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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 »

Colby Bishop hat-trick gives Portsmouth victory at Norwich

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Colby Bishop led the way with a hat-trick as Portsmouth took a giant step towards Championship safety with a spectacular 5-3 win at Norwich.Matt Ritchie and Regan Poole were also on target in a victory that took Pompey six points clear of the relegation zone with just three games left to play.The visitors took control by scoring three times either side of the interval to move 4-1 ahead after Jos...Full Story »

Swansea add to Hull’s relegation fears with controversial penalty

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Swansea made it four wins in a row under interim boss Alan Sheehan as they ensured Hull remain in the relegation battle with a 1-0 win at the Swansea.Com Stadium.It took a controversial second-half penalty for Slovenia striker Zan Vipotnik to secure the three points, which pushed Swansea up to 11th and left Hull – who had Matt Crooks sent off in stoppage time – a mere two points abov...Full Story »

Fleetwood and Barrow play out goalless draw

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Fleetwood and Barrow played out a dismal goalless draw at Highbury Stadium.Two mid-table sides produced a typical end-of-season affair.Barrow impressed early and Ben Whitfield produced a smart diving save from Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch.The hosts responded in the 19th minute with a double chance.Mark Helm’s initial shot was parried by goalkeeper Wyll Stanway, with Owen Devonport l...Full Story »

Blackburn run riot against Millwall in battle for play-off spot

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Blackburn kept their faint play-off hopes alive with a resounding 4-1 win over fellow top six contenders Millwall.On this evidence, it is barely believable that Blackburn boss Valerien Ismael was searching for his first victory in charge at Ewood Park as his out-of-form side tore the in-form visitors to shreds.They could easily have scored three in the opening seven minutes but a goal glut did c...Full Story »

Gabe Breeze saves last-gasp penalty to earn Carlisle vital win over Port Vale

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Gabe Breeze’s dramatic added-time penalty save secured relegation-threatened Carlisle a vital 3-2 win against League Two leaders Port Vale at Brunton Park.Carlisle took the lead in the 36th minute through Georgie Kelly’s fourth in three games and they doubled their lead seven minutes later through Matty Dennis.The Cumbrians’ excellent performance continued in the 49th minute wh...Full Story »

Middlesbrough raise play-off hopes with Conway’s late winner against Plymouth

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Middlesbrough kept their Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes alive in dramatic fashion as Tommy Conway’s stoppage-time penalty secured a 2-1 win over a Plymouth side that remain rooted to the foot of the table.Conway was pushed over by Joe Edwards, who was subsequently sent off, and dusted himself down to successfully beat Conor Hazard from the spot.Finn Azaz’s opener had earlier bee...Full Story »

Arthur Read has penalty saved as Colchester fail to beat 10-man Crewe

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Colchester moved into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places following a 0-0 draw at home to 10-man Crewe.However, Danny Cowley’s side missed a golden opportunity to claim a vital victory at the JobServe Community Stadium after Arthur Read’s 87th-minute penalty was saved by goalkeeper Filip Marschall.Kane Hemmings’ effort from the edge of the area was saved by Colchester goalke...Full Story »

Bristol City add further weight to play-off credentials by beating Sunderland

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Defenders Rob Dickie and Ross McCrorie were Bristol City’s heroes as their bid for a Championship play-off place received a massive boost with a 2-1 win over 10-man Sunderland at Ashton Gate.The visitors had to play all but the first seven minutes with 10 men after defender Trai Hume was shown a straight red card for clipping Nahki Wells from behind as the striker burst clear onto a long b...Full Story »

Josh Brownhill winner puts Burnley on the verge of Premier League return

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Burnley moved to the cusp of an immediate return to the Premier League with a 2-1 comeback victory over nine-man Watford at Vicarage Road that was decided in the space of 11 chaotic second-half minutes.Josh Brownhill’s 14th goal of the Championship season had given the visitors the lead before Watford imploded with midfielders Moussa Sissoko and Edo Kayembe sent off within nine minutes of ...Full Story »

Lucas Andersen scores late winner for QPR at Preston

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Lucas Andersen’s sensational strike saw QPR snatch a late 2-1 victory at Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.The Dane came off the bench and found the top corner from range in the fourth minute of stoppage time.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 minut...Full Story »

Southend’s National League play-off hopes hit by goalless draw with Braintree

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Southend did their National League play-off hopes no favours with a goalless draw in the Essex derby at home to Braintree.Visiting keeper Henry Gray made sharp saves from Macaulay Bonne and Leon Parillon, who then almost combined for an opener in the 28th minute with Bonne just unable to reach his team-mate’s cross.Braintree’s best opportunity of the first half came when John Akinde&...Full Story »

Champions Birmingham unable to find a way past Crawley

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Sky Bet League One champions Birmingham failed to put their Vertu Trophy sorrows behind them in a 0-0 draw against Crawley at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park on Friday.Birmingham started off strong as Jay Stansfield’s wayward volley was saved by Toby Steward in the first minute. He looked to correct his mistakes three minutes later, but could only hit the near post for Birmingham&rsquo...Full Story »

