliser rescued Walsall a point but they have gone 11 games without a win to drop from first to fourth.Just three points separate the top four, though, and Sadler re...Full Story »
We have to bounce back – Noel Hunt demands instant response from Reading
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Reading manager Noel Hunt vowed his team would “bounce back” over the closing three games of the season after their Sky Bet League One play-off hopes suffered a setback in a 1-0 home defeat by Lincoln.After a goalless first half, Imps substitute James Collins nodded home what proved to be the winner in the 65th minute – with his first touch of the ball after coming on.Reading, ...Full Story »
New boss Paul Warne encouraged by display as MK Dons draw with Newport
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Newly appointed MK Dons boss Paul Warne felt his team showed promising signs after a 0-0 draw with Newport County.Warne’s new side had some opportunities but neither they nor the club from South Wales could find the decisive touch in a scrappy game at Stadium MK.The draw means that both teams are on a run of six games without a win in Sky Bet League Two.Warne had taken over at MK Dons on T...Full Story »
Doncaster boss Grant McCann hails ‘great away performance’ at Tranmere
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Doncaster boss Grant McCann felt his team had a bit of everything after they moved into the automatic promotion places with a convincing 3-0 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Luke Molyneux’s first hat-trick for the club means that McCann’s team are now second in the League Two table, a point behind leaders Port Vale.McCann said: “It was a great away performance. Three really go...Full Story »
Andy Whing pleased with second-half response from Barrow in draw at Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Barrow boss Andy Whing was pleased with the second-half response from his players after they drew 0-0 at Fleetwood.Whing admitted that the first 45 minutes was ‘rubbish’ at Highbury Stadium, but he felt his side improved massively after the restart as they at least stretched their impressive run of results.After the battle between two safe, mid-table sides, Whing said: “To be b...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson urges Wrexham players to enjoy promotion battle
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson wants his players to enjoy the situation after they drew 1-1 at home to Bristol Rovers.The point sees Wrexham drop out of the League One automatic promotion places with just three games remaining.However, it does leave Bristol Rovers level on points with Burton, who sit just outside the relegation places.Wrexham were shocked as the visitors took the lead after half an...Full Story »
John Mousinho warns Portsmouth not safe yet despite impressive win at Norwich
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho hailed his players after watching them take a giant step towards Championship survival with an eye-catching 5-3 win at Norwich.However, Mousinho also warned that he does not think Pompey are safe just yet.The Blues are six points clear of the drop zone with just three games remaining after Colby Bishop struck his first Portsmouth hat-trick, with Matt Ritchie a...Full Story »
Jimmy-Jay Morgan is going to be hell of a player – Gillingham’s Gareth Ainsworth
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Gareth Ainsworth hailed the potential of Chelsea teenager Jimmy-Jay Morgan after his goal in Gillingham’s 1-1 draw at Cheltenham.Morgan finished neatly after a clever free-kick from Jack Nolan in the second minute, giving him the second goal of his loan spell with the Gills.“It was a really clever free-kick from Jack, setting up Jimmy and what a great finish,” Ainsworth said.&l...Full Story »
‘Complete’ Coventry earn Frank Lampard’s praise
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Frank Lampard called his side’s performance “complete” after Coventry saw off 10-man West Brom 2-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd at the CBS Arena.Jack Rudoni and Matt Grimes scored either side of half-time before Callum Styles was sent off for a second bookable offence.The victory left Coventry three points ahead of seventh-placed Middlesbrough in the race for the play-of...Full Story »
Steve Bruce hails Rob Apter and Ashley Fletcher after Blackpool win at Stevenage
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Steve Bruce was full of praise for two of his forward players as Blackpool cruised to a 3-1 win over Stevenage.Rob Apter took the plaudits with a hat-trick in 12 second-half minutes but he was assisted each time by Ashley Fletcher.“Fletch has looked sharp all week and I’m delighted he took it onto the pitch,” said the Blackpool boss.“Especially second half; there was bett...Full Story »
Liam Manning says wonder goal was no fluke after Bristol City’s important win
