Barnet survived a late surge from visitors Rochdale to get their National League season back on track with a nervy 2-1 win at The Hive.Nicke Kabamba’s early strike and a second from Ben Coker just before the break appeared to have steered the Bees back to winning ways after two straight defeats.But Rochdale stirred in the second period with Liam Hogan seeing an effort booted off the line b...Full Story »

Mike Fondop scored his sixth goal in 10 Vanarama National League games as Oldham sustained their play-off push with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Dagenham at Boundary Park.The Latics were the better side throughout the first half and took the lead in the 21st minute as Mark Kitching met Josh Lundstram’s cross, nodding the ball across goal for Fondop to head home before goalkeeper Elliot Justha...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Jordan Hugill and Mallik Wilks helped under-pressure Rotherham boss Steve Evans enjoy a 2-0 home win over his former club Stevenage.Boos ran out around the New York Stadium at half-time as the Millers, struggling to justify their pre-season status among this season’s League One promotion favourites, failed to break down a stubborn Boro.But the division’s lowest...Full Story »

Forest Green lost top spot in the National League after Ryan Inniss’ first-half dismissal proved costly in a 1-1 draw at Woking.Rovers looked set for a long afternoon when defender Inniss was shown a straight red card for a poor challenge after just 21 minutes.But Steve Cotterill’s side were leading at the break after Christian Doidge flicked the ball into the path of Kyle McAllister...Full Story »

Evanilson’s late header spoiled Aston Villa boss Unai Emery’s two-year anniversary as Bournemouth snatched a 1-1 draw deep into stoppage time.Since Emery’s appointment in October 2022, Villa have gone from relegation candidates to top of the Champions League table and were denied the chance to move up to third in the Premier League following a last-gasp equaliser.Fresh off the ...Full Story »

Blackburn boss John Eustace criticised referee Darren England for making a “disappointing” penalty decision that he claimed handed Watford a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory.Defender Dominic Hyam blasted a close-range first-half effort against the underside of the bar and veteran Andreas Weimann was at fault in the second half when he somehow managed to lift the ball onto the roof of...Full Story »

Northampton cruised to a 3-0 victory over struggling Crawley at Sixfields.A dominant first-half performance from the Cobblers was rewarded with a two-goal lead before a third just after the break secured back-to-back home wins.Northampton wasted the game’s first big chance early on when Samy Chouchane sent Tyler Roberts through on goal and he rounded the goalkeeper but could only hit the s...Full Story »

League Two top scorers Walsall could not find a way past Accrington in a goalless draw at the Wham Stadium.The Saddlers remain in second spot while Stanley celebrated only a second clean sheet of the campaign.Walsall started strongly and Liam Gordon fired a great chance wide in the opening minutes.Taylor Allen and Jamie Jellis both tested home keeper Billy Crellin while, at the other end, Farren...Full Story »

Nigel Clough is hoping Mansfield’s work ethic can keep them punching above their weight in League One after a 1-1 draw against leaders Birmingham.The Stags continue to surprise after promotion and remain in the play-off picture after this point.“Hopefully this desire and endeavour will keep us in the league,” said Clough.“After the Stevenage defeat we looked at the next t...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was pleased with his Salford side’s overall display as they won 2-1 at Colchester to claim a first away victory of the season.Kylian Kouassi bagged the Ammies’ 76th-minute winner with a low, deflected effort after Tyrese Fornah had picked him out.Salford had taken a 61st-minute lead when Kelly N’Mai finished superbly first time from Kouassi’s header after Lu...Full Story »