Ian Holloway enjoys thumping win over former club Grimsby

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

It was a happy return for Ian Holloway to Blundell Park as his Swindon side thrashed Grimsby 4-0.Swindon took the lead in the eighth minute as Tom Nichols was fed the ball on the edge of the box and shot first-time past Jordan Wright.It only got better for Holloway, who managed Grimsby for a year before leaving in December 2020, as Ollie Clarke bundled in a second goal in the 32nd minute after t...Full Story »

Stoke take big step towards survival with win over Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 by PA

Stoke took a significant step towards retaining their Championship status with a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the bet365 Stadium.Dutch winger Million Manhoef opened the scoring in the first half before defender Ben Wilmot added a second after the break following a terrible error from Owls goalkeeper Pierce Charles.Victory extends the Potters’ unbeaten run to five matches – mad...Full Story »

I am really pleased – Burton boss Gary Bowyer happy to take a point at Exeter

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by PA

Gary Bowyer felt Burton picked up a hard-earned point in the goalless draw at Exeter which gave a small boost to their hopes of Sky Bet League One survival.In a game played in atrocious wet weather – there were notable puddles all over the pitch throughout the second half – neither side were able to find the net as both defences were well on top.“It was a difficult game and the...Full Story »

Luton’s players impress boss Matt Bloomfield as they win at Derby

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by PA

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield hailed his team’s character after watching them ignite their bid for Championship survival by defeating fellow strugglers Derby 1-0 at Pride Park.Millenic Alli’s early strike proved enough to settle a contest of two distinct halves.The forward, a January signing from Exeter, fired home after 10 minutes when John Eustace’s side failed to deal with a...Full Story »

Bore draw at Exeter boosts Burton’s battle against the drop

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by PA

Burton gave their hopes of League One survival a small boost with a valuable point from a dire 0-0 draw at Exeter.In atrocious conditions that ruined the match as a spectacle, the Brewers claimed their seventh point from their last four games to edge a point ahead of Bristol Rovers and officially relegate Shrewsbury.Exeter started well with Caleb Watts rounding Max Crocombe in the Burton goal, b...Full Story »

Luton breathe life into survival hopes with victory at relegation rivals Derby

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by PA

Millenic Alli’s early strike handed Luton a lifeline in their battle for Championship survival as they beat fellow strugglers Derby 1-0 at Pride Park.Matt Bloomfield’s men remain in the relegation zone, but the away win means they are now behind their 21st-placed opponents on goal difference alone with three games to go.John Eustace’s side recovered from a difficult start to ev...Full Story »

York keep slim National League title hopes alive with comeback win at Gateshead

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by PA

York scored two late goals to apply more pressure on leaders Barnet in a 3-1 victory over Gateshead in the Vanarama National League.Luke Hannant opened the scoring for Gateshead after 11 minutes but typical of York’s quality campaign, Ashley Nathaniel-George levelled the scores in the 36th minute.After Junior Luamba converted an Ollie Pearce cross to edge the title-chasers ahead, Malachi F...Full Story »

40 G/A in 42 games – Arsenal rival Liverpool & Man Utd for “unstoppable” attacker

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

It's been a season to remember for Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele, who has a remarkable 32 goals and eight assists in 42 games in all competitions. Often criticised in the past for being inconsistent and lacking end-product, Dembele is now in the form of his life and this has made the Premier League's top clubs stand up and take notice. Sources have revealed to CaughtOffside that Ars...Full Story »

Mega-money Arsenal star doesn’t know if he’ll be there next season

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by teamtalk.com

One of the Premier League's highest paid players is completely in the dark about whether he'll be at Arsenal next season, though some clarity on his future has emerged. Arsenal look destined to fall short in the Premier League, though after thrashing Real Madrid 5-1 in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, an even bigger prize could await. However, one Arsenal player who isn't likely t...Full Story »

Chelsea well-placed to sign £60m-rated star with 18-G/A in 14 UCL games this season

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

The 29-year-old Guinea international has established himself as one of the best strikers in European football, and he has been outstanding for the German club this season. Guirassy has 28 goals and eight assists in all competitions, but his performances in the Champions League have been splendid. He has picked up 13 goals and five assists in 14 Champions League games this season. He helped Dor...Full Story »

Tottenham facing calamitous £30m LOSS as Prem rival preps sneaky offer

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by teamtalk.com

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to receive a £30million offer from a Premier League rival for striker Richarlison which, if accepted, would represent a massive loss on the injury-plagued Brazilian. The 27-year-old has endured another injury-hit campaign in north London, having made just 16 appearances in all competitions for Ange Postecoglou's men and scored just four goals wi...Full Story »

Deeney names the four Tottenham stars who could leave this summer including Son

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by Tribalfootball.com

The North Londoners sit 15th in the league, are out of both domestic cups and face a tough Frankfurt side in Thursday night's Europa League clash. Postecoglou's side are now just two losses shy of equalling their all-time Premier League record of 19 - which they set during the 1993/94 and 2003/04. Players are starting to look towards the summer to escape the sinking ship under Postecoglou and ...Full Story »

Exclusive: Man United set €65m asking price for first-team star as Euro giants on alert

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 by Caughtoffside.com

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that the Red Devils are open to letting Hojlund go if interested clubs pay up for him. The Denmark international has flopped during his time at Man Utd, but the club are still keen to bring in close to what they paid Atalanta for him. It could be that Hojlund will get the chance to return to Serie A, with sources t...Full Story »

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