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Liam Manning insisted there was no fluke about centre-back Rob Dickie’s sensational 30-yard strike that set Bristol City on course to massively boost their bid for a Championship play-off place as they beat Sunderland 2-1.Sunderland had to play with 10 men from the seventh minute when defender Trai Hume was red-carded for clipping Nahki Wells from behind as he broke clear, but still took a...Full Story »
Dave Challinor says scorer Jack Diamond can play ‘important part’ for Stockport
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor saw Jack Diamond come good as his stoppage-time equaliser earned a 1-1 draw at Peterborough and all-but assured his side of a play-off place.Diamond, along with his team-mates, endured a frustrating afternoon at the Weston Homes Stadium where Posh looked set to claim another scalp after upsetting Birmingham in the Vertu Trophy final last Sunday.However, the forme...Full Story »
I’d throw a bomb under the lot and start again – Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Paul Heckingbottom said he would like to “throw a bomb under the lot and start again” this summer after his Preston side were beaten 2-1 by QPR in the Sky Bet Championship.Liam Lindsay had headed the hosts in front with his first goal of the campaign in the final moments of an energetic first half before Michael Frey’s leveller in the 80th minute.But the Rs stole it at the deat...Full Story »
Mark Robins: Stoke won’t take anything for granted in bid to seal survival
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Stoke manager Mark Robins insists his side will not be resting on their laurels despite taking a significant step towards retaining their Championship status with a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.Dutch winger Million Manhoef opened the scoring in the first half and the second goal came just beyond the hour mark, when Owls goalkeeper Pierce Charles inexplicably fired a drop-kick straight into t...Full Story »
Michael Appleton accepts Shrewsbury’s relegation was ‘inevitable’
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Michael Appleton says Shrewsbury’s relegation was “inevitable” after their fate was sealed on Friday.Appleton recently replaced Gareth Ainsworth in charge of the Shrews and saw them become the first EFL club to be relegated this season.The club’s fate was sealed by a draw for Burton even before their 1-0 defeat to Wigan, where Dale Taylor’s strike separated the two ...Full Story »
Johnnie Jackson praises AFC Wimbledon’s battling qualities
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his team battled well in their 0-0 draw at home to Chesterfield.The point at Plough Lane – in a game that was mostly incident free – did little for the hosts and their push for automatic promotion, nor the play-off hopes of the visitors.With neither side able to find the breakthrough, Jackson believed his men were on top after the break.He s...Full Story »
Nigel Clough believes one more win will secure safety for Mansfield
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough feels the Stags need just one more win to secure safety after they rallied to a 3-3 draw at Rotherham.Mansfield had trailed 3-1 but two goals in the final 13 minutes from Aden Flint and Jordan Bowery earned them what could be a valuable point in their battle against relegation.They are now five points above the drop zone but have their destiny in their own hands.Cloug...Full Story »
Leyton Orient’s character and resilience was really pleasing – Richie Wellens
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Richie Wellens praised the attitude of his players and supporters after Leyton Orient moved into the play-off places in League One following a thrilling 4-3 win over Barnsley at Brisbane Road.Stephen Humphrys had given the visitors a two-goal lead in eight first-half minutes and although Ethan Galbraith reduced the deficit shortly after the interval, Barnsley’s leading scorer Davis Keillor...Full Story »
Danny Cowley praises ‘relentless’ Colchester after draw with 10-man Crewe
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Danny Cowley was pleased with his Colchester side despite them missing a golden opportunity following a 0-0 draw with fellow play-off hopefuls Crewe.The spoils were shared in front of the biggest JobServe Community Stadium crowd of the season, despite Alex having played for more than half the game with 10 men after Owen Lunt was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Colchester skipper Tom...Full Story »
Conway goal was ‘massive’ in play-off race – Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Michael Carrick described Tommy Conway’s stoppage-time penalty in Middlesbrough’s 2-1 win over Plymouth as a “massive” moment in his side’s season.Conway scored from the spot in the second minute of added time at the Riverside to keep Middlesbrough within three points of the play-off places with three games to play.The Teessiders made the ideal start when Finn Azaz ...Full Story »
That was an unacceptable performance – Karl Robinson hurt by Salford display
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Karl Robinson was despondent as Salford slipped to an uninspiring 2-1 defeat at home to relegation-threatened Accrington.The visitors took a deserved lead when captain Shaun Whalley powered home a header from a corner after 37 minutes.Dead-ball specialist Ben Woods, who was unfortunate to have an attempt cannon off the woodwork earlier in the game, curled home a sublime free-kick to double Stanl...Full Story »
Ian Holloway hails ‘wonderful day’ for Swindon after win on return to Grimsby
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Ian Holloway beamed with pride at Swindon’s performance to beat his former employers Grimsby 4-0 at Blundell Park.It was a Good Friday delight for the Robins on their travels as four different goalscorers helped them win their fourth game on the bounce.Tom Nichols and Ollie Clarke scored in the first half, with Kabongo Tshimanga and young substitute Botan Ameen – with his first leagu...Full Story »
Nathan Jones proud as Charlton secure play-off spot
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Nathan Jones has praised his players for the transformation in Charlton’s fortunes after their 2-1 win over Northampton guaranteed a League One play-off place.The last time the Addicks finished in the top six was in 2019, Lee Bowyer’s side going on to beat Sunderland at Wembley to secure Championship football.Welshman Jones was appointed at the end of January 2024 and guided Charlton...Full Story »
Cambridge’s dramatic win over Huddersfield keeps survival hopes alive
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Cambridge responded superbly to a late Huddersfield equaliser to boost their faint survival hopes with a 2-1 victory in West Yorkshire.The result leaves Neil Harris’ side five points away from safety with just three games left to play, while Huddersfield again passed up the chance to move closer to the top six.The first half passed by without any excitement whatsoever for either side befor...Full Story »
Wycombe climb into automatic promotion spots with comfortable win at Bolton
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Caleb Taylor scored for a second successive weekend as Wycombe beat Bolton 2-0 to move into the automatic promotion places.Former Bolton loanee Taylor, whose stoppage-time goal earned the Choirboys’ three points against Stevenage, struck again with a 58th-minute header from Luke Leahy’s free-kick.Wycombe then wrapped up a priceless win at the Toughsheet Community Stadium when Leahy f...Full Story »
Jack Diamond snatches late point for Stockport at Peterborough
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Stockport are almost certain of a place in the Sky Bet League One play-offs after Jack Diamond’s stoppage-time goal earned them a 1-1 draw at Peterborough.Ricky-Jade Jones’ opener looked set to earn the Vertu Trophy winners victory at the Weston Homes Stadium, but the Hatters’ late leveller left them nine points clear of seventh-placed Reading with a vastly superior goal differ...Full Story »
Rochdale honour Joe Thompson with win at Altrincham
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Devante Rodney’s late strike helped Rochdale strengthen their play-off ambitions with a 2-1 victory at Altrincham on an emotional afternoon for the away side.Tributes were paid to former Dale midfielder Joe Thompson following his death from cancer at the age of 36, with a minute’s applause held before the match while both teams wore black armbands.And it was the visitors who took the...Full Story »
Liam Gordon rescues Walsall but they drop out of automatic promotion spots
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Walsall dropped out of League Two’s automatic promotion spots for the first time in five months despite Liam Gordon’s 88th-minute equaliser rescuing a 2-2 draw against Harrogate.The Saddlers slipped to fourth after their winless run stretched to 11 games while the draw inched Harrogate seven points clear of danger with three games left.Walsall led after 16 minutes as Connor Barrett f...Full Story »
Leyton Orient’s second-half goal glut claims points against Barnsley
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Leyton Orient scored four goals in 23 second-half minutes after trailing at the interval to claim a 4-3 win against Barnsley and move into the play-off places.Stephen Humphrys scored in the 11th and 19th minutes to seemingly put the Tykes in control but a stirring second-half performance from the hosts saw goals from Ethan Galbraith, Charlie Kelman, Sean Clare and Omar Beckles earn them the poin...Full Story »
Jordan Bowery earns Mansfield a point at Rotherham
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Mansfield battled back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Rotherham.The point was secured by one-time Miller Jordan Bowery after the visitors had trailed 3-1.Two goals and an assist from Mallik Wilks had looked like heaping more pressure on The Stags but a late fightback helped them bag what could be a valuable point in their relegation battle.Mansfield went ahead in the eighth minute whe...Full Story »
Charlton seal play-off spot with win over Northampton
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Matty Godden’s 18th goal of the season helped Charlton secure their place in the League One play-offs with a 2-1 win over Northampton.Luke Berry put the Addicks ahead in the ninth minute. The attacking midfielder struck a right-footed volley home after Northampton defender TJ Eyoma could only partially cut out Godden’s cross.Dara Costelloe equalised for the visitors soon after. The s...Full Story »
Relegated Shrewsbury beaten by Wigan
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Shrewsbury lost 1-0 to Wigan after their League One relegation was confirmed earlier in the day.Burton’s draw at Exeter sealed the Shrews’ fate and Dale Taylor’s winner at the Croud Meadow rubbed salt into their wounds.The visitors had the first big chance when Jon Mellish’s strike was saved by Jamal Blackman.The dangerous Mellish almost broke the deadlock when he rattled...Full Story »
Frankie Maguire’s brace earns Boston victory against Wealdstone
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Frankie Maguire scored twice as Boston made it five wins in six Vanarama National League games with a 2-0 victory over Wealdstone.Jai Rowe’s early header clipped the crossbar following Brad Nicholson’s long throw before Maguire opened the scoring in the second minute.Dante Baptiste tipped Cameron Green’s effort onto the bar as Boston continued to press and Maguire doubled his t...Full Story »
MK Dons held by Newport in Paul Warne’s first match in charge
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Paul Warne’s first game as MK Dons head coach saw his new side draw 0-0 with Newport County.Neither team created a great deal of chances in a tight contest, leaving both clubs without a win in six games as the end of the season draws closer.The game was the Dons’ first after appointing Warne in midweek, with the new boss seeking to get off the mark with three points.A stop-start firs...Full Story »
AFC Fylde relegated after defeat to Halifax
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
AFC Fylde’s relegation from the National League was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat to Halifax.Ryan Galvin’s first-half goal means David Longwell’s side will be back in National League North next season.In the 28th minute Adam Senior headed a cross back across the penalty area and Galvin powerfully nodded the ball home.Play-off chasers Halifax almost doubled their lead seven minut...Full Story »
Oldham beat Hartlepool to end losing run
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Oldham snapped a three-game losing run and consolidated fourth spot in the National League with a 2-1 win against Hartlepool.The home side dominated the opening exchanges with Vimal Yoganathan firing over, Tom Conlon sending a free header wide and Charlie Raglan having an effort cleared off the line.But it was Hartlepool who took the lead in the 39th minute when Gary Madine’s shot was save...Full Story »
Luke Molyneux scores hat-trick at Tranmere to boost Doncaster’s promotion hopes
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Luke Molyneux scored a hat-trick as Doncaster continued their promotion push with a comfortable 3-0 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Molyneux’s treble extended Grant McCann’s side’s unbeaten run to eight games and moved them up to second in the League Two table.The visitors took the lead in fortunate circumstances after 23 minutes when Molyneux’s in-swinging free-kick de...Full Story »
Solihull on verge of survival after late winner against Tamworth
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Alex Whitmore’s late header earned Solihull a 2-1 victory at Tamworth that almost ensured their National League survival.Hosts Tamworth opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Tom McGlinchey found the top corner.But Solihull hit back five minutes after the half-time break, with Conor Wilkinson getting his 15th goal of the season in all competitions.And Whitmore won it for Solihull three...Full Story »
Michael Cheek earns win for Bromley as Morecambe slip closer to relegation
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Michael Cheek’s penalty was enough to secure Bromley a 1-0 victory against 10-man Morecambe to send the Shrimpers a step closer to relegation.Cheek went close in the opening 10 minutes, curling an effort just over the crossbar with Harry Burgoyne beaten.Burgoyne then enjoyed a golden patch, turning away Kamarl Grant’s effort from distance before producing a fantastic reaction stop to...Full Story »
Aldershot held at home by Sutton in mid-table clash
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Aldershot and Sutton played out a 1-1 draw in their end-of-season Vanarama National League clash.With both sides the embodiment of mid-table, there was little riding on this fixture but Sutton started well and put the home goal under pressure.They went ahead with 31 minutes on the clock, Lewis Simper taking aim from the edge of the box.Aldershot equalised 11 minutes after the break. James Henry&...Full Story »
Josh Umerah’s late winner boosts Dagenham’s survival hopes
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Josh Umerah scored a dramatic late winner to boost Dagenham’s chances of avoiding the drop with a 1-0 win over already-relegated Ebbsfleet at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.Josh Rees struck the bar in the early stages for the hosts and Dion Pereira flashed an effort wide of the target, while at the other end Josh Passley was denied by Jake Turner before the break.Pereira and Rees both s...Full Story »
Ryan Inniss grabs late equaliser for Forest Green at Yeovil
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Ryan Inniss rescued a late point for Forest Green Rovers with the second-half stoppage-time equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Yeovil.Sonny Blu Lo-Everton got himself on the scoresheet in the 24th minute at Huish Park when he poked home the opener.He was then the catalyst for a nervy goalmouth scramble in front of Ted Cann in the Rovers net, which somehow ended in the visitors emerging unscathed.Inn...Full Story »
Sam Stubbs earns Cheltenham a point against Gillingham
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Sam Stubbs’ header ensured Cheltenham hit back from a goal down to draw 1-1 in their mid-table battle with Gillingham.Gareth Ainsworth’s Gills had opened the scoring inside two minutes after a clever free-kick routine caught their hosts cold.Jack Nolan threaded a low pass into the box, allowing Chelsea loan prospect Jimmy Jay-Morgan to slot the ball past Joe Day for his second goal o...Full Story »
AFC Wimbledon and Chesterfield play-out goalless stalemate
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
AFC Wimbledon and Chesterfield fought out a 0-0 draw, in an incident-free fixture that did neither side good in their play-off pushes.The visitors started well, and Liam Mandeville just failed to direct his glancing header the right side of the post after 12 minutes.James Tilley failed to keep his 22nd-minute effort on target, after a Josh Neufville cross into the area.Josh Kelly aimed his effor...Full Story »
Rob Apter’s second-half hat-trick sees Blackpool win at Stevenage
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Rob Apter’s hat-trick in 12 second-half minutes handed Blackpool a 3-1 win at Stevenage.He opened the scoring after 56 minutes, sweeping in from just outside the box, before firing another across home goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond when he got in himself.The hat-trick goal saw Ashley Fletcher find the space and it meant the easiest pass for the easiest of tap-ins.They almost had a fourth wh...Full Story »
Wrexham drop out of top two after draw with Bristol Rovers
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Matty James rescued a point for Wrexham but they dropped out of the automatic promotion places after a 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers.Max Cleworth found space in the box in the opening 10 minutes and unleashed a shot, but Jed Ward made a brilliant acrobatic save to keep the score level.Ollie Rathbone tried his luck from just outside the box minutes later, but Ward was at Rovers’ rescue...Full Story »
Accrington edge closer to League Two survival with victory at Salford
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Accrington took a big stride towards League Two survival as Ben Woods’ breathtaking free-kick earned them a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Salford.The attacker bent a sensational effort into the top-left corner to lift Stanley up to 21st, six points above the relegation places going into the final three games, with Salford four points off the play-off spots.John Doolan’s side were more e...Full Story »
Coventry take a significant step towards the play-offs with West Brom win
Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA
Coventry took a huge step in the race for the Sky Bet Championship play-off places after beating 10-man West Brom 2-0 in front of a record breaking crowd at the CBS Arena.Jack Rudoni and Matt Grimes scored either side of half-time to put Frank Lampard’s men three points clear of seventh-placed Middlesbrough, who beat lowly Plymouth 2-1.West Brom, who saw Callum Styles sent off moments afte...Full Story »